Rider’s Department of Performing Arts faculty includes Broadway performers, leaders in the entertainment business, professional designers, directors and technicians. Faculty bring their years of experience, vast networks and professional passions to our classrooms, stages, and workspaces. They mentor, collaborate, create and oversee dynamic projects, internships, and capstone work, guiding student development and learning in and out of the classroom.
In addition, faculty integrate their relationships with organizations from the GRAMMY's to the Black Theatre Coalition along with major talent agents, casting directors and producers to expand upon the student experience and create unique opportunities for experiential learning.