Friends University Theatre & Dance

Friends University Theatre & Dance Hone your artistry and learn theatre and dance at Friends University! www.friends.edu/finearts

Reach your full potential in a nourishing Christian environment and develop your passion for performing while pursuing dance. As a student in the program, you’ll hone your artistry and technique as a dancer by working with world-class faculty and guest artists.

COMMUNITY AUDITIONS ARE OPEN!We’re excited to open auditions for our upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame ...
09/28/2026

COMMUNITY AUDITIONS ARE OPEN!

We’re excited to open auditions for our upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame to performers from across our community!

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or looking to step onto the stage for the first time, we’d love to see you. Come be part of this powerful, beautiful, and unforgettable story with the Friends University Theatre community.

Gather your courage, warm up those voices, and come join us under the bells of Notre Dame.

Sign up to audition, today! We can’t wait to see you! Ages 13 +

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48A5AB2AA4F85-66198069-hunchback #/

We are thrilled to announce that Tyrone Jackson (Man In Yellow) and Jaymill Johnson (Miles Tuck), for their performances...
09/28/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Tyrone Jackson (Man In Yellow) and Jaymill Johnson (Miles Tuck), for their performances in Tuck Everlasting, have been selected as Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship nominees for ACTF Region 5!

The ACTF Region 5 American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) brings together college and university theatre programs to celebrate student artists, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize outstanding work in theatre. Region 5 is one of eight regional festivals serving colleges and universities across the country.

The Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship recognizes outstanding student performers and provides opportunities for them to further develop their skills and receive feedback alongside other emerging theatre artists.

We couldn’t be prouder of these two Friends University artists and the work they put into bringing Tuck Everlasting to life. Congratulations, Tyrone and Jaymill!

We’ve got some beautiful production photos from Tuck Everlasting! Here’s a little preview of the magic that came to life...
09/21/2026

We’ve got some beautiful production photos from Tuck Everlasting! Here’s a little preview of the magic that came to life on our stage. More photos coming soon from our Assistant Professor of Technical Theatre, Bryce Bassett

We’re excited to introduce a new tradition to Friends University Theatre that will continue with every production moving...
09/21/2026

We’re excited to introduce a new tradition to Friends University Theatre that will continue with every production moving forward!
At the end of each show, our company will peer-vote for two recipients:
Most Valuable Performer — celebrating an exceptional acting partner, ensemble member, and someone who makes those around them better.
Most Valuable Technician — recognizing dedication, craftsmanship, a positive attitude, and those who go above and beyond to serve the production and their team.
Both awards reflect our commitment to the whole process, the whole person, and Christlike leadership through selfless sacrifice to “the other.”
Each recipient receives the Whale Done! certificate and a plush whale that will be passed from production to production.
And now, we’re proud to introduce our first-ever Whale Done! recipients!

Most Valuable Performer: Naomi Terrell
Most Valuable Technician: Kailee Middleton

Whale Done!

The curtain may have closed on Tuck Everlasting, but the creativity, passion, and artistry continue. We hope you’ll cont...
09/21/2026

The curtain may have closed on Tuck Everlasting, but the creativity, passion, and artistry continue. We hope you’ll continue to support the talented students and artists at Friends University, whether that means joining us for another theatre production or experiencing the incredible work happening throughout our other Fine Arts departments. Thank you for buying a ticket, bringing a friend, sharing a post, cheering from the audience, and most importantly, for choosing to support the arts. Your presence means more to our students, performers, designers, technicians, musicians, and faculty than you may ever know.

A production like this takes an incredible community to bring it to life, and you are part of that community. Thank you for making it everlasting!

Forever is a long time. Reading this takes less than a minute. You’re able to purchase tickets online and at the door! W...
09/18/2026

Forever is a long time. Reading this takes less than a minute. You’re able to purchase tickets online and at the door! We’ll see you September 18-20!

What you see on stage is only the final chapter of a much longer creative process.From the first costume renderings and ...
09/17/2026

What you see on stage is only the final chapter of a much longer creative process.

From the first costume renderings and scenic sketches to the finished pieces on stage, our designers spend countless hours researching, creating, adjusting, and reimagining. Every color, texture, silhouette, and scenic element helps establish the world of the story and shapes how the audience experiences it.

And the designs don’t stop evolving once rehearsals begin. As blocking changes, scenes develop, and new ideas emerge, the designs continue to be refined—sometimes right up until opening night!

Take a look behind the scenes at some of the costume and scenic designs that have helped shape our production! musicaltheatre

As we are in show week, we want to take a moment to showcase some more of the talent. Every production takes a village—a...
09/15/2026

As we are in show week, we want to take a moment to showcase some more of the talent. Every production takes a village—and these five are at the heart of bringing Tuck Everlasting to life!

Meet our Director, Music & Vocal Director, Choreographer, Costume Designer, and Technical Director/Scenic, Lighting & Audio Designer—the team guiding the artistic vision, shaping the production, and helping our students bring this story to the stage.

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