Harding University Department of Theatre

915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, Arkansas 72149
501-279-5315
admissions@harding.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theater
Bachelor of Arts in Acting
Bachelor of Arts in Design/Production
Bachelor of Arts in Drama/Speech Licensure K-12
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Licensure 7-12
Minor in Theatre
Minor in Technical Theatre

About the program

Throughout the course of a student's time at Harding, they will have the opportunity to experience a number of diverse theatrical productions. Students are involved in everything from musical theater to original musical revues; from classic drama to modern comedies. Faculty directed shows provide the opportunity for students to receive performance and technical experience under the guidance of seasoned educators who seek to challenge the students' skills. Student directed productions provide the experience of organizing a production as well as communicating and working with peer groups.

Notable alumni

Jenna Gove, Elizabeth Mae Yielding, Amanda Decker, Brandtly C. Wheeler, Mary Bowden, Brandt Roberts, Sarah Harris, Abby C. Smith, Jordan McLane Rousseau, Kyle Wiehe.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas has an acceptance rate of 45%

Faculty

Cassie Bennett
Jonathan Aders
Seth Fish
Dottie Frye
Steven Frye
Ben Jones
Britton Lynn
Steve Martin
C. Robin Miller
David Robison
Cindee Stockstill
Katy White

Review: NOISES OFF at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre

by Guest Author, August 11, 2025

I’ve always been told how beautiful the Ulrey Performing Arts Center on the Harding University campus was, but I finally saw it for myself when I attended Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre’s production of Noises Off, which has one more weekend coming up August 21–23.

Review: BLITHE SPIRIT at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre

by Theresa Bertram, June 20, 2024

Dinner and a show? It’s the best combination, which is why I love going to The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre on the Harding University Campus in Searcy.

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Past student productions

Past student productions at Harding University
Show	Dates	Theater
The Crucible	2/21/2023 – 2/25/2023	Harding University Theatre
The Rivals	12/1/2022 – 12/3/2022	Harding University Theatre
Moments	4/14/2022 – 4/16/2022	Harding University
ANTIGONE	2/11/2022 – 2/19/2022	Harding University
Elf the Musical	10/22/2021 – 10/23/2021	Harding University
The Giver	3/28/2019 – 3/30/2019	Harding University
Check on Chekhov	2/15/2019 – 1/26/2019	Harding University
It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play	12/6/2018 – 12/8/2018	Harding University