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Theatre

Everyone is Welcome at Washburn Theatre

We value diversity and inclusivity. Whether you want to be on stage, backstage or in the audience, you have a place with us.

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Student Orgs and Opportunities

Student Organizations & Opportunities information

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 Facebook.

Local Community Theatre

Students are encouraged to participate in local community theatre.

  • Ad Astra Theatre, a homegrown theatre ensemble
  • 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

The Washburn Transformational Experience is a program that was created in order to provide Washburn University students with amazing opportunities and experiences. The main objective of the WTE program is to transform students into a new kind of individual (e.g., more worldly, more knowledgeable). Students will be able to accomplish goals and experience opportunities they never dreamed possible. Each student is responsible for making their WTE experience as great and amazing as they want it to be.   WTE, (Washburn Transformational Experience) 

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. 

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On Stage

Current Production

The Chairs: On stage in February

The Chairs

Playwright: Eugène Ionesco
Directed by Washburn Theatre Alumni Jason Puff, MFA Lindenwood University
Link to more info about the play

AUDITION: December 5 and 6, 7 p.m. at the University Theatre, Garvey 130.
Scripts available in the office, GC133

SEE THE PLAY: February 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 p.m. February 17 at 2 p.m.

Announcements

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Musical Theatre Thursday Sing-A-Long

Musical Theatre Thursday Sing-A-Long Every Thursday 12:20pm - 12:45pm

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About Us

Location and other information about Washburn Theatre.
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Productions

Current productions at Washburn Theatre.
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Faculty & Staff

Information about Faculty, Adjunct Professors and Staff.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre

Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1639
theatre@washburn.edu

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1700 SW COLLEGE AVE
TOPEKA, KANSAS 66621
785.670.1010
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Washburn University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Pamela Foster, Equal Opportunity Director/Title IX Coordinator, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66621, 785.670.1509, eodirector@washburn.edu.

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