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 performance ensembles.
Theatre Faculty/Staff
Charles BarlandProfessor of Music; University Organist
Phone: 563.589.3564 Fax: 563.589.3482 Email: CBarland@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302D Heritage Center
Credentials
DMA, University of Kansas; MA, University of Iowa; BA, Carroll University.
Laura BeePiano Instructor
Email: LBee@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: Heritage Center
Credentials
BS, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Kristen EbyAssistant Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities; Department Head.
Phone: 563.589.3542 Email: KEby@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302E Heritage Center
Credentials
MM, University of Oregon; BA, Westmont College
Tracy FurlongOperations and Promotions Manager for the Marching Band
Email: TFurlong@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302B Heritage Center
Evan GlickmanDirector of Jazz and Athletic Bands; Assistant Professor of Music.
Phone: 563.589.3140 Email: EGlickman@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts
Nolan HautaDirector of Concert Bands; Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music
Phone: 563.589.3797 Fax: 563.589.3482 Email: NHauta@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302G Heritage Center
Credentials
DMA, University of Iowa; MM, University of Minnesota - Duluth; BA, University of Minnesota - Morris.
Gregory WolfAssistant Professor of Theatre
Phone: 563.589.3635 Email: GWolf@dbq.edu Department: Fine & Performing Arts Office: 302F Heritage Center