LSU's Reilly Theatre is the primary home of Swine Palace, which was named for the livestock pavilion which was renovated into the theater. LSU Theatre also performs plays in the venue.
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The LSU School of Theatre & Film has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring eight compelling plays and two special events celebrating dance, physical theatre and film.
Highlights of the season include Selina Fillinger’s uproarious comedy "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Great Women Trying to Keep Him Alive" and "Intimate Apparel," Lynn Nottage's heartfelt and thought-provoking story of love and resilience in the face of societal constraints.
The LSU Theatre & Film schedule encompasses three seasons and two special events.
The Mainstage Season showcases undergraduate actors in two major productions. The season for Swine Palace, the professional theatre associated with LSU Theatre & Film, features graduate students, faculty and professional guest artists. Finally, the Lab Season presents smaller plays which are student-directed and produced.
The seasons are as follows:
LSU Theatre Mainstage Season
"POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Great Women Trying To Keep Him Alive" by Selina Fillinger runs Sept. 24–Oct. 4 in the Shaver Theatre. This is a whip smart, fast-paced political comedy that follows seven brilliant women racing to contain a White House crisis.
"1984," based on the novel by George Orwell runs Feb. 11-21 in the Reilly Theatre. The stage adaptation of 1984 brings Orwell’s dystopian world to life through a gripping, multimedia-driven theatrical experience. Following Winston Smith’s quiet rebellion against a totalitarian regime, the production immerses audiences in a chilling exploration of surveillance, truth and psychological control.
Swine Palace Season
"A Midsummer Night’s Dream" by William Shakespeare runs Nov. 12–22 in the Reilly Theatre. In this classic whimsical comedy, lovers, fairies and mischievous magic converge in an enchanted forest. As spells go awry and identities blur, the play humorously explores love, illusion, and transformation before restoring harmony by dawn.
"Intimate Apparel" by Lynn Nottage runs April 8–18 in the Reilly Theatre. This drama centers on Esther, a skilled African American seamstress in early 20th-century New York, whose work connects her to clients across class and cultural boundaries. As she pursues love and independence, the play offers a nuanced exploration of intimacy, identity and the social constraints shaping her world.
Information about the Lab Theatre season will be available after the fall semester begins.
For season tickets and more information, visit .