Academics Theatre What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Theatre at Denison University. Navigate Theatre About About An overview and description of the Theatre department at Denison University. Playwright-in-Residence Program Degree Requirements Courses Music Theatre Facilities Honors, Awards & Scholarships Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Newsletters 2023 NewslettersFrom the director's chair: Caro Elliott '23Every experience I've had in the Theatre Department has helped me prepare for this...Date: April 13, 2023 2021 NewslettersTheatre and cinema building historiesThis article on the former Theatre Arts building and the Cinema House is the second in a series of articles on the history of Denison’s Arts QuadDate: November 23, 2021 NewslettersBehind-the-Scenes with the Scene Shop“The support that we provide can offer our students a wide range of skills that are easily transferred into many other careers and industries."Date: March 3, 2021
Theatre professor blends virtual reality, AI, and tradition James Dennen and collaborator Christian Faur will debut 'Like Leaves. Like Carrots.' at the Wexner Center for the Arts.
HERE US showcases original performances by students of color In its third stage production, HERE US continues to thrive, evolve, and carve out space for passionate performers.
Denison Magazine It suits him “When (Hal Holbrook was) getting ready to do the Mark Twain show, Hal told my dad, ‘I need a white suit.’”
The surprising history of Bluegrass music Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.
The world premiere of ‘Pearls in the Wave’ ‘Pearls in the Wave,’ a new play by Playwright-in-Residence Hongyi Tian ’13, tells the story of a struggling novelist and her nagging mother.
Denison Magazine Farewell to Hal Our distinguished alumnus died in January 2021. In 2012, he visited the campus where he met his life's mentor and came to know himself as a learner.
Temporary Humans Three Denisonians team up to create an animated series that’s been picked up by Will Arnett.
How We Learn Bringing BoJack to life A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to adapt award-winning animated series BoJack Horseman to the stage poses some creative challenges.
Where We Go Summer With Shakespeare Learning Shakespeare in the land of the Bard of Stratford-on-Avon gave Sarah Wilson ’20 a frame a reference that adds meaning to majors.
How We Learn Building Connections Through Art Megan Lovely ’19 has built a one-of-a-kind education around her classes, internships, workshops, research and study abroad.
Where We Go NYC Internship Yields New Connections Summer internships open doors and possibilities for Denison University students
How We Live Improv Comedy with a Heart Denison's Burpee's Seedy Theatrical Company uses a 24-hour marathon to raise funds for hurricane relief.
How We Learn A New Home for the Performing Arts As budgets across the country cut corners on the arts, Denison goes all in.
Where We Go Unplanned success Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 adapts a modern classic 'Confederacy of Dunces' for the stage.
Performances Breaking the glass ceiling: ‘9 to 5 the Musical’ Mishaps, chaos, and comedy are at the heart of this musical penned by Dolly Parton. Read more
Faculty One semester, 30 plays Eleni Papaleonardos teaches students the beauty of simple theatre. Read more
Internships New internship supports theatre education Theatre major Robyn Taylor ’26 will study in New York City this summer as the first recipient of the Gary McAvay Internship Award. Read more