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Our array of co-ops allow Theatre students to combine classroom theory with real-world experience in professional theatres around the world. From our own neighborhood on Boston’s Avenue of the Arts to epicenters of theatre in New York City, London, and Paris, students have extraordinary opportunities to broaden their horizons.

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Dialogue of Civilizations

Students in the Department of Theatre can spend several weeks in the summer focusing on intriguing topics ranging from costume and fashion design in Paris to acting in London.

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N.U.in

Each year 10-15 outstanding theatre majors are specially selected, often on the basis of their audition or design portfolio, to spend their first fall semester studying internationally in locations such as London, Montreal, Sydney, and Dublin. NUin Theatre creatively engages young theatre artists in global experiential learning.

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Kate Kelly, '21

“I just didn’t know how much a theatre company does [before this co-op].”

Co-op Position: Assistant to the Artistic Director at Central Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA

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Theatre Student Thrives in Dream Co-op at AMC Networks in New York City

November 19, 2018

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Theatre Co-op Profile: Liam Hofmeister

January 4, 2018

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Theatre Co-op Profile: Christie Mei Chen

June 5, 2016

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Theatre Co-op Profile: Pablo Hernandez Basulto

June 22, 2016

Production Auditions

Auditions and callbacks for our Fall 2025 Department Productions will take place on Thursday, September 4th & Friday, September 5th. Information about auditions & callbacks can be found HERE.

Please reach out to NU Theatre with any questions about auditions.

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Student Advisory Board

The Department’s Student Advisory Board meets regularly with the Department Chair to provide feedback, advice and student perspectives on departmental initiatives and issues.

The 2025-2026 Student Advisory Board is:

Rachel Oppong – Psychology/Theatre Major, Continuing SAB Member
Gabrielle Vecciarelli – Theatre Major, Performance Concentration, Continuing SAB Member
Cecilia Liang– Comms Studies/Theatre Major, Continuing SAB Member
Zoey Roth – Theatre Major, Environmental & Sustainable Sciences Minor
Isabel Fuzi – Theatre Major, Acting Performance

Contact the SAB: [email protected]

Acting Out is dedicated to promoting social change through the work that it produces, events it holds, and discussions it facilitates.

Acting Out produces two main plays each semester – a MainStage production and Wednesday Night Live, our student sketch comedy night. Both shows revolve around important activism themes, and we raise money for a corresponding charity.

AO also hosts biweekly general meetings, open to anyone, at 8 PM every Thursday in Room 346 in the Curry Student Center.

We use these meetings to talk about theatre and activism events happening on or around campus, and we finish each meeting with a game, craft, or chat.

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New Renaissance Theatre Company is an organization that aims to diversify the theatre community at Northeastern by producing plays with a focus on representation, particularly for women, students of color, and students in the LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is to make theatre accessible to marginalized students in a collaborative and friendly environment, regardless of experience. In fact, many of our members had zero theatre experience prior to joining New Ren!

New Renaissance produces one show in the fall and one show in the spring. Previous shows include Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl and Yoga Play by Dipika Guha. In addition, we host various events throughout the semester, including our 12 Hour Theatre Fest where students get 12 hours to put together student-written one acts and perform them at the end of the day.

To learn more and stay updated about what we are up to, check out our Instagram, or email us at [email protected]!

No Jokes has two important parts of our club identity. The first is that we are an improv comedy performance troupe that holds monthly shows on campus and at events around Boston and beyond! The second is our Community Improv Jams, which are for any members of the Northeastern Undergraduate community to try and practice improv. Our jams are no commitment or experience necessary, and a great way to get into Northeastern’s growing comedy scene.

E-Board Members:

President: Kiana

Scheduling Coordinator: Kaveesh

Treasurer: Sebastian

Head of Jams: Joey
Media: Ashley and Alan

Our Email: [email protected]

Our Instagram: @nojokesimprov

The Northeastern Shakespeare Society is a student-run, classical theatre group. Focusing on making Shakespeare accessible, we produce two productions a year free to the Northeastern community and general public.

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NU Stage Musical Theater Company is Northeastern University’s premiere student-run musical theater group. NU Stage is open to students of any major interested in all aspects of theater, including but not limited to acting, singing, dancing, directing, music directing, technical directing, choreographing, and pit orchestra. NU Stage produces two full-scale musical productions, two full-scale musical revues, and two concert shows each year, in addition to various group events and smaller performances.

NU STAGE E-BOARD

President – Hailey Bobek

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A great Northeastern tradition now in its 85th year, Silver Masque is the oldest theatrical organization on campus. Self-governed by Northeastern students, Silver Masque focuses on the promotion and production of original works and performances. It is open to all student theatre-lovers who are imaginative, entrepreneurial, and independent.

Mission Statement:

Silver Masque is a student-run theatre company committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and creative environment in which students may collaborate in workshopping and producing original student work.

We offer opportunities in the following: acting, playwriting, directing, theatrical design, stage management, run crew, and more depending on our programming.

Core Values:

1. Foster artistic innovation

2. Share new stories and voices

3. Cultivate meaningful relationships between emerging artists

4. Ensure a safe and respectful production environment

5. Build a welcoming creative community

Silver Masque Programs

Silver Masque offers numerous opportunities for artistic endeavors. Most notably during Fortnight, a biweekly, cabaret-style performance full of songs, skits, standup, improv, and more! Fortnights happen every other Thursday from 11p-12a ET. Additionally, Silver Masque will host a variety of community panels, workshops, and other events!

Theatre Student Opportunities

Experiential Learning

Co-Op

Dialogue of Civilizations

N.U.in

Theatre Co-op Stories

Kate Kelly, '21

“I just didn’t know how much a theatre company does [before this co-op].”

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Production Auditions

Student Advisory Board

Student Theatre Groups

Acting Out

New Renaissance Theatre Company

No Jokes Improv Troupe

Northeastern Shakespeare Society

NU Stage Musical Theatre Company

Silver Masque