Angelica Cardente-Vessella
- Professor
Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Dance in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
What We Do
RIC's Department of Theatre and Dance doesn’t just teach you to perform, it prepares you with the tools and experiences necessary to build a career on or directly related to the stage.
Contact Information
- acardente1@ric.edu
- 401-456-9791
- Roberts Hall 220, 330 RI College Rd, Providence, RI 02908
Department Contacts
Angelica Cardente-Vessella, Department Chair, Director of Dance, Managing Director of RIC Dance Company
Bradley Mehlenbacher, Admin. Assist.
Program Requirements
| Major/Minor/Program | Requirements | Program Level |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Performance Bachelor of Arts | Dance Performance BA Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Dance Performance Minor | Dance Performance Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Theatre Bachelor of Arts | Theatre BA Requirements, with optional concentrations in Performance, Musical Theatre, Design/Technical Theatre, General Theatre | Undergraduate |
| Theatre Minor | Theatre Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
View Dance Performance Course Descriptions
View Theatre Course Descriptions
How We Market These Programs
See how we speak about the Dance Performance and Theatre programs.
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Attend Theatre and Dance Events
Our performances are open to the college community and the general public.
Our Full-Time Faculty
Ms. Lila P. Kane
- Adjunct Faculty I
Ms. Jessica T. Pearson
- Professor
Jennifer J. Walrad
- Associate Professor
Our Adjunct Faculty
Mr. Aaron C. Andrade
- Adjunct Faculty I
Jeffrey M. Church
- Adjunct Faculty I
Mrs. Ranee B. Csigay
- Adjunct Faculty I
Kerry R. DeLaGarza
- Manager
- Costume Shop/Theatre
Katryne M. Hecht
- Adjunct Faculty II
Hayley M. Kenney
- Adjunct Non-Union
Ms. Michaela Pendola
- Adjunct Non-Union
Steven Pennell
- Adjunct Faculty I
Ms. Alexandra M. Rickoff
- Adjunct Faculty I
Mr. Taylor A. Santoro
- Adjunct Faculty I
Patricia A. Tulli Hawkridge
- Adjunct Faculty I
Our Staff
- Charlotte Burgess, Costume Shop Assistant
- Ron Cesario, Costume Designer, Professional Stitcher
- Michael Dates, Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor
- Kerry DeLaGarza, Costume Shop Manager
- Michael DeQuattro, Dance Percussionist
- Leslie Ford, Professional Cutter/Draper
- Katryne Hecht, Scene Designer/Paint Shop Manager/Properties
- Dustin Keenan, Scene Shop Manager
- Taylor Santoro, Managing Director of Theatre
- Nicole Brown Frechette Shaw, Production Stage Manager
Featured News & Stories
Olivia Merritt co-wrote, produced, directed and stars in Bastards, debuting this August at the Camden Fringe Festival.
“There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” – Victor Hugo