Guest Lecturers
The department frequently host guest artists who are renown practitioners of the theater arts. The artists give lectures, teach classes, and interact with students.
Guest Artists
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson, writer-director and Tony-winner: Lackawanna Blues
Listen to podcast of Santiago-Hudson's lecture - Tom Fontana, award-winning writer and producer: St. Elsewhere, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Oz
- Vincent Cardinal, noted playwright
- Peter Marino, noted playwright
- Andre Deshields, Broadway legend: Aint MisBehavin', The Wiz, The Full Monty
Touring Cast Workshops
Through a unique partnership with Shea's Performing Arts Center, cast members from the Broadway National Touring Casts work closely with students in intense workshops. Past guest instructors from the following productions are among past guest lecturers:
- The Lion King
- Chicago
- Rent
- The Full Monty
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Miss Saigon