Theater and Dance Archives
“There is an important, meta-theatrical aspect to The Seagull that I think is relevant for students who are creating art,…
As the multitalented stage manager for ‘The Seagull,’ Sophie Hafter ’25 barks up the right trees
Even though it’s winter, a new stand of birches has appeared on campus. But unlike their arboreal neighbors on Alumni…
Congratulations to the Theater + Dance students on their recent awards!
Bates Theater + Dance Students recently traveled to two conferences, KCATF (Kennedy Center of American Theater Festival) and ACDA (American College Dance Association), and…
Winter 2025 Updates
Check out these upcoming events and meet some new Theater + Dance faces!
Wheeler’s Wolf Play Wows Audiences
This past weekend saw the run of Wolf Play, written by Hansol Jung and directed by Sophie Wheeler ‘25. Beyond fulfilling…
Alumni Spotlight: Nate Stephenson ’18 stars in Angels in America-Part Two as Louis at Portland Stage.
Nate Stephenson (Louis) (he/him) is a Portland-based stage, screen, and voice actor. A 2018 graduate of Bates College’s Theater Department, Nate began working in Boston before relocating to Portland in 2021.
Welcome Fall 2024
We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2024-25 academic year!
Introducing Rebecca Armstrong, Costume Director
The Department of Theater and Dance is excited to introduce our new Costume Director, Rebecca Armstrong. She will be leading…
Introducing Courtney Smith, Associate Professor of Design, Technology, and Management
The Department of Theater and Dance is thrilled to announce that Courtney Smith will be joining us as Associate Professor…
Alumni Spotlight: Nate Stephenson ’18 stars in Angels in America-Part One Millennium Approaches as Louis at Portland Stage.
Nate Stephenson ’18 played Prior in the 2018 Bates production of Angels in America-Part One Millennium Approaches. Now he is portraying Louis at…