Theatre
Theatre at Concordia University, Nebraska is an active part of campus life. Full-length productions and a variety of student-directed one acts bring together students from all disciplines to offer the campus and surrounding communities excellent theatre!
The Concordia Difference
Gain Confidence
Theatre can help strengthen communication, organization and collaboration skills. Whether you're performing or working behind the scenes, you'll discover your voice and grow in confidence that carries into every area of life.
Choose Your Spotlight
From acting and directing to set design and technical production, Concordia’s theatre program invites you to explore every part of the stage. Whether you thrive under the lights or behind the scenes, there’s a role here that fits your talents.
Major or Minor in Theatre
Pursue theatre as your primary passion or a creative outlet alongside another major. With options to major, minor or just participate in productions, you can shape a theatre experience that supports your goals and fits your academic journey.
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Theatre Facilities
Concordia Nebraska theatre students perform in a variety of unique venues from mainstage productions in Weller Auditorium, to intimate shows and improv nights in the Black Box Theater in the Borland Center for Music and Theatre, to period pieces and special performances in the historic Olde Glory Theatre.
Theatre Scholarships
Theatre scholarships at Concordia Nebraska are available to students of any major who plan to participate in theatre each semester, whether on stage or behind the scenes. New students can apply by indicating interest in a performance scholarship on their application or by contacting their admissions counselor. Scholarship recipients must complete a set number of theatre hours each semester to remain eligible, with theatre majors qualifying for larger awards.
For questions or more information about scholarships, contact Bryan Moore.
“The theatre department at Concordia is a close-knit, loving community of professors and friends who have taught me more than I ever expected to know about the art that I love.”
Adam Prince
O'Fallon, Mo.
Curtain Club
Concordia University’s Curtain Club is a group for students interested in the dramatic arts. Members of the club are involved in various campus productions, including the two yearly major productions, Readers Theatre and One-Act Plays.
IMPROVables
Concordia’s student-led improvisational theatre troupe, the IMPROVables, is an exciting way to develop performance and communication skills while having fun. There are no auditions, so all students are welcome to participate in weekly rehearsals, public shows and twice-annual Improvathons, which feature up to 24 hours of improvisational hijinks. Visit the IMPROVables Facebook and Instagram pages for more information.
Alpha Psi Omega
Concordia has an active chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the oldest national theatre honor society in the country. Since 1985, our Omega Lambda chapter has recognized students for excellence in their contribution to theatre productions on campus. We have been selected for inclusion in the APO yearly publication, Playbill, for over 25 years.
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