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The Bates Theater and Dance Department provides an unparalleled liberal arts experience led by faculty and staff who are active professionals in their field. <\/p>Program Information<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

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The Bates Theater and Dance Department provides an unparalleled liberal arts experience led by faculty and staff who are active professionals in their field. <\/p>Program Information<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Academic Information<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Called \u201cthe funniest farce ever written,\u201d Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing\u2019s On.<\/p>October 28 – November 1<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

Up Next:<\/strong> NOISES OFF <\/em>by Michael Frayn<\/h2><\/div>

Called \u201cthe funniest farce ever written,\u201d Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing\u2019s On.<\/p>October 28 – November 1<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

Up Next:<\/strong> NOISES OFF <\/em>by Michael Frayn<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Join our e-mailing list, check out performance, production, & student employment opportunities, or drop a note in our suggestion box. <\/p>Get Involved<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

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Bates College offers majors and minors in Theater and Dance that are strong in both theory and practice, supported by the close mentorship of a dedicated faculty and a program size that allows us to know our students personally.\u00a0<\/p>Learn more about Theater + Dance at Bates<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>

For Prospective Students<\/h2><\/div>

Bates College offers majors and minors in Theater and Dance that are strong in both theory and practice, supported by the close mentorship of a dedicated faculty and a program size that allows us to know our students personally.\u00a0<\/p>Learn more about Theater + Dance at Bates<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/a>

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Culture in Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bates Theater and Dance Department believes performance is for everyone. Through embodied artistry, activism, collaboration, and scholarship, our curriculum explores performance theories, physical practice, creative processes, history and historiography, and culturally inclusive engagement with productions. We welcome all who wish to join our community to engage in experimentation, innovative technologies, and informed experiential learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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