The Theatre program at the University of Dubuque offers an in-depth study of drama as an art form and professional practice. You will leave ready to build a career in performance, playwriting, technical direction, arts administration, and more.

Making a Difference Through the Study of Theatre
Students at UD explore drama from several analytical and methodological frameworks including technical, creative, historical, cultural, and aesthetic. Students put their learning into action through the regular performance of plays, musicals, improv shows, podcasts, and other collaborative productions.

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Career Opportunities

A degree in theatre can provide entry into various careers, including teaching drama in an educational setting, arts administration or management, and performance through acting, directing, scene or lighting design, and drama or expressive therapies.

Theatre Productions

The theatre program works closely with the UD Drama Club to present three or four full-mounted theatre productions each year. Student dancers perform two recitals per year, one in fall and one in spring. Productions and ensembles are open to all UD students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.

Resources

Theatre Faculty/Staff

Charles Barland

Charles BarlandProfessor of Music University Organist

Phone: 563.589.3564 Fax: 563.589.3482 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302D Heritage Center

Credentials

DMA, University of Kansas MA, University of Iowa BA, Carroll University

Laura BeePiano Instructor

Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: Heritage Center

Credentials

BS, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Korissa Clark

Korissa ClarkOffice and Promotions Manager for Heritage Center

Phone: 563.589.3325 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302B Heritage Center

Korissa serves as the operations and promotions manager to Heritage Center and Department of Fine and Performing Arts. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a master in management-communication management degree from University of Dubuque. While at UW-P, she worked for the University Box Office and Center for the Arts. Clark worked for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois before coming to University of Dubuque.

Credentials

MMCM, University of Dubuque; BS, University of Wisconsin - Platteville.

Kristen Eby

Kristen EbyAssistant Professor of Music Director of Choral Activities Department Head

Phone: 563.589.3542 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302E Heritage Center

Credentials

MM, University of Oregon; BA, Westmont College

Evan GlickmanAssistant Professor of Music

Phone: 563.589.3140 Department: Fine & Performing Arts

Nolan Hauta

Nolan HautaDirector of Jazz and Athletic Bands Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music

Phone: 563.589.3797 Fax: 563.589.3482 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302G Heritage Center

Credentials

DMA, University of Iowa; MM, University of Minnesota - Duluth; BA, University of Minnesota - Morris.

Randy Schultz

Randy SchultzTechnical Director/Production Manager for the Heritage Center

Phone: 563.589.3580 Fax: 563.589.3482 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 111 Heritage Center

Randy Schultz supervises all technical and back-of-house operations including lighting, sound, staging, and rigging. Randy holds a degree in architecture and recently completed fourteen years as Technical Director/Facilities Manager at the Schauer Arts and Activities Center in Hartford, Wisconsin. Previously, he worked in similar capacities for organizations including UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium and the Jefferson (WI) Council for the Performing Arts.

Gregory Wolf

Gregory WolfAssistant Professor of Theatre

Phone: 563.589.3635 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302F Heritage Center