Our theatre program offers you several way to pursue your passion. whether it's in the spotlight or behind the scenes. Actors must be creative and believable. You must be physically and vocally adept as well as be willing to take risks. Those choosing theatre management over performance must be savvy in theatre, business operations, and marketing.
2025-2026 Mainstage Season
The Year of Razzle Dazzle
→ Printable Season Poster [pdf]
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
October 24-25, 7:30 pm
October 26, 2:00 pm
Aleshire Theater, Hartnett Hall
→ High School Theatre Workshop [pdf]
- James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, Adapted by David Wood
February 14-14, 7:30 pm
February 15, 2:00 pm
Aleshire Theater, Hartnett Hall
- Chicago by Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb, & John Kander
In conjunction with Western Plain's Opera
April 9-11, 7:00 pm
April 12, 2:00 pm
Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Old Main
Coursework
Scholarships
- The Comedy/Tragedy Freshman Scholarship
- Harvey and Arlone Twyman Scholarship — Scholarships are awarded to Theatre Arts Minors who have completed their first year and are actively involved in theatre activities. Recipients must have at least a 3.00 GPA.
- Harold and Verna Aleshire Scholarship — Awarded to upperclass MSU students with a declared Theatre Arts Minor. Must maintain a 3.00 GPA.
Summer Theatre
Faculty and Staff by Group
Faculty
