Truman State University's Department of Theatre

Truman State University's Department of Theatre - Liberal Arts Education - Actively Engaged Learning - Well Rounded Theatre Artists, Administrators & Artisans

TRUMAN THEATRE DEPARTMENT HISTORY

1868 – Elocution

1924 – First Theatre related degree offered
Division of Arts
Dramatics and Public Speaking

Fall 1925- Spring 1934
Division of Arts
B.A. or B.S.E
Drama and Speech (in 1928 Drama was dropped, but program remained the same)

Fall 1934 – Spring 1977
Division of Language and Literature
B.A or B.S.E
Speech Major
Play Production Major/Emphasis (1938-1962)

Fall 1977 – Spring 1989
Division of Language and Literature
B.A or B.S.E
Communications Major
Theatre Option

Fall 1989 – Spring 1991
Division of Fine Arts
B.A. Communications Major
Drama/Theatre Concentration

Fall 1991- Present
Division of Fine Arts
B.A. Theatre Major

Clubs
1905 – Debating Club/Literary Society
1910 – Shakespeare Society (Public Speaking and Debate)
1915 – Dramatic Club

Coming up at Truman Theatre! The Night Witches tells the story of one night with the 588 Airborne Russian Airforce unit....
09/19/2026

Coming up at Truman Theatre! The Night Witches tells the story of one night with the 588 Airborne Russian Airforce unit. An all-women unit in WWII that would strike fear into the N**i army every night - all night - with their bombing runs. Once over the German camp they would cut their engines and glide over the camps dropping bombs and barely escaping with their lives

08/27/2026

This year’s Truman Theatre schedule promises laughs, gasps and dancing, with classic and modern shows for everyone. Check out the Truman Today for the full list and descriptions of this semester's Theatre schedule!

https://loom.ly/4kSWbsg

08/12/2026
Hello folks! the fall semester is just a couple of weeks away and we are already raring to go on our new season. We can'...
07/30/2026

Hello folks! the fall semester is just a couple of weeks away and we are already raring to go on our new season. We can't wait to see you all again!!

04/13/2026

We are almost ready!! Dance battles, epic sword fights, monsters galore, all with a 90s sound track that won’t quit. Enter the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Agnes Evans as she fights to reclaim the memory of her sister and to discover her warrior spirit

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Ophelia Parrish Building
Kirksville, MO
63501

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