Welcome to the Drama, Theatre & Dance Department
WELCOME BACK!
Congratulations to the cast of Sweat!
Oscar- Jammie Perez Olmedo
Jessie- Kristina Shnorhokian
Stan- Sean Friedman
Evan- Shahriyar Ahnaf
Jason- Ryan Romano
Tracey- Alysa Asencio
Cynthia- Jaliyah Kershaw
Chris- Ayana Ritchie
Brucie- Keino Lewis-Bartlett
Understudies
Oscar/Stan- Danny Lopez
Brucie- Moses deJesus
Tracey- Madeleine Newman
An opportunity from the student-run theater organization, Theatre Guild.
AUDITION FOR COWBOY MOUTH
Theatre Guild is producing Cowboy Mouth by Patti Smith & Sam Shepard, directed by Kat Pratt, which runs Dec 15-16. Auditions are being held on Sept 18 & 19 in King Hall.
Details:
Wed Sept 18 12pm-1:30pm, King Hall 115 (Pereira Theatre)
Thurs Sept 19 5pm – 10pm, King Hall 105
How to Audition:
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Sign up for auditions here.
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Look at the list of characters below, and familiarize yourself with both audition sides. (Audition sides are short snippets of scenes from a play, pre-selected by the director for the purpose of auditions.) Sides can be found here.
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While it is not required, it is strongly urged that students read the play before the auditions. It can be found here.
NOTE: Auditions are generally scheduled back to back. Be sure to arrive early for your audition time slot to ensure you do not lose your spot.
Good luck to all and we look forward to seeing you.
Cowboy Mouth Character Breakdown
Cavale, “a chick who looks like a crow.” Artist. Creative, restless, insecure, and vulnerable. Walks with a limp. “She has kidnapped Slim. To Cavale, rock and roll is religion.” She has an intense, passionate, and volatile codependent relationship with Slim.
Slim, “a cat who looks like a coyote.” Artist. Explosive, unfulfilled, ambitious, insecure, and regretful. “Once dreamt of being a rock and roll star but had given up on the idea. Until now.” He has an intense, passionate, and volatile codependent relationship with Cavale.
Lobsterman, symbolic character. “A drug-crazed hallucination, or a humble restaurant deliveryman.” The Lobsterman visits Slim and Cavale in their motel room.
Actors of all identities are welcome to audition for any of the roles. Additionally, actors with guitar experience are encouraged to audition. Having no experience is okay, but actors must be willing to learn and practice!
JOIN THE CREATIVE TEAM
Be sure to join us for our exciting Fall 2024 season.
Sweat
Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Shadi Ghaheri
November 7-17, 2024
The Goldstein Theatre; Thurs-Sat. at 7:00, Sun. at 3:00. Tix are $15/$10 (QCID/seniors).
Unfolding: The 2024 Fall Dance Concert
Directed by Yin Mei Critchell
December 5-8, 2024
The Goldstein Theatre; Thurs-Sat. at 7:00, Sun. at 3:00. Tix are $15/$10 (QCID/seniors).
Applications are now open for the Martin Nuruddin Scholarship
The Nuruddin Scholarship is named in honor of Queens College DTD alumnus Martin Nuruddin, who spent 44 years as a member of IATSE and was the Vice President of PRG Orlando, one of the largest theatrical lighting suppliers in the world. This $1,200 award, sponsored by his family, is to be given annually to one DTD student who is pursuing a professional career in technical theatre. Students who are interested in this award must apply, as well as fulfill the prerequisite of having gotten a job working in a backstage or design capacity in a professional summer experience, including but not limited to—summer stock, theatre/dance camp, professional productions in Regional or off-Broadway settings, festivals, etc. It is intended for this scholarship to be a salary supplement, and make it possible for you, the students, to take an opportunity that might otherwise not be financially viable.
