Program Overview

Theater Program

The Theatre program produces a season of fully-realized plays, sponsors student-directed plays, and hosts visiting productions in its three theatres, the Malak Gabr Theatre, Gerhart Theatre, and Black Box Theatre. The program offers students the opportunity to interact with internationally renowned guest artists brought to AUC to serve as directors, designers, and performers. Students who participate are eligible to receive course credit depending on the extent of their involvement.

Program Details

In addition to the many faculty, student and guest directed plays the program produces, students gain practical experience working or studying at the Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre, Isis Women's Theatre Festival, the Schaubühne Theatre in Berlin, Germany (international trip) and interning with theatre groups in Egypt or abroad. Current students in the Theatre program have recently co-authored an AUC Press book of new plays in English and Arabic.

Curriculum and Auditions

Theatre program productions are an integral component of its curriculum and an essential part of the learning and training process. Auditions are open to all registered AUC students. Casting in a play depends on the student's ability to comply with a given rehearsal schedule's rigorous requirements.