Theatre Arts

THEATRE ARTS — Love, family and immigration are just a few of the complex subjects that take center stage in “Los Dreamers,” University Theatre’s latest production. The play, featuring a cast of current students and alumni, opens May 22 and runs through June 7 in the Robinson Theatre.

THEATRE ARTS — The dark side of scientific progress takes center stage at the University Theatre’s spring production, “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory. Under the direction of guest artist Willow Jade Norton Zolan , the play opens on April 17 and runs through May 3 in the Hope Theatre.

THEATRE ARTS — Mary Jungels Goodyear, MFA ’05, may be a new theatre arts professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, but her skills and interests go well beyond her role in teaching scenic design.

THEATRE ARTS — Love, mischief and mistaken intentions take center stage this winter as University Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing” by William Shakespeare. Directed by Jerry Ferraccio, the production marks the grand reopening of Robinson Theatre and runs Feb. 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1. 

THEATRE ARTS — The Robinson Theatre is reopening this February with University Theatre’s winter production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” The reopening brings University Theatre’s largest performance space back into rotation, marking an important step forward for student training, production capacity and community engagement.

THEATRE ARTS — University Theatre's fall production is "The Moors," and as with any good story, things are not what they appear, and the characters’ motives aren’t always honest. The play includes a six-member cast and the creative use of stage lighting to create a Victorian-style set for the manor and the moors outside the home. The show runs Nov. 7–23 and tickets are free for students.

THEATRE ARTS — University Theatre's 2025-2026 season includes four dynamic and human-driven plays. Each of the plays offers a mix of historical and contemporary themes, while also speaking of such timely issues as immigration, gender roles, and workplace safety. All productions feature students on stage and behind the scenes.

Local production of the play, "THEM," opens in Eugene July 24. “THEM,” produced and directed by University of Oregon professor, Malek Najjar is a powerful drama about war, hope and survival. Using humor, laughter and song, the play transports audiences into the extraordinary circumstances that reveal their shared humanity and the ordinary moments that shape their lives. 

THEATRE ARTS — Known for her standout roles in FX’s “Fargo” and “Legion” and HBO Max’s “Tokyo Vice,” professional actor Rachel Keller visited University of Oregon's Department of Theatre Arts and spent the day engaging with students, offering insights into acting and the film industry.