Outreach

The main character looks down in concern as the inspector looks at him while a man in the back places his hand comfortingly on a female character looking at the main character.

Theatre

The academic area of theatre has been providing theatrical entertainment to the community for over 20 years. Auditions are always open to everyone, making this a community theater.

What's coming next to the Black Box Theater

The Mousetrap

by Agatha Christie
April 9–11 and 15–18, 2027

The Mousetrap is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Visitor Information

Black Box Theater

All performances are held in the Black Box Theater located inside LeFevre Hall.
1189 University Drive
Newark, Ohio 43055

Tickets

Tickets are available at the door. Cash only.

$10 general admission
$5 students

Contact

Jennifer R. Collins, theater director

Directions to the Black Box Theater

Watch Now

Auditions Can be Murder, Dude
Black Box Theatre performance of Macbeth
Black Box Theatre performance of Julius Caesar

Past productions

2025–26 Season

The Inspector Calls cast dressed in costume on a living room set.

An Inspector Calls

The full cast in costume and crew of the theater production "You Can't Take It With You" sit on set during a dress rehearsal of the play.

You Can't Take It With You

2024-25 Season

An illustration depicting four characters in a group and one character isolated from them.

Five Mile Lake

A ship sails on rough ocean water on a dark and gloomy night.

Pilots of the Purple Twilight

2023-24 Season

A black and white drawing of a plaid shirt with a bowtie next to the play title "The Nerd."

The Nerd

A man and woman stand back to back with unhappy expressions in a black space.

The Groundling