Theatre
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque offers degrees in music, music education, and theatre. For more information, visit the Fine and Performing Arts department page.
In addition to these academic programs, the department presents two full-mounted theatre productions each year. Productions and ensembles are open to all university students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.
Joe Klinebriel, MFA
Director of Theatre Arts
Phone: 563.589.3635
Office: 302C Heritage Center
Email: JPKlinebriel@dbq.edu
2026-2027 PRODUCTIONS
- The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Fall Theatre Production
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Friday, November 13, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Sunday, November 15, 2026 - 2:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
- Guys & Dolls
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Spring Musical Theatre Production
Thursday, March 18, 2027 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
Friday, March 19, 2027 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
Saturday, March 20, 2027 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall
Sunday, March 21, 2027 - 2:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall
2026-2027 WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES
- Broadway Workshop and Masterclass
Registration by invitation
Date TBA -- Heritage Center - A Broadway Cabaret with Special Guest
Performance open to the public
Date TBA - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center - Student Recital
Recital open to the public
Monday, December 7, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center - Devised Theatre Challenge!
Performance open to the public
Friday, January 15, 2027 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre, Heritage Center - Student Recital
Recital open to the public
Monday, April 19, 2027 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
2026-2027 INFO SESSION AND AUDITIONS
- Theatre Information Session
Thursday, September 3, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre - Fall Play Auditions (choose one day)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 7:00 p.m. -- Babka Theatre - Theatre Workshop Cabaret Auditions
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center - Spring Musical Auditions
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center - Spring Musical Callbacks
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 - 7:30 p.m. -- Room 204 (Choir Room), Heritage Center
PERFORMANCE ARCHIVE
DRAMA CLUB
Have an interest in performing or just playing with expression? Drama Club is open to all University of Dubuque stuents, regardless of major. Gatherings are held the first and third Monday of every month in Heritage Center Room 109.
THEATRE PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIP
Incoming students who will participate in theatre at the University of Dubuque, regardless of major, are invited to apply for a theatre participation scholarship which is renewable for up to four years if they meet the minimum participation requirements. For more information and application information visit the Theatre Participation Scholarship page.
COMMUNITY REACH 99 | TRANSFER PATHWAY PROGRAM FOR THEATRE MAJORS
Community Reach 99 is designed specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an Iowa community college. The transfer process makes the path to a bachelor's degree as smooth as possible creating a direct pathway to the completion of a bachelor's degree at the University of Dubuque in one of nine majors (including Theatre) within two years of transfer. Tuition for eligible transfer-major graduates, before federal and state aid, are less than an Iowa public university. For more information visit the Community Reach 99 page.