2024
This award was established in 1988 by David Birney to acknowledge the passionate commitment by Warner Bentley and Henry B. Williams to the life of the theater at Dartmouth and in gratitude for the profound contributions made by both men to the lives of many students of the College. A fellowship is awarded to a student, chosen by the faculty of the Department of Theater, who has significantly enriched the world of theater within the Dartmouth community. This award shall be used to help provide a bridge between the undergraduate experience and that of the professional world—including, but not restricted to, graduate education, a professional internship or further professional study—that will sustain and extend a commitment to the theatrical arts first nourished at Dartmouth.
The Department of Theater revue included a mix of songs, dance routines, skits, and poetry.
2023
The Rodney W. Alexander Theater Fellowship Fund was established in 2001 to honor the memory and contributions of Rodney W. Alexander, Professor of Drama and Director of Theater at Dartmouth College from 1967 to 1985. It was established to recognize student achievements in stage directing, acting and community service; to encourage professional dedication and cooperation; and to promote a deepening appreciation for the theater. The fellowship is to be used to help underwrite the costs of an off-campus undergraduate student internship in directing or acting with a professional theater or similar organization. The fellows also will have their names inscribed on a plaque near Rod Alexander’s photograph in Shakespeare Alley
A feature of Pippin in Dartmouth's admissions magazine.
Join 3D for a peek behind the curtain of the Department of Theater's recent production of Pippin, and meet some of the people who made it happen.
2022
Students give the iconic musical a surrealist twist.
A personal feature in Dartmouth's admissions magazine.
In fact, Emma spends much of her time outside of class at the Hop, whether singing with the Dartmouth Opera Lab, directing rehearsals for her production of Lizzie: The Musical, or gliding in the air during practices with Dartmouth’s aerial circus performance troupe. “Studying theater and fine arts helps you to become a more well-rounded person,” she says. “I’ve found a home in the performance groups on campus.”
2021
An announcement about the return of staged readings post-covid from one of Dartmouth's guest playwrights.
2020
Susan Brady in THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
2019
Teen Fiona in SHREK THE MUSICAL
2018
Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER
Helen Keller in THE MIRACLE WORKER
And then there is Emma [Lavaune]. This Marian High School student and former Nebraska Theatre Caravan member, blew me away with her interpretation of Helen Keller. Her animal sounds, her groping hands, her violent anger and frustration are so real and hurtful. She is astonishing.
2017
Helen in CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
Helen in CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
Gracie Shinn in THE MUSIC MAN
2016
2015
Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN
Mary Lennox in THE SECRET GARDEN