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Resources for Current Students
Students in the DU theatre program benefit from a wealth of practical experiences that help build the foundation for success in all aspects of theatre. Faculty mentors and guest artists provide further opportunities to dig deeper into an area through advanced courses and independent studies. Beyond the classroom, you will have opportunities to develop your career before you graduate, putting your knowledge to use through internships and creative projects.
The DU theatre community is ready to support your academic and personal needs while you're on campus and after you graduate, with career advising from staff and faculty, work placements and an alumni network around the globe.
For more information on auditions, capstone policies, crew and more, go to the Department of Theatre Digication page.
Studios
Explore the performance, production, design and directing opportunities available to DU theatre students.
Theatre Scholarships
Theatre majors can apply for merit-based scholarships through the Department. These awards can provide as much as $20,000–$45,000 of support spread over four years. Students must audition or provide a portfolio for review by faculty in order to be considered for the award.
Financial AidWork-Study
A wide range of work-study opportunities offer students additional ways to fund their DU education. Students can apply for work-study during the admission process. When approved for work-study by the University, contact the Department of Theatre for information regarding placement in theatre positions.
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Senior Capstone Projects
For theatre majors at DU, your time on campus will conclude with a capstone project that demonstrates the skills you've developed during your four years. Students direct a one act play, overseeing every aspect of the production from casting to design approval.
Learn MoreStudent Projects
Independent Projects
Explore your creativity through simple or supported independent projects. There are two kinds of projects, Simple and Supported. The proposal submission deadlines for both types of projects are as follows:
- Fall Quarter: due by Friday of week two by noon.
- Winter Quarter: due by Friday of week two by noon.
- Not available in Spring.
Simple Projects
Simple projects allow students to read or stage a play. You can sign out a theatre space in JMAC when you're ready to perform after checking in with the department chair. You'll have the following resources available for your show:
- Rehearsal blocks
- Available seating
- Room lights (fluorescent and dimmable house lights)
- Boom box
Supported Projects
If you would like to present a show involving technical elements (lights, sound, props and furniture), you can apply for funding to help you realize your production. These supported independent productions require partnership with a Tech Assistant (TA).
Here's what you need to do:
- Plan for what you want to do (lights, sound, furniture, costumes, etc)
- Plan for how much time you need: rehearsals, performances, Tech Assistant (TA) time.
- Make a budget ($400 for base TA time, plus lighting, sound and other likely expenses)
- Fill out the proposal form
- Submit to the Chair
Photo Archive
We have compiled photos from previous DU Theatre productions. Explore photos from recent seasons below.
For photos from Davy Davis, please visit his Zenfolio site.
