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Why Theatre?
DU theatre students build the practical skills and real-world experience needed to make an impression on employers after graduation. Our majors go on to exciting careers in performance, dramaturgy, directing and technical theatre, bolstered by our robust job placement and internship network. Theatre education also develops universal skills like critical thinking, communication, public speaking and team management, all of which help students pursue their ambitions in and beyond the creative arts. Plus, our global alumni community and close connections with the vibrant Denver performing arts scene provide access to a world of opportunities after graduation.
Building Career Foundations
We're dedicated to ensuring that students graduate from our theatre program with the skills, knowledge and connections they'll need to pursue their dreams. Theatre students have gone on to roles in prestigious arts and drama programs around the world, and many explore opportunities outside of theatre in fields like public relations, arts education, project management, communications and non-profit work. With the ongoing support of our career services staff and connections with faculty and alumni that will last a lifetime, theatre students emerge from their time on campus ready to pursue their goals.
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View the performance calendars and join us for fully produced theatrical productions, staged readings, student productions and other campus arts events.
Current Season
September 20, 2025
Ugly Lies the Bone, staged reading
Newly discharged soldier Jess has finally returned home, bringing vivid memories of Afghanistan and painful burns that have left her physically and emotionally scarred. Using virtual reality video game therapy, she builds a new world where she can escape her pain and begin to restore her relationships, her life, and, slowly, herself.
Written by Lindsey Ferrentino
Directed by Marleigh Hickey
Free admission
- 7:30pm
- Hamilton Hall
October 9 - 12, 2025
Who Do You Think You Are?
A collection of stories that explores the universality of figuring out who we’ve been, who we are, and who we hope to become.
Written by various authors
Directed by Anne Penner
Tickets on sale September 2, 2025
- Byron Theatre
November 6 - 9, 2025
Everybody
As we accompany Everybody on their journey towards death — a matter of chance on both stage and in life — we ponder our relationships to Love, Friendship, Stuff, Family and loss.
Written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Directed by Greg Ungar
Tickets on sale September 2, 2025
- Byron Theatre
February 4 - 7, 2026
Medea
This world premiere adaptation of Medea offers a fresh update on Euripides' timeless tragedy. With a heavy emphasis on athleticism, music, and dance, this production centers on the complexity of motherhood in an inhospitable world.
Written by Euripides
Adapted and Directed by Brandon Bruce
Tickets on sale September 2, 2025
- Byron Theatre
February 26 - March 8, 2026
Into the Woods
What do you do when you get what you wished for? Familiar fairy tale characters cross paths as their dreams come true—only to discover that life after the wish is far more complicated.
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree
Tickets on sale September 2, 2025
- Byron Theatre
May 1, 2026
Witch, staged reading
A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes.
Written by Jen Silverman
Directed by Annie Mulvihill
Free Admission
- 7:30pm
- Byron Theatre
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Photo Archive
Looking for pictures from DU Department of Theatre productions? We maintain an ongoing archive of images from each production season. If you're searching for photos of an actor from a particular play, this is where you'll find it.
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View financial aid options and processes from the Department of Theatre, the College and the University as a whole.
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In the event of a major crisis, such as a severe weather event or campus closing, your student will be notified by email. Bookmark the DU Office of Emergency Preparedness website for future updates and policy information.
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