The Theatre Department 91¾«Ñ¡ †.™s mission is to provide comprehensive theatre training of the highest quality, to foster students 91¾«Ñ¡ †.™ personal and artistic development, and to emphasize experiential learning and access to the profession.
Academic Programs
Our programs offer opportunities for students to engage in every facet of theater from page to stage. Student-focused, hands-on coursework in the Theatre Department encompasses all the arts 91¾«Ñ¡ †.” literary, performing, visual, digital, and electronic.
Theatre Auditions
Auditions are now open for the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 season, offering a range of opportunities for performers to participate in upcoming productions.
Join Our Tech Crew
All students are welcome to work on Theatre Department productions. Opportunities are available for shop work and on-performance running crews in all areas.
Message from the Theatre Chairperson Michael V. Skinner
It is with great enthusiasm that I invite you to participate in the SCSU Theatre community. The energy present in the halls of The Lyman Center for the Performing Arts is artistically inspiring with its buzz of creativity burgeoning through its atmosphere. Students studying, rehearsing, designing, building, all collaborating toward amazing evenings of theatre, each thickening their résumés and preparing them for professional employment. Read More.
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