The Loras Players

Experience is Everything.

Established in 1910, the Loras Players are the oldest, continuously-operating theatre troupe west of the Mississippi!  Currently in its 115th season, students of all majors get hands-on, practical experience in this multi-disciplinary extracurricular program.  While exploring the intellectual pursuits of aesthetics, narrative, communication, visual arts and performance, students develop the skills necessary to captivate and inspire an audience on the frontier of storytelling and prepare to undertake an increasingly non-routine future with social intelligence, complex critical thinking and creative problem solving.

The 116th Season

2025-2026
Mainstage Productions

 

FALL MUSICAL
November 20-22, 2025

Evil Dead
The Musical

Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt
Based on characters created by Sam Raimi

When five college students unleash an ancient evil in a remote cabin, it’s up to Ash—and his trusty chainsaw—to battle the demons and save the day! A global cult sensation, the cult films Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2 come to life in a wild, hilarious, groovy theatrical experience.

SCHOOL VERSION: RATED PG

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
LORAS ADMISSION: $5-10 Suggested Donation
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

The Lightning Thief is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. www.mtishows.com

 

SPRING PLAY
March 26-28, 2026

Lysistrata

By Aristophanes

When the women of Greece band together to end a long, brutal war, they have one bold strategy: withhold all affection until peace is declared! Aristophanes’ classic comedy comes to life in a sharp, sassy, and timely theatrical romp about love, power, and the battle of the sexes.

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall

LORAS ADMISSION: $5-10 Suggested Donation
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

Lysistrata is presented by arrangement with _____.

 

MAY PLAY
May 21-22, 2026

SHOW TO BE ANNOUNCED 

by TBD

Theatre Arts (COM 105) class closes out our 2025-26 season.

ALL LORAS COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
FREE ADMISSION
Cash donations support the Loras Players.

Produced by special arrangement with _____.
 

FACULTY/STAFF PLAY
August 28-29, 2024

Twisted
River of Temptation

Led by Lead into Sin in Sinsinawa

By Kyle ('04) & Stephanie ('05) Klapatauskas

In this comedic melodrama, ambitious and cunning villain Louis Button attempts to save his lead shot factory by seizing control of Julie Ann Dubois' valuable mine... and her heart. Set in the riverside city of Dubuque, Iowa, the play intricately weaves a tale of power, deception and unlikely alliances. Full of Loras-spirited humor and wordplay! Will the Sisters of Sinsinawa keep Julie Ann safe? Will debaucherous drunkards of Dubuque stop Button? Will Officer Noble and Deputy Dan get their act together? Will Nathanial Goodfellow get a seat in the elusive Catholic Traditions course?

PRODUCED BY LORAS COLLEGE FACULTY & STAFF.
PROCEEDS BENEFIT FACULTY/STAFF SCHOLARSHIP.

7:30 PM, St. Joseph Auditorium, Hoffmann Hall
STUDENT ADMISSION: $5 Cash at Door
NON-STUDENT ADMISSION: $10 Cash at Door

Twisted River of Temptation is presented by special arrangement with Kyle & Stephanie Klapatauskas.

Contact

Ryan M. Decker, M.F.A.

associate professor and director of theatre
ryan.decker@loras.edu

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