Undergraduate programs in Theatre, Film, Cinema Studies
The UToledo Department of Theatre and Film is housed within the University of Toledo College of Arts and Letters. Its classrooms, labs and performance spaces are located within the Center for Performing Arts on the main campus of the University of Toledo. Formed in 1965, the Department of Theatre and Film has an accomplished and vibrant faculty whose primary goal is the artistic and professional d
05/29/2026
Big news for UToledo Theatre & Film! 🎬. Our own Matt Foss is featured in this article highlighting "Method," a new psychological horror film he wrote that will be filmed right here in Toledo. The project showcases the power of local collaboration, hands-on student opportunity, and the growing impact of film in our community.
Read more about the film and Matt’s work in the article from The Blade.
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05/02/2026
Happy spring graduation to the Department of Theatre and Film graduates we are so proud!! Everyone has come so far and are now ready for new beginnings! The department wishes everyone well on their future endeavors!
05/02/2026
Yesterday students from the dept of T&F were honored at the department commencement celebration before Saturdays graduation ceremony
Morgan Liggins & Abby Papenfus were honored for their work as college ambassadors
London Toney & Abby were honored as the departments outstanding graduates, London for the Film/Video program and Abby for the Theatre program
04/21/2026
Come see openspot’s performance in collaboration with the Department of Disability Studies and the Department Theatre and Film of How not to be a baddy and Viva El Vaquero your Dragon at The Grammy’s!
These are 4 1 act shows with an ASL song and a final dance! These students and community members have spent lots of time on this show and they are all ready to open it to the public.
Tickets are completely free to everyone! The house opens at 5:45pm and the show starts at 6:00pm.
We will see you this Thursday in the center theatre for this incredible show!
04/19/2026
In honor of closing soon, the cast decided to come together and get gifts for both the director and vocal director. With both of them contributing so much to the show.
04/17/2026
UToledo Film Students’ Works Screened at Prestigious Festival | UToledo News Several UToledo film students had their works featured in the New Voices student show at the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
04/16/2026
Graduating Saturday, May 2, Abby Papenfus is ready to pursue a career in stage management after earning her bachelor of arts degree in theatre with a minor in communication. She credits her professors for recognizing her potential as a stage manager and pushing her out of her comfort zone to try new things and find the path that was right for her. After graduation, Abby is excited to start her role at Tibbits Opera House as the stage manager for the main stage of their summer stock season. https://myut.link/beh
Our official trailer for Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical!
Our first weekend of performances is SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone for supporting this show and process.
We still have tickets available for next Friday, Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Reserve the tickets now to secure a seat.
Thank you to for capturing this amazing reel for us!
Dive into Greek mythology with “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical!” ⚡
From April 9 to 19, the University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film is putting on this epic rock musical, and you’re not going to want to miss it!
If you like...
🗡 sword fights
🎵 catchy musical numbers
😜 laugh-out-loud characters
💙 family-friendly fun
🏛 and unique references to Greek mythology
Then this incredible production is for you!
Get your tickets today at tix.com/ticket-sales/utoledo/2140 and join Percy Jackson on a quest to prevent a war between the gods and find his place in the world.
P.S. This was just a dress rehearsal, which is why the lead was wearing a mask, but the musical was already amazing! We can’t even imagine how great of an experience this will be when all of the cast and crew are at full health and ready to blow the audience away 🙌
by the University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
04/14/2026