About the Theatre Department

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Since 1961, SPU Theatre has strived to educate, train, and prepare theatre artists of character and competence who feel called to create through the faithful use of their artistic gifts and talents. Our mission is to help students learn to discover the inherent connections between the theatre arts and their faith and empower them to use their singular voice to impact the world.

SPU Theatre students had the opportunity to collaborate with full-time Theatre faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, and guest artists. These working artists were not only accomplished theatre professionals who are experts in their fields, but also gifted educators with a deep Christian faith. They were well known throughout the region, the country, and the world.

A Rich Blend of Opportunities for All SPU Students

Students of all majors participated in the SPU Theatre Department. We offered many opportunities through our current season productions, studio instruction, and coursework designed to enhance a theatre education in a Christian setting. 

“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