Explore the Wonder of Theatre

At Belhaven Theatre, we share a commitment to our community, our collaborators, and our Creator. With an emphasis on compelling storytelling, we offer quality and intentional theatre training in a department grounded in truth.

Our annual production season allows us to grow as artists, explore big ideas, and strengthen our connection to the Creator. We invite you to join our community of artists as we delight in the wonder of theatre and the wonder of God.

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National Accreditation

The Belhaven University Department of Theatre is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

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Learn about the exciting performance and production opportunities!

Engage With Belhaven Theatre

Experience Captivating Storytelling on the Stage

Join us for this season's events and shows.

To reserve tickets for a specific production, email your request to boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478. Include this information:

  • Date and time of show(s)
  • Number of tickets
  • Ticket type: Adult ($10), Student/Senior Citizen ($5), or Belhaven Student, Faculty or Staff, or Family Member (Free)

Tickets may be paid for at the time of the show with cash or check.

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​​​Major or Minor

Belhaven Theatre’s programs of study provide a solid foundation of theatre training for careers in performance, design, production, stage management, directing, teaching, and more. You’ll study every aspect of theatre, learning how to bring stories to life on the stage. 

Learn more about the Theatre Major

Engage With Belhaven Theatre

Experience Captivating Storytelling on the Stage

Join us for this season's events and shows.

To reserve tickets for a specific production, email your request to boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478. Include this information:

  • Date and time of show(s)
  • Number of tickets
  • Ticket type: Adult ($10), Student/Senior Citizen ($5), or Belhaven Student, Faculty or Staff, or Family Member (Free)

Tickets may be paid for at the time of the show with cash or check.

View Performance Schedule

​​​Major or Minor

Belhaven Theatre’s programs of study provide a solid foundation of theatre training for careers in performance, design, production, stage management, directing, teaching, and more. You’ll study every aspect of theatre, learning how to bring stories to life on the stage. 

Learn more about the Theatre Major

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Join Our Theatre Program: Audition & Portfolio Review Process

Join our community of artists! We can't wait to create theatre with you.  Learn how to audition or present your portfolio in person or virtually!

Audition Guidelines & Schedule

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Theatre Scholarships

In addition to our Visit Scholarship, you can supplement your financial aid award with an academic scholarship from Belhaven's School of the Arts!

To qualify, you must be accepted for admission, submit your high school GPA and test scores, and complete your FAFSA. We'll assess your scholarship potential along with your audition or portfolio review when you're on campus for Arts Discover Day.

Onstage or backstage, it's time to raise the curtain for your new role as a Blazer!

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Register for Arts Discover Day

Learn from Professionals

The American actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington was a guest speaker in chapel and mentored our theatre students for a day.

View the Theatre Handbook

Learn the ins and outs of the theatre programs at Belhaven. The departmental handbook is intended to be a quick resource to help you find important information pertaining to your study of theatre at Belhaven, both in the classroom and in productions.

View the Theatre Handbook

Contact Us

The Department of Theatre

Phone: 601-974-6478

Center for the Arts
835 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202

theatre@belhaven.edu

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Verse of the Year

God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.

Philippians 2:13