Everyone is Welcome at Washburn Theatre
Theatre tells the story of what it means to be human. We crave a better understanding of ourselves and our world, seeking what it means to be human today, in the past, and what our future might look like. Theatre is a way to process the human experience, to give value to our day to day lives, to make visible what has been unseen. In modern theatre, the experiences of the person next door are just as noteworthy, valuable and visible as the stories of kings and queens or others with power from historical Western theatre forms. Washburn University Theatre is committed to sharing these stories.
BA in Theatre
Washburn's BA in Theatre is a general theatre degree that will prepare you as an actor, director, or production specialist.BA in Musical Theatre
Washburn offers a BA degree in Musical Theatre as a collaboration between the Department of Theatre and the Department of Music. This degree is for those who want to specialize in musical theatre performance.B.Ed. in Speech and Theatre
Washburn offers a B.Ed. degree in Speech and Theatre as a collaboration between the Department of Theatre and the Department of Communication Studies. This degree is for those who want to teach 6th-12th graders in Kansas.- BA TheatreBA Theatre
- BA Musical TheatreBA Musical Theatre
- B.Ed. in Speech and TheatreB.Ed. in Speech and Theatre
Washburn Players
Washburn Players is a group of students interested in theatre that participate in community and campus events.Learn more about the players on Bods Connect
Local Community Theatre
Students are encouraged to participate in local community theatre.
- Topeka Civic Theatre; (Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts)
- The Break Room
- KCACTF, (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) Region 5.
- KCACTF is a national organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of collegiate theatre students. Washburn Theatre Department has a tradition of attending and participating in Region 5 Festivals.
Washburn Transformational Experience
Theatre students can participate in the Washburn Transformational Experience program, which allows students to create projects that reflect their interests. Learn more about the Washburn Transformational Experience (WTE)A Forum of Student Creativity
Apeiron is a forum of student research, scholarship, and creativity. It is often a part of the Washburn Transformational Experience. Learn more about Apeiron.- Washburn Players
- Local Theatre
- WTE
- Apeiron
Upcoming Events and Productions
Washburn Theatre Day
Date: Fri 09/26/25 8:00AM - 2:30PMLocation: Neese Gray Theatre in Garvey Hall
Morning workshops in performance and technical areas and then see the matinee of Lucy by Erica Schmidt.
Lucy
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
September 26: 12:30 p.m. (matinee for Theatre day)
September 26, 27, October 3, 4: 7:30 p.m.
October 5: 2 p.m.
By Erica Schmidt
When single-parent Mary finds the perfect nanny, she is happy that she can return to work with peace of mind. Slowly, little things creep into the conversations with her daughter Lucy that make Mary question every moment she must leave her children.
Auditions and scholarships are open to students of all majors!
You don't have to be a theatre major to participate in productions or to earn scholarships! Students of all majors can perform on stage or work behind the scenes with design and technology. Check out the scholarships and auditions page to learn more about requirements and how to apply.
GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre
Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu
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