Theatre
Welcome to the vibrant world of theatre and film at Berea College, where creativity takes center stage and storytelling comes to life!
Our Theatre & Film Department is a thriving hub of artistic expression and innovation. Whether you're a budding actor, a passionate filmmaker, an aspiring musical theatre performer, or a dedicated member of our crew, our department offers a rich tapestry of opportunities for you to explore, learn, and grow! With a range of programs, including a Theatre Major, Theatre Minor, Film Minor, and Musical Theatre Minor, we invite you to embark on a transformative journey where the spotlight is on you.
Join us as we cultivate the next generation of storytellers and stagecraft artists in a close-knit and supportive community dedicated to the pursuit of theatrical excellence!
Up Next!
Members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, have perished on a faulty roller coaster called The Cyclone. Each tells their story, in song form, to win the reward from a mechanical fortune teller: the chance to return to life. Music, book, and lyrics by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell.
About Us
Berea College Theatre is the primary on-campus theatre organization, producing an assortment of student and faculty-directed Mainstage productions each academic year. The Theatre Department also supports a co-curricular Labor Department, with 28 full-time positions available to students. From onstage to behind the scenes, and everything in between, students learn the foundations of a fully operating theatre through hands-on experience.
Majors & Minors
The Theatre major provides an introduction to all aspects of theatre. Learn more!
Season & Current Show
Current Show: "Ride the Cyclone" tells the story of members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, have perished on a faulty roller coaster called The Cyclone. Each tells their story, in song form, to win the reward from a mechanical fortune teller: the chance to return to life.
APO Theatre Honor Society
Alpha Psi Omega (APO) is a national honor society for students who demonstrate excellence in theatrical performance, technical theatre, and service.
Labor Department
Learn about labor positions with the theatre department.
Contact Us
Berea College | Jelkyl Drama Center | CPO 2148 | Berea, KY 40408 | 859-985-3300