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Violin Masterclass with Jennifer Frautschi in Broadway Violin Masterclass with Jennifer Frautschi
(7/1 - 7/1)
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with our Young Artist Institute in Broadway FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with our Young Artist Institute
(7/2 - 7/2)
Viola Masterclass with Paul Neubauer in Broadway Viola Masterclass with Paul Neubauer
(6/25 - 6/25)
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Department of Performing and Fine Arts - Theatre

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Portland,Oregon 97203
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance

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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Integrated Theatre

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Advancing the University of Portland’s conviction that education develops the whole person, our Theater Program prepares students for productive participation in local, national, and global society. Through intentional production practices and reflective course work we are striving to make identity-conscious and ethnoculturally competent theatre. Toward this goal, we provide a comprehensive foundation of theater coursework with the ability to focus training in performance, design, management, directing, playwriting and dramaturgy. Students acquire vital skills that span every discipline such as collaboration, project management, critical analysis, and public presentation, providing direct access to performing arts careers and any other profession.

Notable Alumni Include:

Colin Murray - Technical Theatre Shop Supervisor, Reed College Robin Bowles - Drama Faculty, Green River Community College, Auburn, WA Jennifer Hunter - Assistant Professor of Theatre, Lake Superior State University Brian Boyd - Professor, Design Theatre Faculty, George Fox University Sean O'Skea - Assoc. Professor, Scenic Design Faculty, Southern Oregon University Corey Erikson - Drama Teacher, Blanchet High School, Seattle Jessica Downs - Production Stage Manager, Broadway Rose Theatre Co, Tigard Casey McDermott - Broadway Series Coordinator, Portland Opera Jane Ferguson - Drama Teacher, Cleveland High School, Portland Claudie Fisher - PR/Marketing Coordinator, Portland Opera Jamie Miller - Drama Teacher, Wilson High School, Portland Jessica Lynn - Stop Motion Model Builder, Coraline, Laika Films, Portland Julianne Johnson Weiss - PCC Sylvania Coral Instructor, Actor and Singer Kristin Jager Johnson - Freelance Costume Designer Robert Medley - Drama Teacher, Catlin Gable School, Portland Ernie Casciato - Drama Teacher, La Salle High School, Portland Holly Ellis - Screenwriter, Actor, New York City David Salsa - Actor, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Kunal Nayyar - Actor, The Big Bang Theory John Oules - Theatrical Producer, Portland Sean Chiles - Administration, Hollywood Lights, Portland Jeri Swatosh - Drama Teacher, Vancouver School of the Arts, Vancouver, WA Shawn and Carissa Riley - Drama Teachers and Freelance, Olympia WA Jeff Hawthorn - Director of Community Affairs, Regional Arts Council, Portland Stephanie Sertich - Freelance Director, New York City Kelsey Wingate - Cruise Ship Entertainment Director Matthew Martin - Freelance Actor, Los Angeles Caitlyn Larimore - Independent Filmmaker, Portland Jacob Wilhelmi - Actor, New York City




Faculty Info:

Lezlie Cross Larry Larsen Mindi Logan Jennifer Hammontree Hal Logan Eric Lyness Gregory Pulver Elizabeth Rothan Michelle Seaton Andrew Wardenaar



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
The Prom
(4/12/24 - 4/22/24)
University of Portland
FREE Young Artist Institute Final Ensemble Showcase in Broadway FREE Young Artist Institute Final Ensemble Showcase
(7/7/23 - 7/7/23)
Pilot House, University of Portland
 Young Artist Institute Ensemble Showcase in Broadway Young Artist Institute Ensemble Showcase
(7/8/22 - 7/8/22)
Pilot House, University of Portland
Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase in Broadway Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase
(6/24/22 - 6/24/22)
Mago Hunt Recital Hall, University of Portland
Buster Keaton Silent Movie Nights with Matan Porat (FREE) in Broadway Buster Keaton Silent Movie Nights with Matan Porat (FREE)
(7/13/21 - 7/13/21)
Chamber Music Northwest. (Event is held at Franz Hall, University of Portland)
Inventing Van Gogh
(10/2/19 - 10/6/19)
University Of Portland
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
(2/13/19 - 2/16/19)
University Of Portland
The Light in the Piazza
(6/9/18 - 6/24/18)
University of Portland
Jesus Christ Superstar
(4/19/17 - 4/23/17)
University of Portland
CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
(3/16/11 - 10/2/11)
University of Portland
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