Explore the Wonder of Theatre
At Belhaven Theatre, we share a commitment to our community, our collaborators, and our Creator. With an emphasis on compelling storytelling, we offer quality and intentional theatre training in a department grounded in truth.
Our annual production season allows us to grow as artists, explore big ideas, and strengthen our connection to the Creator. We invite you to join our community of artists as we delight in the wonder of theatre and the wonder of God.
National Accreditation
The Belhaven University Department of Theatre is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Learn about the exciting performance and production opportunities!
Engage With Belhaven Theatre
Experience Captivating Storytelling on the Stage
Join us for this season's events and shows.
To reserve tickets for a specific production, email your request to boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478. Include this information:
- Date and time of show(s)
- Number of tickets
- Ticket type: Adult ($10), Student/Senior Citizen ($5), or Belhaven Student, Faculty or Staff, or Family Member (Free)
Tickets may be paid for at the time of the show with cash or check.
Major or Minor
Belhaven Theatre’s programs of study provide a solid foundation of theatre training for careers in performance, design, production, stage management, directing, teaching, and more. You’ll study every aspect of theatre, learning how to bring stories to life on the stage.
Engage With Belhaven Theatre
Experience Captivating Storytelling on the Stage
Join us for this season's events and shows.
To reserve tickets for a specific production, email your request to boxoffice@belhaven.edu or call 601-974-6478. Include this information:
- Date and time of show(s)
- Number of tickets
- Ticket type: Adult ($10), Student/Senior Citizen ($5), or Belhaven Student, Faculty or Staff, or Family Member (Free)
Tickets may be paid for at the time of the show with cash or check.
Major or Minor
Belhaven Theatre’s programs of study provide a solid foundation of theatre training for careers in performance, design, production, stage management, directing, teaching, and more. You’ll study every aspect of theatre, learning how to bring stories to life on the stage.
Join Our Theatre Program: Audition & Portfolio Review Process
Join our community of artists! We can't wait to create theatre with you. Learn how to audition or present your portfolio in person or virtually!
Theatre Scholarships
In addition to our Visit Scholarship, you can supplement your financial aid award with an academic scholarship from Belhaven's School of the Arts!
To qualify, you must be accepted for admission, submit your high school GPA and test scores, and complete your FAFSA. We'll assess your scholarship potential along with your audition or portfolio review when you're on campus for Arts Discover Day.
Onstage or backstage, it's time to raise the curtain for your new role as a Blazer!
Learn from Professionals
The American actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington was a guest speaker in chapel and mentored our theatre students for a day.
View the Theatre Handbook
Learn the ins and outs of the theatre programs at Belhaven. The departmental handbook is intended to be a quick resource to help you find important information pertaining to your study of theatre at Belhaven, both in the classroom and in productions.
Meet Our Faculty
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Ruth Dentel
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Braden Graves
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Chair and Professor of Theatre
Elissa Sartwell
Chair and Professor of Theatre
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Jeff Allen Young
Assistant Professor of Theatre
Contact Us
The Department of Theatre
Phone: 601-974-6478Center for the Arts
835 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
Verse of the Year
For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
Psalm 100:5