Antique wire gym baskets and locks in the dressing rooms are a reminder of the theatre building’s history as the former gymnasium.

A net called a tension grid extends across the ceiling of the new theatre, allowing students to easily walk out and adjust lighting.

Students practice in the renovated theatre building’s acting lab.

Archways flanking the acting lab are a reminder of the theatre building’s former use

A renovated costume studio is one of the new facilities for theatre students.

The theatre building renovations provide improved facilities for students to train for careers in all areas of professional theatre.

Students practice dancing in the renovated theatre building.

A new dance lab is among the facilities to get a face-lift.

Students prepare the set for “Aquitania” in the black box theatre.

Students participate in a dress rehearsal for “Aquitania” in the renovated black box theatre.

“Aquitania,” the first theatre performance of the season, is a comedy that is based on the “Legends of Charlemagne.”

Visitors to the theatre building are greeted by an open and welcoming lobby.

Behind the scenes of each production are students and faculty using state-of-the-art digital media labs and equipment.