The ºÚÁÏÉç Theatre Department is more than a collection of classrooms and performance spaces—it’s a vibrant, collaborative hub where students, faculty, and visiting artists come together to bring stories to life.
Located in the Center for the Arts at 835 Riverside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, the theatre wing features a variety of professional-quality spaces designed to nurture student growth and artistic excellence. At the heart of the program is the Blackbox Theatre, a versatile performance venue where students gain hands-on production experience by presenting both original works and timeless classics before a live audience.
Beyond the stage, students benefit from access to a fully equipped scene shop, costume shop, sound lab, and props workshop—specialized spaces that cultivate real-world skills, craftsmanship, and creativity. With dedicated classrooms and faculty offices nearby, the department fosters a learning environment where artistry and collaboration thrive.
​​​Theatre Facilities
The Blackbox Theatre is located in the Center for the Arts at 835 Riverside Drive. This impressive space has a 54-foot square tension wire grid and can seat up to 200. With the flexibility to perform in proscenium, thrust, arena, and alley configurations, the Blackbox Theatre offers expansive opportunities for students both in performance and production.
Adjacent to the Blackbox Theatre, you'll find a fully equipped scene shop, costume shop, props workshop, and dressing rooms.
In addition to a large, multipurpose classroom, you'll have access to a design lab, a script library, and a designated space for gathering with other students. Plus, our self-tape studio is the perfect place for you to film your next audition.
Located on the ground floor of Hood Library, Barber Theatre is a 150-seat proscenium-style space perfect for staging smaller, intimate works.
Verse of the Year
Go and make disciples of all the nations ... And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20