Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program at LMU approaches the study of theatre with the view that it is a laboratory for the study of life, allowing us to explore the human experience through performance. With comprehensive coursework and training in acting, directing, design, theatre technology, playwriting, history and criticism, our intimate classes allow for close working relationships with our international, award-winning faculty comprised of a Pulitzer Prize winner, Fulbright Scholars, Princess Grace Award recipient, Emmy-nominated, and many other accolades. We train students for a variety of careers in film, television and theatre, while encouraging them to develop practical communication and leadership skills for application in a humanistic context.

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Two students performing in a production of Intimate Apparel.

Our Program

Offering an accredited bachelor’s degree with coursework in performance, directing, design, playwriting, and history

A student in the spotlight of a New Works Festival performance.

Admissions

We welcome students from a diversity of theatre backgrounds and training

Facilities

Students have access to premier facilities to support our classes, rehearsals, performances, and recreation time

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Featured Alumni

Our graduates go on to a variety of successful careers in theatre and beyond

Upcoming Events

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:00:00 -0700

Mrs. California at Barnelle Theatre

The time is pre-women's lib 1955, the place a Los Angeles hotel, where a homemakers contest is in progress—the winner to embody the epitome (at the time) of the ideal woman:...
Fri, 04 Dec 2026 20:00:00 -0800

Staged Reading - Stupid F@#king Bird at Murphy Recital Hall

In this irreverent, contemporary and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the...

Students performing in a production of Emperor of the Moon.

Past Performances

Our students are involved in every aspect of our performances, with opportunities to act, direct, write, design, manage, and construct for each of our productions.

Three people at a grocery store in a production of In The Heights.

Our DEIA Commitment

The department is collectively engaged in centering Anti-Racist and DEI practices and pedagogy, and is fully committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the selection of plays, playwrights, experiences, stories, roles, and courses.