Page 1 • (25 results in 0.03 seconds)
-
PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department prides itself on our dynamic and challenging curriculum supported by a season of up to 10 productions each year. Our program trains students in all aspects of theatre and dance: from musical theatre, acting, technical theatre and design, to foundational…
Major Minute: Tom Smith on Theatre & Dance Posted by: vcraker / August 6, 2021 August 6, 2021 PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department prides itself on our dynamic and challenging curriculum supported by a season of up to 10 productions each year. Our program trains students in all aspects of theatre and dance: from musical theatre, acting, technical theatre and design, to foundational dance styles, stage management, choreography, producing, directing, and playwriting. Read Previous Recent Music and
-
Professor of Theatre | School of Music, Theatre & Dance | smithtt@plu.edu | 253-535-7323 | Tom Smith is a playwright, director and improviser. His plays are published by Samuel French, Playscripts, and YouthPLAYS, among others. Monologues from his plays appear in five collections of works, and his short plays have been produced internationally. His work has been enjoyed by audiences in cities across the U.S., including Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Tom is also the author of The Other Blocking: Teaching and Performing Improvisation(Kendall Hunt) and articles and reviews for Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, The Players Journal, and several resource books. Tom graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Dramatic Arts and Secondary Education certification, and earned his MFA in Directing from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a proud member of the Dramatist’s Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. .
Tom Smith Professor of Theatre he/him Phone: 253-535-7323 Email: smithtt@plu.edu Office Location: Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - 217 Website: http://www.tomsmithplaywright.com Professional Biography Personal Education M.F.A., Directing and Acting, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1994 B.A., Dramatic Arts, Whitman College, 1991 Certification, Secondary Education, Whitman College, 1991 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Playwriting Directing Improvisation Theatre Management
-
Professor of Theatre | Theatre & Dance | smithtt@plu.edu | 253-535-7323 | Tom Smith is a playwright, director and improviser. His plays are published by Samuel French, Playscripts, and YouthPLAYS, among others. Monologues from his plays appear in five collections of works, and his short plays have been produced internationally. His work has been enjoyed by audiences in cities across the U.S., including Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Tom is also the author of The Other Blocking: Teaching and Performing Improvisation(Kendall Hunt) and articles and reviews for Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, The Players Journal, and several resource books. Tom graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Dramatic Arts and Secondary Education certification, and earned his MFA in Directing from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a proud member of the Dramatist’s Guild and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. .
Tom Smith Professor of Theatre he/him Phone: 253-535-7323 Email: smithtt@plu.edu Office Location: Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - 217 Website: http://www.tomsmithplaywright.com Professional Biography Personal Education M.F.A., Directing and Acting, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 1994 B.A., Dramatic Arts, Whitman College, 1991 Certification, Secondary Education, Whitman College, 1991 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Playwriting Directing Improvisation Theatre Management
-
Welcome to Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer four degrees and two minors in the Department of Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies.
TheatreWelcome to Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer four degrees and two minors in the Department of Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies. Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University provides opportunities in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technology, stage management, playwriting, improvisation, and more! We have an active student-centered season, producing up to 10 shows every year: about half directed by students. Students receive academic credit
-
Welcome to Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer four degrees and two minors in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies.
TheatreWelcome to Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University! We offer four degrees and two minors in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance under the College of Professional Studies. Theatre at Pacific Lutheran University provides opportunities in acting, musical theatre, directing, design, technology, stage management, playwriting, improvisation, and more! We have an active student-centered season, producing up to 10 shows every year: about half directed by students. Students receive academic
-
PLU’s Theatre & Dance Department prides itself on our dynamic and challenging curriculum supported by a season of up to 10 productions each year.
, choreography, producing, directing, and playwriting. The Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts houses much of our activities. This amazing facility provides state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge technology, inviting student spaces, and professional laboratories that students will benefit from for years to come. Season CalendarCurrent Students: Space Reservation Request FormAmanda Sweger, Chair and Associate Professor of TheatreJeff Clapp, Associate Professor of TheatreTom Smith, Professor
Office HoursMonday: 8:00am-4:00pmTuesday: 8:00am-4:00pmWednesday: 8:00am-4:00pmThursday: 8:00am-4:00pmFriday: 8:00am-4:00pmPLU Theatre & DanceKaren Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 12180 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA 98447 -
Major in Theatre 44 semester hours, plus a minor THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4) or THEA 102: FYEP 102: DJS Seminar (4) THEA 225: Running Crew I (4) THEA 250: Acting I - Fundamentals (4) THEA
semester hours in English (Literature) 8 semester hours in social sciences Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) DegreeMajor in Theatre 44 semester hours, plus a minor THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4) or THEA 102: FYEP 102: DJS Seminar (4) THEA 225: Running Crew I (4) THEA 250: Acting I – Fundamentals (4) THEA 255: Theatrical Production (4) THEA 290: Stage Management (2) THEA 299: The Profession of Theatre (2) THEA 330: Script Analysis (4) or THEA 345: Playwriting (4) 4 semester hours from: THEA 360: Theatre
-
An appealing new concentration awaits incoming PLU students this fall after a restructuring of departments opened the door for change. Effective September 1, the theater and dance programs will combine forces and become the Department of Theatre and Dance. One immediate benefit? The introduction of…
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
-
The book has a long history as a rich vessel for stories of the human condition. Amontaine Aurore and Kimisha Turner present their artists’ book “ Reverie, and other projects” . They will be joined by book artist, Carletta Carrington Wilson for this riveting exhibition…
Office of Arts and Culture, 4Culture, and the Puffin Foundation. She has twice been a writer-in-residence at the Hedgebrook Writers’ Retreat for Women on Whidbey Island. Amontaine was recently nominated for the Emerald Prize, a biennial playwriting award presented by Seattle Public Theater. Through mixed-media collage, artist books and installations, Carletta Carrington Wilson creates works that have been described as “decorative with a message.” Wilson states that, “the form and formation of
-
SOAC Week highlights creativity, tradition The School of Arts and Communication Week kicked off with a showing of student Andrea Calcagno’s documentary about global climate change, and performances by saxophonist Jamie Rottle and vocalists Kari Liebert, Morgan Ostendorf and Maggie Smith. The annual event spanned…
pointed out artwork on campus. “We want to highlight PLU as a whole,” explained co-chair Allie Moore. Other events included a discussion with former KOMO 4 news reporter John Sharify and the MediaLab Open House, which showcased senior Tove Tupper’s documentary “Keeping the Rhythm: The Story of the DASH Center.” Additionally, PLU faculty members hosted a variety of classes and workshops, from drawing, pottery and playwriting to resume and portfolio tips. Alumni also spoke about life after PLU, and
Do you have any feedback for us? If so, feel free to use our Feedback Form.