Everyone is Welcome at Washburn Theatre
Theatre tells the story of what it means to be human. We crave a better understanding of ourselves and our world, seeking what it means to be human today, in the past, and what our future might look like. Theatre is a way to process the human experience, to give value to our day to day lives, to make visible what has been unseen. In modern theatre, the experiences of the person next door are just as noteworthy, valuable, and visible as the stories of kings and queens or others with power from historical western theatre forms. Washburn University Theatre is committed to sharing these stories.
BA in Theatre
Washburn's BA in Theatre is a general theatre degree that will prepare you as an actor, director, or production specialist.BA in Musical Theatre
Washburn offers a BA degree in Musical Theatre as a collaboration between the Department of Theatre and the Department of Music. This degree is for those who want to specialize in musical theatre performance.- BA TheatreBA Theatre
- BA Musical TheatreBA Musical Theatre
Washburn Players
Washburn Players is a group of students interested in theatre that participate in community and campus events.Learn more about the players on Facebook.
Local Community Theatre
Students are encouraged to participate in local community theatre.
- Topeka Civic Theatre; (Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts)
- The Break Room
- KCACTF, (Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival) Region 5.
- KCACTF is a national organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of collegiate theatre students. Washburn Theatre Department has a tradition of attending and participating in Region 5 Festivals.
Washburn Transformational Experience
The Washburn Transformational Experience is a program that was created in order to provide Washburn University students with amazing opportunities and experiences. The main objective of the WTE program is to transform students into a new kind of individual (e.g., more worldly, more knowledgeable). Students will be able to accomplish goals and experience opportunities they never dreamed possible. Each student is responsible for making their WTE experience as great and amazing as they want it to be. WTE, (Washburn Transformational Experience)A Forum of Student Creativity
Apeiron is a forum of student research, scholarship, and creativity. It is often a part of the Washburn Transformational Experience. Learn more about Apeiron.- Washburn Players
- Local Theatre
- WTE
- Apeiron
Current Production
Gruesome Playground Injuries
Location: Neese-Gray Theatre
September 28, 29, 30: 7:30 p.m.
September 29: 12:30 p.m.
By Rajiv Joseph
Doug and Kayleen meet in the school nurse's office as children. In this journey, their joys and tribulations from ages 8 -38 intersect at crucial moments of their lives. Their mysterious connection results in unexpected revelations.
Join us for Fall Theatre Day on Sept. 29!
High school students are invited to Washburn for Fall Theatre Day. The day will feature acting, musical theatre, tech/design and dance workshops and a production viewing of Gruesome Playground Injuries. Students will also have the opportunity to go on campus tours and/or meeting with other departments. The event is free and lunch is provided!
GET IN TOUCH WITH Washburn Theatre
Washburn University Theatre
Garvey, Room 133
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.1639
music.theatre@washburn.edu
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