University Players makes an impact on nearly 1,300 students per year. Our student support is rapidly growing and our performances continue to sell out. All of our productions are free admission: we want theatre to be accessible to all. Last year, nearly 1,000 students attended our shows. Each production has an average cast size of 20 students and a production team of 15-20 additional students. While many Theatre and Musical Theatre majors are involved in our productions, our UP community is made up of students of all majors and career paths.

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Running a theatre organization is no different than running a business. There are many costs involved. In order to put on a play or musical, any theatre organization is required by law to purchase the rights to perform it. Theatrical rights can cost up to $1,500 per show. The support of local organizations and businesses like you allow UP to continually create new opportunities for IU students that have a passion for collaborative theatre art.