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PLU Theatre & Dance

We serve to support the academic study of theatre from all perspectives including acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and technical design.

Theatre & Dance at Pacific Lutheran University

We are on the traditional lands of the Nisqually, Puyallup, Squaxin Island and Steilacoom peoples; we acknowledge and respect the traditional caretakers of this land. The Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University is home to the Eastvold Auditorium mainstage, the Studio Theater, theatre faculty offices, and a green room and script library.

05/15/2025

Spotlight on… Erika Leblanc! Erika is a third-year BFA Musical Theatre and BA Political Science double major and dance minor at PLU. Something that Erika loves about PLU Theatre and Dance is how many opportunities PLU has for students to perform. PLU students can participate in both faculty and student shows starting in their first year which is something unique our departments compared to other collegiate theatre programs where underclassmen have less opportunities. Next year will be Erika’s final year at PLU after she graduates she hopes to pursue musical theatre performance full time.

04/18/2025

It’s hard believe the 2024-2025 academic year is almost coming to a close! But fear not, because we have a very exciting season for 2025-2026 and are thrilled to announce our lineup:

Frankenstein, Oct. 23-25
Fall Dance 2025, Nov. 14-15
Alpha Psi Omega Presents: Love/Sick, Dec. 4-6
PLU Dance Team Presents: Dance Team Showcase, Feb. 27-28
33 Variations, Mar. 11-14
The Light in the Piazza, May 8-10

Which production are you most excited for? 🎭

04/16/2025

PLU Theatre and Dance is looking for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor of Theatre (Acting/Directing) for our 2025-26 academic year! Check out the details here...!

https://employment.plu.edu/postings/8448

04/04/2025

Spotlight on… Dorothea Koetje! Dorothea is a senior musical theatre major with a Hispanic studies minor. One thing she loves about the P.L.U. Theatre and Dance Department is how involved students can be in all areas. She has gotten to direct, costume design, act, choreograph, assistant scenic design and work in many ways on different productions. Especially with student theater, students get to take what they've learned in class and apply it practically in a supportive environment.

02/27/2025

For all of our Spotlight productions, theatre majors sign up for work days to help our faculty with lighting, costumes, set, and props. This past weekend we held work days for our upcoming spring musical, The Prom! Pictured here are students helping with lighting. You can catch The Prom March 14-15 at 7:30 pm and March 16 at 2 pm in the Eastvold Auditorium. We hope to see you there!

02/18/2025

Spotlight on…Kiana Kendall! Kiana is a third-year musical theatre major and dance minor. One of the aspects Kiana cherishes most about the PLU Theater and Dance program is the strong sense of community and support that helps set students up for success beyond their time at PLU. Thanks to our experienced and well-connected faculty, Kiana has had numerous opportunities to not only broaden her experience but also expand her professional network, all while having a great time. After graduation, Kiana aims to pursue a career in musical theater. In the meantime, you can catch her as Dee Dee Allen in our upcoming spotlight production of The Prom, running March 14-16.

02/10/2025

Tomorrow, February 11th, is the deadline to apply for Artistic Achievement Awards! For more information, go to: https://www.plu.edu/professional-studies/arts-scholarships/

01/23/2025

Spotlight on… Marley Bjornstad! Marley is a senior Design/Tech major, and Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies minor at PLU. What Marley loves about the PLU Theatre and Dance department is that it is full of incredibly supportive professors and peers. This has allowed him to learn, practice, and experiment in many different areas of tech theatre. He is always growing and advancing as a theatre practitioner and couldn't have done it without being surrounded by such knowledge and kind people.

01/17/2025

Reminder that PLU’s Artistic Achievement Award applications are open! The deadline to apply is February 11. For more information visit: https://www.plu.edu/professional-studies/arts-scholarships/

01/14/2025

Spotlight on… Katie Foley! Katie is a second year elementary education major with a writing minor. Katie is also a second year improviser on The Clay Crows improv team and also serves as the team’s Business Manager. She loves that the theater and dance department offers access to resources, community, friendships, experience, and acting/improv opportunities for all students interested, not just those majoring in theater and dance! The Clay Crows specifically has has given her a sense of belonging and community on campus, as well as a chance to consistently work on public speaking and thinking on the fly; skills she’ll need for her future as a teacher, all while doing something she loves with people and a community that are always offering love and support.

12/11/2024

Spotlight on… Cordelia Seil! Cordelia is a second-year musical theatre and design/tech double major with a minor in dance at PLU. Something they love about the theatre and dance department is the care and attention from faculty. It is clear as a student that they are committed to the individual growth and development of every single one of their students, and will often go above and beyond to support our ambitions. This care and flexibility is ultimately what led to Cordelia feeling confident enough to explore lighting and sound design in addition to their intended performance degree.

12/05/2024

Spotlight on... Presley Clark! Presley is a fourth-year musical theatre and studio art double major. Presley loves that theatre and dance has pushed her to not only be a well-rounded performer, but also a well-rounded person. Studying theatre at a liberal arts university has allowed her to continue to learn about other subjects, helping her become an informed theatrical practitioner who wants to use her passion for the arts to make the world a better place.

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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http://www.plu.edu/theatre-dance/

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The Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at Pacific Lutheran University is home to the Eastvold Auditorium, the Studio Theater, theatre and dance faculty offices, classroom spaces including state-of-the-art scenic and costume shops, and public spaces. We support the academic study of theatre and dance from all perspectives including acting, dancing, musical theatre, design, directing, choreography, stage management, playwriting, dramaturgy, and technical areas.