2026–27 Theatre Arts & Dance Season
You can also see a list of upcoming events on the University of Minnesota Event Calendar and our News and Events page. Performances and events are open to the public and to all students, faculty, and staff.
Want to get involved in productions?
Come be part of our show! We are always looking for actors, crew members, board operators, and more to help create a fun-filled environment. Not an UMTAD student? Not a proble m! You can even get credit! Register for a 1-or 2-credit course, which counts as upper-division outside of your major. Email Katie Willer for more information.
Wednesday, September 30, 4:30 pm, Barbara Barker Center for Dance
Free and open to the public
Directed by Alsa Bruno, Presented by the BA Theatre Arts Performance Program
Oct 16-18, 2026, Xperimental Theatre, Rarig Center, Free with Registration
By William Inge, Directed by Samantha Martinsen
Presented by the BFA Acting Program Class of 2029
October 22-25, 2026 | Kilburn Arena Theatre, Free with Registration
By Eugene O'Neill, Directed by Michelle O’Neill
Presented by the BFA Acting Class of 2029
Kilburn Arena Theatre | October 23-25, 2026, Free with Registration
Choreography by Bill T. Jones with Janet Wong and members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Co. Cowles Visiting Artists / Repetiteurs - Shayla-Vie Jenkins + Philip Strom, with Carlo Antonio Villanueva
Barbara Barker Center for Dance | Friday, October 30, 4:30 pm | Free and open to the public
Lyric and Music by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond
Director: Alli St. John, Music Director: Samantha Laumann, Choreographer: Cleo DeOrio
Presented by the BA Performance Program and the School of Music
November 6-15, 2026 | Whiting Proscenium Theatre | Buy Tickets!
Directed by Laura Selle Virtucio
Presented by The University Dance Theatre
Luminary Arts Center | November 20-22, 2026 | Buy Tickets!
By Tony Kushner, Directed by Bruce R Roach
Presented by the BFA Acting Class of 2027
November 19-22, 2026 | Stoll Thrust Theatre, Free with Registration
Translation by Brendan Kennelly, Directed by Kym Longhi
Presented by BA Theatre Arts Performance Students
December 11-13, 2026 | Xperimental Theatre, Free with Registration
