Theatre Department

Do you long for meaningful training to develop your theatrical skills? Explore the dynamic world of theatre with our outstanding artists and educators at Seattle Pacific. At SPU Theatre, we offer rigorous training and rich opportunities for you to nurture your artistic self. Whether you feel called to perform, design, produce, or teach — we have the tools you need to cultivate your unique, theatrical gifts.


The SPU Theatre Department produces a wide range of plays in diverse styles, with performances every quarter. These plays and musicals are open to all students, regardless of major. In addition to auditioning to be cast in these productions, students have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of production, including directing, design, stage management, and publicity.

Students will also develop an informed perspective of the role of theatre as a social, spiritual, and artistic institution and their place in it.

Incoming students may audition for a Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship of up to $1,500 (renewable each year). Current students can apply each spring for one of several Endowed Theatre Scholarships.

Both types of scholarships are open to students from any major!

“Theatre’s roots lie in religion, community, celebration, myth making, and delight. Its sociological and philosophical complexity is overwhelming. As a human study it is eminently worthy of academic focus.”
James Chapman
1937–2002, SPU Theatre
Department Founder