Theatre and Dance

Theatre and Dance occupies a central place in Wooster's cultural life and draws on the creative energies of many students, both majors and non-majors. Each theatrical season offers students opportunities to develop their skills as writers, performers, directors, designers, technicians, or dancers. Wooster offers a broad base in the liberal arts on which to build a theatre focus on the artist/scholar model. That model informs the department's wide-ranging production season and course offerings. The small college atmosphere provides a chance for close interaction with faculty from all departments and gives many students the chance to participate in both Freedlander and Shoolroy Theatres on campus.

Life is a Dream

Segismundo, the Prince of Poland, has been imprisoned in a tower since birth because of a prophecy foretold that he would bring violence to the country. For years the king has kept this secret, until one day he frees his son to test fate. As the events unfold, questions about free will and destiny, dreams and reality, and justice and vengeance become symbolic of our own understanding of life. This 17th-century classic is considered one of the greatest plays written during the Spanish Golden Age. By Pedro Calderon de la Barca Directed by Jimmy A. Noriega February 28 & March 1 & 2 Freedlander Theatre Learn More »