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. “So that style of radio is very close to my heart.” This fall, Rich is pairing their love of audio storytelling and theatre education to create an independent production of “The War of the Worlds.” Based on the H.G. Wells novel, the show’s themes include colonialism, superstitions and prejudices — topics Rich believes are still prevalent today. “I can’t speak to what H.G. Wells was thinking when he was writing it, but a lot of it is more inwardly reflective,” Rich said. “The Martians coming down

October 29, 2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm9-kQtIZQI A Night of Musical Theater By Katie Baumann ’14 Night of Musical Theater, a beloved yearly tradition at PLU, will take on a deeper tone for its 2012 show. Under the direction of Communication major, Alex Domine ‘12, the production will run Nov. 1 through 3 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. “This one can be seen as quite political,” Domine said. “It’s very cathartic. It’s definitely going to tug on some people’s heartstrings from the very

Mitchell Helton ’15, Forbidden Fruit by George Jay Smith, directed by Jill Heinecke ’13, and Between Red and White by Kate Howland ’12, directed by Joshua Parmenter ’15. “This is a really great mix of shows with a really great mix of students, some who’ve been performing since high school and others who are in their first production,“ says Jill Heinecke ’13, who is directing Forbidden Fruit. The students are challenged with this quick turnaround production – they audition, rehearse, open and close in

Mitchell Helton ’15, Forbidden Fruit by George Jay Smith, directed by Jill Heinecke ’13, and Between Red and White by Kate Howland ’12, directed by Joshua Parmenter ’15. “This is a really great mix of shows with a really great mix of students, some who’ve been performing since high school and others who are in their first production,“ says Jill Heinecke ’13, who is directing Forbidden Fruit. The students are challenged with this quick turnaround production – they audition, rehearse, open and close in

senior debater Pam Barker ’14. Barker and David Mooney ’14 are the only seniors on the team who have debated previously. A two-person team themselves, Barker and Mooney have moved into leadership positions in the PLU squad for their senior year. “It’s been rewarding teaching our craft to a bunch of other people who are interested in it,” Mooney said. For Barker, Mooney and Tinker, debate has played a major role in their lives through high school and college. “I think it’s a great supplement to my

April 12, 2011 The Full Monty By Kari Plog ’11 Pacific Lutheran University’s Theatre Department is taking on a traditional musical that director Jeff Clapp said is something everyone can relate to. The Full Monty, PLU’s final student production of the theatre season, opens May 12. This was the first time PLU has ever produced The Full Monty. Clapp, associate professor of theatre, said the play is about a group of unemployed mill workers from New York City who decide to start a Chippendale-like

midwinter night’s dream. In the small town of Parkland, Washington theatre students are preparing to close their theatre season with the production of Almost, Maine, and residents of PLU will find themselves falling in love with PLU theatre all over again. Almost, Maine, directed by Jeff Clapp, shows on Eastvold’s Mainstage May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m.  Student Preview is May 10 and students can watch for $2. This is the closing production for PLU’s Theatre season for the 2011

midwinter night’s dream. In the small town of Parkland, Washington theatre students are preparing to close their theatre season with the production of Almost, Maine, and residents of PLU will find themselves falling in love with PLU theatre all over again. Almost, Maine, directed by Jeff Clapp, shows on Eastvold’s Mainstage May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May 20 at 2 p.m.  Student Preview is May 10 and students can watch for $2. This is the closing production for PLU’s Theatre season for the 2011

collaborated with PLU Opera on this production and we bring to it the best of both programs. Stephen Sondheim’s impeccable score has never sounded so lush and the production’s design and performances are top-notch,” Tom Smith, Director, Chair and Associate Professor of Theatre & Dance. “The scenic elements in this production are incredibly difficult. There are multiple locations, including a functional barbershop, and Scenic Designer, Henry Loughman, has produced an amazing set!” “To honor Sweeney’s

Issues/Awareness Raising. In a written statement, the competition director Rick Prickett praised “A World of Difference” for both its artistry and thought-provoking content. “Our judges base their decisions on the quality, creativity and technical aspects of each piece,” Prickett said. “The award appropriately reflects the endless hours you and your team have spent to create your outstanding production!” “A World of Difference” was produced over a 14-month period on location in communities across the