Loyola University Chicago Theatre Department
Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts produces Theatre that takes advantage of the best of a liberal arts education. Our students receive a strong foundation in all aspects of the art form; from theatre history, literature, and criticism to performance, design, and directing.
Backstage with the Loyola University Chicago Theatre Department
Above all, we value the education of our students - extraordinary young people and budding actors, designers, and directors. Second, we value creativity, experimentation, and openness to different approaches.
Rogers Park wins hands down for diversity and community. People in our neighborhood come from all around the world and enrich the neighborhood with their cultural gifts. There's also a flourishing creative community among artists, musicians, and writers who live in the area.
Alive - With the energy of our students, the exhilaration of the learning process, and the willingness to try anything once.
Uncommon Ground is just a few blocks away on Devon Ave. It's perfect for a post-show nightcap, and the sweet potato fries are killer!
Both Ian Brennan, writer for "Glee", and Jennifer Morrison of both "House" and "How I Met Your Mother" have been on Loyola's Stage.