Mount Holyoke College Rooke Theatre

09/14/2026

Mount Holyoke College Department of Film Media Theater Presents: “Chalk” by Walt McGough

The Mount Holyoke College Department of Film Media Theater opens its 2026-27 season with “Chalk” by Walt McGough, an intense sci-fi fable about survival, motherhood, and the unsettling question of what we owe to the people we love.

Maggie survived the end of the world, but it hasn’t really ended, has it? Stuck in an abandoned building with limited supplies, a broken radio, and a book of spells, she bides her time and waits for the monsters to leave. But when her daughter reappears, Maggie can’t celebrate because something is not quite right. The two women square off with both their lives hanging in the balance, and all that keeps them separate is a razor-thin chalk circle, hastily drawn by Maggie on the floor.

This production is directed by Namuuna Negi ‘27. Set Design by Katherine Simon, Costume Design by Ava Kitscher ‘28, Lighting Design and Sound Design by Amber Tanudjaja.

Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, October 2nd, 7:30 pm
Saturday, October 3rd, 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 4th, 2:30 pm

Tickets: $10 General Admission | $5 Students

For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhc.ludus.com or contact us at [email protected]

07/06/2026

Welcome to the 2026-27 season in the Department of Film Media Theater!

Mark your calendars now for:

“Chalk” - October 2nd - 4th
“Clue” - November 19th - 22nd
“Bitter Cane” - March 5th - 7th
“The Cherry Orchard” - April 22nd - 25th
MHC’s 6th Annual Film Festival - Late Spring 2027

06/02/2026

Follow our Summer Theatre page for updates on upcoming productions!

Summer Theatre Company at Mount Holyoke College

05/12/2026

Congratulations on a successful 5th Annual MHC Film Festival to all of our filmmakers, actors, and participants!

This is a new tradition that we look forward to every year as films from classes and individual works showcase the incredible talent of our department and school.

From first ideas to final cuts, this year’s festival was filled with creativity, collaboration, late nights, and so much talent.

So proud of every student who shared their work and brought their stories to the screen. Thank you to everyone who helped make the festival so special — already counting down to next year.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to the incredible cast and crew of POTUS! This hilarious show was the perfect way to close out this academic year's season at Rooke Theatre and we are so proud of everyone involved!

05/02/2026

Check out this peek behind the scenes of “Women’s Room,” one of the headlining films for the upcoming MHC Film Festival!

“Women’s Room” follows two girls who cross paths twice at different points in their lives, both times seeking social refuge in the women’s bathroom. Students from Dien Vo’s Short Form Narrative Production class have been working on writing, shooting, and editing this short film all semester, and you can catch it THIS SUNDAY (May 3) at 6:00 PM in Gamble Auditorium!

05/01/2026

Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes of “Off-Balance,” one of the headlining films for the upcoming MHC Film Festival!

“Off-Balance” follows a committed athlete who sees her fear of failure manifest in a series of anonymous notes appearing in her locker. Students from Dien Vo’s Short Form Narrative Production class have been working on writing, shooting, and editing this short film all semester, and you can catch it THIS SUNDAY (May 3) at 6:00 PM in Gamble Auditorium!

05/01/2026

MHC’s 5th Annual Film Festival is just around the corner! Like what you see? Come see these films and more THIS SUNDAY (May 3) at 6:00 PM in Gamble Auditorium. There will also be a Q&A with the filmmakers and a catered reception following the event. See you there!

04/18/2026

Performance Dates and Times:
Thursday, April 16th, 7:30 pm
Friday, April 17th, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 18th, 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 19th, 2:30 pm

Tickets: $10 General Admission | $5 Students and Senior Citizens

For more information or to reserve tickets, please visit mhc.ludus.com or contact us at [email protected]