Welcome to the Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre provides a student-focused liberal arts education that develops theatre artists, scholars and teachers to investigate current best practices and emerging entrepreneurial methods in theatre and other kinds of professional performance. Aligning with the university’s commitment to open-access education, we integrate the values of equity and inclusion to drive vibrant intellectual inquiry, ethical and informed community engagement, and innovative creative research practices.

woman's face with fire
Shakespeare on Fire: Part 2, Fire
Lambla Gallery, Storrs Hall
December 5, 2023 - 6:00 PM
New South: Part 1—How We Got Here
The Black Box Theater
February 15, 2024 - 7:30 PM
February 16, 2024 - 7:30 PM
February 17, 2024 - 2:00 PM
Legally Blonde, The Musical
Anne R. Belk Theater
April 18, 2024 - 7:30 PM
April 19, 2024 - 7:30 PM
April 20, 2024 - 2:00 PM