Theater Program
Creating bold, student-led theater: space, resources, and mentorship.
Students are warmly invited to take part in Harvard’s exciting and rewarding theater scene. From the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club to performances in the Houses, students can explore and develop their talents in fields such as acting, directing, producing, writing, composing, designing, and more. Last year 750 students were involved in OFA Theater Program activities, including 41 performances for over 7,000 audience members.
The OFA Theater Program provides space, funding, technical and stage design training, mentorship, workshops, and production support for student-led plays and musicals, guiding projects from conception to performance.
I am truly grateful for [Theater Program staff] leadership and the opportunities provided this year. It’s been inspiring to be part of such a supportive and driven team.
Ways to Get Involved
For actors, the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club (HRDC) hosts a week-long audition session called Common Casting at the beginning of each semester. Productions are cast through this process, which is intended to create a low-pressure atmosphere for actors to audition for as many shows as possible. The week following Common Casting, the HRDC hosts Backstage Week which provides workshops and opportunities for involvement behind the scenes. There are also tech trainings and student employment opportunities available at the Loeb Drama Center and Agassiz Theatre.
Students are invited to get involved through the dramatic or arts groups in residential houses; most houses have theater, film, or other performance-oriented arts groups.
Venues
All of these venues entertain proposals from all student groups. Productions are performed in unconventional spaces as well, such as House dining halls, common rooms and courtyards.
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