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Tom Miles Theatre Stage During The Lantern Of Jack

"The 39 Steps," "Spring Dance Works" Headline Theatre, Dance Schedule

The spring season opens with the production of the Alfred Hitchcock classic in March & concludes with the annual Choreographers Informal in May.

Theatre & Dance Department Unveils Fall 2024 Performances

The Instant Theatre Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14 opens a four-performance schedule for the theatre and dance programs this fall.

Pacific Mourns Passing Of Professor Emeritus Ed Collier

A longtime fixture in the Portland theatre community, Ed Collier led the Pacific University Theatre Department from 1998 to 2004.

Tunnel City Brings Historic Perspective To Transgender Struggle

Written by Gray Ashford '17, Tunnel City explores the life of a transgender male trying to find his place in the rough-and-tumble Pacific Northwest of the early 20th century.

Igniting Passions

Iain Culp '09 is using drama to teach and heal children around the world.

Alec Lugo '16 applies makeup backstage at a theatre performance

All the World's A Stage

Alec Lugo '16 brings childhood dreams to life as he pursues his career on and off stage.

Dance Slow Decades

“I’ve come to realize there’s nothing to worry about, because you’ve all done your jobs correctly. Because if I am at all successful today and hereafter, it is a direct result of your support.”

Stage Success

Freshman year experiences at Pacific University introduced Sue Mach to the theatre. The playwright now has a prolific career in the Portland theatre world.