Student Theatre/Conservatory of Theatre Arts |
Student theatre has been a part of Webster University since its earliest days. Known as the Loretto Players for many years, the theatre program has evolved over time to become the Conservatory of Theatre Arts, today considered one of the most respected and renowned programs in the country.
The resources linked below provide a brief look at this storied history.
Chronology
Facilities
People/Troupes/Theatre education
Productions
Resources
Much of the information on student theatre history at Webster has been gathered from student newspapers, yearbooks, and other materials available in the university's archives. For information on using our collections, visit the Webster University Archives home page.
References/Credits
The Wedding Singer (2009-10 season); photo by Eric Woolsey.
Twelfth Night (circa 1920)
- Webster University Student Theatre Chronology
- Theatre Facilities at Webster
- Theatre Impact
- Overview of Theatre Productions at Webster
- Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
- Student Vaudeville ("vodvil") at Webster
- Student Musicales
- Anna McClain Sankey and Harry McClain
- Wayne Loui
- Peter Sargent
- Conservatory curriculum 1967
- Michael Flanagan
- Webster University Theatre Productions 1970s
- Webster University Theatre Productions 1980s
- Webster University Theatre Productions 1990s
- Art Department (Webster University Archives)
- Course catalogs for Webster University
- Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (Webster University Archives)
- Gallery of Living Catholic Authors (Webster University Archives)
- Loretto Hilton Center
- Yearbooks
- Audrey Marie Effinger Dietrich Scrapbook
- Student Newspapers at Webster University Archive
- Arthur Rosenberg Strike Diary
- Kohl Papers
- Larson Collection