DU Theatre

Throughout the year, the University of Denver's Theatre Department presents multiple full theatrical productions from all periods and genres. Students have a hand in acting, directing and building outstanding works, with guest artists and seasoned faculty contributing as well. Always thought provoking and entertaining, come join DU's Theatre Department for an upcoming performance by the strongest university theatre program in the state.

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February 26 - March 8, 2026

Into the Woods

What do you do when you get what you wished for? Familiar fairy tale characters cross paths as their dreams come true—only to discover that life after the wish is far more complicated. 

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree

  • Byron Theatre

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April 23 - 26, 2026

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:

Laika directed by Graham Becerra
Three Hail Mary's directed by Kolbe Maksym
After You directed by Rhianna Lewis
Members Only directed by Nox Ervin
The Fame directed by Luke Sewpersaud

  • Byron Theatre

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May 1, 2026

Witch, staged reading

A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange for their darkest wishes. An inventive retelling of a Jacobean drama, this sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by.

Written by Jen Silverman
Directed by Annie Mulvihill
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  • 7:30pm
  • Byron Theatre
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May 28 - 31, 2026

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:

Barbarian directed by Matthew Spanton
A Conversation Between Deer and Headlights directed by Marleigh Hickey
Adapt or Die directed by Ruby Gregerson
Prefers Bright, Indirect Light directed by Annie Mulvihill
What if, If Only directed by Hyunjeong Roh

  • Byron Theatre

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  • actor in moon costume

    DU Theatre production of A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Written by William Shakespeare

    Directed by Sabin Epstein
    In this photo: Luke Sewpersaud
    Photo by McLeod9 Creative

  • actors on hobby lobby set

    DU Theatre production of A Bright New Boise
    Written by Samuel D. Hunter

    Directed by Greg Ungar
    In this photo: Cooper Atchison, Sam Werkema, Kanara Bramlett-Pittman, Kate Hebert
    Photo by RDG Photography

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    DU Theatre production of The Taming
    Written by Lauren Gunderson

    Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree
    In this photo: Kate Hebert
    Photo by McLeod9 Creative

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    DU Theatre production of Antigone
    Written by Sophocles
    Translation by Don Taylor

    Directed by Anne Penner
    In this photo: Andrew Sawyer, Libby Williams, Mo Fine, Haley Barth, Erin Kubat, Donovan Cates, Cooper Atchison, Hannah Girgis, Kate Hebert, Ryan Thomas
    Photo by Matthew Gale

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    DU Theatre production of Rent
    Music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson

    Directed by Ashley Hamilton
    In this photo: Ruby Gregerson, Faith Stafford, Megan Fournier, Libby Williamson, Ava Bross, Rhianna Lewis
    Photo by RDG Photography