What You’ll Study in the Theatre Minor
Why Take Theatre Courses at Reed College?
Theatre Faculty
A team of passionate scholars and professional artists drive Reed’s theatre department. Our professors lead captivating on-campus productions and contribute to research in areas such as theatre history, activism, and text analysis. Through their courses and mentorship, hone your skills and develop your unique artistic voice.
Guest Artists and Scholars
We regularly welcome guest artists and scholars to share their work, deliver talks, and conduct workshops. These interactions provide invaluable opportunities for skill-building and inspiration as you foster a deeper understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of theatre. Recent guests:
- Tim Miller
- Anthony Hudson
- Vanport Mosaic
- Veronica Tjioe
- Cornerstone Theatre
- Split Britches
Can Theatre Help Us Do Better Science?
For her thesis, biology-theatre major Eva Licht ’21 explored using forum theatre—a theatrical form that uses audience participation for problem-solving—to support science research and accessibility. She asks, "Can theatre help science learning or participation? How are science and theatre similar, and how can they support each other?"
