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 - Student News 2025 Student NewsA tribute to Denison’s past and presentNora Cashman’s theatre senior project blends memory, archival discovery, and the enduring spirit of student artists across generations.Date: April 25, 2025 2020 Student NewsThe Show must go on - even during a pandemicDenison's Theatre students are creating and sharing memories.Date: April 9, 2020
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.
Students, Performances Exploring a life in theatre at the Shaw Festival A fully-funded trip to the Shaw Festival gave Tionna Wear ’28 an unfiltered look at a life in professional theatre. Read more
Students A Voice From Home: Ava King ’27 Interviews with her neighbors in aftermath of California wildfires led her to craft monologues about human resiliency in the face of devastation. Read more
What's Happening Art born from playfulness: Braxton Rae’s approach to creativity Visiting assistant professor invites students and audiences to rediscover creativity through play, curiosity, and collaboration. Read more