Welcome to the School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Our diverse programs, dynamic curriculum, passionate faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities foster an artistic environment that inspires creativity in the next generation of performers, composers, directors, educators, choreographers and more.

Theatre & Dance Scholarships

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PLU Arts Calendar

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Music Scholarships

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Informal Dance Showcase

Informal Dance Showcase

April 1 at 5:00pm

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  • Amanda Sweger, Chair and Associate Professor of Theatre
  • Jeff Clapp, Associate Professor of Theatre
  • Tom Smith, Professor of Theatre
  • Kathleen Anderson, Resident Assistant Professor of Theatre, Costume Designer
  • Sarah Seder, Resident Assistant Professor of Dance

MEET THE FACULTY

Theatre and Dance faculty are engaged, passionate, and eager to help launch the next generation of theatre artists. They are actively involved in their profession outside of the classroom, are published authors, and strive for excellence in their teaching.

Students will find endless opportunities to interact with professors in class, in the scene shop or costume shop, on stage and backstage, and within the PLU community. Faculty are mentors, leaders, and champions of their students. Click on a faculty member’s photo to learn more about them!

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The College of Professional Studies Health & Safety Guidelines

As of Saturday, March 12, the PLU campus has moved to a mask-optional policy in concert with changes at the state level and recommendations of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. In addition, the university will no longer mandate proof of vaccination for visitors attending campus events.

PERFORMANCE GALLERY
One dancer wearing white dances with four other dancers in black on a dark blue background.
Comedy of Errors, Fall 2019
Clay Crows Fall 2019
Musical Theatre BFA
BFA Design/Technical
Sweeney Todd

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