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 - Alumni Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Faculty Newsletters Performances Student News Students 2019 AlumniJulie Rogers '07 appointed Dir. Religious & Spiritual LifeTheatre major Julie Rogers '07 has been appointed Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Emerson College in Boston.Date: January 3, 2019 2015 Awards & HonorsProps to Denison theatre programDenison's Theatre program was listed third among "unsung heroes" of college theatre.Date: August 31, 2015 AlumniJacob Betts '15 awarded theatre prizeThe 2015 David Rounds Theatre Prize has been awarded to Jacob Betts as "the most promising graduating student in the theatre department.”Date: May 20, 2015 Student NewsJennifer Beck '15 Awarded Curry Theatre PrizeThe Frederic K. W. Curry Theatre Award was awarded to Jennifer Beck '15.Date: May 20, 2015 Awards & Honors2015-2016 Theatre Scholarship Award WinnersWinners of Theatre and Fine Arts scholarships for 2015-2016 announced at Theatre Department end-of-year celebration!Date: May 6, 2015 2014 Announcements & UpdatesAuditions with Available Light TheatreThe Available Light Theatre residency with the Department of Theatre continues with auditions for actors, writers, designers, and technicians.Date: October 31, 2014 Announcements & UpdatesMaster Classes in Acting on Offer!Available Light Theatre, company-in-residence for the 2014-15 academic year, is offering a series of innovative acting workshops during the fall semester.Date: September 15, 2014 Awards & HonorsAnd the winner is ... Emily Wright!Senior Emily Wright Wins Curry Award in Denison Theatre DepartmentDate: May 21, 2014
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, Faculty The Power of Story Based on the book Cold Sassy Tree, Cheryl McFarren’s play Invincible Summer blends archival research, stories, and puppetry. Read more
What's Happening Skills in theatre apply to life Eleni Papaleonardos shares the history of her career — and the importance of getting comfortable speaking in front of people. Read more
Performances 'Like Leaves. Like Carrots.' an exhibit by James Dennen Combining musical, visual, theatrical, and virtual elements - with interference from AI, the exhibition asks whether we still need human creativity. Read more