Theatre is, at its core, an act of becoming.
Students arrive as performers, artists, technicians, writers, designers, managers, educators, and researchers. During their time at MSU, they develop the skills, confidence, discipline, and imagination necessary to become professionals, collaborators, and leaders. That process of growth inspired our 2026–2027 season theme: Becoming.
The productions in this season explore moments of change. Characters discover who they are. They challenge expectations. They confront impossible choices. They resist pressure to conform. They imagine new futures for themselves and for others. Whether through comedy, tragedy, contemporary drama, improvisation, or new work, each production examines what it means to become.
And that is precisely what we do in the Department of Theatre. Every day, our students are becoming the next generation of theatre artists, scholars, educators, and professionals through production experiences, classroom learning, professional collaborations, creative research, and community engagement. They are learning to think critically, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and approach challenges creatively.
Theatre is uniquely suited to the exploration of change. Every production begins with possibility and ends with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Along the way, students learn the craft of theatre and the value of curiosity, collaboration, and lifelong learning. The stories in this season remind us that becoming is rarely simple, but it is always meaningful.
We invite you to join us for a season of imagination, growth, and possibility. We hope you will support the next generation of Theatre Spartans as they continue their own journey of becoming.
Sincerely,
Kirk A. Domer (he/him)
Interim Chairperson and Professor of Scene Design | Department of Theatre
Director of Arts, Cultural Management, and Museum Studies | College of Arts & Letters
Michigan State University
542 Auditorium Rd. #117
East Lansing, MI 48824
Office: (517) 884-7796
Website: https://people.cal.msu.edu/domer/