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 - Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Faculty Newsletters Performances Student News Students 2020 Student NewsThe Show must go on - even during a pandemicDenison's Theatre students are creating and sharing memories.Date: April 9, 2020 2019 PerformancesCandlelight Tour Schedule 2019A full listing of Denison's offered events during the Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour taking place Saturday, Dec. 7.Date: November 8, 2019 PerformancesA Stage Adaptation of BoJack Horsemen in the Eisner CenterTheatre student Adam Venrick '21 shares his excitement in being on stage for BoJack Horsemen, the first theatre production in the Eisner Center.Date: September 26, 2019 2015 Awards & HonorsProps to Denison theatre programDenison's Theatre program was listed third among "unsung heroes" of college theatre.Date: August 31, 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
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