DWU - Theatre Department

Patten-Wing is a 100-year-old proscenium theatre and is the base of operations for the DWU Department of Theatre. Though old in appearance, this stage boosts new, state-of-the-art lighting, projection and sound systems. It also houses the DWU makeup shop, costume shop and scene shop.

The Sherman Center

The Sherman Center is a newer facility where DWU theatre presents its ‘Theatre-in-the-Round’ and ‘Thrust Stage’ productions. It contains state-of-the-art technology in lighting, sound, projection and multimedia.

The Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts

The Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts is another venue used by Dakota Wesleyan theatre. In a partnership with the Mitchell Area Community Theatre, DWU theatre presents theatrical productions there every spring. DWU theatre students also participate at MACT by acting, directing, stage managing or designing shows.

Patten-Wing Theatre

The Sherman Center

The Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts