“As I reflect on my educational background, I have always felt that CCRI offered me
amazing opportunities as well a strong understanding and base knowledge of the craft
that I have chosen as my profession...which is ACTING.”
--Anthony Goes, AFA in Theatre, member of the Actors Equity, recently appeared in
the production of Paul with the Feinstein-Gamm Theatre in Pawtucket, RI.
“I can't say enough wonderful things about the theatre program at CCRI. The instructors
and classes are amazing.”
--Erin Archer, currently attending CCRI as a Theatre Performance Track major, 2011
Winner of the American College Theatre Festival Region 1 Irene Ryan Acting Competition.
“I still look back on my years at CCRI with great fondness. I have made life long
friends. The knowledge I gained from the College has allowed me to teach acting to
children and perform for many years with great confidence.”
--Becky Edwards Burns, AFA in Theatre, 1986. Went on to receive BA from Rhode Island
College.
“I spent my post-high school years floundering from one pursuit to another. The CCRI
Theatre Program introduced me to and nurtured an enthusiasm for a career in the Performing
Arts. I found a confidence I didn't know I had, developed enduring friendships and
had experiences I will never forget. I wouldn't be the person I am today without the
CCRI Theatre program."
--Michael Strong, Executive Director, The Ritz Theatre, Tiffin, OH
“The time I spent at CCRI was the most invaluable time I've ever spent in any learning
institution. Fresh from high school, I consistently met the kindest, most talented
people I've ever had the pleasure and honor to have worked with. The instructors were
naught but par excellence, and I left CCRI with a greater understanding in the fine
arts than could have been hoped for before enrolling in it. To this day I remain forever
grateful for my time there.”
--Mark Carter, AFA in Theatre, 1986. Local actor and writer; roles on Showtime’s “Brotherhood”
and in indie film Tanner Hall.
Faculty Highlights
Denise Lachowski
I have taught and choreographed for several studios, public school dance programs and musicals. The one performance group I have been involved with for the past 12 years as...
Professor Theodore R. Clement, M.F.A., is a performance faculty member at CCRI, and serves as Theatre Program Coordinator. He teaches Acting I and II, Voice and Articulation, and Public Speaking...
As an educator, musician, comedian, actor, and military veteran, Jay Are strives to create art that entertains and makes a positive impact on the world...
I have taught and choreographed for several studios, public school dance programs and musicals. The one performance group I have been involved with for the past 12 years as...
Professor Theodore R. Clement, M.F.A., is a performance faculty member at CCRI, and serves as Theatre Program Coordinator. He teaches Acting I and II, Voice and Articulation, and Public Speaking...
As an educator, musician, comedian, actor, and military veteran, Jay Are strives to create art that entertains and makes a positive impact on the world...
I have taught and choreographed for several studios, public school dance programs and musicals. The one performance group I have been involved with for the past 12 years as...