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CMU Stages presents events that celebrate emerging local talent on the many stages of the CMU campus as well as bringing world-class entertainment to western Colorado through diverse artistic and cultural programming.

From the historic Robinson Theatre, the intimate Mesa Experimental Theatre and the expansive Love Recital Hall all within the Moss Performing Arts Center to the the newly built state-of-the-art Asteria Theatre, CMU Stages aims to bridge divides by harnessing the power of the arts to provide opportunities for collective experiences and exploration of difficult issues.

At the Asteria Theatre, the boundless universe meets the intimate stage. CMU Stages invites you to journey beyond the stars and into the heart of storytelling. Experience the magic of live performance as we bridge divides with creativity. For millennia the stars have united humanity in wonder and awe. But we need not always look up to the sky for inspiration. At CMU, the Asteria Theatre brings the stars to the stage.

As a vibrant hub within the CMU community, the Asteria Theatre serves as a dynamic learning environment for students across disciplines. From captivating performances to behind-the-scenes production, our theatre fosters hands-on learning opportunities in performance, design, arts administration, marketing and beyond.

Named for John and Angie Moss upon its renovation in 2002, the Moss Performing Arts Center houses the Robinson Theatre, Love Recital Hall and Mesa Experimental Theatre. Originally built in 1968 as the Walter Walker Fine Arts Center, the facility was expanded in 2002 to include the recital hall and experimental theatre, in 2009 to include the dance studio and costume shop wing, and between 2012-2015 to include the Boelter Combs Rehearsal Hall.

William S. Robinson Theatre
Named for theatre department founder Bill Robinson in 1993, the Robinson Theatre currently has a capacity of 588. Robinson started his career at Mesa College as a theatre professor in 1960, and worked tirelessly to build a viable theatre program for the students and the community. During his tenure, a new theatre was built in 1971 and would eventually bear his name after a dedication ceremony in 1993. Bill Robinson established the popular summer theatre program at the institution, which was an integral part of the theatre program for 30 years, and received the Distinguished Faculty Award in 1986 before his retirement in 1988. He passed away in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of student talent and a community’s love for the performing arts.

Carolyn D. Love Recital Hall
Named for arts supporter Carolyn Love in 2014, the Love Recital Hall holds 286 patrons. Love was a supporter of both music and art. She participated in Wednesday Music Club, the Art Colony and Brush & Palette. A scholarship fund for art and music was established at Colorado Mesa University in her honor and the Carolyn D. Love Recital Hall is named in honor of Carolyn as a tribute to her generosity and inspiring love of all things beautiful.