Take the stage. Run the show behind the scenes.
Overview
We offer a theatre major and theatre teaching licensure for you to take an interdisciplinary approach to performance. With individualized education plans and opportunities, both on stage and behind the scenes in five to six productions each year, you will graduate with a wide range of experience in every aspect of theatre.
Our faculty will support you to express yourself creatively and make a positive impact on the world around you. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your talents in our season productions each year, ranging from musical comedy to social-driven drama. You’ll learn that theatre is more than just about performing, it is also a social service project that brings together communities. The skills you build in the program easily transfer to careers on stage, behind the scenes, in the front of the house, or even outside of the theatre. Faculty-led trips to New York City offer you a real-world glimpse into all aspects of theatre performance and management.
Featured Theatre Student Story


Additional Programs
Teaching Licensure
Share your passion and knowledge of the theatre with the next generation of thespians.
Design Your Major
If you’re interested in theatre and another subject, consider designing your own major to combine your talents. We’ll find a path that best sets you up for a successful career.
Experiences & Outcomes
Theatre Season
The McPherson College theatre department announces its 2019-2020 theatre season, which includes a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to perform one of its productions internationally in January.
19-20 Theatre SeasonFirst Nighters
First Nighters dinner theatre membership includes a play-themed dining event for all mainstage shows before each performance. Contact the theatre box office at 620-242-0444 or at theatre@mcpherson.edu.
Alpha Psi Omega
The theatre honor society offers a unique opportunity to experience theatre outside of the classroom. Members of APO plan, organize, and host a play-themed dining event at all mainstage shows for First Nighters, the season ticket holders organization. It is the longest running dinner theatre program in Kansas.
Faculty & Staff
Jd Bowman M.F.A.
- Professor of Theatre
Jen Pollard M.A.
- Assistant Professor of Theatre

