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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:

For the College Journey: A Cabaret
Performing: Sept. 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale Sept. 16

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!

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Still don`t have your tickets to For the College Journey: A Cabaret? Skip to the front of the line! ⁣
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Build night yesterday was a blast! Thank you to everybody who could attend, the upcoming Caberet will look awesome thanks to you!





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Lots of hands make light work!
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No Experience Required.
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SIGN UP and join us as we share a meal together this Friday from 5-6pm and then construct the stage for the upcoming CABARET from 6-10pm.
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There is a link to the sign-up form in our instagram bio. If you can`t stay for the whole time, just write it in on the form.
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The cast list for THE TEMPEST is up on the “Callboard” today!!
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Congrats to everyone!
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First rehearsal is Wednesday night 9/4 at 7pm.
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Performances will be November 7-16
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There`s a NEW class in the Media Comm School at @asburyuniversity in Narrative Podcasting…and they need VOICE ACTORS.
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So, sign up to audition, we`ll send you 2 short scripts to read over. Then auditions will be held in 15 minute segments on Tues 9/3 evening.
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But there`s ONLY 7 SPOTS LEFT (as of Saturday). So act fast. 😊

#asburytheatre #asburyu #lifeatasburyu #asburyuniversity #asburyunified #asburyuacting #asburytheatrefamily #asburyalumni @asburygradcom @asbury_studentactivities @asburystudentlife @asburycollegian @asbury_sac @asbury_2025 @restored2026 @ignited2025 @ignited_somu @aubeloved2027 @renewed2028






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FALL AUDITIONS – This Wednesday!

You do not need to prepare a monologue – but you do need to sign up! (link in bio – or scan QR)

SHAKESPEARE`S Classic Magical Adventure "THE TEMPEST" with a strong message of forgiveness (spoiler). You don`t want to miss being part of this epic tale, directed by Harvey Johnson.

When you fill out the Audition Sign Up Form, we will send you some scenes that you can review. Pick a character you like and get familiar with the lines. Then, come to the Greathouse Theatre (basement of the Miller Building) Wednesday evening 7-9pm and we`ll explore the text together.

#asburytheatre #asburyu #lifeatasburyu #asburyuniversity #asburyunified #asburyuacting #asburytheatrefamily #asburyalumni @asburygradcom @asbury_studentactivities @asburystudentlife @asburycollegian @asbury_sac @asbury_2025 @restored2026 @ignited2025 @ignited_somu @aubeloved2027 @renewed2028





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One week from tonight – MONDAY 8/26 – is the Theatre Kick-Off Welcome Party!!

Everyone is Welcome!

We`ll start at 6pm in the theatre. There will be door prizes this year! WooHoo!

Come mingle with other people who love theatre – it`s a great place to meet new friends.

We can`t wait to see you soon!

#asburytheatre #asburyu #lifeatasburyu #asburyuniversity #asburyunified #asburyuacting #asburytheatrefamily #asburyalumni @asburygradcom @asbury_studentactivities @asburystudentlife @asburycollegian @asbury_sac @asbury_2025 @restored2026 @ignited2025 @ignited_somu @aubeloved2027 @renewed2028





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We`re thrilled to start a new year at Asbury Theatre. Will you be joining us?

Comment below ⬇️ with what classes or activities are exciting you.

Classes include: Practicum, Voice & Movement*, Acting 1*, Stage Management and Fundamentals Directing.

More info soon on the Welcome Party Mon 8/26 (with door prizes), and Fall Play Auditions Wed 8/28.

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