Theatre Center
72 East 11th St.
The Theatre Center offers a dynamic hub for live performance on campus and is a lively part of Chicago’s artistic scene. The Center’s four performance venues incorporate student talent in everything from acting to set design. Each season includes student productions and Mainstage productions, directed by department faculty and professional guest artists.
The Theatre Center has a variety of performance and production venues for Columbia's plays, musicals, concerts and directing projects, including the historic Getz Theater.
Mainstage productions are directed by department faculty and professional guest artists; are cast from the student population; and are designed by student design majors in collaboration with other departments in the college that are engaged in the use of new technologies.
Upcoming Events:
The Chicago premiere of Floe fits into a set of The Seldoms’ repertory about environmental issues and that the new normal is change. Research in the creation of the work included learning from locals affected by the Wisconsin floods of 2018, the sea ice changes at the Arctic’s Beaufort Sea Lagoon, and Houston’s Hurricane Harvey, revealing... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... The Chicago premiere of Floe fits into a set of The Seldoms’ repertory about environmental issues and that the new normal is change. Research in the creation of the work included learning from locals affected by the Wisconsin floods of 2018, the sea ice changes at the Arctic’s Beaufort Sea Lagoon, and Houston’s Hurricane Harvey, revealing... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... Jeff Perry, a professional stage, film, television actor and co-founder of Steppenwolf Theatre Company will join us for a conversation followed by a Q&A.
Presented by Theatre Alumni Board and moderated by Victor Holstein.
Jeff Perry is a co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and has acted and directed in over 40 Steppenwolf productions. Regional: No... Mircalla by Mora V. Harris, cheekily adapted from Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, directed by Sam Surma.
Forced to live a life of solitude, drinking tea and drying out bat specimens in Upper Styria, nineteen-year-old Laura is thrilled when a mysterious guest, Carmilla, joins her and her father's quiet household. But when her new friend... Christian Litke will be here to give a blow by blow of life as stuntman and actor followed by a Q&A.
Presented by Theatre Alumni Board and moderated by Victor Holstein.... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... Mircalla by Mora V. Harris, cheekily adapted from Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, directed by Sam Surma.
Forced to live a life of solitude, drinking tea and drying out bat specimens in Upper Styria, nineteen-year-old Laura is thrilled when a mysterious guest, Carmilla, joins her and her father's quiet household. But when her new friend... For its 50th anniversary season, Natya Dance Theatre (NDT) continues to share important milestones in NDT’s rich history at the Dance Center. In 2001, NDT made its Dance Center debut and celebrated its 25th anniversary with a 3-day international conference, Bharatanatyam in the Diaspora, convening scholars and artists from India, Europe, and North America. Subsequent... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... Mircalla by Mora V. Harris, cheekily adapted from Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, directed by Sam Surma.
Forced to live a life of solitude, drinking tea and drying out bat specimens in Upper Styria, nineteen-year-old Laura is thrilled when a mysterious guest, Carmilla, joins her and her father's quiet household. But when her new friend... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... For its 50th anniversary season, Natya Dance Theatre (NDT) continues to share important milestones in NDT’s rich history at the Dance Center. In 2001, NDT made its Dance Center debut and celebrated its 25th anniversary with a 3-day international conference, Bharatanatyam in the Diaspora, convening scholars and artists from India, Europe, and North America. Subsequent... For its 50th anniversary season, Natya Dance Theatre (NDT) continues to share important milestones in NDT’s rich history at the Dance Center. In 2001, NDT made its Dance Center debut and celebrated its 25th anniversary with a 3-day international conference, Bharatanatyam in the Diaspora, convening scholars and artists from India, Europe, and North America. Subsequent... We Make Monsters is an immersive theatrical experience that unearths the creatures lurking in our stories, our homes, and ourselves, blurring the line between the familiar and the terrifying.
