Friends of Drake Arts

is a member-based organization that has fostered the Arts at Drake (Studio Art, Music and Theatre) for more than 40 years.  To learn more about FDA and the wonderful work they do, please go to: https://www.drake.edu/friends/

To become a member of FDA, or make a contribution in support of the Arts at Drake, please go to: https://www.drake.edu/friends/support/ and select “Make a Gift Online”

William S. E. Coleman Studio Theatre Fund & Guest Artist Series

The William S.E. Coleman Studio Theatre fund supports the improvement and maintenance of the Drake Theatre Department’s black box theatre. It was renamed to honor Professor William S. E. Coleman, a beloved director, playwright, actor, historian, and faculty member at Drake from 1966 - 2002.

The William S.E. Coleman Guest Artist Series provides funding to invite professional actors, directors, and playwrights to the Drake Department of Theatre Arts for one guest artist residency per school year. These three areas honor the legacy of William S.E. Coleman’s impact within the department during his 36 years at Drake, and the areas he was most recognized for on national and international levels.

To make a contribution to the William S. E. Coleman Studio Theatre Fund, the William S.E. Coleman Guest Artist Series, or to contribute directly to the Department of Theatre Arts, please go to: https://alumni.drake.edu/theatre

This support, funded by your generosity, makes the work we do at Drake possible, and we thank you!