GLARE
Laura is grieving - so why doesn’t it feel that way? Join us April 9-11, 2021 — in person or virtually — for GLARE, a kaleidoscopic journey that leaves us asking: what is fiction and what is really us?
Theater at Swarthmore
Swarthmore's Theater Department is an educational and artistic laboratory—a place for expanding the talents and intellect of students and faculty alike.
At Swarthmore, we combine a rigorous liberal arts education with the practical exploration of performance. We continually seek new working relationships between the academy and the professional theater and build bridges between the American theater and our international colleagues.
Our department encourages students to fully engage each other, our faculty, master artists, other disciplines and cultures, and ultimately the world beyond Swarthmore—while simultaneously nourishing each student's individual talents and aspirations.
If you would like to receive periodic updates from the department about auditions, events, and other opportunities, please fill out this form. For answers to some frequently asked questions, including major/minor requirements and how to get involved in department shows, check out the FAQ below.
Frequently asked questions
- What productions will happen this semester? How can I get involved?
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ACTING CAPSTONE
Directed by Alex Torra
April 9-11, 2021
HONORS PLAYWRITING THESIS
Holiday
By Amaechi Abuah ‘21
April 16-18, 2021
SPRING NIGHT OF SCENES
Directed by the students of Directing II
May 7-9, 2021
HONORS DIRECTING THESIS
Why Are You Killing Yourself
Directed by Zaina Dana ‘21
May 10-11, 2021 - Can I get paid or earn credit for working on a Department show?
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Yes! You can earn up to 1 credit for working on a department show. For more information, contact the show’s director (or, for Senior Company, Laila Swanson). If you are interested in getting paid to work on the production team of a show, send an email to Scott Cassidy describing your area(s) of interest.
- What are the major and minor requirements?
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You can view the major & minor requirements, including honors, here.
- Which courses are offered this semester?
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Spring 2021
- THEA 002A: Acting I (Bauriedel)
- THEA 004A: Set Design (Saunders, FULL)
- THEA 004B: Lighting Design (Murphy)
- THEA 004C: Costume Design for Queer and Transgender Actors and Characters (Swanson)
- THEA 006: Playwriting Workshop (Shaplin)
- THEA 008: Movement Theater Workshop (Kidwell)
- THEA 012B: Voice Workshop (Pernell)
- THEA 025: Solo Performance (Torra)
- THEA 055: Directing II - Devising for Directors (Stevens)
- THEA 102B: Acting Capstone (Torra, by arrangement)
Tentative course listings for Fall 2021 and beyond can be found here.
