FIU Theatre
FIU Theatre is uniquely situated in a major global city distinguished by cultural diversity and a vibrant arts scene. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), the department’s primary purpose is to immerse students in the practical work of theatre production while familiarizing them with world theatre history, criticism, literature, theory, and analysis.
We produce 4-5 shows a year, spanning genres, historical eras, and styles. All of our shows are performed, designed, and built by our talented students and faculty. The shows serve as the laboratories where our students put their learning into practice.
Only 125 majors are selected for our program. This gives our students many opportunities to work on productions and receive one-on-one mentorship from our quality faculty. FIU is the fourth largest university in the country, meaning our students get all of the perks of a large university while enjoying the luxury of a small program.
Our students travel to, and present work at, regional and national conferences like the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) and the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), where they are consistently recognized for the quality of their work. In 2018, four of our students won all expenses paid national fellowships to the National KCACTF in Washington, DC. The fellowships were for Scenic Design, Stage Management, Directing, and Theatre Journalism.
Our home is the Wertheim Performing Arts Center, a professional-caliber theatre venue with a 200 seat proscenium theatre and a 90-120 seat black box theatre. It also has cutting-edge scene and costume shops, a design studio, and a light lab stocked with the latest technology. We also have classroom and performance spaces across campus, like our DM-150 Theatre where we perform some of our shows and present student-directed work.
COMING SOON!
THE SUICIDE
by Nikolai Erdman
adapted by Gyllian Raby & Anna MacAlpine
directed by Wayne E. Robinson, Jr.
April 12-21, 2019
Wertheim Performing Arts Center
Poor Semyon. No skills. No comrades. No reason to live. So why not tell off Stalin? A sharp satiric comedy hated by totalitarian dictators around the world.
Productions
CURRENT PLAY
Poor Semyon. No skills. No comrades. No reason to live. So why not tell off Stalin? A sharp satiric comedy hated by totalitarian dictators around the world.
2018-19 SEASON
Our 2018-19 season features 5 exciting shows performed, designed, and built by our talented students and faculty. Click below to find important information and links to tickets.
MEDIA
Go behind the scenes and check out our show trailers and production photos.
Prospective Students
DEGREES
FIU Theatre offers BFA degrees in Acting and Design and a BA in Theatre. Click below for more information on our degree programs.
AUDITIONS
Prospective students with a strong interest in acting need to audition to be admitted into the program. Click below for information on scheduling your audition, what you’ll need to prepare, and what you can expect on your audition day.
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
Prospective students with a strong interest in design and technology management need to schedule an interview and portfolio review with our faculty. Click below for information on scheduling your interview and what you’ll need to bring with you.
Current Students
STUDENT HANDBOOK
The Student Handbook contains all of the information and policies you need to know as an FIU Theatre student. Click below to read the Student Handbook.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
FIU Theatre has a very active chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre honor society. Click for more information on their events, activities, and how to join.
STUDY ABROAD
FIU Theatre offers an opportunity for students to study abroad in Stratford, England. Participants watch productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company and visit landmarks such as Shakespeare’s birthplace. Click below for more information on this exciting opportunity.
Community
THE GREENHOUSE
The Greenhouse is a summer new play development series. Three South Florida playwrights are selected for one week intensive residencies to workshop and revise a draft of a full length play.
SUMMER CAMP
Our Summer Camp gives children ages 6-12 the opportunity to explore their creative side, develop valuable social skills, and boost their confidence…all while having TONS OF FUN!
EVENTS CALENDAR
FIU Theatre has many shows, student projects, and workshops throughout the academic year. Click below for a calendar of our events.
CARTA News
7 Questions with Wayne Robinson
Wayne E. Robinson, Jr. is one of FIU Theatre’s most cherished professors, having been a faculty member since its early days. Robinson, a man loves to find humor in the darkest of times, is directing The Suicide, the final show of the 2018-2019 season. We were able to [...]
7 Questions with Teddy Ramon
Born and raised in South Florida, Teddy Ramon is a girl “who speaks softly and carries a big stick.” Ramon, who loves architecture, history, and playwriting, is currently Prop Master for The Suicide. We were able to talk to her during crunch time to get to know her [...]
Professor Church Selected as Faculty Fellow for Humanities Edge Summer Institute
FIU Theatre professor Phillip M. Church was selected as a fellow for the Humanities Edge Faculty Summer Institute which will take place at FIU, May 1-3, 2019. The three day event will feature faculty presentations, workshops, and a session facilitated by Dr. Lee Anne Bell exploring the Storytelling [...]
