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Pacific Lutheran University

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Tacoma,Washington 98447
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Directing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design/Technical

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

Minor in Theatre

Minor in Dance


Dedicated and approachable faculty, a close-knit and diverse student community, and a commitment to helping you reach your professional goals sets PLU Theatre & Dance apart from other programs. 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. 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.

Faculty Info:

Tom Smith, Kathleen Anderson, Jeff Clapp, Henry Loughman, Sarah Seder, Amanda Sweger.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Reckless
(11/11/21 - 11/13/21)
Pacific Lutheran University
The Laramie Project
(10/28/21 - 10/30/21)
Pacific Lutheran University
The Dumb Waiter
(5/6/21 - 5/9/21)
Pacific Lutheran University
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
(2/25/21 - 3/6/21)
Pacific Lutheran University
Recent Tragic Events
(10/29/20 - 10/31/20)
Pacific Lutheran University
The Christians
(4/30/20 - 5/3/20)
Pacific Lutheran University
URINETOWN in Broadway URINETOWN
(3/12/20 - 3/15/20)
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
SWEENEY TODD
(3/14/19 - 3/17/19)
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Blood Wedding
(2/28/19 - 3/3/19)
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
(3/8/18 - 3/18/18)
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
(3/9/18 - 3/18/18)
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY
GODSPELL-2012 REVISED VERSION
(3/10/17 - 3/19/17)
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INTO THE WOODS
(5/7/15 - 5/17/15)
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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
(5/9/13 - 5/19/13)
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THE FANTASTICKS
(10/13/11 - 10/23/11)
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