Theater Major
Ranked by the Princeton Review in the top five for “Best College Theater,” Bennington College offers students a thorough grounding in virtually every dimension of theater-making: acting, directing, playwriting, devising, theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, stage management, and design (set, costume, lights, projection, and sound).
You'll get access to state of the art theater spaces, hands-on production experience, and abundant opportunities to get involved on all levels. For each term that students take a class in drama, they also complete a technical lab, working in the scene shop, costume shop, or technical crew
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Notable Alumni in Theater
Peter Dinklage '91
Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, known best for his role as Tyrion Lannister on the hit series Game of Thrones.
Alan Arkin '55
Award-winning actor who has appeared in some of Hollywood's most iconic films, including Catch-22, Glengarry Glen Ross, Grosse Pointe Blank, Argo, and Little Miss Sunshine (for which he won a Golden Globe and an Oscar.)
Justin Theroux '93
Actor, director, and screenwriter, starring in the HBO series The Leftovers, and as the Master Codebreaker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
From studying drama at Bennington, many students have continued on to professional paths: whether studying in graduate programs; pursuing cross-disciplinary work; or carving out distinguished careers on stage, film, and television.
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