Department for the Performing Arts
Your creative journey begins here!
The Department for the Performing Arts at SUNY Geneseo is home to the college’s programs in Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, and Theatre. Our programs train students in both the technical and interpretive aspects of the performing arts, and in their critical histories. We believe that the development of technique combined with a critical understanding of the arts from historical, theoretical, and socio-cultural perspectives sets our students up for success as socially engaged artists who effect positive change in their communities.
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Department of Performing Arts
101 Brodie Hall
Michael Masci, Chair
Email: masci@geneseo.edu
Danielle Clark, Administrative Assistant
Email: dclark@geneseo.edu
Phone: 585-245-5824
Why Study the Performing Arts?
The performing artist takes on various roles and guises, viewing the world from a different perspective with each new project. Studying the performing arts thus crucially expands our empathy and helps us relate to the rapidly changing world around us. In addition, the performing arts help us develop a number of skills essential to any future path, including:
- Performing artists are practiced collaborators and know the importance of supporting teammates.
- Performing artists are creative problem solvers working under a number of time, budgetary, and production constraints
- Performing artists are adaptable, and are able to perform under pressure and meet a deadline
A degree in the performing arts also prepares students for careers: as performers iin local, regional, and national organizations; offstage as designers and producers; as teachers in a variety of settings; and as leaders in the non-profit sector!
Our Mission, Our Commitment
Committed to the values of liberal learning, our program fosters artistic achievement while promoting critical inquiry and historical reflection for the advancement of ethical social change. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, ensuring the growth and dignity of all students. Read about our commitment to social and racial justice here.
