Performance and Creative Interest
Performance and Creative Interest Clubs and Organizations offer a wide array of communities to express creativity, passion, and individuality while being uplifted by those around you. These clubs and organizations are great for you if you enjoy the art of creation, seek a community to explore new ideas, and strive to inspire and be inspired.
Description:
Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) is a national theatre honor society, dedicated to recognizing student achievement in collegiate and university theatre and providing a wider fellowship for those interested in theatre. Students who qualify for membership (based on volunteering time and participation in theatre) can elect to be inducted. PLU is nationally recognized as the Theta Pi (ΘΠ) cast. At PLU, APO facilitates and sponsors student performing groups. Additionally, APO offers many member-only events, including social outings, production viewings, and service opportunities.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every second Saturday from 10am-11am
Where: PHLC Black Box Theatre
Club Email:
apo@plu.edu
Description:
A student production group, producing cabaret-style shows each semester, outside of the current faculty and student seasons to bring more opportunities for involvement in live performance.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 1pm-5pm
Where: The CAVE
Club Email:
classmencabaret@plu.edu
Description:
The Clay Crows is the premier improv troupe on campus. We host workshops and jams for anyone to participate in, and perform our own shows throughout the semester. Follow @claycrows on Instagram and subscribe to Clay Crows on YouTube to stay tuned for more information, as well as any upcoming performances, workshops, or jam sessions! We look forward to improvising with you!
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every Tuesday from 5:45pm-7:15pm, and every Friday from 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Studio Theatre in KHP
Club Email:
claycrows@plu.edu
Description:
Cypher Club is a group of dancers coming together to work on sharing skills! If you have any interest in dance, no matter your ability, come join us or follow us on Instagram, @plucypher
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Fridays from 6pm-7pm
Where: Columbia Center 2nd Floor Hall
Club Chair’s Email:
logan.denen@plu.edu
Description:
Gold Rush is a mixed voice A’Cappella group that seeks to connect students of through a shared love of music and performing. We sing songs ranging genres and decades using no instruments, only our voices! We sing at several concerts and events throughout the year, and also compete at the annual ICCA Northwest Regional competition.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: TBA*
Where: TBA
*Rehearsal schedule is adjusted at the start of each term to meet participant availability.
Club Email:
goldrush@plu.edu
Description:
We are a student-managed, student-run design and advertising solution for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. Impact team members are creatively driven to shape meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff through our advertising platforms. Impact’s creative team consists of students of all ages, majors, skills, and backgrounds. We hope to work with you soon! Click the link to learn more about all of our services and follow us on our Instagram to see what we’re up to!
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest Organization
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm-1pm
Where: AUC 142
Club Email:
impact@plu.edu
Description:
Late Knight is a late-night style, live comedy show put on by Mast TV under Student Media at Pacific Lutheran University. It is live streamed directly to YouTube and hosts a live studio audience in The Cave.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest Organization
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm
Where: AUC 174
Club Email:
lateknight@plu.edu
Description:
Mariachi Club is a place where all different types and levels of musicians are invited to learn and play mariachi music, a traditional genre of Mexican music. For more information, check out our Instagram, @mariachi_plu, where we will post about our rehearsals and performances!
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Fridays from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Mary Baker Russell Music Center
Club Email:
mariachiclub@plu.edu
Description:
Night of Musical Theatre is a club that produces a cabaret of songs from musicals to provide more opportunities for aspiring performers.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: J-term only, Sunday-Thursday from 6:30pm-10pm
Where: Eastvold Mainstage in KHP or Studio Theater in KHP
Club President’s Email:
dkoetje@plu.edu
Description:
The Pacific Lutheran University Dance Team is performance club that performs in a multitude of events such as: athletic half-time performances, on-campus events, Dance Team’s own Winter Dance Showcase, and the Spring dance showcase put on by the Theatre & Dance Department.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7pm-9pm
Where: Columbia Center Dance Studio
Club Email:
pludanceteam@plu.edu
Description:
The PLU Pep Band plays in the stands of the football games and the drumline plays at a few volleyball and basketball games. If you played in band in high school, I guarantee you have done this before. You don’t have to be involved in the music department to take part in pep band, you just have to have experience playing a band instrument. If you don’t play a band instrument, talk to one of our leaders, Brandon Liukkonen or Aiden Hille, via email or via our Instagram account @plupepband and we might be able to find a good fit for you still in on one of the easy-to-learn instruments.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest Organization
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Fridays before football games from 6pm-7pm
Where: MBR 322
Club Director’s Email:
bliukkonen@plu.edu
Description:
PLUtonic is a student-run and directed a cappella group (they perform without instruments!). In 2021, PLUtonic made the shift from Tenor-Bass to a SATB ensemble to be more inclusive and allow any student to participate in a cappella on campus. The group strives to engage in the learning and performance of a cappella music. PLUtonic also aims to provide a diverse selection of music and performance opportunities to the PLU community and beyond. They also compete annually at the ICCA northwest quarterfinals.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Twice a week*
Where: TBA
*Rehearsal schedule is adjusted at the start of each term to meet participant availability.
Club Email:
plutonic@plu.edu
Description:
Rose Window Studios is a student-run film organization that produces original short films, documentaries, and collaborations. They are funded by the Communication Department and offer COMA credit for attendance. Love for aspects of filmmaking and technical skills are what is valued in members and students of any skill level are encouraged to join and learn! Some of their past works include In the Same House and Her Voice, which can be found on the PLU Mast TV YouTube Channel!
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance & Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm
Where: AUC 174
Club Email:
showrunners@plu.edu
Description:
The Art Collective is a community of PLU students, staff, and faculty who have an avid interest in expanding the field of creative arts and an appreciation of print and digital media. We facilitate and participate in regional and national art exchanges, become active members in our local communities, as well as host several art sales at Pacific Lutheran University.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: Once a week, day and time TBA
Where: Ingram 106
Club Email:
thecollective@plu.edu
Description:
The Umbrella Organization works to support student theatre clubs and organizations on campus. We advocate for our member organizations, and provide a solid foundation and funding for these organizations. We are composed of a representative from The Clay Crows, APO (as well as a representative for each student production), and NOMT. We are headed by a Production Manager, Assistant Production Manager, and Treasurer. We also work to fund any guest speakers, independent productions, and miscellaneous theatre activities as we are requested and able.
Type of Club or Organization:
Performance and Creative Interest
Meeting Times & Places (Subject to Change):
When: At least 2 times per semester
Where: KHP Green Room/Script Library
Club Email:
umbrella@plu.edu