IU Southeast Theatre Department

08/27/2026

A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol Audition Notice

The Theatre Department at Indiana University Southeast will hold OPEN AUDITIONS for the Fall 2026 production of A 1940S RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL by Walton Jones, David Wohl, and Faye Greenberg (Book by David Bennett Wohl) on Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4, 2026, from 7 -9 p.m. Those auditioning need to attend only one of the two dates, plus the callback date, if invited.) Invited callback auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m.
We are looking to fill 6 male character roles, presenting from age 18 to 70 and 4 female roles, presenting from age 18 to mid-30s.
Auditions will take place at the Ogle Center, room 069 in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural & Community Center on the IU Southeast campus, 4201 Grant Line Road in New Albany. Park in the Hickory Lot just off Scenic Drive for best access.
Auditions are open to anyone 18 years of age or over, including IU Southeast students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
Those auditioning will present 16-32 bars of any song, acapella or accompaniment played via personal Bluetooth device. Materials will be provided for cold readings. Headshots/resumes are welcome but not required. An audition packets may be completed on location or in advance by sending a request to [email protected]
Performance dates for the production are: 11/20-22/2026 and 12/4-6/2026 for a total of 7 performances. Each Friday performance dates will have a 10 am and 7 pm shows. The production will be directed by Nicholas Hulstine with musical direction by Michael Catron.
For more information, contact Nicholas Hulstine at [email protected]

05/21/2026

May 14th was a beautiful day to watch our Theatre Department majors and minors walk the stage to receive their diplomas. We want to congratulate Kylie Bruce, Elise Coleman, McKayla Edmisten, Zander Hetz, Bianca Garcia, and Abigail Knoop one more time. You guys will be greatly missed around the department, but we know you will do amazing things!

05/13/2026

A slide show reel of images of the 2026 Theatre Department graduates during productions, classes, and events. We are so proud of all of their accomplishments and wish them the best in all of their future endeavors.

04/22/2026

Theatre students enjoyed Gus Fest yesterday. They got some good food, fun shirts, and even jumped for joy! Yippee!

04/16/2026

You only have two more chances to guess who the killer is and tickets are selling FAST!

Join the IU Southeast Theatre Department for CLUE: THE MUSICAL, a riotous evening of mystery, music, and mayhem at the Ogle Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast! Based on the classic Parker Brothers board game, this fast-paced musical whodunit invites the audience to become part of the action. Follow a colorful cast of suspects—Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Professor Plum—as they race to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy. But here’s the twist: YOU help determine the outcome! With audience participation deciding the murderer, weapon, and location, every performance is unique, with over 200 possible endings. Packed with clever humor, plot twists, and toe-tapping songs, CLUE: THE MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience perfect for mystery lovers, musical fans, and families alike. DATES Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. LOCATION Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN TICKETS $15* Adults $10* Students** All seating is General Admission. No reserved seating. *Includes processing fees **Any student with a valid ID (one ticket per ID), or anyone 18 and under Get tickets and learn more at: oglecenter.com PARKING FREE parking is available in the Dogwood lot directly in front of the Ogle Center and in the Hickory lot directly behind the Ogle Center from one hour prior to the start of the performance until one hour following the conclusion of the event. Gather your fellow detectives and get ready for a night of clues, comedy, and suspense. Will you solve the case before the final curtain?

04/15/2026

Check out part three of our interviews with Great Day Live, WHAS!

Sponsored by: IU Southeast

04/13/2026

Check out part two of our interviews with Great Day Live, WHAS!

Sponsored by: IU Southeast

04/11/2026

Last night we had quite a few in the audience who could stand up and say that they figured out the clues. Will you be joining us tonight to see if you will be able to do the same?

Join the IU Southeast Theatre Department for CLUE: THE MUSICAL, a riotous evening of mystery, music, and mayhem at the Ogle Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast! Based on the classic Parker Brothers board game, this fast-paced musical whodunit invites the audience to become part of the action. Follow a colorful cast of suspects—Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Professor Plum—as they race to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy. But here’s the twist: YOU help determine the outcome! With audience participation deciding the murderer, weapon, and location, every performance is unique, with over 200 possible endings. Packed with clever humor, plot twists, and toe-tapping songs, CLUE: THE MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience perfect for mystery lovers, musical fans, and families alike. DATES Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. LOCATION Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN TICKETS $15* Adults $10* Students** All seating is General Admission. No reserved seating. *Includes processing fees **Any student with a valid ID (one ticket per ID), or anyone 18 and under Get tickets and learn more at: oglecenter.com PARKING FREE parking is available in the Dogwood lot directly in front of the Ogle Center and in the Hickory lot directly behind the Ogle Center from one hour prior to the start of the performance until one hour following the conclusion of the event. Gather your fellow detectives and get ready for a night of clues, comedy, and suspense. Will you solve the case before the final curtain?

04/10/2026

Cheers to the cast and crew of Clue: The Musical. Tonight is opening night but it's not to late to get tickets to see who the murder will be tonight.

CLUE: The Musical A Hilarious Interactive Mystery! Join the IU Southeast Theatre Department for CLUE: THE MUSICAL, a riotous evening of mystery, music, and mayhem at the Ogle Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast! Based on the classic Parker Brothers board game, this fast-paced musical whodunit invites the audience to become part of the action. Follow a colorful cast of suspects—Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, and Professor Plum—as they race to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy. But here’s the twist: YOU help determine the outcome! With audience participation deciding the murderer, weapon, and location, every performance is unique, with over 200 possible endings. Packed with clever humor, plot twists, and toe-tapping songs, CLUE: THE MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience perfect for mystery lovers, musical fans, and families alike. DATES Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. LOCATION Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN TICKETS $15* Adults $10* Students** All seating is General Admission. No reserved seating. *Includes processing fees **Any student with a valid ID (one ticket per ID), or anyone 18 and under Get tickets and learn more at: oglecenter.com PARKING FREE parking is available in the Dogwood lot directly in front of the Ogle Center and in the Hickory lot directly behind the Ogle Center from one hour prior to the start of the performance until one hour following the conclusion of the event. Gather your fellow detectives and get ready for a night of clues, comedy, and suspense. Will you solve the case before the final curtain?

04/09/2026

Check out part one of our interviews with Great Day Live, WHAS!

Sponsored by: IU Southeast