About the Department
Welcome to the Department of Theatre
UNI's Department of Theatre is dedicated to students who have a passion for theatre. We serve over 100 majors and minors in a well-equipped facility that includes three performance spaces.
Through our strong faculty and ample opportunities, we use the classroom experience and TheatreUNI productions to teach our students the art, craft and process of communicating through theatre.
From day one, first-year students are often cast in our shows, and all theatre students are attached to productions and engaged in departmental classes. Some of the classes can require larger commitments of time; the productions keep everybody in the department very busy. However, the payoff is learning how to communicate and work together in a fast-paced environment, and one where people are valued for their unique traits and talents.
We educate, and in this process, create theatre.
Our vision is to educate students in the various elements of theatre they may encounter throughout their lives by training them to become well-rounded theatre practitioners. We will do this through rigorous and accessible coursework and a diverse theatre production program that prioritizes collaboration and community engagement.