Union University Players
The theatre program produces four major plays each year, featuring a wide variety of genres and eras in theatre. In the past few years, the Union University Players have produced Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Arsenic and Old Lace, Proof, J.B., The Spitfire Grill, Tartuffe, and Shadowlands. The Union University Players also produce an annual children’s play for local school children.


Tennessee Theatre Association
Union theatre majors attend the annual conference of the Tennessee Theatre Association, often presenting one of the year’s plays in competition and auditioning for the a slot at SETC. Web Resource


Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) is the largest and most active regional theatre organization in the country, and Union students attend their annual conference in Atlanta, networking, attending sessions, and auditioning for productions around the nation.  Web Resource


Theatre Student Teaching
Theatre students interested in teaching Theatre at the high school level can earn their teacher licensure while completing their degree at Union. Before graduation, students have an opportunity to work in a local high school with their Theatre program, gaining valuable experience before beginning their career.



Union Scholarship Symposium May 4, 9:00am: Jackson Campus


opportunities
APO
Alpha Psi Omega
This national dramatic fraternity was founded at Fairmont State College, Fairmont, West Virginia, on August 12, 1925. The local chapter, Beta Mu, is composed of students who have been members of the Union University Players and have earned a set number of points, awarded for dramatic work. The chapter seeks to develop dramatic talent, to cultivate a taste for the best in drama, and to foster cultural dramatics.
Advisor: David Burke
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MORE OPPORTUNITIES


The Mousetrap Mar 16, 8:00pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3.

The Mousetrap Mar 15, 8:00pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3.

The Mousetrap Mar 14, 2:30pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3. Sunday Matinee.

The Mousetrap Mar 13, 8:00pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3.

The Mousetrap Mar 12, 11:30pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3. Midnight showing.

The Mousetrap Mar 12, 8:00pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3.

The Mousetrap Mar 11, 8:00pm: W. D. Powell Memorial Theatre
The Union University Players present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. Directed by David Burke, Director of Theatre. General Admission: $7, Students: $3.

Final Exams Dec 7, 8:00am

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 17, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre

Zombies From The Beyond Nov 16, 8:00pm: W.D. Powell Theatre