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
Joe Klinebriel, MFA
Director of Theatre Arts
Phone: 563.589.3635
Office: 302C Heritage Center
Email: JPKlinebriel@dbq.edu


2024-25 PERFORMANCES

  • Fall Theatre Production of Eurydice
    Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
    Friday, November 8, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
    Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
    Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 2:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
    - Digital Program
  • Spring Musical Theatre Production of Assassins
    Friday, March 21, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
    Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
    Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall

2024-25 SPECIAL EVENT

  • Broadway Masterclass with Wilson Jeremaine Heredia
    Registration by Invitation
    Friday, September 27, 2024 - 11:00 a.m. -- Heritage Center

  • A Broadway Cabaret with Wilson Jeremaine Heredia
    Open to the Public
    Friday, September 27, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall

2024-25 EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND AUDITIONS

  • Theatre Information Session
    Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
  • Fall Play Auditions (choose one day)
    Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
    Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
  • Theatre Workshop Cabaret Auditions (choose one day)
    Monday, September 9, 2024 - 3:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir room), Heritage Center
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir room), Heritage Center
  • Theatre Workshop and Evening Cabaret
    Friday, September 27, 2024 - 12:30 p.m. -- Heritage Center
  • Spring Musical Auditions (choose one day)
    Monday, October 7, 2024 - 3:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir room), Heritage Center
    Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir room), Heritage Center
  • Spartan Storytelling
    Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre

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.