MSU Department of Theatre’s 2026-27 Season Explores the Art of ‘Becoming’

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre’s 2026-27 Season, with the theme “Becoming,” features nine productions that examine moments of change and the question of who we are, who we are told to be, and who we choose to become. The 2026-27 productions explore characters who discover who they are, challenge expectations, confront impossible choices, resist pressure to conform, and imagine new futures for themselves and others.

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MSU Department of Theatre Confronts Anger and Fear with ‘Othello’ Production

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre presents the William Shakespeare tragedy “Othello” Nov. 7-16, 2025, at the Pasant Theatre in the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Directed by Ji Won Jeon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Theatre, this production asks what happens when fear takes control, not just in one man’s life, but in a divided society.

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MSU Department of Theatre Looks Forward to 2024-2025 Season

The 2024-2025 season for Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre will offer stories that confront uncomfortable truths and that challenge the status quo with this year's theme “Insiders & Outsiders.” The season will highlight the department's commitment to presenting diverse stories, from thought-provoking dramas to an absurd comedy.

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