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themselves called to PLU. “I wanted to stay close-ish to home while still getting an experience of what it’s like to live in a different place,” Temple said of his decision to attend PLU. He visited a number of colleges and had a few options, but he made up his mind once he visited the PLU campus and witnessed the theatre spaces. “I toured the places they had for theatre and I saw the investments PLU put into the spaces,” he said. “That was a determining factor in finally applying and enrolling.” Temple

where Henry Temple ‘21 and Isabel Gutierrez ‘23 call home.The two didn’t know each other growing up, but coincidentally, they’ve both found themselves called to PLU.  “I wanted to stay close-ish to home while still getting an experience of what it’s like to live in a different place,” Temple said of his decision to attend PLU.  He visited a number of colleges and had a few options, but he made up his mind once he visited the PLU campus and witnessed the theatre spaces.  “I toured the places they had

experiences on the road. He is currently working with the Seattle Repertory Theatre to turn the diary into his own show. “Right now, the working title of the project is Sprung, and we’re thinking it’s going to be a performance piece in which I tell stories from the road and from my life with Spring Awakening,” Huertas said. Huertas was also since cast in the Balagan Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening as a different character. “The character I played is Hanschen, one of the more confident and

looking for a cellist,” Huertas said. “Thinking I wouldn’t have a shot of hopping on a national tour from Seattle, I applied just for fun.” Two weeks later, he received a job offer from the tour. “I couldn’t believe it,” Huertas said. “It was pretty much a dream come true.” The show toured from October 2010 until May 2011, and Huertas kept a diary about his experiences on the road. He is currently working with the Seattle Repertory Theatre to turn the diary into his own show. “Right now, the working

provide all that, and more – right at the heart of campus. “There’s been a real groundswell of support here,” Clapp said. “There has been this mindset that ‘If we are going to build something, then let’s build something really special.’ And that’s what this building has become.” Read Previous The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens May 10 Read Next Theatre professor finds her wild hope at PLU LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted

provide all that, and more – right at the heart of campus. “There’s been a real groundswell of support here,” Clapp said. “There has been this mindset that ‘If we are going to build something, then let’s build something really special.’ And that’s what this building has become.” Read Previous The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee opens May 10 Read Next Theatre professor finds her wild hope at PLU LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted

Musical Theater student reflects on favorite shows Posted by: vcraker / April 18, 2022 April 18, 2022 Melanie Young ’22 will graduate this spring with a BFA in Musical Theater. In this interview —that took place right before the opening of the musical “Pippin” —she discusses her experience and excitement around the return of live theatre. Read Previous Nick Etzell ‘23 helps peers find their calling Read Next Computer science major talks NASA internship, capstone project LATEST POSTS PLU Scores

just wanted to make a living doing theater in Seattle. I really wanted to perform at the Fifth Avenue Theatre.” DeLohr, who went by Kirsten deLohr Helland during her PLU years, felt overwhelmed looking for opportunities after graduation. After a couple years of roles at small theaters, a casting director spotted her in a community theater production and she landed the role of Ado Annie in the Fifth Avenue Theatre’s 2012 production of “Oklahoma.” Huertas also graduated with aspirations of

building and enhancing our community through the study, practice and understanding of artistic expression. Housing the departments of Art & Design, Communication & Theatre, and Music — and presenting more than 250 events each season — SOAC combines the best practices of liberal arts education and exploration with the values and benefits of applied and professional study. SOAC offers several artistic achievement awards to talented students in Art & Design, Dance, Forensics (Speech & Debate), Music and

Major Minute: Paul Sutton on Education Posted by: vcraker / August 18, 2021 August 18, 2021 Dr. Paul Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Education, shares why it’s a great time to study education and why PLU is a great place to do so! Read Previous Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Read Next Major Minute: Sergia Hay on Philosophy LATEST POSTS PLU Scores 4.5 out of 5 on Campus Pride Index: What does that mean? November 21, 2024 YouTube Short: A quick campus tour and Lute lingo with Zari Warden