Performances & Events
Enjoy the Creativity of DU Theatre Students
Each quarter, the DU Department of Theatre puts on two productions, built and acted by our theatre majors. The department collaborates with professional guest artists who bring their outside expertise and experience to help students grow creatively.
Shows are performed at DU's JMAC Studios, Byron Flexible Theatre and Byron Studio. Spring quarter is dedicated to the Short Play Festival, which features one-act plays directed by graduating theatre majors.
Current Season

May 29 - June 1, 2025
Short Play Festival, Cycle 2
Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.
Cycle 2 titles and directors:
A Stye of the Eye by Christopher Durang, directed by Jack Cansler
12/20/12 by Lee Harrison Daniel, directed by Kate Hebert
Sugar Glider by William Donnelly, directed by Aspen McCart
Nocturne written and directed by Erin Kubat
Tape by José Rivera, directed by Kasper Kupsc
- Byron Theatre

April 24 - 27, 2025
Short Play Festival, Cycle 1
Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.
Cycle 1 titles and directors:
Sin Eater by Don Nigro, directed by Sam Werkema
Closing Doors by John Minigan, directed by Chloe Benoit
Letters Home by Gabe Legg, directed by Cooper Atchison
Stupid Cupid Matchmaker written and directed by Lauryn Zepeda
- Byron Theatre

May 29 - June 1, 2025
Short Play Festival, Cycle 2
Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.
Cycle 2 titles and directors:
A Stye of the Eye by Christopher Durang, directed by Jack Cansler
12/20/12 by Lee Harrison Daniel, directed by Kate Hebert
Sugar Glider by William Donnelly, directed by Aspen McCart
Nocturne written and directed by Erin Kubat
Tape by José Rivera, directed by Kasper Kupsc
- Byron Theatre

April 24 - 27, 2025
Short Play Festival, Cycle 1
Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.
Cycle 1 titles and directors:
Sin Eater by Don Nigro, directed by Sam Werkema
Closing Doors by John Minigan, directed by Chloe Benoit
Letters Home by Gabe Legg, directed by Cooper Atchison
Stupid Cupid Matchmaker written and directed by Lauryn Zepeda
- Byron Theatre

May 29 - June 1, 2025
Short Play Festival, Cycle 2
Seniors direct a one-act play using the theatrical skills, techniques, perspectives and styles learned from our program.
Cycle 2 titles and directors:
A Stye of the Eye by Christopher Durang, directed by Jack Cansler
12/20/12 by Lee Harrison Daniel, directed by Kate Hebert
Sugar Glider by William Donnelly, directed by Aspen McCart
Nocturne written and directed by Erin Kubat
Tape by José Rivera, directed by Kasper Kupsc
- Byron Theatre

Audition and Apply
No audition is required to declare a theatre major, but students can apply for departmental scholarships by auditioning or submitting a portfolio for review.