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Theatre at Lehigh
Where creativity meets community and authentic discovery.
At Lehigh Theatre, students don’t just learn performance — they lead it. Our productions spark dialogue, challenge convention, and build community through story. Whether you’re an actor, designer, or innovator behind the scenes, you’ll find a home here — and a platform to make your mark.
Key Facts
By the Numbers
During the past five years, participation in Lehigh's Theatre Program has risen to an all-time high.
6
+
Productions Each Year
From new works to bold classics — all designed, built, and performed by students.
90
%
Double Major
Theatre at Lehigh fits your life — not the other way around.
800
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Students Involved Each Year
Engineers, business majors, poets, and performers — theatre brings them all together.
Our productions are open to the entire Lehigh family and surrounding communities.
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“There are multiple different ways to experience theatre despite what your background is.”
Jada Gonzalez
Mathematics major
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Robert Riley '03
Actor
Riley came to Lehigh as a football-playing accountant, but in the spring semester of his first year, he took an acting class with Kashi Johnson.
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Lucas Ingram ’13
Art Director
Ingram came to Lehigh to study civil engineering. By the end of his first year, he switched to IDEAS, the four-year integrated honors program. Eventually he became a theatre major.
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Nicki Hunter ’09
Artistic Producer
While Hunter knew of competitive college programs where students would live, eat, and breathe theatre, it wasn’t what she valued. She wanted to be on stage, feel supported by brilliant people, and be able to study other things.
The Latest
Announcements
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Undergraduate Spotlight
Leaving Lehigh with a National Theatre Award
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Alumni Spotlight
Celeste Varricchio '73
Inspiration
Student Work
Step behind the scenes and discover how Lehigh's theatre students bring stories to life.
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Capturing the magic behind the scenes: A skilled student lighting designer at work in a technical rehearsal for Open Up! — a devised student variety showcase.
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Program
Lehigh’s Theatre Program combines hands-on experience, interdisciplinary study, and professional collaboration to prepare students for careers both on and beyond the stage.
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Scholarships
The Department of Theatre offers scholarship opportunities that support and celebrate student excellence in theatre.
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Facilities
Explore Lehigh's distinctive theatre facilities - where creativity comes to life behind the scenes and on stage.
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Bringing Vision to the Arts: Interdisciplinary Students Direct Plays in Fowler Black Box Theatre
Lehigh Theatre champions academic diversity through student-led productions and class opportunities.
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Mustard & Cheese Drama Society
Mustard and Cheese is the second oldest drama society in the nation!