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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Acting

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Production

Bachelor of Arts in Sound for the Performing Arts

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Design and Production

Certificate in Acting

Certificate in Lighting

Master of Fine Arts in Acting

Master of Fine Arts in Audio Technology

Master of Fine Arts in Costume Design

Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design

Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design

Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Design

Master of Fine Arts in Technical Direction


The Purdue Theatre program offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, but people remain at the heart of our artistic endeavors. Students are able to develop close, cooperative relationships with faculty and staff in a nurturing and challenging artistic environment. The study of theatre integrates the liberal arts into the creation of a shared theatrical event. Every play brings to the stage the collective work of a community of individuals toward the realization of a dramatic work that illuminates a playwright's vision and sheds light on our world. Communication. Collaboration. Creativity. These essential skills are the hallmark of the training programs at Purdue Theatre. Students develop close, cooperative relationships with their mentors in a nurturing and challenging artistic environment. Purdue Theatre faculty and staff are professional artists and technicians who work at major theatrical venues throughout the nation and the world. They share their experience in the classroom, on the stage, and one-on-one to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry.

Notable Alumni Include:

Kathryn Bartholomew, Lauren Briggeman, Andrew Cassano, Andrew Carlson, Amanda Folena, Jeremy Clark, Stacie Hadgikosti, Shavonne Holton, Lauren Sivak, Gerritt VanderMeer, Oge Agulué, Mercer Aplin, Steve Barnes, Tommy Beardmore, Scott Billik, Ian Boze, Gerilyn Brault, Vanessa Buono, Christopher Brink, Katherine Burke, Chris Byers.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Bright Star
(2/15/24 - 2/25/24)
Purdue University
Everybody
(9/22/22 - 10/2/22)
Purdue University Theatre
Men on Boats
(4/15/22 - 4/24/22)
Purdue University Theatre
In the Blood
(9/24/20 - 10/4/20)
Purdue University Theatre
Sweat
(9/24/20 - 10/4/20)
Purdue University Theatre
Water by the Spoonful
(4/10/20 - 4/18/20)
Purdue University Theatre
Every Brilliant Thing
(2/27/20 - 2/27/20)
Purdue University Theatre
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
(11/7/19 - 11/17/19)
Purdue University Theatre
These Shining Lives
(9/20/19 - 9/29/19)
Purdue University Theatre
Guards at the Taj
(9/24/19 - 9/24/19)
Purdue University Theatre
NEXT TO NORMAL in Broadway NEXT TO NORMAL
(11/8/18 - 11/18/18)
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(2/16/17 - 2/26/17)
Purdue University
SPRING AWAKENING
(4/17/14 - 4/26/14)
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(4/14/11 - 4/23/11)
Purdue University
Arabian Nights
(2/17/11 - 2/27/11)
Purdue University
Amadeus
(11/11/10 - 11/21/10)
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