Hesston College is a great place to get involved in theatre. Our smaller size ensures one-on-one attention and a genuine relationship formed with the students. We care about you as a person.
If you are interested in theatre as a major, Hesston is a perfect place to begin your education because of the experience you’ll receive here. Students have ample opportunities to perform on stage or help behind the scenese. The theatre department produces four shows each school year in addition to several other performance venues that arise including chapels, worship services, special college functions and miscellaneous community events. Students with special interests (i.e. improv, dance, mime, church drama) are encouraged and supported in their endeavors.
Coming soon:
”Christmas Memories on Main Street“
December 7, Schowalter Villa
This different take on our traditional Christmas show has us teaming with the residents of Scholwater Villa’s senior living community. Several times a week, beginning in October, we will meet with our senior partners to listen and jot down their Christmas memories: traditions, foods, special gifts, special people, etc. Our actors will come together to write a show that features these stories and the people who shared them with us. Now, whether we can convince some residents to join us on stage, remains to be seen. Either way, stories will be passed on and we would love to invite the community to share in them, as well. Maybe this very collaboration could begin a new Christmas tradition and a new memory to cherish.
This will take place for one afternoon only at the Villa chapel. No tickets will be sold, but donations are welcomed.
The 2026-27 Season
- “The Children’s Hour,” Oct. 1 to 4
- “Christmas Memories on Main Street,” Dec. 7
- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” March 4 to 7
- “The Night Fairy,” April 29 to May 2
- Theatre Showcase, May 15
Many students who participate in our theatre program are not theatre majors. Some enjoyed participating in high school and want to continue in college. Some have never participated before but have always wanted to try it. Others consider it to be their niche and audition for every show. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned pro, we have room for you in our program and will prepare you for whatever comes next.
At Hesston College, we believe that
- Creativity and talent should be nurtured by positive and driven faculty and staff who recognize the potential in every individual.
- Students should be given hands-on, professional experiences with individual instruction.
- Theatre is not contained on the stage but can be utilized in every profession and classroom.
- Theatre is a gift and that the talents and skills of each of us were given by God so that we might use them to better understand and appreciate God’s creation.
TheatreFest
Spend the day immersed in theatre alongside Hesston College performing arts faculty and students as you sharpen your tech crew talents, hone your acting skills and have a blast doing it all. After the final performance, students can also audition for a theatre scholarship.
Theatre camp
Hesston College's theatre camp is an opportunity for students ages 11 to 18 to immerse themselves in the world of theatre. Participants will enjoy staying on campus during the weeklong experience that culminates in a performance where they can show off all they've learned!
