Immersed in Italy’s cultural and artistic heritage, John Cabot University is positively influenced by the country’s long tradition of excellence in the performing arts. The goals of the program include:
If you would like to express your interest in the program, you can fill out the form and we will get back to you. For more information, email: [email protected].
The Performing Arts Company’s goal is to create a group of theatre lovers who would like to commit to performing in a musical. Study abroad and degree-seeking student actors, singers, and dancers are welcome! We are also looking for people who would like to help with music, scenery, stage management, technical assistance or make-up. This amazing teamwork and development of self-expression and personal skills culminate in beautiful productions put on for the JCU community every semester.
Past shows of the Performing Arts Company include: Tick, Tick… Boom! (2026), Heathers The Musical (2025), Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (2024), The Game's Afoot (2024), The Wizard of Oz (2023), Puffs: Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At A Certain School Of Magic And Magic (2023), a compilation of ten dialogues from Shakespeare in 'An Evening With Shakespeare' (2022), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2016), The Addams Family (2015), Grease (2013), Chicago (2012), Into the Woods (2011). Past members of this extracurricular activity have gone on to pursuing careers in professional theatre and cinema.
Italy is the land of countless world-renowned musicians and composers, and John Cabot University is proud to offer students a chance to be part of this tradition. Apart from engaging in the arts through professional-led training, JCU also offers discounted tickets to the opera, concerts, and ballet performances through our Cultural Programs.
The John Cabot University Singers are an amateur group that welcomes singers of all levels, from experienced to beginners, as well as instrument players who wish to accompany the group; the music room has a keyboard and a guitar, and any other personal instruments are welcome. The JCU Singers meet every Monday between 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Led by professional singing teacher and opera singer Kate Aldrich, their repertoire includes solo, duet and group songs from every genre and decade, as well as themes from musicals. The JCU Singers group performs at many JCU events, such as the annual Thanksgiving Dinner, Talent Shows, and more.
Various open mic and talent show events are organized throughout the semester for the entire student body in order to promote their talent in the music field and get involved in the JCU community. These events also bring up social issues to the attention of the JCU community.
During the semester, JCU offers twice a week classes in modern dance led by a professional dance instructor. Students of any level and experience are welcome!
