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Plays have been written on every topic and theme imaginable. The discipline of theatre is extraordinary in its ability to encompass any subject, while serving as a laboratory for the examination of humanity. The theatrical endeavor shares the key to a liberal arts education and supports the Hampden-Sydney College mission to "form good men and good citizens in an atmosphere of sound learning." A cross-disciplinary program, the Theatre department offers classes and independent studies ranging from beginning to advanced acting, set and light design, stagecraft, playwriting, and directing.

The Fine Arts department produces two main stage productions a year. Be part of a theatre production each semester! All performances are FREE and open to the public.

Performances

Theatre Professors

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Matthew Dubroff

Associate Professor of Theater

Johns Auditorium 203
(434) 223-6362
mdubroff@hsc.edu

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Shirley Kagan

Shirley Kagan

Barger-Barclay Professor of Theater

Johns Auditorium, 201
(434) 223-6266
skagan@hsc.edu

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“One of the main reasons I wanted to major in theatre is because plays are meant to tell important stories—stories that should to be shared. I wanted to deepen my understanding of theatre in an international context and challenge the norms we often associate with the performing arts in the Western world."

~Evin Burton ’25

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