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.

Productions
Students on stage

Theatre Degree

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.

Scholarships & Auditions
Scholarships & Auditions page

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

Upcoming Events and Productions

Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes)


Location: Neese Gray Theatre

By Greg Allen
In this experimental piece first created by the neo-futurists, the cast will perform 30 plays in 60 minutes, chosen at random from audience interaction.
Feb. 21, 22, 27, 28: 7:30 p.m.
March 1: 7:30 p.m.
March 2: 2 p.m.

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A student on stage in a costume that looks like an angel.

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
Phone: 785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu

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