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Emporia,Kansas 66801
620.341.5704
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education

Minor in Theatre


Thank you for visiting the ESU Theatre website! Emporia State University has one of the oldest--founded in 1913--and strongest theatre programs in the country, with well over a thousand graduates. Many are working across the country in professional and academic theatre. Through the years we have had an extraordinary faculty, energetic students, exceptional community support and outstanding facilities. It is a tradition of excellence that continues today. At ESU, students can earn a BFA or BA in theatre, or gain certification to become a secondary teacher in our BSE program in speech and theatre. We are proud to be a part of an outstanding department, Communication and Theatre. Our students receive individual attention from our committed and celebrated faculty and staff. ESU Theatre is an active participant of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

Faculty Info:

AMANDA DURA, JIM HARRIS, CHRIS LOHKAMP, NANCY PONTIUS, PETE RYDBERG, DENNIS TURNEY JR.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Good People
(3/3/22 - 3/6/22)
Emporia State University
The Zoo Story (New Version)
(2/19/21 - 2/20/21)
Emporia State University
Steel Magnolias
(2/27/19 - 3/2/19)
Emporia State University

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