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 Facilities Honors, Awards & Scholarships Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Alumni 2023 AlumniBan the Bard?Dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg '05 weighs-in on current controversy surrounding the Bard of Stratford-on-Avon.Date: August 14, 2023 2022 AlumniSusan Booth '85 to lead Chicago's Goodman TheatreSusan Booth '85 has been named artistic director of the Goodman Theater in Chicago, one of the most influential regional nonprofits in the country.Date: July 25, 2022 AlumniDesigning a life around the artsTony Forman '79 combines his passions of music, theatre, and architecture into in his stage design company, Nextstage Design.Date: May 4, 2022 AlumniAndrew Levitt '01 as Edna in national tour of "Hairspray"For Andrew Levitt, the iconic role of Edna in the national tour of "Hairspray" is the perfect marriage of his drag queen and theater backgrounds.Date: April 11, 2022 AlumniActor/alum Christa Nannos' journey with chronic Lyme diseaseActor Christa Nannos '12 unknowingly battled Lyme disease more than 12 years. Her book details advice for others to jump start their own healing.Date: February 23, 2022 2021 AlumniRepresentation matters in life and it also matters on stageFollowing time on stage at Denison, Theatre major Merlin Bell ’15 is now Managing Director of The Fonseca Theatre Company in Indianapolis.Date: July 9, 2021 2020 AlumniHeather Cunningham '93 on "Your Program Is Your Ticket"Artistic Director of Retro Productions Heather Cunningham '93 has made her career and life In New York's comparative and creative theatre world.Date: December 4, 2020 2019 AlumniGrad school Q & A with Will Brackenbury '15Econ and theatre double major and computer science minor Will Brackenbury '15 is pursuing a PhD in comp. sci. & shares grad school insights in this Q & A.Date: December 22, 2019 AlumniTrue fact — Jeffrey Hatcher '80 authored "The Good Liar"Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher '80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about "the Good Liar," starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellenDate: November 24, 2019 AlumniAnn Magnuson '78 shares her moment with an astronautIn 1998 theatre major Ann Magnuson acted in an HBO Series "From the Earth to the Moon." Enjoy her memories and original song.Date: July 24, 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 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
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.
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