Dr. Darren Cohen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Darren Cohen is an Associate Professor in Musical Theatre focusing on Musical Direction. His Broadway National Tours encompass major productions such as A Chorus Line and Chicago. He has been involved in numerous original cast albums including Make Song at New World Stages and Zombie Prom at Variety Arts Theatre. Cohen's work with York Theatre includes the acclaimed revival of Carnival, which earned an Outer Critic’s Circle Award. His impressive credentials also feature performances at Carnegie Hall alongside Michael Feinstein and Roslyn Kind in Salute Women Songwriters, among various other renowned venues. Cohen has collaborated with notable artists such as Stephen Sondheim and has made significant contributions to the theatre community as a musical director for the Association National Olympic Committee for NBC Sports. He graduated from the prestigious Eastman School of Music and is the author of 'The Complete Professional Audition', published by Random House.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.