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Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre

Develop acting, directing, design and technical craft in an integrative program for stage, film and television

2024-2025 Season

Check the link above for information on upcoming shows.

COMING SOON:

Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST
Performing: Nov. 7-9 and 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.
Directed by Harvey Johnson

Stay tuned for the spring semester 2025:

SKELETON ARMY
Performing: Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2025
A touring musical production by The Salvation Army – more info

Emerging Artists: SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
Performing : February 14 – 15, 2025
Written, Directed & Acted by Asbury students

Sophomore Musical: TITLE TBA
Performing : February 27 – March 1, 2025
Student directed by sophomore Jazmyn Lorentzen

LITTLE WOMEN
Performing : April 9-12, 2025 (over Highbridge weekend)
Student Directed by senior Hannah Young

Customize Your Theatre Journey

The Asbury Theatre Program uses a broad spectrum of skills to prepare well-rounded, service driven artists. Our curriculum combines areas of study with hands-on training in performance, design and production.

The Theatre Program interacts closely with the film & television programs allowing students to move between acting or designing for stage to adapt those skills for acting or designing for film.

Your work at Asbury will combine practical knowledge, academic depth and a natural integration of faith into your craft. Students are encouraged to grow as artists and individuals within an encouraging community. Discover your personal theatre journey and prepare for a future career.

The Theatre major is a 50-hour major plus general education and electives. A Theatre minor is a 23-hour minor.

Theatre Major Sheet (PDF)
Theatre Minor Sheet (PDF)

Apply for Fall 2024

 

Learn more about training and performance opportunities

Program Design

  • Provide a confidence in craft for actors, designers, and technicians with a rich artistic vision

  • Offer opportunities to practice our craft in Theatre, Film, and TV productions

  • Encourage a creative process liberated and nourished by a Christian World View

Scholarships

Learn about scholarships for incoming freshman and transfers!

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your frequently asked questions!

Info for Parents

Find out how studying theatre at Asbury will benefit your student!

See Photos and Videos of AU shows here!

Asbury Theatre on Instagram

2 days untill Little Women Auditions! Have you signed up yet??? Scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio! Bring your friends 💐🫶

Directed by Hannah Clark ~Senior Theatre Major
Questions Contact: hannah.young@asbury.edu

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Still don`t have your tickets to Skeleton Army? Skip to the front of the line! ⁣
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/asbury-university/67575c261637b15409363eaa?ots-cmpgn-refer=SOCIAL2W&utm_source=OnTheStage&utm_medium=ayrshare&utm_campaign=SOCIAL2W






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LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!
Weekend Stage Combat Workshop
Friday 1/24 from 6-9p and Saturday 1/25 9a-12p & 1-4p.

Sign Up Link in bio.

Unarmed staged violence (falls, trips, faints, pushing and pulling, slaps, punches, blocks, chokes)with an emphasis on safety and storytelling. Even learn a short sequence of staged violence.

Gain an appreciation for the art of theatrical stage violence, learn new skills and have some great fun.

Bob has served as instructor and/or fight director for Taproot Theatre, Seattle Children`s Theatre, The Empty Space, ACT (Seattle), San Francisco Opera, San Jose Opera, TheatreWorks, MasterWorks, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Carmel Ballet, Boise Contemporary Theatre, Chattanooga Opera, and others. Bob received his BFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a graduate of the Dell` Arte School of Physical Theatre in Blue Lake, CA. Bob became a SAFD Certified Teacher in 2004. He currently lives in east Tennessee with his wife and three daughters and is an adjunct teacher of movement and stage combat at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville.

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Eight exciting NEW plays, written by Asbury students, directed by Asbury students … need Asbury student ACTORS!!!

This is a perfect opportunity to jump into a show. The scripts are short and the rehearsals will only take place over 1 month.

Auditions are open to everyone on campus. You DO NOT need to prepare anything for the auditions – just sign up and then bring your sense of adventure and a collaborative spirit.

Our directors will be @bek_askey @audrey_delphia_h @cole_lee97 @ohanahope03 and @fidem_harmony

Scan the QR, click the link in bio or visit linktr.ee/asburytheatre
and SIGN UP for your audition spot today!

Auditions are THIS WEDNESDAY January 15th. They will be held from 6p-9p. Everyone chooses a 5-minute slot and we`ll have a ton of fun.

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The behind-the-scenes buzz says Skeleton Army is not to be missed! Get your tickets now. ⁣
https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/asbury-university/67575c261637b15409363eaa?ots-cmpgn-refer=SOCIAL3W&utm_source=OnTheStage&utm_medium=ayrshare&utm_campaign=SOCIAL3W






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Asbury Theatre Christmas Party THIS Sunday, December 8th at 4:00pm at The Dietrich`s. (Across from the track field)

Join us for snacks, beverages, sweet-stuff, movies and games.

Celebrate a wonderful fall semester and the beginning of a joyous holiday season.

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What theatre classes are you excited about?

Have you already registered?

Acting 1 (both sections – taught by Prof Anderson) are full. So, please email Donna Flanigan to get on the waiting list.

All other classes have space.

Looking forward to making art together in the spring semester.

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