University of Portland Department of Performing and Fine Arts

Department of Performing and Fine Arts - Theatre

5000 N. Willamete Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97203
503.943.7228
contact@broadwayworld.com

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Integrated Theatre
Minor in Theatre

About the program

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

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

Acceptance rate

The University of Portland (UP) has an overall acceptance rate of 95%, indicating a nearly open admissions policy. While the acceptance rate for the Department of Performing and Fine Arts - Theatre specifically isn't provided, it's likely similar to the overall rate.

Faculty

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

Past student productions

Past student productions at University of Portland
Show	Dates	Theater
COMMUNITY CONCERT with our Young Artist Institute	6/30	Shipstad Field (University of Portland)

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT with our Young Artist Institute	7/2	University of Portland

Violin Masterclass with Jennifer Frautschi	7/1	University of Portland, Mago Hunt Recital Hall

Viola Masterclass with Paul Neubauer	6/25	University of Portland, Mago Hunt Recital Hall

FREE Young Artist Institute Final Ensemble Showcase	7/7	Pilot House, University of Portland

Young Artist Institute Ensemble Showcase	7/8	Pilot House, University of Portland

Young Artist Institute Solo Showcase	6/24	Mago Hunt Recital Hall, University of Portland

Buster Keaton Silent Movie Nights with Matan Porat (FREE)	7/13	Chamber Music Northwest. (Event is held at Franz Hall, University of Portland)