Participation in Austin College Theatre is open to all students, including majors, minors, and non-majors.
Throughout the season, Austin College Theatre provides students with opportunities for acting, directing, designing, construction, technical positions, running crew, and house management. Austin College productions range from classics to modern hits, encompassing both tragic and comedic aspects of theatre.
Upcoming Events:
Epic Improv
Nation Theatre
Friday, May 7 (at 6:00 and 10:00 p.m.) and May 8 (at 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.).
(Each show lasts no more than 2 hours.)
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Dr. Kirk Everist is a professor and coach of the Austin College Improv Troupe. He teaches the Development of Dramatic Arts, Acting, and Shapers of the Modern Theatre. He has directed many theatrical performances at Austin College including Into the Woods, Twelfth Night, and When We Dead Awaken. He will be directing the upcoming production of The Emperor of the Moon.
Liz Banks officially joined the faculty of the Austin College Theatre Department in 2011. Classes she has taught include Set and Light, Costume and Makeup, Intro to Theatre, and Approaching Design. She has also taught several topics courses such as Stage Management and Game Design Aesthetics. She has designed set and lights for many theatrical productions at Austin College.
Dan Pucul graduated in 2004 with degrees in Communication Arts and Psychology. While spending a year in Los Angeles, Dan acted in several productions at Zombie Joe's Underground Playhouse. He went on to get an MA in drama from Texas Woman's University, where he served as the Graduate Shop Foreman Assistant for two years. From there, he found employment at Theatre Three in Dallas as their technical director-- a position he retained for four years before returning to Sherman to work as Austin College's technical director.
Where are they now?
The Austin College theatre department has been graced with many wonderful Alumni. Here are the amazing things they have gone on to do.
Program Details
- Theatre Major Checklist
- Theatre Minor Checklist
- See the Theatre Courses
- See the Austin College Bulletin
See the Events & Productions for 2020-2021
Theatre Scholarship Application for new students
See the Theatre Department Website