Department of Theatre
Three distinct tracks of study. A diverse, vibrant community of artists and scholars. Theatre training in a liberal arts environment at the University of Southern Maine. Learn more about Department of Theatre.
Highlights
USM Department of Theatre Open House
USM Dept. of Theatre Open House - December 4th from 1-4 p.m.
December 6-9, 2018
An evening of dance and spoken word, inspired by the Winter Solstice, and accompanied by live and recorded music.
March 1-10, 2019
A whimsical coming-of-age story which fuses baroque and classical with contemporary pop musical theatre.
April 19-28, 2019
Inspired and hilarious, it's a wildly comic depiction of our own absurdities and better aspects of our humanity.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Throughout the year, our theatre students work on developing particular skills or creative ideas with faculty and fellow students. A one-night only event!
More Information
Up Next: A Winter Idyll, December 6-9
Join us for our next production, A Winter Idyll with Spring in Sight, and celebrate the season with dance, spoken word, and music!
Did you know that we offer a Minor in Dance?
With a combination of required courses and electives, students of any major can minor in dance. Click below to learn more about our dance faculty.
News
USM Department of Theatre original performance “A Winter Idyll…with Spring in Sight” explores the magic of the seasons
Celebrate the season at USM - through song, stage and sky
USM Department of Theatre opens season with sparkling and satiric comedy “Tartuffe”
2018-2019 Season Kicks-off with Psychological Thriller, The Turn of the Screw
USM receives $1 million gift to launch new Center for the Arts project
USM alumnus Tony Shalhoub wins first Tony Award
USM alumnus Tony Shalhoub earns fourth Tony Award nomination
USM Theatre Brings Season to a Close with a Witty and Buoyant Comedy
Musician with ties to USM joins national "Hamilton" tour
The USM Department of Theatre and School of Music team up to present the spring musical, "A Man of No Importance."
Events
Dec
9
Sun
A Winter Idyll...with Spring in Sight
2:00 PM, Russell Hall, Gorham
Mar
1
Fri
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7:30 PM, Russell Hall, Gorham
Mar
2
Sat
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7:30 PM, Russell Hall, Gorham
Mar
3
Sun
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5:00 PM, Russell Hall, Gorham
Mar
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5:00 PM, Russell Hall, Gorham