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Theatre Student Work

Every production in the Department of Theatre is a collaboration between students, faculty, and guest artists. Our students perform, design, direct, and build across a wide range of projects—from reimagined classics to contemporary plays, original works, and multimedia performances.

These images represent the heart of what we do: hands-on learning in action. Students take on creative and leadership roles in acting, directing, stage management, design, and technical production, working in professional-quality spaces inside the Zoellner Arts Center.

Whether they’re crafting new plays, exploring media design, or devising original performances, our students bring curiosity, courage, and creativity to the stage.
 

Costume Design

Students in our theatre program bring characters to life through original costume designs that blend research, creativity, and hands-on construction.

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Natalee Castillo '19 presenting her costume designs.
Natalee Castillo, '19, applies skills she learned in costume and fashion courses to design costumes for Act Like You Know 10 Year Anniversary Show, and shares design ideas with the cast.

 

 

Dance

Theatre students explore the art of storytelling through dance, developing original choreography and dynamic performances that integrate movement and expression.

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Act Like You Know: Hip Hop Theatre students cheer each other on in rehearsal for their upcoming show.
Act Like You Know: Hip Hop Theatre students cheer each other on in rehearsal for their upcoming show.

 

 

Directing

Student directors take creative leadership, guiding actors and design teams to bring compelling theatrical visions to life on stage.

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Daniel Brody directing.
Daniel Brody ’22, ’23G, conducting rehearsal for Silent Sky his first main stage show and his third major directorial project.

 

 

Lighting Design

Students in lighting design shape mood, focus, and atmosphere through hands-on work with professional lighting tools and techniques.

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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.
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.

 

 

Scenic Design

Students in scenic design transform ideas into immersive environments, creating sets that support storytelling through concept, craftsmanship, and collaboration.

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Rachel Smith working on her project Moonshelves.
Rachel Smith ‘25, bringing theatrical magic to life on her final project for Stagecraft I class called “Moonshelves.”

 

 

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Travis Martinez ’21 standing with his design in an auditorium.
Travis Martinez ’21 shines winning a National Scenic Design Award for Smart People at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) 71st annual meeting, which the Department of Theatre produced in 2019. Here he is holding the award-winning model of the set.