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1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete,Nebraska 68333
402.826.8280
admissions@doane.edu

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Teaching)


Doane University’s Theatre Department is where dreams become reality, magic comes to life, and artists are born. We empower students, training them in all areas of theatre, shaping adaptable, multi-faceted and resourceful artists prepared for long-lasting careers in the arts. The Theatre Department provides students with a variety of theatrical experiences, both academic and extracurricular to form a personal perspective of the dramatic arts. All seniors will create and complete a senior project in any area of their discipline. If a student is interested in teaching, Doane University Teacher Guarantee ensures that our graduates will meet or exceed a school district’s expectations - if not, we will provide further training at no additional cost. Students are able to participate in up to four (4) Main Stage productions a year (2 per semester), as well as numerous studio productions.

Notable Alumni Include:

Samantha Ware, Bex Marsh, Leif Gantvoort, Christine Bolles, Chet Miller.


Acceptance Rate:

Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, does not provide a separate acceptance rate for its Department of Theatre Arts. Admission to the university is holistic, considering various factors beyond academic performance, such as extracurricular involvement, personal essays, and letters of recommendation. The overall acceptance rate for Doane University is approximately 76%.


Faculty Info:

Joel Egger, Jeff Stander, Rob McKercher, Cheyenne Nelson.



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Past Student Productions

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BIG FISH
(4/30/20 - 5/2/20)
Doane College
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(10/5/17 - 10/7/17)
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THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM
(4/27/17 - 4/30/17)
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NEXT TO NORMAL
(3/7/13 - 3/10/13)
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