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Augustana University

Department of Theatre

Department of Theatre

2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57197
605.274.5535
admission@augie.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

About the program

If you want opportunities … you get them here! Nearly anything theatrical that you want to learn or do — at Augustana Theatre, you can. We present a four show season featuring a variety of productions, including one musical New play development festivals Improvisation performances Professional guest artist performances Augustana Collaborative Theatrical Society which presents Student-run productions Augustana University is committed to affordability and value Pro Dramatis Scholarship and Application Merit-based scholarships for returning students Work study and shop staff positions You’re not limited to one major. Augustana theatre students can double major in biology, education, psychology, English, math -- any combination imaginable! See a list of the courses we offer. Experiential Learning Trips to see professional theatre in Chicago, Minneapolis and New York City Collaborations with the Augustana School of Music Connections to professional theaters in the area Study abroad experiences All are welcome! Our productions, classes, and activities are open to all students, regardless of major, class rank, or prior experience.

Acceptance rate

Augustana University's overall acceptance rate is around 59%

Faculty

Cindy Bakke (Instructor, Theatre), Jacee Casarella (Instructor, Theatre), Jayna Fitzsimmons (Assistant Professor, Theatre), Daniel Workman (Chair and Assistant Professor, Theatre)

by Stephi Wild — July 27, 2026

Valerie Rachelle Named Artistic Director and Dean of PCPA

Valerie Rachelle Named Artistic Director and Dean of PCPA

by A.A. Cristi — July 23, 2026

Valerie Rachelle has been named Artistic Director and Dean of Pacific Conservatory Theatre, returning to the institution where she previously worked as an actor, casting director, and choreographer.

LIFELONG to Make Edinburgh Fringe World Premiere

LIFELONG to Make Edinburgh Fringe World Premiere

by Stephi Wild — July 23, 2026

LIFELONG, a new play by two-time Fringe First winner Lynda Radley, explores immortality, AI, and inequality through Pepperdine University students performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG by Pepperdine Scotland to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 9, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite for LIFELONG, a new work set in an AI-controlled facility where scientific advances grant residents extraordinarily long lives — at a cost.

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

LIFELONG to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — June 3, 2026

Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley reunite to premiere LIFELONG at the Edinburgh Fringe, a new work exploring longevity technology, AI, and the dangers of power in the wrong hands.

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