YSU University Theatre

10/09/2026

🎭 Behind the Design: Stylized Costumes for “Ravenscroft”

Our students played a key role in creating costumes for “Ravenscroft!” Associate Professor Katherine Garlick and freshman Isaac Turner share how the costume construction class contributed to the production, giving students the opportunity to develop their skills, collaborate creatively, and see their work take center stage.

You can see “Ravenscroft” by Don Nigro for one more weekend at YSU’s Spotlight Theater! Showtimes are October 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and October 11 at 2:00 p.m.

10/07/2026

There’s still time to register for our University Theatre Open House on October 14, 2026, at Youngstown State University! 🎭

Prospective theatre students and their families will have the opportunity meet our world-class faculty, participate in theatre clinics, hear from current music students, explore our facilities, and so much more!

Whether you’re interested in performing, designing, or directing, come discover how YSU’s University Theatre can help turn your passion for theatre into a career.

To learn more and register, visit ysu.edu/TheaterOH

10/01/2026

Tech week is in full swing, and opening night of “Ravenscroft” by Don Nigro is almost here! 🎭

Come experience this gothic dark comedy this October 2 – 4 and 9 – 11 in Spotlight Theater, located inside YSU’s Bliss Hall.

Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and at ysu.tix.com! 🐧

09/25/2026

Opening night for "Ravenscroft" by Don Nigro is just one week away, and our students and faculty are hard at work preparing for tech week! 🎭

Showtimes are October 2-3 & 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. and October 4 & 11 at 2:00 p.m. inside Spotlight Theater, located inside YSU’s Bliss Hall.

Tickets are available at ysu.tix.com, and YSU student tickets are free with valid YSU ID! 🐧

09/18/2026

We’re officially TWO WEEKS away from opening night of Ravenscroft! 🎭

Who can you trust when everyone has something to hide? Ravenscroft by Don Nigro is a chilling gothic mystery-comedy that will keep you guessing until the very last moment.

Join us for this thrilling show at YSU’s Spotlight Theater for two weekends only! Showtimes are October 2 – 3 & 9 – 10 at 7:30 p.m., and October 4 & 11 at 2:00 p.m.

🎟️ Get tickets at ysu.tix.com. Tickets are FREE for YSU students with valid YSU ID!

09/08/2026

YSU's University Theatre is thrilled to introduce the cast of our upcoming production of Ravenscroft! Let the mystery begin... 🕯️

A man has fallen down the stairs at Ravenscroft manor. With five enigmatic women in a house full of secrets, one question remains: was it an accident, or was there foul play? Don Nigro’s Ravenscroft is a gothic mystery comedy where the truth is as elusive as the manor shadows.

Don’t miss this iconic whodunit at YSU’s Ford Theater for two weekends only! 🎭

Week 1: October 2 & 3 at 7:30 p.m. and October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Week 2: October 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m. and October 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Reserve your seats now at ysu.tix.com - YSU students attend free with a valid YSU ID! 🐧

09/05/2026

Discover what’s possible at YSU’s University Theatre! 🎭 Join us for our Open House on October 14, 2026, and experience the people, programs, and opportunities that make University Theatre special.

Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet our world-class faculty, participate in theatre clinics, hear from current students, explore our facilities, and so much more!

Whether you dream of performing, designing, or directing, come discover how YSU’s University Theatre can help turn your passion for theatre into your career. 👏

➡️ To learn more and register, visit

Theatre major for a dayCurious about pursuing Theatre as a career? Join us for the YSU Music and Theatre Open House and get an insider’s view of our vibrant performing arts community. You'll spend the day interacting with current students and faculty, exploring our facilities, and experiencing fir...

08/31/2026

🎭 Tickets are now on sale for YSU University Theatre’s “Killer” 2026-2027 theatre season! Join us for a season packed with suspenseful mysteries, clever comedy, unforgettable characters, and unexpected twists.

🔎 Ravenscroft | October 2-4 & 9-11 | Spotlight Theater

🕵️ Clue | November 13-15 & 20-22 | Ford Theater

⚖️ And Then There Were None | March 12-14 & 19-21 | Ford Theater

🎙Killer Cabaret | April 15-17 | Spotlight Theater

Come support our theatre students and faculty, and experience the magic of live performances right here at YSU! To learn more about our productions and tickets, visit ysu.tix.com. 🐧

(This illustration was created by Lilly Fairall, a Department of Art • YSU alum!)

08/04/2026

Meet Mallory Ehrhart, a YSU Theatre alum making an impact in theatre education! 👏🎭

One year after graduating in Spring 2025 with her a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Puppetry, Mallory serves as Theatre Arts Teacher, Drama Club Sponsor, and Auditorium Manager at Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana. In this role, she teaches theatre, oversees lighting design, props, and costumes, and directs or assists with multiple productions each year.

During her first year, Mallory helped lead the Thespian Troupe’s competition piece, “In the Forests Of The Night”, which earned 2nd Place and the Best Tech Award at regionals before placing 7th at the Indiana Thespians State Competition.

While teaching full-time, Mallory is also pursuing graduate studies in education at Indiana Wesleyan University. She credits her YSU Theatre experience with preparing her for the many responsibilities of her career, saying, “I believe that YSU prepared me well, and it will prepare other graduates with the tools for success.”

We're proud to see Mallory inspiring the next generation of theatre artists. Congratulations, Mallory! 🐧

07/07/2026

YSU's University Theatre is seeking a dynamic educator to join our faculty as a Visiting Lecturer in Musical Theatre for the 2026–27 academic year!

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach, direct, and inspire the next generation of musical theatre performers at a university with a vibrant production season and a deeply engaged community.

➡ If you are interested, please visit the application linked here: https://ysu.edu/music-theater-dance-lecturer