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PLU professors Ann Auman and Bridget Haden share teaching and learning experiences in China https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2024/11/04/from-plu-to-chengdu-two-professors-teaching-and-learning-in-china/

Two PLU professors were recently invited to teach a summer intensive course at Sichuan University, a 70,000-student public university in Chengdu, China. PLU and Sichuan have a decades-long relationship that dates back to the 1980s. PLU faculty visits took place in 2023, and in summer…

How did this experience continue to shape your views on cross-cultural learning and global education? Auman: I have always been a big proponent of cross-cultural education. I previously served as site director for PLU’s Gateway program in Namibia. I was interested in this experience because I already had that personal and professional interest. There is a lot to be gained from seeing how regular people live, as well as how Chinese students see us. Yaden: I have traveled with students, and I lived

APO show opens in the Studio Theater https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2012/11/01/apo-show-opens-in-the-studio-theater/

“Buried Child,” written by Sam Shepard, opens December 5 in the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Studio Theater. The production will run December 5*, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30pm and December 9 at 2pm. First presented in 1978, this powerful and brilliant…

APO show opens in the Studio Theater Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / November 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 �

“The Boys Next Door” opens Oct. 16 https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2014/10/02/the-boys-next-door-opens-oct-16/

PLU’s School of Arts and Communication and the Department of Communication & Theatre present The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin, directed by Jeff Clapp. The production opens in Eastvold Auditorium of the Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on October 16, 17,…

“The Boys Next Door” opens Oct. 16 Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 2, 2014 October 2, 2014 P

Studio Theater production shows a dark side https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2015/03/30/studio-theater-production-shows-a-dark-side/

Studio Theater production shows a dark side On April 17 and 18 at 7:30pm, PLU senior Cameron Waters brings to life playwright Tracy Letts’ Bug, a tale of paranoia and conspiracy that is riveting, exciting, and thoroughly entertaining. Bug follows Agnes, a lonely waitress, who…

Studio Theater production shows a dark side Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 30, 2015 March 30, 201

Rumors promises lots of laughs and memories https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2015/10/07/rumors-promises-lots-of-laughs-and-memories/

PLU’s 2015-16 Theatre season kicks off with a mystery and lots of laughs in Rumors , written by Neil Simon and directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Jeff Clapp. The play is bound to stir up memories for some Theatre alumni; the comedy is dedicated…

Rumors promises lots of laughs and memories Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 7, 2015 October 7, 2

One-Act productions featured this J-term https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2016/01/14/one-act-productions-featured-this-j-term/

Theatre students are taking on J-term, one act at a time. Alpha Psi Omega (APO), PLU’s national theatre society will present their annual One-Act Festival featuring student performed, directed and written material on January 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm in the Studio Theater. Additionally,…

One-Act productions featured this J-term Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / January 14, 2016 January 14, 20

Dancers learn new moves under guest choreographers https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2016/03/21/dancers-learn-new-moves-under-guest-choreographers/

Once a year, dancers and dance lovers come together for an incredible show in Eastvold Auditorium that features both artistry and grace. This year, Dance Continuum on April 8 and 9 features more than 50 dancers and a variety of styles including modern, jazz, step,…

Dancers learn new moves under guest choreographers Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / March 21, 2016 Image:

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2017/02/08/childrens-theatre-continues-its-revival-at-plu/

“James and the Giant Peach” premieres this February When James Henry Trotter is forced to move-in with his horrible aunts, he finds comfort in a magical peach and a group of extraordinary friends who lead him on an adventure through the Atlantic Ocean, above the…

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 Febru

Revenge and Pies: Theatre’s Upcoming Sweeney Todd https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2019/03/13/revenge-and-pies-theatres-upcoming-sweeney-todd/

In this Tony-winning musical, Sweeney Todd returns to London after 15 years in prison on a trumped up charge. His wife is gone and his daughter has been adopted by the very Judge who imprisoned him. As Sweeney seeks justice, he partners with Nellie Lovett,…

Revenge and Pies: Theatre’s Upcoming Sweeney Todd Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 13, 2019 March 1

Theatre & Dance Cancels the Spring Musical, Urinetown https://www.plu.edu/music-theatre-dance/news/2020/03/11/theatre-dance-cancels-the-spring-musical-urinetown/

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce our production of Urinetown could not be rescheduled and, therefore, we are announcing its cancellation. No one could have anticipated the events leading up to this week, and the entire department recognizes how much hard…

Theatre & Dance Cancels the Spring Musical, Urinetown Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 11, 2020 March