The Department of Theatre and New Dance
Welcome to the Cal Poly Pomona Department of Theatre and New Dance!
Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre and New Dance awards undergraduate degrees in theatre, emphasizing theatrical production and the "doing" of theatre. At the same time, the Department offers courses in all aspects of theatre, both artistic and academic. After completing the theatre major at Cal Poly Pomona, students are prepared to begin their careers or specialized training in professional theatre, television or film; to go for advanced training in graduate schools; or to go into teaching in high schools. We are proud to boast alumni in numerous professional positions throughout the entertainment industry.
We Are Pussy Riot, or Everything Is P.R.
November 15-24, 2024
In February 2012, five young women walked into the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow to protest the illegal presidential election in Russia. The young activists, who called themselves Pussy Riot, offered up a 48-second punk prayer, shouting, “Virgin Mary, chase Putin away!” before being dragged out of the church by security. This is their story.
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Who Could Have Dared: The Antigone Project
December 3-5, 2024
This new theatrical collage is a vibrant take on the classic Greek story of Antigone, set against the protest and political upheavals of Ancient Greece, 1940s occupied France, and modern day 2024.
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8 Minutes Left
October 11 - 20, 2024
The world is coming to an end at exactly 4:44PM today, and no one has had any time to prepare. 8 Minutes Left follows the residents of Charlesville, NJ as they navigate their final moments on this Earth.
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