Theater and Dance

Hold center stage.

Imagination. Creative experimentation. Self-expression in a collaborative environment. Building on these cornerstones, the Theater and Dance curriculum inspires you toward greater realization of your unique potential and a deeper understanding of others. We believe that participation in and exposure to the arts is an integral part of education, expanding horizons and encouraging tolerance.

You’ll learn creative skills that will enhance your life here and beyond. We welcome students of all levels and interests.

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Goel Center for Theater and Dance

Find yourself on the stage, with sold-out houses for major productions.

Clubs

Explore all genres:
DRAMAT productions from Macbeth to original plays by students

15+ dance clubs including hip-hop, Indian, jazz, step, ballet, ballroom and swing

Students perform a dance.

Dance performances

Scenes from ‘Nutcracker in Candyland,’ ‘Technology,’ and ‘Together Apart’

Scene from The Secret Garden

Theater productions

Scenes from ‘Translations,’ ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,’ ‘Circle Mirror Transformation,’ and ‘The Secret Garden’

25%

Students collaborate on theater productions each year

Oliver Hess

Exeter People

“The level of opportunities allows me to tailor my entire daily schedule around exactly what I love doing."

Allison Duke in The Goel Center for Theater and Dance.

Exeter People

“Dancing feels like the easiest way to express myself.”

Dance Instructor Allison Duke

Lauren Josef talks with a student

Exeter Today

Theater and Dance Department update

Jake Josef

Faculty

Jacob M. Josef

Allison Duke

Faculty

Allison M. Sarage

Lauren Josef

Faculty

Lauren R. Josef