Events

Annual Student Juried Exhibition

May 20 – Aug. 29
Climenhaga Building, Aughinbaugh Art Gallery

Aughinbaugh Art Gallery Hours:
9 a.m.–7 p.m., daily, closed between exhibitions and holidays
High Center and Climenhaga Galleries:
7 a.m.–10 p.m., daily

Free and open to the public 
 

Elementary & Middle School Theatre Camp

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Elementary Theatre Camp $170 (Open to students going into grades 3rd-5th)
June 16-20, Mon through Thursday 9am - 12pm & Friday 9am - 2pm
A camp performance for family and friends at 12:00 on Friday with a cookie reception to follow.

Register here

Creative exploration and the development of individual potential are the primary goals for junior division theatre students. In addition to devising and rehearsing a production, students have acting and dance classes in which they investigate the world of theatre through exercises that activate their voices, bodies, and imaginations. Open to students going into grades 3rd-5th.

Middle School Theatre Camp $170 (Open to students going into grades 6th-8th)
June 16-20, Mon through Thursday 1pm - 4pm & Friday 9am - 2pm
A camp performance for family and friends at 12:00 on Friday with a cookie reception to follow.

Register here

Creative exploration and the development of individual potential are the primary goals for junior division theatre students. In addition to devising and rehearsing a production, students have acting and dance classes in which they investigate the world of theatre through exercises that activate their voices, bodies, and imaginations. Open to students going into grades 6th-8th.

For more information about any of these camps, contact:
Daniel Inouye, Professor of Theatre
dinouye@messiah.edu
717-796-5045

Department of Theatre and Dance

Middle School Band Clinic

June 17-19, 2025

The Messiah University Middle School Band Clinic will be held on the campus of Messiah University from June 17-19, 2025 for upcoming 7th and 8th grade students. Dr. Jenny Neff, will be the featured clinician and the clinic will include masterclasses with Messiah faculty, lunch on campus, daily rehearsals and more!

June 19, 2025 - 4:00PM Public Concert
Tuition: $230

Registration webpage

Tuesday, June 17 – students arrival, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 1st rehearsal
Wednesday, June 18 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 19 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. public concert.

Theatre and Dance Academy 2025

Register by April 1 to get a $50 off early registration credit on the following:

Dance Intensive: June 22 – 27, 2025
Tuition: Resident student: $725 | Commuter student: $625
(Open to students going into grades 9th -12th)

Theatre Intensive: June 22 – 27, 2025
Tuition: Resident student: $725 | Commuter student: $625
(Open to students going into grades 9th -12th)

Messiah University Summer Dance Intensive
Join us for a unique opportunity to experience one week as a Messiah University dance major. Attend daily classes in ballet, modern, pointe and modern repertory taught by Messiah faculty. Explore faith, art and outreach during dance ministry seminars. Culminate your week with a performance in Miller Auditorium. Explore the campus and learn firsthand about campus life from current dance majors and alumni, who serve as your resident assistants.

Academy FAQs

Register here

Messiah University Summer Theatre Intensive
Join us for a unique opportunity to experience one week as a Messiah University theatre major. Attend daily classes that explore various acting techniques, improvisation, audition preparation, and stage combat taught by Messiah faculty. Explore faith, art and outreach during creative dramatic seminars. The week will culminate in a performance of a devised theatrical play in Miller Auditorium for family and friends. Explore the campus and learn firsthand about campus life from current theatre majors and alumni, who serve as your resident assistants.

Academy FAQs

Register here

Theatre and Dance Academy 2025

Register by April 1 to get a $50 off early registration credit on the following:

Theatre Intensive: June 22 – 27, 2025
Tuition: Resident student: $725 | Commuter student: $625
(Open to students going into grades 9th -12th)

Dance Intensive: June 22 – 27, 2025
Tuition: Resident student: $725 | Commuter student: $625
(Open to students going into grades 9th -12th)

Messiah University Summer Dance Intensive
Join us for a unique opportunity to experience one week as a Messiah University dance major. Attend daily classes in ballet, modern, pointe and modern repertory taught by Messiah faculty. Explore faith, art and outreach during dance ministry seminars. Culminate your week with a performance in Miller Auditorium. Explore the campus and learn firsthand about campus life from current dance majors and alumni, who serve as your resident assistants.

Academy FAQs

Register here

Messiah University Summer Theatre Intensive
Join us for a unique opportunity to experience one week as a Messiah University theatre major. Attend daily classes that explore various acting techniques, improvisation, audition preparation, and stage combat taught by Messiah faculty. Explore faith, art and outreach during creative dramatic seminars. The week will culminate in a performance of a devised theatrical play in Miller Auditorium for family and friends. Explore the campus and learn firsthand about campus life from current theatre majors and alumni, who serve as your resident assistants.

Academy FAQs

Register here