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Union University Players
The theatre program produces four major plays each year, featuring a wide variety of genres and eras in theatre. In the past few years, the Union University Players have produced Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Arsenic and Old Lace, Proof, J.B., The Spitfire Grill, Tartuffe, and Shadowlands. The Union University Players also produce an annual children’s play for local school children.
Tennessee Theatre Association
Union theatre majors attend the annual conference of the Tennessee Theatre Association, often presenting one of the year’s plays in competition and auditioning for the a slot at SETC. Web Resource
Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)
The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) is the largest and most active regional theatre organization in the country, and Union students attend their annual conference in Atlanta, networking, attending sessions, and auditioning for productions around the nation. Web Resource
Theatre Student Teaching
Theatre students interested in teaching Theatre at the high school level can earn their teacher licensure while completing their degree at Union. Before graduation, students have an opportunity to work in a local high school with their Theatre program, gaining valuable experience before beginning their career.
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    Alpha Psi Omega
This national dramatic fraternity was founded at Fairmont State College, Fairmont,
West Virginia, on August 12, 1925. The local chapter, Beta Mu, is composed of students
who have been members of the Union University Players and have earned a set number of
points, awarded for dramatic work. The chapter seeks to develop dramatic talent, to
cultivate a taste for the best in drama, and to foster cultural dramatics.
Advisor: David Burke Facebook Group MORE OPPORTUNITIES 
The Importance of Being Ernest Oct 27, 7:30pm
Scholarship Banquet with Tony Blair Oct 3, 6:00pm: Carl Perkins Civic Center, Jackson, Tennessee Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will be the keynote speaker for Union University’s 14th annual Scholarship Banquet Oct. 3 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tenn. : more event info Fall Classes Begin Aug 23, 8:00am Fall Convocation Aug 26, 10:00am: G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel FOCUS: New Student Orientation Aug 19, 9:00am Freshmen Registration Jun 20, 9:00am Communication Arts Awards Banquet May 10, 5:00pm: Grant Events Center Come out to enjoy a great dinner and celebrate the end of the 2010-2011 school year with all of the Com. Arts faculty and staff. Tickets are $5.00 and will go on sale at the end of April. Children's Play presented by UU Players; Devon's Hurt Apr 25, 10:00am: G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel Shows daily April 25-28 at 10:00 AM with an evening show on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00 PM. Contact David Burke at 661-5287 or dburke@uu.edu for more information. ACT Conference Apr 8, 1:00pm: Carl Grant Events Center Conference is being held April 8th from 1:00 - 8:00 pm and April 9th from 8:30 - 2:10 pm. For more information go to www.uu.edu/events/actconference Broadway Cabaret / Dessert Theater Apr 1, 8:45pm: W.D. Powell Theatre Twelve musical acts will be performed during the evening. Dessert and drinks will be served during the performances. Admission is $5.00. This event is sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega, Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha lota. | ||||
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