Southern Miss student ensembles, actors, and designers are regularly recognized by the regional and national committees. Student playwrights and critics' institute participants have been honored as well. The USM Theatre faculty is proud of the success of its students and dedicated to the development of each individual theatre artist. Students and faculty work together on every aspect of training. Students work on crews every semester in a wide variety of areas at first, then in areas of particular skill and interest.
All casting is open and has included freshmen through third-year graduate students each year.
A special showcase is dedicated to new freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students. This guaranteed involvement helps new students get connected in the department. Students are evaluated by faculty regularly in a goal-oriented discussion that helps the faculty better meet the specific needs of the individual student. Alpha Psi Omega, the national fraternity for theatre, is active at Southern Miss and provides spirited service to the department and a social outlet for its members. The handsome architecture, skylights, and purpose-built spaces provide the students and faculty with a facility that reflects the quality of our program.