Kentucky
Leah Nanako Winkler’s wry, refreshing, and playfully theatrical Kentucky, is a modern–day millennial version of The Odyssey, in which Hiro, a self-made woman “making it” in New York but estranged from her dysfunctional family in Kentucky, attempts to thwart her born-again Christian sister from marrying at the impossibly young age of 22. This is a poignant, uproarious, coming–of–age story about the radically different paths one must take to recover and heal from trauma.
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Fordham University Theatre Program
Rigorous training enriched by an expansive academic curriculum, Fordham University’s Theatre Program prepares students as theater practitioners and visionaries. In a creatively fertile, experiential and artistically rigorous environment, the Theatre Program nurtures the individual, encouraging students to follow their passions and activism. As a program centered on the values of social justice and responsibility, we aim to serve our greater global community as citizen artists, using theatrical expression to create paths for empathy, understanding and dialogue.
Located on 60th and Columbus in Lincoln Center in the heart of New York City, and within walking distance of the Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre districts, the Fordham University Theatre Program is led by award-winning director and artistic leader, May Adrales(opens in a new tab). Faculty members are working theatre professionals who help students find their artistic voice and develop their skills in an intimate and supportive environment. Through core curriculum, individual mentorship, a robust student-led Studio Season and Mainstage productions, Fordham provides multiple opportunities for students to thrive.
Learn about our mission(opens in a new tab), and dive into the experiential work we do, by perusing our training and curriculum(opens in a new tab), and recent production photos(opens in a new tab) pages.
Artists that graduate from the Theatre Program are risk-takers, creative thinkers, storytellers and innovators. If this sounds like the journey for you, review the requirements for the audition/interview(opens in a new tab) process, and apply during our next audition/interview season. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Questions regarding the admission process, housing, financial aid, and acceptance notifications can be addressed by the Lincoln Center Office of Undergraduate Admissions(opens in a new tab) at 718-817-4000.
Thank you for your interest in the Fordham Theatre Program. We look forward to meeting you!