Theatre at Union has a two-part mission: to provide a solid curriculum of courses leading to a major in the field and to offer a production schedule that trains participants while entertaining the audience.

The unique aspect of the curriculum for a major in theatre lies in the two-semester capstone course. Each theatre major must design and direct a full-length play as part of the regular theatre season. It is a trial-by-fire that produces theatre graduates of the finest caliber.  Thtr 131 syllabus

The talent of the participants is the only link between productions and the curriculum. Auditions for the shows are open to all Union College students regardless of major. Talent wins a place at the table; commitment, discipline, and compassion keep the participant at the table.

The theatre season consists of two major productions: one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

These productions are open to all Union College students, regardless of major and/or level of prior experience. All newcomers are welcomed into a very warm and caring group of students who operate as a family. Talent gets the student successfully past the audition stage. Commitment to the project, self-discipline, and a cooperative spirit carries the student through to the performance stage.

 The plays are performed in the Rector Little Theatre, an intimate theatre space that demands excellence from performers and attention from the audience. This is the magic of live theatre.

The production schedule offers a wide variety of dramatic forms and theatrical styles that educates student audiences painlessly: via moving and exciting performances. Shows in the past have ranged from Greek tragedy to contemporary farce.