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Theatre Guest Artists in Spring 2021 Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021 PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more!R.J. TanciocoR.J. Tancioco has served as the music director for the 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Rep, ArtsWest, and other local playhouses

Zooming in on Theatre Master Classes Posted by: Reesa Nelson / December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020 The Fall 2020 semester had its challenges for PLU students and faculty alike. However, one of the bright spots to lift our spirits has been learning virtually from guest artists who graciously shared their wisdom and knowledge with Theatre and Dance students over the course of the semester. With the power of the internet and the now-essential Zoom videoconferencing software, Theatre majors and

Theatre Guest Artists in Spring 2021 Posted by: Reesa Nelson / February 16, 2021 February 16, 2021 PLU Theatre and Dance are thrilled to announce our Spring 2021 guest artist meet-ups and masterclasses! Our diverse roster of professionals will be connecting with our students about dance, acting, voice work, auditioning, directing, and more!R.J. TanciocoR.J. Tancioco has served as the music director for the 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Seattle Rep, ArtsWest, and other local playhouses

offerings is proving its popularity with students as well. “My favorite thing about a Theatre and Dance major is how multifaceted our program at PLU is,” Chuck Stern said. “Yes, I’m learning a diverse range of skills required of an actor and director, but I also have gotten to learn about playwriting, stage and theatre management, set construction, scenic painting, and so much more.” That hands-on program versatility is one of the things that sets PLU’s new Department of Theatre and Dance apart, Smith

Archives & Special Collections Launches New Collection Management System Posted by: Anna Trammell / July 15, 2020 July 15, 2020 The Archives and Special Collections has launched a new collections management system, providing users with increased access to the library’s rare and unique holdings. The system brings together descriptions of physical records, digitized materials, and born digital content held by the Archives and Special Collections. Previously, this content was only accessible

Musical genius hits PLU Theatre in Amadeus Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 PLU opens their 2016-2017 season with arguably the greatest composer in history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Amadeus, the scene is the 18th Century and Antonio Salieri is an established composer. Salieri has given himself to God so he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer.  Enter Mozart a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s grasp: Genius

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 “James and the Giant Peach” premieres this FebruaryWhen 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 clouds, and to far-off, distant countries. Pacific Lutheran University’s next production, James and the Giant Peach, will be

Theatre & Dance Cancels the Spring Musical, Urinetown Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 11, 2020 March 11, 2020 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 work, passion and dedication went into this production. There will certainly be a period of grieving this loss. We wish

Musical genius hits PLU Theatre in Amadeus Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 PLU opens their 2016-2017 season with arguably the greatest composer in history: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. In Amadeus, the scene is the 18th Century and Antonio Salieri is an established composer. Salieri has given himself to God so he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer.  Enter Mozart a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s grasp: Genius

Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU Posted by: Mandi LeCompte / February 8, 2017 February 8, 2017 “James and the Giant Peach” premieres this FebruaryWhen 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 clouds, and to far-off, distant countries. Pacific Lutheran University’s next production, James and the Giant Peach, will be