• Devised and Directed by Brain Shaw
• March 11-21
• Studio 404
... This inaugural festival showcases four of the student run organizations dedicated to dance and open to all majors at ÒùÆÞÉç: C2K Dance Team, Columbia Renegades Dance Team, Mi Gente, and Renegades Hip Hop Dance Crew. ... This inaugural festival showcases four of the student run organizations dedicated to dance and open to all majors at ÒùÆÞÉç: C2K Dance Team, Columbia Renegades Dance Team, Columbia Ballet Club, and Renegades Hip Hop Dance Crew. ... This inaugural festival showcases four of the student run organizations dedicated to dance and open to all majors at ÒùÆÞÉç: C2K Dance Team, Columbia Renegades Dance Team, Columbia Ballet Club, and Renegades Hip Hop Dance Crew. ... This inaugural festival showcases four of the student run organizations dedicated to dance and open to all majors at ÒùÆÞÉç: C2K Dance Team, Columbia Renegades Dance Team, Columbia Ballet Club, and Renegades Hip Hop Dance Crew. ... The coveted platform for student choreographers to share original, short works on the Dance Center’s stage, where the audience is as dynamic as the performances. ... The coveted platform for student choreographers to share original, short works on the Dance Center’s stage, where the audience is as dynamic as the performances. ... The coveted platform for student choreographers to share original, short works on the Dance Center’s stage, where the audience is as dynamic as the performances. ... A fragmented, poetic exploration of a mind in psychotic breakdown, dealing with themes of depression, self-harm, and suicide.
4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane.
Directed by Kreechur Moghaddam
CONTENT WARNING
This production includes frank discussions of suicide and self-harm.
Tuesday, Apr 14
Wednesday, Apr 15
Thursday, Apr 16... A fragmented, poetic exploration of a mind in psychotic breakdown, dealing with themes of depression, self-harm, and suicide.
4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane.
Directed by Kreechur Moghaddam
CONTENT WARNING
This production includes frank discussions of suicide and self-harm.
Tuesday, Apr 14
Wednesday, Apr 15
Thursday, Apr 16... The Dance Center’s renowned professional dance faculty and alumni choreograph new works performed by students. ... A fragmented, poetic exploration of a mind in psychotic breakdown, dealing with themes of depression, self-harm, and suicide.
4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane.
Directed by Kreechur Moghaddam
CONTENT WARNING
This production includes frank discussions of suicide and self-harm.
Tuesday, Apr 14
Wednesday, Apr 15
Thursday, Apr 16... The Dance Center’s renowned professional dance faculty and alumni choreograph new works performed by students. ... The Dance Center’s renowned professional dance faculty and alumni choreograph new works performed by students. ... Two sisters, maids to a wealthy society woman, act out fantasies of class, love and revenge while the lady of the house is out on a romantic rendezvous.
The Maids by Jean Genet
Directed by Roison Darby
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Thursday, April 23
... Two sisters, maids to a wealthy society woman, act out fantasies of class, love and revenge while the lady of the house is out on a romantic rendezvous.
The Maids by Jean Genet
Directed by Roison Darby
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Thursday, April 23
... Two sisters, maids to a wealthy society woman, act out fantasies of class, love and revenge while the lady of the house is out on a romantic rendezvous.
The Maids by Jean Genet
Directed by Roison Darby
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Thursday, April 23
... Jess, a driven young New York reporter who arrives at the Los Angeles home of murdered novelist Jane Hartman, hoping to uncover the true story behind a mysterious Hollywood crime.
Broken Story by Cyndy Marion
Directed by Rae Ruiz
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30... Jess, a driven young New York reporter who arrives at the Los Angeles home of murdered novelist Jane Hartman, hoping to uncover the true story behind a mysterious Hollywood crime.
Broken Story by Cyndy Marion
Directed by Rae Ruiz
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Jess, a driven young New York reporter who arrives at the Los Angeles home of murdered novelist Jane Hartman, hoping to uncover the true story behind a mysterious Hollywood crime.
Broken Story by Cyndy Marion
Directed by Rae Ruiz
Tuesday, April 28
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Three nights of comedy hosted, written by students in Comedy Studies majors.
• February 13
• March 6
• May 1
Every Comedy Night is a new brand new set of laughs.... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the... Based on Alison Bechdel’s acclaimed graphic memoir, Fun Home is a groundbreaking musical that explores family, identity, and memory through the lens of a daughter discovering her own truth while uncovering her father’s secrets.
Music by Jeanie Tesori |Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the...
