THEATRE AT MORNINGSIDE
WORLD OF THEATRE
Our theatre program offers award-nominated, student-driven productions in acting, lighting, and set design. Open to all majors, we feature year-round mainstage shows, including musicals and operas, fostering a lifelong passion for theatre among Morningside graduates.
Additionally, Morningside University is excited to announce a new partnership with LAMB Theatre, further strengthening its dedication to theatre. This collaboration brings LAMB’s productions and classes directly to campus, creating new opportunities for Morningside students and the Siouxland community. By welcoming LAMB, Morningside continues to build on its strong tradition in the arts while supporting a well-established local organization. Together, we’re enhancing hands-on learning, creative engagement, and community connections through theatre education. You can see current and upcoming Lamb Theater shows here:.https://lambtheatre.com/
FACILITIES
Morningside offers those interested in theatre options for auditions and performances, as well as facilities designed for stage performances.
Klinger-Neal Theatre offers a 300-seat auditorium perfect for theatre performances, as well as speaker series’ and other performing arts. Built in 1964, Klinger-Neal is nestled on the edge of campus across from Charles City College Hall and next to Lewis Hall.
The Buhler Outdoor Performance Center was recently constructed in 2008. It is located on the edge of Morningside’s Hilker Campus Mall, a common area that runs through the heart of the campus.
This outdoor performance center becomes home to the annual Betty Ling Tsang Fine Arts Series every summer.
The Eppley Auditorium is Morningside’s largest auditorium located with the Eugene C. Eppley Fine Arts Building. Originally built in 1966, and renovated in 2013, the auditorium boasts large theatre seats, state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and audio-visual systems, as well as new flooring and wall coverings to produce the best acoustics possible.
Eppley Auditorium is considered the colleges premiere indoor performance and lecture space. Currently, the auditorium seats 1,400 and is often regarded as one of the finest music and arts facilities in the Midwest. Notably, the auditorium is also home to the majestic Sanford Memorial Organ used for recitals and teaching.
SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
The Morningside University School of Visual and Performing Arts provides immersive opportunities for Morningside students and the Siouxland community to experience the power of music and the fine arts. All Morningside students, regardless of major, can audition and perform in ensembles and productions.
