Theatre people are a tribe – creative, unconventional, generous, dedicated, and visionary. We develop a unique bond through collaboration. Northeastern’s theatre community is a vibrant and welcoming fusion of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guest artists in the classroom, the studio, backstage, and onstage.
Faculty & Staff
The Theatre Department’s outstanding faculty have notable academic experiences and professional credits in regional theatres, On- and Off-Broadway, and throughout the world.
Student Advisory Council
The Department’s Student Advisory Council meets regularly with the Department Chair to provide feedback, advice and student perspectives on departmental initiatives and issues.
Alumni
Our alumni have used their degrees to do amazing work both within and outside of theatre.
Huntington Theatre Company Alliance
Boston is one of the most dynamic theatre cities in the United States.
Silver Masque
This student-run group focuses on new, student written and performed work. They present 5-6 world premiere short plays each semester, written, directed, designed and performed entirely by students.
NU Stage Musical Theatre Company
NU Stage Musical Theater Company is Northeastern University’s premiere student-run musical theater group.
Acting Out
Acting Out is a student-run theater group that promotes relevant social change through its productions.
New Renaissance Theatre Company
New Renaissance aims to diversify the theatre community at Northeastern by producing and workshopping plays with a focus on representation, especially for students of color.