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 - Faculty 2025 FacultyOne semester, 30 plays Eleni Papaleonardos teaches students the beauty of simple theatre.Date: March 24, 2025 2024 Performances, FacultyThe Power of StoryBased on the book Cold Sassy Tree, Cheryl McFarren’s play Invincible Summer blends archival research, stories, and puppetry.Date: October 16, 2024 2023 FacultyProf. Kirk Combe launches blog about cultureProfessor Emeriti Kirk Combe shares his fun reflections on all kinds of culture in a blog titled “Rant Against the Regime.”Date: February 27, 2023
Alumni An unconventional path from theatre to baseball Evan Hill ’09 describes how his Denison degree led to a Major League opportunity in Chicago. Read more
Announcements & Updates, Awards & Honors Denison arts students receive scholarships The 2026 Osborne scholars hail from the visual arts, dance, music, and theatre departments. Read more
Performances Immerse yourself in ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ A theatre professor’s warm and humorous farewell to Denison blurs the lines between audience and actor. Read more