Get Involved!
The Theater Department offers countless opportunities to immerse yourself in theater each term. Whether your passion lies in performance, directing, design, technical production, or stage management, you're certain to find your place on our stages.
Auditions are held for MainStage and student productions each term.
Upcoming Performance and Audition Opportunities
WINTER 2026
Winter 2025 MainStage: The Legacy of Light by Karen Zacarias - February 20-28, 2026
SPRING 2026
Spring 2026 MainStage: Green Day's American Idiot - Directed and Choreographed by Keith Coughlin
Performances: Wednesday, May 27 - Saturday, May 30 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, May 30 & Sunday May 31 @ 3pm
Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Production: An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen - Directed by Alex Campbell '26
Performances: Friday & Saturday, May 1 - 2 @ 7:30pm & Saturday May 2 @ 3pm
All auditions for Spring Term Department of Theater performance opportunities will be held Tuesday, March 31 from 7-10pm and Saturday, April 4 from 11am-2pm. Callbacks for both shows will be Saturday, April 4 from 6pm-9pm. To be notified when Spring Term audition slots go live, please fill out this form.
How to Get Involved in Theater at Dartmouth
Click on the links below for more details on how to get involved with the Department of Theater's productions and performances:
- As a Performer
- As a Director or a Designer
- As a Playwright
- As a Technician: The Scene Shop
- As a Technician: The Costume Shop
- As a Stage Manager
- As a Producer: Student Productions
Please note that students must have the permission of the Director of Theater to participate in more than one Department-sponsored production in the same term. While participation in more than one production per term is possible, each individual situation must be evaluated independently, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
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Backstage opportunites include working on the run crew for each production.
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Directing opportunities are available by applying for a YourSpace or Student Production slot each term.
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Stage managers are needed every term. Students may also elect to study stage management through THA 41 or as part of an independent study.