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Theatre

Emphasizing theatre-making as generative and creative, rather than interpretive—our students create theatre through acting, design, directing, and playwriting. Denison’s Theatre program aims to develop students’ artistic and intellectual potential, facility in problem-solving, and practical application in stage production. The department produces a wide variety of theatre productions each academic year, with auditions and creative opportunities open to the entire campus.

Mark Evans Bryan '96Mark Evans Bryan ’96,Associate Professor, Chair of Theatre, Chair of Dance
Kristine MathewsKristine Mathews,Academic Program Coordinator, Music, Theatre, Dance
Cristina Dorda SorianoCristina Dorda Soriano,Academic Administrative Assistant, Music, Theatre, Dance

Theatre

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Location: Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts - 147
Phone: 740-587-6712
Related Sections:
Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts
Music Theatre

Upcoming Events

Nov.
16

'Walk All Over'

"Walk All Over" is a new, student-written experimental play by Ikera Olandesca '26.

4:00pm
Nov.
17

'Walk All Over'

"Walk All Over" is a new, student-written experimental play by Ikera Olandesca '26.

4:00pm
Adventures of a black girl in search of God
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Participation in theatre productions is open to students at all levels and from all disciplines.

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Spotlights

The famous white linen suit Hal Holbrook wore in his one-man Mark Twain show is the centerpiece of a collection of memorabilia the Holbrook estate gifted the university in 2022.
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.’”
Hal Holbrook meeting a student
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.
Theatre alumni
Denison Magazine

Ubiquitous Players

Theatre alumni find community and support during the pandemic.
Nick Bailey, Evan Hill and Marc Sloboda

Temporary Humans

Three Denisonians team up to create an animated series that’s been picked up by Will Arnett.
Denison students on the stage of 'BoJack Horseman'
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.
Sarah Wilson '20
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.
Megan Lovely in a production of Sweeny Todd
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.
The Burpees at TEDx Columbus
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.
Jeffrey Hatcher
Where We Go

Unplanned success

Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 adapts a modern classic 'Confederacy of Dunces' for the stage.

What's Happening

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The Power of Story

Based on the book Cold Sassy Tree, Cheryl McFarren’s play Invincible Summer blends archival research, stories, and puppetry.

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