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Getting here
Address: 12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097
Directions
From I43: From north- or south-bound lanes, take exit 87. Head east on Highland Road, and turn left at the universityʼs main entrance. Turn left onto the campus loop, and follow signage to the Todd Wehr Auditorium.
Buses: After turning east onto Highland Road, turn left onto Lake Shore Drive. Turn right into our gated entrance (gate will be open), and follow signage to the Todd Wehr Auditorium. Buses can park in Lot J, just to the left as you enter through our gated entrance.
Past performances
"Throughout the classes and performances I was involved in, my confidence and abilities continued to grow, and I find that I am still growing in many ways today because of it. [...] I have seen the program touch the lives and hearts of those that have gone through it, and it definitely shows with every performance that we put on,"
- Adam Czaplewski, CUW theatre alumnus
Study Theatre
CUW offers a Minor in Theatre that enhances vocations on both sides of the curtain. Seeking full-time work in the Theatre? Students also have the option to build an individualized theatre major through additional elective coursework.
Learn more about CUW Theatre with faculty member Lori Woodall and students Aidan and Paige as they take us behind the scenes of their crafting process for the production of "Twelfth Night."
Get involved if you have any interest at all. Time can be a big hinderance for people, which is understandable. There are so many ways to get involved with this community such as tech crew, box office, acting, set design, and so much more. Theatre truly has a place for everyone.
Paige Taylor
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Class of '27
About CUW Theatre
CUW Theatre is a Christian, collegiate theatre arts program committed to equipping students for service to Christ. CUW Theatre does this through a holistic approach to the theatre arts, exploring how they relate to service in the church and the world. A degree in theatre does so by strengthening oneʼs faith, convictions, and action by developing necessary critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills useful for a variety of vocations.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a theatre minor to participate?
No. We encourage students in a variety of backgrounds to act in our productions and take theatre classes. Theatre coursework even counts towards your required creative arts classes, which are a part of the core requirements for all majors.
Can I be involved in all aspects, whether it be on stage or off
Yes. There are so many exciting parts of theatre that go beyond just acting. They range from set design to stage management. We strongly encourage everyone to try all aspects of theatre.
Do I need to Minor in Theatre to apply for a theatre scholarship?
No. All incoming freshmen may apply for a theatre scholarship, regardless of whether they are taking a theatre minor or individualized theatre major. All scholarship students must fulfill academic and participation requirements. Visit the theatre scholarship page for more information.
What is a co-curricular theatre program?
CUW Theatre is proud to be co-curricular, meaning that degree-seeking students participate in classes and shows alongside students studying non-theatre majors and minors. This structure empowers all students with opportunities in the theatre arts, while still maintaining academic rigor within our discipline.
Our faculty
Lori Woodall, MFA | Professor of Theatre
Professor Lori Woodall has taught Theatre at Concordia University since 2006, and has led the program since 2013. She has directed over 30 plays at Concordia University Wisconsin.
Lori Woodall, MFA | Professor of Theatre
Professor Lori Woodall has taught Theatre at Concordia University since 2006, and has led the program since 2013. She has directed over 30 plays at the University including recent favorites Pride and Prejudice, Singinʼ in the Rain, Death of a Salesman, A Christmas Carol and Medea, to name only a few. Prior to teaching at CUW, she had taught at the California Institute of the Arts, California Arts Institute, First Stage Milwaukee, Childrenʼs Theatre of Madison and Performing Arts Workshops Los Angeles, and has been dedicated to teaching youth, college, and adults in the Theatre Arts and Film/TV acting. She holds an MFA from the California InstituteWebpage draft5 of the Arts in Acting, and a BA in Theatre Acting Specialist) and African-American Studies from UW-Madison. Lori has been a professional Theatre artist for over 30 years, having worked as an actor, director, singer-dancer, playwright and choreographer in various companies in Wisconsin, California, and abroad. She has worked as a TV/Film actress, having appeared in over 50 regional, national, and local commercials and Industrials, and has had a prolific career in radio voice over. She has been represented by Howard Talent West (Los Angeles), Shirley Hamilton, Inc. (Chicago), and Jenniferʼs Talent and Ford Models and Talent in Milwaukee. Prof. Woodall has served as a Board member for Milwaukee Youth Theatre and MorningStar Productions, and has been involved in various Drama ministry endeavors throughout the Milwaukee area. In her spare time, she enjoys time her husband and two children, and writing songs and screenplays.