The application can be found here. You can also access a list of some of our faculty’s favorite companies to work for here, though the list is certainly not exhaustive. Students should also do their own research for opportunities to work backstage this summer. Many companies are already hiring. Students who have additional questions about this scholarship should feel free to contact Ralph Carhart at ralph.carhart@qc.cuny.edu for more information. The deadline for this application is March 15, 2025.
Our office is open for in-person appointments on a limited basis. We can be reached by email, or by phone (718-997-3090). Please review the list of topics below for specific guidance about Major/Minor declaration, advisement, and other common issues that we can assist you with. For any other questions or inquiries please contact the department chair.
MAJOR AND MINOR DECLARATION INFORMATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREREGISTRATION AND ADVISEMENT
- Majors in Drama and Dance should contact their advisor or Professor Edisa Weeks (edisa.weeks@qc.cuny.edu) for instructions on how to participate in preregistration. If you did not meet with your advisor prior to the instructional recess, you can request a phone or online appointment by emailing your advisor. You must complete your advisement before you are allowed to preregister.
- All preregistration and permission only registration will be done online. We will not have in person appointments. If there is an issue with your registration you may be asked to make a phone appointment to resolve it. You may leave questions about registration on the main office voicemail- 718-997-3090.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO A PERMISSION ONLY COURSE
- All permissions are granted by the professor of the course. Please contact that professor by email to receive permission in writing.
- If you are a transfer student who completed a prerequisite at another university, please be sure to attach a transcript, a catalogue description and/or syllabus of the prerequisite course, and please note that some courses require a prerequisite and an audition or interview so you may be asked to submit additional materials (this affects Acting IV, Dance/Drama Collaboration, and MFA preparation Workshops)
- Acting IV requires permission and the prerequisite course and MFA preparation is an invitation only course. Please email Professor Claudia Feldstein (claudia.feldstein@qc.cuny.edu) for more information.
- We do not waive prerequisites or add anyone to courses that are already fully enrolled in this program.
- Classics Majors registering for Drama 201 need a letter from your advisor confirming that you have some background in Dramatic Literature. It may be addressed to Professor Weeks.
- Drama Production and Dance Production are audition only courses, and the auditions will be held in August.
AS ALWAYS, THERE IS NO OVERTALLY FOR ANY DRAMA OR DANCE COURSES FOR ANY REASON
- We will not respond to any email or voice messages requesting entrance to a closed section of any course.
- If a section is closed because it is full then you cannot take that course.
The Department of Drama, Theatre & Dance offers the study of the subjects appropriate for a liberal arts degree. A balanced combination of theory and practice aims at giving an understanding of the arts of drama, theatre and dance that can serve as a foundation for graduate study. Every effort is made to provide scope for the development of individual talent and skills as a preliminary step for those students who intend to pursue future conservatory training for a stage or dance career.
The department offers strong, diversified academic programs in theatre (covering history, literature, acting, directing, stage management, design, and technical theatre), and dance (modern, ballet, tap, Asian and African dance, choreography, and history). Each year, on our three stages, the department presents a wide range of five fully realized productions. These are dramas and comedies, classic and modern plays, new plays, musicals, operas, and dance concerts. Under the guidance of faculty and guest directors and designers, student actors and dancers perform for audiences drawn from all segments of the college community, as well as Queens neighborhoods.
There are also several opportunities annually for student actors and dancers to produce and direct work under faculty supervision. In addition to providing opportunities for students to major or minor in Drama, Theatre & Dance, the department devotes many of its offerings to courses that satisfy mandated general education requirements in the liberal arts. Moreover, non-majors participate regularly and extensively in all aspects of our production program as actors, dancers, technicians, and backstage crew members.
Office Information
Our office is open for in-person appointments on a limited basis. Please send an email to the chair or call the office to schedule an appointment.
Email: meghan.healey@qc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-997-3090
Faculty can be reached by email and are holding office hours by phone or videoconference. See faculty contact information.
Chair: Meghan Healey
Dept. Office: Rathaus 213
Phone: 718-997-3090
Department Box Office
Phone: 718-793-8080
Monday – Friday
12 Noon – 6 PM