Cowan Hall

Cowan Hall is home to the Department of Theatre and Dance. It is the main campus venue for theatrical performances, concerts, convocations, and ceremonies.

Media Gallery

7 dancers are preforming. They are dressed in blue under low lighting.

A lecture happening on stage. There are two women conversating with an Otterbein branded backdrop. The American flag and Ohio flag are on the left and right of them.

Group of performers acting out an old western scene.

A brightly lit theater area with a wooden set on stage.

A Welcome to Otterbein powerpoint is displayed in the theater setting.

A group of students in the audience of the theater

The cast members of a show are lined up at the front of the stage.

A group of people on stage at a lecture. The backdrop reads "world war zero"

A person is giving a speech to a large audience at commencement.

Costumes are hanging on a rack with a table full of various items.

Academic Departments in Cowan Hall

Building Highlights at Cowan Hall

🎭 Academic Departments in Cowan Hall

Department of Theatre and Dance

At Otterbein, you will be immersed in experiential learning, creating theatre while working closely with our experienced artist-teachers and guest professionals. You will learn the techniques of your discipline, the art of our collaborative endeavor, and build the critical networking and professional skills needed for a career in the professional theatre.

Otterbein's Department of Theatre and Dance offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:
- Acting (BFA)
- Dance (minor)
- Musical Theatre (BFA)
- Theatre (BA)
- Theatre Design and Technology (BFA)

⭐ Building Highlights at Cowan Hall

Fritsche Theatre

The Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall is a 1,047-seat proscenium house, renovated in 2005 with new seats, lighting positions and improved acoustics have significantly enhanced this facility. In 2016 and 2017, further renovations to the electrical and rigging system were completed. Musicals, plays and the annual dance concert are held here, as are orchestra concerts, lectures, and convocations.