THEATRE PERFORMANCES: Free for WOU Students with ID
(pick up at box office in Rice Auditorium: 344 Knox St N, Monmouth, OR 97361)
TICKET PURCHASE OPTIONS
by phone from the box office 503-838-8462
in person at the box office
hours Wednesday – Friday 12:30-4:30
online below
Prices: | $14 general | $8 for students |
| $10 Senior Citizens | $10 WOU Faculty & Staff |
|WOU Students Free with ID|
contact box office for season ticket pricing
For questions about Smith Fine Arts please call 503-838-8333
WOU Theatre Department: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
The artistic leadership, faculty, staff, students, and volunteers of WOU Theatre believe in the transformative power of the arts to enhance lives and revitalize communities. We also recognize the true value and the critical role that diversity serves in helping our theater and community thrive.
We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our theater doors — patrons, artists, employees, volunteers, and vendors — feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.
We understand that the foundation of a vibrant, thriving arts theatre, performance and educational venue is the cross-pollination of creative/diverse programming, the cultivation of inclusive practices and strategies, and the development of a diverse team of employees and volunteers who share in these values.
We believe this is a continuous evolution as we strive to reflect and meet the needs of our patrons and our community. Our commitment to upholding these principles and strengths is interwoven within the faithful mission to preserve the true heritage and legacy of Western Oregon University as an institution of higher education and a performing arts leader in the Willamette Valley.
2024-2025 Season
The Other Shore
by Gao Xingjian
Rice Auditorium
Directed by: Michael Phillips
Performances:
November 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2024 at 7:30pm
November 15, 17 @2:00 pm
ASL interpreted performances: Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm and Friday, November 22, 2024 at 7:30pm
Fall Dance Concert
Maple Hall
Performances: Dec 6 @ 5pm and 7pm
Nora: A Doll’s House
by Stef Smith
Directed by Kindra Steenerson
Rice Auditorium
Feb 26, 27, 28, March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30pm
March 2 at 2:00pm
ASL interpreted performances Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00pm and Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:30pm
Spring Dance Concert
Rice Auditorium
Performances: May 8, 9, 10 2024 @ 7:30pm
Tiny Beautiful Things
by Cheryl Strayed and Nina Vardalos
Directed by Raissa Fleming
Rice Auditorium
Performances May 28, 29, 30, 31 2024 @ 7:30pm
May 31 @ 2pm
ASL interpreted performances Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm
Past Seasons
2023-2024 Season
2023-2024 Season
Jump Start Dance Concert
Maple Hall
Performances: Oct 6 @ 7:00pm
FREE
Dance Out Day
Meet at the corner of Monmouth Ave. and Jackson St.
Performances: Oct 26 @ 2:00pm
FREE
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
Rice Auditorium
Performances: November 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18 2023 @ 7:30pm
November 12 @ 2pm
**ASL interpreted performance: Friday, 11/10 at 7:30PM & Sunday, 11/12 at 2:00PM
Fall Dance Concert
Maple Hall
Performances: Dec 1 @ 5pm and 7pm
Spring Awakening
Book by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by Michael Phillips
Rice Auditorium
Performances: Feb 29, March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 2024 @ 7:30pm
March 3 @ 2pm
**All Performances ASL interpreted**
Spring Dance Concert
Rice Auditorium
Performances: May 9, 10, 11 2024 @ 7:30pm
John Proctor is the Villain
by Kimberly Bellflower
Directed by Raissa Fleming
Performances May 29, 30, 31, June 1, 2024 @ 7:30pm
June 1 @ 2pm
**ASL interpreted performance: May 31 @ 7:30pm and June 1 @ 2pm**
2022-2023 Season
2022-2023 Season
Shakespeare In Love
Valley Shakespeare Company
Directed by David Janowiak
Leinwand Outdoor Stage
Dates: July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30, 2022 @ 7:30pm
Suggested Donation $10
She Kills Monsters
by Qui Nguyen
Rice Auditorium
Performances: November 16, 17, 18, 19 2022 @ 7:30pm
November 19 @ 2pm
**ASL interpreted performance: and Friday, November 18, 2022 at 7:30PM**
The Laramie Project
by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project
Directed by Michael Phillips
Rice Auditorium
Performances: March 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 2023 @ 7:30pm
March 5 @ 2pm
**ASL interpreted performances: Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00PM and Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:30PM**
Annual Spring Dance Concert
Performances: May 11, 12, 13 2023 @ 7:30pm
The Wolves
by Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Raissa Fleming
Performances May 31, June 1, 2, 3 2023 @ 7:30pm | June 3 @ 2pm
**ASL interpreted performances: Friday, June 2, 2023 at 7:30PM and Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00PM**
2021-2022 Season
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Valley Shakespeare Company
Directed by David Janowiak
Leinwand Outdoor Stage
Dates: July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 @ 7:30pm
Tickets are Free, Reservations Recommended
Suggested Donation $10
Masks Required
Call 503-838-8462
The Secret in The Wings
by Mary Zimmerman
Directed by Michael Phillips
Rice Auditorium
Auditions: September 27-29
Performances: November 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 @ 7:30pm
November 14 @ 2pm
The Theory of Relativity
music by Neil Bartram
book by Brian Hill
Directed by Michael Phillips
Music Direction by James Reddan
Performances: February 24, 25, 26 March 2, 3, 4, 5 @ 7:30pm
Feb 27 @ 2pm
Annual Spring Dance Concert
Performances: May 5, 6, 7 @ 7:30pm
Baby With The Bathwater
by Christopher Durang
Directed by Raissa Fleming
Performances May 25, 26, 27, 28 @ 7:30pm | May 28 @ 2pm
2020-2021 Season
due to the global pandemic our performances will be presented virtually this year.
Stopping Somewhere: A Film
Screenplay by Burke de Boer and Nathaniel Dunaway
Directed by Ted deChatelet
Screenings via zoom: Dec 22 @ 7pm and Dec 23 @ 4pm
Little Prisons: a Series of Shorts by Portland Playwrights
Featuring:
“The Third Prisoner” by EM Lewis
“A Wing and a Prayer” by Josie Seid
“Three Love Songs” by Anya Pearson
“Joy Fricken Hates Her Dumb Stupid Room” by Sara Jean Accuardi
Directed by Jessica Wallenfels
Streaming March 6-8 2021
view the digital program here
The Spring Dance Concert Streaming on May 7 at 6pm
view the performance on zoom
Darryl Thomas is the artistic director of the concert and it will feature the choreography from dance program professors Darryl Thomas, Cynthia Garner, Amy McDonnell, Les Watanabe, Corrie Cowart, and our guest artist Kailee McMurran (WOU alumni).
Senior Project Dance Concert Live on Zoom May 29 at 6pm
view the performances here
Cynthia Garner is the artistic director of the concert and it will feature the choreography from dance program seniors: Ashleigh Bolling, Emma Bucher, Allison Engelstad, Garett Gangelhoff, Gabi Hamlin, Jesse Johnson, Susie Krall, Charlie Millard, Julz Mudge, and Madelynne Thomas.
Edgar Lee Master’s Spoon River Anthology
Directed by Michael Phillips
Released June 1
https://prezi.com/view/sct3Y74x2tdhFkqp3fwn/
