Theatre
Theatre
'Break a Leg' can only take you so far
College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Crete
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Doane University’s Theatre Department is where dreams become reality, magic comes to life, and artists are born. We empower students, training them in all areas of theatre, shaping adaptable, multi-faceted and resourceful artists prepared for long-lasting careers in the arts.
The Theatre Department provides students with a variety of theatrical experiences, both academic and co-curricular to form a personal perspective of the dramatic arts. All seniors will create and complete a senior project in any area of their discipline. If a student is interested in teaching, Doane University Teacher Guarantee ensures that our graduates will meet or exceed a school district’s expectations - if not, we will provide further training at no additional cost.
Students are able to participate in up to four (4) Main Stage productions a year (2 per semester), as well as numerous studio productions.
Doane Theatre Performances
Experience our students' work throughout the year. This season you’ll enjoy dramatically different performances.
Between the Lines - Musical
November 14, 15, & 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. Curtain
November 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. Curtain
Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
She Kills Monsters - A Play by Qui Nguyen
February 27 & 28, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
March 1, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
A Map of Virtue - By Erin Courtney
May 1, 2, & 3, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
A Map of Virtue is a symmetrical play guided by a bird statue, pivoting around an encounter with and dissection of evil. Part interview, part comedy, part middle-night-middle-forest horror story.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
Between the Lines - Musical
November 14, 15, & 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. Curtain
November 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. Curtain
Between the Lines is an empowering and enchanting new musical for any of us seeking to find our place in the world. An outsider in a new school, Delilah seeks comfort in the pages of her favorite book, where she feels heard and understood. But as the lines between the two worlds of reality and fantasy begin to blur in extraordinary and astonishing ways, Delilah has to confront whether she alone has the power to rewrite her own story.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
She Kills Monsters - A Play by Qui Nguyen
February 27 & 28, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
March 1, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
A Map of Virtue - By Erin Courtney
May 1, 2, & 3, 2025
7:30 p.m. Curtain
A Map of Virtue is a symmetrical play guided by a bird statue, pivoting around an encounter with and dissection of evil. Part interview, part comedy, part middle-night-middle-forest horror story.
Reserve tickets online or call 402.826.8579.
Program Information
Career Paths
Students will learn skills, and have the opportunity to design, act, direct or assist with:
- Scenery
- Lighting
- Costumes
- Props
- Sound
- Public Relations
- Stage Management
- Makeup and Special Fx
- House Management
Courses
Faculty & Staff
Emphasis Areas
- General
- Teaching
De'Andre Miller
The Doane Difference
An Award-Winning Department
With over 70 regional and national awards since 2006, the talent in Doane University’s Theatre Department is both seen and heard. This program meshes passion, talent and determination to propel students forward in the art world.
Opportunities Outside the Classroom
By completing internships, traveling to regional and national conferences, and taking regular trips to major cities, such as New York City, Chicago, or London, the Doane Theatre program values real-world experiences as a part of education.
Work with Talented Artists
Being a part of Doane University’s Theatre Department means working with talented artists, such as professional writers and directors, whose theatrical credits include 37 Broadway productions and the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
