Popular theater blog OnStage has named the University of Vermont’s Department of Theatre a top 10 B.A. program in the country.

The ranking touts the strength of the program in teaching both theory and practice; its facilities, which include a 300-seat thrust-stage theater, costume shop, lighting lab and more; its dedication to bringing in outstanding guest artists, including Tony Kushner, Charles Busch and Paula Vogel; and its partnership with the Vermont Shakespeare Company, which affords students the opportunity to work with a professional company.

“Faculty and staff have focused on creating opportunities and partnerships with professionals in the field," says Gregory Ramos, department chair and resident director. "We want to provide expanded experiences for students through high-caliber mentorship and as many production opportunities as possible. As a result, we’re making a name for ourselves on the national level. Students leave the program with the skills to apply to the profession or any other field they chose to follow because they are fundamentally learning about problem-solving and collaboration.”