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.

Degree Distinctive

Students who major in theatre learn through a rigorous balance of studio curriculum, performance work, and academic study. For non-majors, theatre study is a means to hone broader skills such as public speaking, analytical thinking, and creative collaboration.

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 presents two full-mounted theatre productions each year. Productions and ensembles are open to all UD students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in theatre productions.

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.

Kristen Eby

Kristen EbyAssociate Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities; Department Head

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

Credentials

MM, University of Oregon; BA, Westmont College.

Tracy FurlongOperations and Promotions Manager for the Marching Band

Phone: 563.589.3784 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302B Heritage Center

Credentials

MAC, University of Dubuque; BS, Elmhurst University.

Evan Glickman

Evan GlickmanDirector of Jazz and Athletic Bands; Assistant Professor of Music

Phone: 563.589.3140 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302H Heritage Center

Credentials

DMA, University of Connecticut; MM, Rutgers University; BM, New York University.

Nolan Hauta

Nolan HautaDirector of Concert Bands; Associate Professor of Instrumental Music

Phone: 563.589.3797 Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302E Heritage Center

Credentials

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

Joe Klinebriel

Joe KlinebrielProfessor of Theatre

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

Credentials

MFA, University of Alabama; BA, Western Michigan University.

Tracey Rush

Tracey RushAdjunct Instructor; String Ensemble Director

Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302 Heritage Center

Credentials

  • MM, University of Northern Iowa
  • BMus, Bob Jones University