Department of Theatre & New Dance

Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý's Department of Theatre and New Dance awards undergraduate degrees in theatre, emphasizing theatrical production and the "doing" of theatre. After completing the theatre major at Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý, students are prepared to begin their careers or specialized training in professional theatre, dance, themed entertainment, television or film; to go for advanced training in graduate schools; or to go into teaching.

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Free performance December 2!

A Play Reading December 1 & 6!

Four students perform in the department's production of Mr. Burns

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Three students perform in the department production of Real Women Have Curves

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Students perform in the production of Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

Creative Theater Students Bring "Our Dear Dead Drug Lord" to Life

Actors always receive praise and support from the audience, but behind every production is a team of designers who work to ensure the show runs as smoothly as possible.

Scenic Designer Bernice Lopez poses in front of her set design for We Are Pussy Riot

Exploring Work of Set Designer Bernice Lopez

A look inside the creative process of Bernice Lopez, CPP recent graduate.

A wall covered in costume design drawings created by designer Arley Del Toro

Costume Designer Arley Del Toro Faces Challenges with Passion

A look inside the costume designer's process for "8 Minutes Left."

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