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Resources for Current Students

There are many resources available to you to help you climb higher at Kean!

Department Handbook
Auditions
Suggestion Form
Rehearsal Space
The London Trip
Teaching Assistants
Scholarships
Internships
Student Clubs

Department of Theatre Script Library

The department maintains a script and resource library in Vaughn-Eames. Access a digital record of the collection at the link, and request access to the collection by visiting the department's main office.

Nancy Thompson Library Learning Commons

The Nancy Thompson Library has many resources available, including the Learning Commons, and offers many learning support services all students will find useful.

Nancy Thompson Library Theatre Collection

There are many hard copy resources available in the Nancy Thompson Library's Theatre collection, and many digital resources available as well.

Registrar's Office

The Registrar's Office offers many services including class registration, graduation applications, transcripts, and conferring degrees, and is where you will find a majority of the forms needed during your time at Kean.

Career Services

Career Services can help you identify goals, work on resumes, and prepare for interviews.

Office of Teacher Certification & Alternate Route Programs

For students interested in combining their passion for theatre and education, this is the central hub for certification guidance and support for aspiring educators. Whether pursuing initial teacher certification, endorsements, or an alternate route to teaching, this office will assist in navigating the process.

Department of Theatre Handbook

The Department of Theatre Handbook contains all information relevant to the faculty and staff, student conduct policies, and how the department and production season operate.

Department of Theatre Handbook

Auditioning for Department Productions

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Auditions for Department of Theatre MainStage, Kean Theatre Council Second Stage, and Workshop productions happen at various times throughout the Academic Year, and are open to all current Kean students.

Come back later to check for future audition opportunities to audition for Department productions. Next auditions will be in early September 2025, for the Fall MainStage productions.

Students interested in working with Premiere Stages, our professional theatre in residence, can currently sign up for the 2025 Season Student Auditions, happening on April 22nd, from 3 - 6 pm in the Little Theatre. See the audition notice at the link below for further instructions.

Premiere Stages 2025 Season Student Auditions

Suggestion Form

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Fill out a survey form by clicking the button to send your suggestions and ideas to the department. If there is something confidential to discuss, please make an appointment with your advisor or the department chair.

Ideas for plays and musicals are added to a list of titles for the season selection committee to consider for future seasons.

Current Theatre Student Survey

Rehearsal Space

Need space to rehearse Auditions, Scenes, Choreography or Songs? Contact the Department of Theatre Main Office to request assistance. Our spaces are available for rehearsal needs on a limited basis, and require permission and a signed document from the Chair.

Music practice rooms with pianos are available to sign out for open rehearsal time spots. Visit the Department of Music in the Wilkins for more information and sign-up policies and procedures.

Contact the Department of Theatre

Travel-Learn in London

Theatre Department London Trip Shakespeare's Schoolroom

The London Trip is a one-of-a-kind learning experience organized by the Department of Theatre. Started by former professor Jay Teran, the London Trip can be completed for credit. Travel London and Stratford with a group of your peers and Professor Holly Logue and an additional faculty chaperone. See Theatre, Take Workshops, Visit places like Shakespeare’s home, the Globe Theatre, the West End, and other sites of historical and theatrical note.

Contact Professor Holly Logue for Additional Information

Teaching Assistants

Interested in being a Teaching Assistant for one of the Department's classes? Talk to your advisor during advisement, and the professor of the course you’d like to TA. Teaching Assistants are expected to be at all class meetings and additionally to meet with the Professor outside of class for planning and discussion once a week. Teaching Assistants can typically receive 1 – 3 credits, are assigned certain tutoring responsibilities, and the opportunity to plan and teach 1 – 2 short lectures on key class concepts.

Scholarships

Kean is one of the most affordable comprehensive universities in the state of New Jersey. Financing part or all your education through federal & state grants, scholarships (money you do not have to pay back), and low-interest student loans can make it even more affordable to attain your world-class education at Kean.

For information regarding Financial Aid, visit the Financial Aid Office's web page to explore the types of financial aid that are available. You will need to file a FAFSA form. This allows the university to determine your financial need to qualify for government-supported financial aid. FAFSA is also required for consideration for scholarships.

For scholarship information, go to the Office of Scholarship Services web page. There you will see which Merit Scholarships are available for incoming new students and which Kean University Foundation Scholarships are available for both new and returning students. It is important on your scholarship application that you note that you are a theatre major and indicate at least two theatre scholarships. This will ensure that your scholarship application is sent to the theatre faculty for consideration. See the first link below for a list of Performing Arts scholarships.

Be sure to get your FAFSA, and Kean Foundation Scholarship Application paperwork filed by the March 1st deadline for consideration.

Kean Foundation Scholarship Application

Internships

Your education at Kean provides you with broad knowledge and a professional skillset to succeed in your career in the entertainment industry, and other career fields. Internships can be a good way to gain practical workplace experience in a professional environment while still in school. These can be not-for-credit, for-credit, volunteer or paid. To discuss receiving credit for your internship, contact your advisor or the department chair.

The links below offer a starting place for where to look for a professional internship experience in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.

Kean Career Services Internship Tips

Student Clubs of Interest

Check out the below clubs of interest. To search for additional clubs and events at Kean, go to Cougar Link.

Kean Theatre Council

Kean Theatre Council is the university's student run theatre organization. Attend KTC meetings, get involved in a cabaret, or apply to direct a show through KTC's Second Stage opportunity. Keep up with the latest by following Theatre Council's instagram or their Facebook page.

Alpha Psi Omega

Consider pledging our local chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theater honor's society. Follow the chapter's instagram for all the latest.

Kean Dance Theatre

Kean Dance Theatre has been the university's resident dance company since 1979! Keep up with KDT at their Instagram.

Kean Choirs

Join one of the Department of Music's Choirs or Ensembles.

Kean Concert Choir performs Songs of Love and Arte

Kean Playlist

Kean Playlist is a community for students to connect through passion and appreciation of music. Playlist is a chance for students to connect and discuss all types of music, from old to brand new! Meet other artists and producers and develop collaborations. Keep up with the group at the Kean Playlist Instagram.