Theatre Events
Each year, Jefferson College presents a variety of live theatre productions — from classic Shakespearean dramas to thrilling murder mysteries and high-energy musicals.
Students and community members are encouraged to audition, with casting details announced in advance through official audition notices. Not interested in acting? Volunteers are always welcome to be part of the magic behind the scenes, helping with set construction, lighting, sound, costumes, and more.
Whether you're on stage or behind the curtain, there's a place for you in the spotlight!
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
September 17, 2025
Limited seating, tickets required ($5 each)
Winner of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best American Play & Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize
A play written by Heidi Schreck and performed by Dr. Rebecca Ellison.
Direct from Broadway, playwright Heidi Schreck's boundary-breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans.
"One Acts to Rule Them All"
October 10-12, 2025
Free Admission
"One Acts to Rule Them All" is a collection of one act plays and monologues exploring relationships, family, love, and all the things that make us fallible humans.
"The Miracle Worker"
February 26-28, March 1, 2026
$5 General Admission • $2 Students/Seniors/Matinees
This Tony Award-winning play is the story of Annie Sullivan and her student, Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months. With compassion, humor and dramatic tension, The Miracle Worker explores the volatile relationship between a lonely teacher and her headstrong charge. Trapped in a secret, silent world, unable to communicate, young Helen is violent and spoiled, treated by her family as subhuman. Only Annie sees a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from Helen's dark, tortured silence. After scenes of intense physical and emotional struggle, Helen's breakthrough finally arrives with the utterance of a single, glorious word: "water."
"The Producers"
June 19-21 & 26-22, 2026
$10 General Admission • $5 Students/Seniors/Matinees
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all "little old ladies") out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! The antics of Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom as they maneuver their way fecklessly through finding a show (the gloriously offensive "Springtime for Hitler"), hiring a director, raising the money and finally going to prison for their misdeeds is a lesson in broad comic construction. At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
Please Note: Plays may contain adult language & situations.
Join the Jefferson College Theatre Program!
Get hands-on experience in all areas of theatre — on stage and behind the scenes. Open to all students and community members, no experience needed!
Opportunities include:
- Acting – Learn performance skills and stage presence.
- Technical Theatre – Work backstage with lighting, sound, and more.
- Set Design & Construction – Build and design sets that bring productions to life.
- Lighting & Sound – Use tech to shape mood and enhance storytelling.
- Costuming & Make-up – Create looks that define characters and scenes.
With 3-4 productions each year, there’s always a way to get involved and be part of the magic!
