Welcome to Theatre Fairfield
Theatre Fairfield is Fairfield University's theatre program.
It also serves as a platform for community engagement. It is a positive and professional learning environment where students find their creativity and passions, both onstage and off.
The Wien Blackbox Theatre in The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is our performing home.
Our theatre classroom is in Canisius Hall, Room 15.
What We're Up To This Month:
Complete Works is now in tech week--see our cast below as they take Yorick around campus! See our social media to find out who Yorick is and where he's been so far!
Tickets are on sale! Click the button below to get your tickets now!
The Complete Works of William. Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] is a rollicking, fast-moving, hilarious romp through all of Shakespeare's plays in 97 minutes. This play is full of energy, crazy transitions, outrageous costumes, and madcap enjoyment as the characters run across the stage and keep you guessing how they will pull off the next play. It's like Looney Tunes Shakespeare!
"It’s nonstop antics. There’s swordplay, wordplay, bloodsport, orgies, boobies, and dick jokes – just as Shakespeare intended. But, you know, tastefully… sort of." - Tom Schwans, director
“IF YOU LIKE SHAKESPEARE, YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW. IF YOU HATE SHAKESPEARE YOU’LL LOVE THIS SHOW!”
-- The Today Show
You can now donate directly to our productions!
Looking for a way to support further Theatre Fairfield?
We now have a place where you can directly help us in the development of our productions.
Please add the Theatre Fairfield Production Fund to your list of donations.
Why Study Theatre?
Why Major/Minor in Theatre?
Why would I major or minor in theatre?
At Fairfield, you can major or minor in theatre. Either way, you’ll take courses that teach you about Theatre as its been practiced through history and around the world. You’ll also get lots of chances to do theatre right now, as:
- actors
- stage managers
- designers
- playwrights
- directors
- dramaturgs
- crew members
- hanging lights
- sewing costumes
- building and painting sets
- supporting actors backstage during performances
Theatre majors can also double major!
Some examples are:
- English
- Psychology
- Sociology
- History
- Philosophy
- Communication
- Languages
You can even double major with the School of Business or combine with an Education minor.
A Theatre minor fits with
everything.
What can you learn doing theatre?
Most people would say acting.
At Fairfield, you can absolutely learn to act. But you can also direct, paint scenery, write plays, hang lights, sew costumes, and so much more.
By having fun doing shows at Fairfield, you can also learn to:
- Solve problems
- Think creatively
- Be curious
- Manage projects
- Work with others
- Write more clearly
- Explain ideas to others
- Understand what makes people tick
- Get a group of people to get something done
- Manage your busy schedule
- Develop empathy for others
- Research
These are skills that will get you a job
in any field.
What about internships?
You can apply for internships with Theatre Fairfield, which will teach you about organizing crews, marketing shows, managing audience relations, and much more. In other words, you'll get real life experience in the business of theatre.
In addition, you can do internships in London, New York, or even right here in Connecticut.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to keep working in theatre, as many of our alumni have done. Or, you can become a manager, lawyer, educator--and much more. You will have learned empathy, people skills, and how to get things done. That’s useful anywhere.
And while doing all this, you'll love every minute. Just ask our students.
Are you ready to come play with us?
