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The Forest Roberts Theatre was officially founded on May 31st, 1969, and is committed to bringing quality theatre to the Marquette community and those beyond. We strive to produce shows that explore and illuminate the human condition, and we are committed first and foremost to our students. The FRT accommodates 515 people and houses storage areas, shops, make-up and costume facilities, and dressin

g rooms. Additionally, we are now home to the ONLY collegiate dance program in the Upper Peninsula. This program strives to allow students to explore various different styles and to be successful in forming bonds with the greater local dance community. With brand new, state-of-the-art facilities, our dance program is one of a kind.

09/04/2026

Come see Wildcat Theatre Follies this weekend!😸🐾

Get your tickets at tickets.nmu.edu!

09/03/2026

It's Opening Night of WILDCAT THEATRE FOLLIES💛💚🐾

🎤😸A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars!

Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.

PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, September 3rd - 7:30PM (Opening Night Party)
Friday, September 4th - 7:30PM
Saturday, September 5th - 1:00PM (Theatre For All)
Saturday, September 5th - 7:30PM

LOCATION: Panowski Black Theatre

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1hr 40mins | 15min Intermission

TICKETS:
Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu! For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

For more information about the production, please visit our Wildcat Theatre Follies webpage. 🔗LINK IN BIO

09/02/2026

Get excited, Wildcats!😸 Season Auditions are next week and we want YOU to audition for us!💚 Auditions are open to NMU students only.

Check out our Auditions webpage for more info about audition requirements! 🔗LINK IN BIO

08/31/2026

💚💛WILDCAT THEATRE FOLLIES💛💚🐾

Opening this Thursday - A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars!

😸We’re back, Wildcats! Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.

PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, September 3rd - 7:30PM (Opening Night Party)
Friday, September 4th - 7:30PM
Saturday, September 5th - 1:00PM (Theatre For All)
Saturday, September 5th - 7:30PM

LOCATION: Panowski Black Theatre

APPROXIMATE RUN TIME: 1hr 30mins | 15min Intermission

TICKETS:
Get your tickets now at the NMU Ticket Office located in the Superior Dome or online at tickets.nmu.edu! For any ticket-related questions, please call the NMU Ticket Office at 906-227-1032.

For more information about the production, please visit our Wildcat Theatre Follies webpage. 🔗LINK IN BIO

08/30/2026

A CHRISTMAS STORY YOUTH AUDITIONS!🎄

We are excited to announce auditions for youth roles in A Christmas Story!

⭐Calling all young performers in age 10 through 12th grade! Mark your calendars.

AUDITIONS:
- September 1st - 6pm-8pm (combined with Addams Family auditions) | Jamrich 1100
- September 2nd - 6pm-8pm (combined with Addams Family auditions) | Jamrich 1100
- September 3rd - 3pm-5:15pm (A Christmas Story only) | Jamrich 1100

CALLBACKS:
- September 4th - 4pm-6pm | McClintock 106

DANCE CALL:
- September 5th - 10:30am-12:30pm | Dance Studio (McClintock 125Q)

PERFORMANCES:
- December 3-5 & 10-12, 2026 at the Forest Roberts Theatre

Find all audition information, requirements, and registration details at nmu.edu/sayt

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/28/2026

We are back and bigger than ever!💚💛 Couldn't be more excited about all the amazingly talented and hard-working students in our department this year. Only one week down and we have already started rehearsals for several of the productions coming up this semester. Stayed tuned for upcoming production information!🤩

08/24/2026

We are so excited to kick off our 2026-2027 season!🥳 Want to learn how to get involved with theatre and dance on campus?🎭

Join us for our annual season premiere party on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00pm in the Forest Roberts Theatre! You’ll get to meet our faculty and staff, make new friends, and sign up for different opportunities, plus enjoy some free pizza… see you there! ✨

Address

1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI
49855

Telephone

+19062272760

Website

http://www.nmu.edu/theatreanddance, https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/schedule, https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/tragedy-so

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