Alpha Psi Omega
ALPHA PSI OMEGA - Since 1925, this national honor society for university theatre students, has encouraged
dramatic production at every step in a person’s academic career. Southeastern’s chapter, Alpha Epsilon Psi, began in 2007. Our chapter is extremely
active creating student workshops, social events, and produces up to two student-run
productions at Southeastern venues such as the Vonnie Borden Theatre, The Columbia
Performing Arts Center, and The Student Union Theatre. APO is a wonderful opportunity
to engage in theatre, make friends, learn new skills, and take on leadership within
the organization.
2023-2024 APO Officer Team
President: Chloe Williams, chloe.williams-6@selu.edu
Vice President: Lanie LeFranc, lanie.lefranc@selu.edu
Secretary: Annabelle Snow, annabelle.snow@selu.edu
Treasurer: Miguel Garcia, miguel.garcia-2@selu.edu
Vonnie Borden Mainstage Season
Every academic year, students can perform, manage, design, produce in our four main stage productions in our 456-seat Vonnie Borden Theatre. Current Season & Upcoming Auditions
Study Abroad
Communications and Theatre in London
Since 2008, the Southeastern Theatre Program and Communications Department have offered an annual Study Abroad in London trip. The trip takes place each July and offers up to six credit hours in a variety of Theatre and Communications courses. The program is based in London and includes master classes at Shakespeare’s Globe and/or The Royal Shakespeare Company, tours of the BBC, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Victoria & Albert Museum, trips to other major European destinations, and the opportunity to see several professional theatre productions. For more information about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity visit: http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/ii/index.html.
Work Study Oppurtunities
Costume Shop - Mona Jahani (mona.jahani@southeastern.edu)
Scenic Shop - Steve Scepker (steven.schepker@southeastern.edu)
Box Office - Chad Winters (chad.winters@southeastern.edu)
The Columbia Theatre
SLU Students have the opportunity to perform, intern, and work study at The Columbia Theatre located in downtown Hammond and operated by Southeastern Louisiana University. Established in 1928, the 830-seat theater has an extensive historic past within Southeast Louisiana. The Columbia produces theatre and music performances and hosts classical and contemporary concerts, dance performances, and other special events.
New Play Development
Southeastern Theatre dedicates a quarter of its mainstage season to an unpublished play by an emerging playwright. The Inkslinger International Playwriting Contest allows our students to participate in the process of developing a premiere production from staged readings through fully-realized performance. The Inkslinger also grants students the opportunity to meet with the playwright and participate in post-show audience talkbacks. Inkslingerplaywritingcompetition
Theatre Festivals and Conferences
Southeastern Theatre Conference
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
