Theater Studies

Upcoming Events

Duke in London Arts Info Session

Duke in London – Arts Summer 2026 Info Session

Friday, November 21 at 11:30am

Join Duke in London-Arts Faculty Director, Torry Bend, to learn more about this 4-week summer program. Become familiar with London’s cosmopolitan character and experience the work of London’s culturally expansive ...

Past Events

Costume Workshop – Playhouse Shorts Weekend

October 5, 2025

Join costume designer Hannah Haverkamp, Lecturing Fellow for the Department of Theater Studies, along with Theater Major Jackie Park (Class of 2027) for a fascinating costume workshop presented in concert ...

Devised Theater Workshop

September 17, 2025

Duke students are welcome to join a devised theater workshop with Chelsea Thaler, the Artist in Residence for the Department of Theater Studies this academic year. In addition to teaching, ...

Theater Studies Open House

August 25, 2025

All students interested in classes and productions put forth by the Department of Theater Studies are welcome to meet current faculty, staff, and students at our annual open house. Find ...

In a Word by Lauren Yee

May 23, 2025

Grief and comedy collide in this lyrical, absurdist journey on how to get over, get around, and get through what haunts you. Directed by Theater Studies major and candidate for ...

“Dance Nation” by Clare Barron

March 30, 2025

Duke Players’ Spring Show follows a dance team of 12-14 year olds preparing for the biggest competition of their lives, all while experiencing the tumults of girlhood and adolescence. The ...

“Dance Nation” by Clare Barron

March 29, 2025

Duke Players’ Spring Show follows a dance team of 12-14 year olds preparing for the biggest competition of their lives, all while experiencing the tumults of girlhood and adolescence. The ...

“Dance Nation” by Clare Barron

March 28, 2025

Duke Players’ Spring Show follows a dance team of 12-14 year olds preparing for the biggest competition of their lives, all while experiencing the tumults of girlhood and adolescence. The ...

“Dance Nation” by Clare Barron

March 27, 2025

Duke Players’ Spring Show follows a dance team of 12-14 year olds preparing for the biggest competition of their lives, all while experiencing the tumults of girlhood and adolescence. The ...

Playhouse Shorts

February 23, 2025

Duke Players, the student-run producing arm of the Department of Theater Studies, presents short original scenes. Free admission, general seating.

Rebecca Wahls and poster for Good with seven women holding a thumbs up

Artist-in-Residence Rebecca Wahls “GOOD”

February 15, 2025

“GOOD” Adapted from “The Good Person of Szechuan” by Bertolt Brecht by Theater Studies Artist-in-Residence Rebecca Wahls Reception immediately following at The Landing, Bryan Center A Woman is visited by ...

Work in Progress by Hansol Jung

January 31, 2025

Workshop presentation of guest artist Hansol Jung as part of the Department of Theater Studies New Works Labs series. General admission, no reservations. Reception to follow.

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 23, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 22, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 21, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 17, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 16, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 15, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

November 14, 2024

What would you sacrifice to pursue your dream? This is the question that the women in “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” Duke Theater Studies’ Fall 2024 Mainstage production, must ...

“Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan

November 9, 2024

Theater Studies Graduation with Distinction candidate Syndey Maynor presents solo performance of Duncan Macmillan’s “Every Brilliant Thing.” Free admission, no reservations. Directed by Professor Johann Montozzi-Wood

“Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan

November 8, 2024

Theater Studies Graduation with Distinction candidate Syndey Maynor presents solo performance of Duncan Macmillan’s “Every Brilliant Thing.” Free admission, no reservations. Directed by Professor Johann Montozzi-Wood

“Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan Macmillan

November 7, 2024

Theater Studies Graduation with Distinction candidate Syndey Maynor presents solo performance of Duncan Macmillan’s “Every Brilliant Thing.” Free admission, no reservations. Directed by Professor Johann Montozzi-Wood

Playhouse Shorts

September 29, 2024

Join Duke Players for an evening of student-written, -directed, and -acted chaos in Brody Theater (Branson Hall 100, East Campus). The students will present five short scenes. Free admission, no ...

Laurel Canyon: The Musical

September 20, 2024

The Department of Theater Studies New Works Lab series hosts guest artists in residence Ken Cerniglia, Kristin Hanggi, and Michael Walker as they prepare the script of a new work, ...

Brody Bash

September 6, 2024

Are you interested in getting involved with student-led theater at Duke? Do you like pizza and snacks? Do you enjoy fun and games? Do you want to learn more about ...