Theatre
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque offers degrees in music, music education, and theatre. For more information, visit the Fine and Performing Arts department page.
In addition to these academic programs, the department presents two full-mounted theatre productions each year. Productions and ensembles are open to all university students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.
Joe Klinebriel, MFA
Director of Theatre Arts
Phone: 563.589.3635
Office: 302C Heritage Center
Email: JPKlinebriel@dbq.edu
2025-26 PRODUCTIONS
- Of Mice and Men - Fall Theatre Production
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Sunday, November 9, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
- Something Rotten! - Spring Musical Theatre Production
Friday, March 20, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
Sunday, March 22, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall
2025-26 WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
- Broadway Workshop and Masterclass
Registration by invitation
Friday, September 26, 2025 -- Heritage Center - A Broadway Cabaret with Special Guest Q. Smith
Performance open to the public
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center - Student Recital
Recital open to the public
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center - Devised Theatre Challenge!
Performance open to the public
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - TBA -- Babka Theatre, Heritage Center - Student Recital
Recital open to the public
Monday, April 20, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
2025-26 INFO SESSION AND AUDITIONS
- Theatre Information Session
Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre - Fall Play Auditions (choose one day)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre - Theatre Workshop Cabaret Auditions (choose one day)
Monday, September 8, 2025 - 3:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center - Spring Musical Auditions (choose one day)
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 3:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center
PERFORMANCE ARCHIVE
DRAMA CLUB
Have an interest in performing or just playing with expression? Drama Club is open to all University of Dubuque stuents, regardless of major. Gatherings are held the first and third Monday of every month in Heritage Center Room 109.
THEATRE PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIP
Incoming students who will participate in theatre at the University of Dubuque, regardless of major, are invited to apply for a theatre participation scholarship which is renewable for up to four years if they meet the minimum participation requirements. For more information and application information visit the Theatre Participation Scholarship page.