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dream for the program would be to expand the technique and level of performance and for Dance to have a permanent home in the Columbia Studio,” McGill said. “There’s beautiful new marley flooring, an abundance of natural light, and necessary ventilation systems in place.” Dancers moved to the Columbia Center studio in 2013 from a space on East Campus. The program was also previously housed in Memorial Gym many years ago. The Department of Communication & Theatre has recently restructured the dance

Othello and Romeo & Juliet. When she finds herself learning about how much of these characters’ lives is unwritten, she begins to question who is the fool in these plays–and in her own life. With an M.F.A. in Theatre Performance from Arizona State University and a Ph.D. in Theater Studies from UC Santa Barbara, Director and Visiting Assistant Professor of Acting & Directing Kane Anderson describes himself as both an artist and a scholar. “For my first project at PLU, I wanted to find a play that

, they must keep their new and budding romance a secret. In this reimagining of Shakespeare’s most well-known work, the conventions of time and sequence have been manipulated to reposition the original plotlines and dialogue in order to highlight new connections and themes for a modern audience. Read Previous Musical genius hits PLU Theatre in Amadeus Read Next Children’s theatre continues its revival at PLU LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023

Revenge and Pies: Theatre’s Upcoming Sweeney Todd Posted by: Reesa Nelson / March 13, 2019 March 13, 2019 By Kate Williams '16In 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, a pie shop owner, who shares her plan for how Sweeney can best serve his revenge. “PLU Theatre and Dance has

, and ten dances choreographed and performed by PLU students. The performance will include contemporary, musical theatre, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and step dancing. “For Shifting Sands, a new work I created, the dancers created all the movement. I didn’t choreograph any of the original dance material. Instead, I gave the dancers carefully chosen choreographic tasks to create solo dances. Because each dancer worked with the same prompt, their solos shared a similar quality of movement, although the

which allows for significantly more in-person instruction. In the past two months, PLU athletics have safely returned to competition, and plans are in the works to safely and responsibly expand rehearsal and performance opportunities for music, dance, and theatre students.  More information about PLU’s COVID-19 management and recovery plans can be found at plu.edu/coronavirus. Campus Status DialLearn more about the campus status dialThe campus status dial is a visual representation of our staged

) at the Campus Concierge or at the door for your free ticket! Non-students are eligible to purchase for the standard ticket price. There is limited seating and we encourage patrons to reserve through the concierge. Read Previous Students revitalize PLU children’s theatre program with production of  ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Read Next Studio Theater production shows a dark side LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio

learn. The show follows the journey of four men as they make an oath to swear off women of their past and to dedicate themselves to the world of academia. When those same women show up to their college reunion, no oath is safe as love takes over. Both the men and women have to redefine how they love one another and how loving and learning can be inherently connected. PLU’s Theatre Department brought in current students, a former student, professor and local director to help with the show. Local

-trained ballerinas, while some members adapted from non-traditional training methods. “We hope that this opens up the gates for people to reach out and explore the different arts that our community offers and support the local art that our PLU community offers.” Tickets for this event can be purchased on Eventbrite. Read Previous Theatre & Dance take on the famous Greek tragedy, Medea Read Next A Christmas Carol – PLU’s one-act musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale LATEST POSTS Theatre

) at the Campus Concierge or at the door for your free ticket! Non-students are eligible to purchase for the standard ticket price. There is limited seating and we encourage patrons to reserve through the concierge. Read Previous Students revitalize PLU children’s theatre program with production of  ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Read Next Studio Theater production shows a dark side LATEST POSTS Theatre Professor Amanda Sweger Finds Family in the Theatre February 28, 2023 Twisted Tales of Poe: A Theatre/Radio