Theatre
Scene from the 2019 production of "Clue: The Musical."
Why major in theatre at Augustana University?
- We are a company of artists dedicated to exploring, expanding and promoting theatre for a lifetime of participation and appreciation.
- If you want opportunities … you get them here! Nearly anything theatrical that you want to learn or do — at Augustana Theatre, you can.
- You’re not limited to one major. Augustana theatre majors also major in biology, education, psychology, English, math and any combination imaginable.
What Augustana Theatre offers
Multiple productions each year, including:
- Four productions each year (including one musical)
- New play development festivals
- Improvisation performances
- Professional guest artist performances
- Student-run productions
Coursework in:
- Acting
- Directing
- Script analysis
- Theatre history
- Dramatic literature
- Scenic design
- Lighting
- Costuming
- Stage management
- Musical theatre
- Stage combat
- Arts administration
- Improvisation
- Theatre for young audiences
- Trips to see professional theatre in Chicago, Minneapolis and New York City
- Collaborations with the Augustana music program
- Connections to professional theaters in the area
- Study abroad experiences