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Repertory Theatre Term

It’s the only undergraduate theatre program of its kind. Spend 10 weeks designing, building, rehearsing, and performing two full-length productions as part of a working repertory theatre company.

Knox's Repertory Theatre Term produces every three years.

The Department of Theatre produces all shows for Rep Term, and is the only undergraduate theatre program in the United States that embeds academic study of theatre within the experience of forming a repertory company that produces two fully staged productions.

Its success depends on intensive collaboration between faculty and students, and it provides the students who participate with an unforgettable 10-week immersion in theatre.

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Immersed in Theatre

Working with faculty directors and designers, the students spend an entire term researching, designing, constructing, rehearsing, and performing two full-length plays.

Two student stand in front of mirrors getting ready for the performance.

A student sits in front of a mirror with lights reading the script.

A student sits with headphones on while working on designing a costume.

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All Students Serve on Multiple Crews

Students serve on set construction, props, and publicity, as well as playing roles in one or both productions. They also learn about dramaturgy, and study and carry out independent research into the plays. Workshops and colloquia provide additional training in areas such as voice, and stage combat, and opportunities to meet with alumni and other professionals.

Past Rep Terms