Phillips Exeter Academy

Theater and Dance

Goel Center for Theater and Dance

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

Performance Schedule

Visit us at the Main Stage and enjoy a performance! See the 2024-2025 Theater & Dance Performance Schedule.

Explore Courses

From Introduction to Theater to Puppetry and Props, there's always something new to learn in the Theater & Dance Department.

By the numbers

21

theater and dance courses offered each term

8

performances each year ranging in music, theater, and dance

25%

of student body collaborates on theater productions each year

16+

student led dance clubs and organizations

Featured Courses
DAN280

Breaking, locking, krumping, tutting, K-pop, jazz funk, and street jazz are among disciplines that may be explored.

 

THR203

We emphasize effective communication skills between speaker and audience, looking at selection and structure of material and at the vocal and physical skills necessary for effective delivery.

 

THR405

This course offers the essential theory and practice of stage direction with emphasis on the leadership skills inherent in creating a constructive ensemble rehearsal environment.

Lauren R. Josef
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Chair of the Department of Theater and Dance

Allison M. Sarage
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Instructor in Theater and Dance

Robert G. Richards
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Instructor in Theater and Dance

Exeter Stories

WATCH: How well do you know your cast mate?

My favorite part of the job is working with the students because it's way more than just putting on a show. It's really like you're creating a team and trust between the whole group — a dynamic where we can be ourselves and come as we are

Lauren Josef, Theater and Dance Department Chair

Space that performs: The form and function of The David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Theater and Dance.