
Dr. Todd Michael Borgerding
- Associate Professor
Rhode Island College is unrivaled in music, theatre and dance in Southeastern New England.
Todd Michael Borgerding
MTD Department Chair
Bill Wilson
Director of Theatre
Angelica Cardente-Vessella
Director of Dance
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Rhode Island College is a vibrant creative community, where students, artists, teachers, community members, and guest artists work hand in hand.
Your education is why we are here. Our amazing students are our most valuable and valued resource. We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about joining RIC’s performing arts family.
The quality of music, theatre, and dance at RIC is second to none. Our choral students were recently recognized by the Grammy Awards for their virtual performance of "When I Think of You"; our theatre students have been top competitors at the Region I Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival every year, either winning first, second or honorable distinction; and our dance students regularly train and perform with professional guest choreographers and celebrated filmmakers.
An affordable state school that dates from its founding in 1854, making it the oldest public institution of higher education in the state, Rhode Island College is located in Providence, RI, the nation’s creative capital. Our campus is minutes from downtown in a quiet, 180-acre suburban setting. We encourage you to see more of our campus and our community by scheduling a campus visit. RIC’s programs in music, theatre, and dance are regionally and nationally recognized for their excellence. Graduates are prepared for successful careers in the arts as performers, scholars and educators – without the debt.
Auditions are required for music, theatre and dance majors at Rhode Island College.
Please Note: You don't need to wait to be admitted to RIC in order to audition, but we recommend that you at least have your Admissions application completed by your audition date.
Performance is your passion. Pursue it!
Maroni is proof that there’s a lot you can do with a RIC degree in music, theatre or dance. “The concept of being a triple threat deeply influenced me,” she says.
“When I received an email telling me I qualified for the Hope Scholarship, I thought, ‘This is crazy. Is this real?’”
Embrace the holiday spirit with A Christmas Carol…more or less – a unique take on a timeless tale of redemption and the power of kindness.
Performance is free and open to all.