Theatre at Eastern

Theatre at Eastern Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University

The Theatre program offers many opportunities for students to work on-stage, backstage and front-of-house through classes, independent studies and practicum work (within the curriculum) and on full-length major productions, one-acts, original plays and staged readings (co-curricular).

We're officially back! It's been wonderful seeing our building filled once again with smiling faces, both new and return...
08/25/2026

We're officially back! It's been wonderful seeing our building filled once again with smiling faces, both new and returning, and we can't wait to see it buzzing with activity once again! Swipe through for a few quick FAIC fast facts to help you make the most of the building this year.

We can't believe it, but classes start tomorrow! As we conclude our countdown with a look at productions from the 2025-2...
08/24/2026

We can't believe it, but classes start tomorrow! As we conclude our countdown with a look at productions from the 2025-26 academic year, we're looking ahead to the next season. Last year's mainstage productions included Wonder of the World (Fall 2025) and The Burial at Thebes (Fall 2025), followed by Three Sisters (Spring 2026) and The Burrow (Spring 2026). We can't wait to reveal what we're bringing to the stage this semester and beyond, so make sure you stay tuned in for some very exciting announcements coming soon!

It's Move-In weekend, which means there are only 2 days left until classes begin and we cannot wait to get back into the...
08/23/2026

It's Move-In weekend, which means there are only 2 days left until classes begin and we cannot wait to get back into the swing of the semester. Until then, we have more production to showcase from our building's past! Today we're highlighting the 2024-2025 academic year, featuring Eurydice (Fall 2024), The Ocoee Project (Fall 2024), Zoomers (Spring 2025), and Women's House of Detention (Spring 2025).

With 3 days between us and the start of the academic year today's look back brings present what may have been some our g...
08/22/2026

With 3 days between us and the start of the academic year today's look back brings present what may have been some our graduating seniors first productions! The 2023-2024 academic year brought us Blood on a Cat's Neck (Fall 2023), Carrie: The Musical (Fall 2023), Blithe Spirit (Spring 2024), and Script to Screen: With Love, From Me to You (Spring 2024). We cannot wait to see what our seniors will accomplish during their final year on campus!

There are only 4 days until the Fall 2026 semester begins, which means there are 4 more incredible past shows to highlig...
08/21/2026

There are only 4 days until the Fall 2026 semester begins, which means there are 4 more incredible past shows to highlight! Acting is Believing (Fall 2022), Oedipus the King (Fall 2022), The Nether (Spring 2023), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Spring 2023) were all presented in the 2022-2023 academic year.

Are you ready to hit the stage this Fall? Auditions for our first Fall 2026 mainstage production, Moonchildren are right...
08/20/2026

Are you ready to hit the stage this Fall? Auditions for our first Fall 2026 mainstage production, Moonchildren are right around the corner! Whether you're a seasoned performer or auditioning for the first time, we encourage all students to come out and get involved.

Auditions will take place on Thursday, August 27 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday, August 28 from 4:00-7:00 p.m in FAIC 219.

Auditions will be scheduled in ten-minute time slots. Sign-up sheets will be posted on Dr. Pellegrini's office door (FAIC 225), so make sure to stop by when you return to campus and reserve your spot!

With just 5 days till the start of the semester our countdown is heating up! The 2021-2022 Academic year was another yea...
08/20/2026

With just 5 days till the start of the semester our countdown is heating up! The 2021-2022 Academic year was another year of adjustment for Eastern, but the show went on! We returned to the Proscenium Theater stage with 3 shows, The Place that Made You (Fall 2021), Sweet Flag (Spring 2022) and The Greenwood Project: Against Erasure (Spring 2022), a beautiful devised show that combined dance, film and poetry! We'll see you tomorrow as our countdown continues and we celebrate even more performances that shaped the Fine Arts Instructional Center!

Our countdown continues with performances from our 2020-2021 Academic year. Like the rest of the world Eastern found a w...
08/19/2026

Our countdown continues with performances from our 2020-2021 Academic year. Like the rest of the world Eastern found a way for the show to go on safely! Hotel Universe (Spring 2021), The Blood at the Root (Spring 2021) and Cultivating Dignity (Spring 2021) were all presented virtually in an effort to keep our audiences and actors safe.

Our CFT Summer Spotlight Series concludes with Nicole Gallacher ’27! As she enters her final year at Eastern, Nicole is ...
08/18/2026

Our CFT Summer Spotlight Series concludes with Nicole Gallacher ’27! As she enters her final year at Eastern, Nicole is preparing for an exciting future as a preschool teacher. We're looking forward to seeing all she accomplishes during her last year on campus and can't wait to watch her continue to make a difference long after graduation.

Andres Hernandez '29 is another passionate new face in the CFT Department. His creative energy shines through his time o...
08/18/2026

Andres Hernandez '29 is another passionate new face in the CFT Department. His creative energy shines through his time on campus and beyond! We cannot wait to see everything he accomplishes.

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