Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance features a variety of performance venues, rehearsal spaces, studios, labs and other facilities, all with the latest technology and hardware to create the most beautiful, compelling, and immersive theatre and dance imaginable.
University Theatre
Ball State's 400-seat mainstage theatre has state-of-the-art technical equipment, including a completely computerized lighting system and acoustically sophisticated recording and reproduction sound systems.
This facility hosts our University Theatre Series, which features four theatre productions and two dance concerts each year.
University Theatre is located directly south of Bracken Library. Find it on our map.
Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball Gym
The recently remodeled Ball Gym Building houses Ball State's Dance Program, including Korsgaard Dance Studio (KDS – Room 213), a fully equipped dance performance space that is the location of many of our dance performances. Find it on our map.
Edward S. Strother Theatre
This 100-seat, intimate, flexible, black box space emphasizes the immediacy of the actor-audience relationship and can be configured in a multitude of ways for maximum artistic creativity and innovation.
Strother Theatre is accessed from the northeast entrance to the Arts and Communications Building. Find it on our map.
Cave Theatre
This small laboratory theatre has been the home of many exciting and inspired student-driven productions over the years.
Student directors and designers have ample opportunities to practice their craft early on in this space. The Cave is also used for classes and workshops.
The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building. Find it on our map.
Rehearsal Facilities and Studios
Rehearsals at Ball State Theatre and Dance take place in a variety of fully equipped spaces, allowing students a professional-style rehearsal experience in a non-performance location so that time can be devoted to building sets and hanging lights in the performance venues.
Labs and Shops
Designers and Technicians at Ball State create their visions in a variety of technologically sophisticated venues, working with the latest hardware and software. Our design studio, makeup room, costume shop, scene shop, and sound and lighting labs are the perfect place for young designers to learn their craft.