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Eastern Kentucky University

Department of English and Theatre

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Richmond,Kentucky 40475
859.622.1315
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Theatre is magic - it is rising above the everyday to say something universal and unique about what it means to be human. At EKU, we work to make theatre come alive everyday for every audience. Whether you are a developing actor, a budding designer or technician, or an involved audience member, theatre is a place to grow and learn - about yourself and the world around you. A small program within the larger Department of English and Theatre, EKU Theatre is an independent entity in our curriculum, production program and dedication to our students. Student majors - teaching and non-teaching - take courses across the curriculum. Both majors require coursework in acting, design, directing, dance, technical theatre, history and literature which will make you a well-rounded theatre student as well as an educated citizen of the world. Our production program mounts four major presentations each year, one of which is always a musical. Our seasons represent the full scope of dramatic history from the ancient classics to the most contemporary scripts available, and auditions are open to everyone, regardless of major. If technical theatre is more your interest, our scene and costume shops welcome your participation. Our small size allows the faculty to work very closely with every student in the classroom, technical theatre labs and in rehearsal. When you look closer, we think you'll want to join us and be a part of this incredible art form known as theatre!

Faculty Info:

Matthew Johnson, Laura Thomas, Jeffrey Boord-Dill, Alana Ghent.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Once Upon a Mattress
(11/13/19 - 11/17/19)
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The Long Christmas Ride Home
(2/27/19 - 3/3/19)
Alpha Psi Omega - Eastern Kentucky University
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(2/24/16 - 2/28/16)
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
AVENUE Q
(3/4/15 - 3/8/15)
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
URINETOWN
(2/26/14 - 3/2/14)
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(2/22/12 - 2/26/12)
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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