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Follow your passion, empower your future

As a student at YSU’s University Theatre, you’ll be inspired to explore all aspects of the theatrical arts. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, our world-class faculty will challenge you to grow as an artist and an individual. 

Whether on stage or behind the scenes, University Theatre will prepare you for success in the theatre industries.

 

Begin your theatre journey:

Apply now

Let us know you're interested:

Theatre inquiry

 

Find your creative spark this summer! Summer camps at Cliffe College

 

YSU Summer Theatre Camp

YSU Summer Music Camp

Dana Vocal Performance Clinic

 

 

 

Professional training + dynamic season

We offer degrees in Theatre, Musical Theatre, and Design + Tech. We also offer minors and certificates that provide opportunities for non-majors and allow theatre students to broaden their field of study.

Each year, University Theatre stages multiple high-quality productions, providing opportunities for students to put skills learned in our classrooms into practice.

 

What's on stage?

University Theatre presents: The 2026-2027 Killer Theatre Season

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Ravenscroft

Oct. 2-3 & 9-10, 7:30 PM
Oct. 4 & 11, 2 PM

YSU Spotlight Theater

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Clue: The Musical

Nov. 13-14 & 20-21, 7:30 PM
Nov. 15 & 22, 2 PM

YSU Ford Theater

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And Then There Were None

Mar. 12-13 & 19-20, 7:30 PM
Mar. 14 & 21, 2 PM

YSU Spotlight Theater

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Killer Cabaret

Fri., Apr. 16, 7:30 PM
 

YSU Ford Theater

 
Tickets on sale Aug. 3 at 10 AM
 

Dynamic artistic and career preparation

For more than 60 years, YSU's University Theatre has provided outstanding training for tomorrow’s theatre professionals. Our diverse degree programs and multiple productions will expand your artistic, practical, and theoretical knowledge. You’ll develop the skills you need for a variety of careers in the theatre arts and beyond. Let us prepare you for your future!

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