Theatre

You’ll be a part of the next generation of actors, directors, designers, stage technicians, and playwrights changing the landscape of live performance.

The Columbia College Chicago Theatre Department stages about 40 productions each year, giving students many opportunities to perform, build, design, and create. You’ll learn from an award-winning faculty of professional artists who are actively creating theatre in Chicago and beyond. You'll immerse yourself in Chicago's vibrant theatre scene and prepare for a career in the industry by building a portfolio of professional-quality work.

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Theatre Department Creates Spoof Video in Advance of Spring Semester Remote Learning
To prepare its faculty and students for teaching in the new learning environment, Columbia’s theatre department created a humorous short video that highlights what not to do when video conferencing. Read More
New Playwriting Fellowship at Columbia College Chicago Demonstrates Commitment to Communities of Color
Kristiana Rae Colón selected as resident playwright for the Madeleine Moore Burrell Playwriting Fellowship. Read More
Highlights from Theatre Reunion Weekend
Columbia welcomes alumni and supporters for a reunion celebration at the newly renovated Getz Theater Center. Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaims October 19, 2018, as Columbia College Chicago Theatre in Chicago.Read More
Semester in LA: Acting
This hands-on experience for Theatre students pursuing careers as film or television actors includes lectures, demonstrations, field trips and performances as well as meetings with agents, managers and casting directors. Our one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary program is led by industry insiders and held on a historic studio lot.
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Theatre Department Creates Spoof Video in Advance of Spring Semester Remote Learning

New Playwriting Fellowship at Columbia College Chicago Demonstrates Commitment to Communities of Color

Highlights from Theatre Reunion Weekend

Semester in LA: Acting

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