Recent News
Cal Poly Theatre Program shows the strength of family love in "4,000 Miles"
Dec 14, 2017
New Times SLO article
"Stupid F**king Bird" opens in May
Apr 25, 2017
Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department will present Aaron Posner’s “Stupid F**king Bird” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 11-13 and 18-20, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Orchesis Dance Company
Sep 30, 2016
Auditions for the 2017-2018 Orchesis Dance Company will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 6:10 p.m. in the Cal Poly Dance Studio (Building 60, Room 6 - Crandall Gym).
A MANDATORY Informational Meeting will be held at 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:10 p.m. also in the Dance Studio. Please bring your schedule and a pen with you to this meeting.
Al Schnupp's Play "The Collection," Tours California
Jul 21, 2016
Al Schnupp'ss play The Collection, about the fascinating life and times of art patron and collector, Peggy Guggenheim, is currently touring around California and receiving great notices in San Luis Obispo Tribune, Santa Barbara News-Press and The Fresno Bee.
'The Collection' by Professor Al Schnupp to Tour Central California July 2016
Jun 30, 2016
"THE COLLECTION," written by Cal Poly professor, Al Schnupp, celebrates the life and legacy of Peggy Guggenheim, eccentric and invincible collector of modern art. The play features four actors, 34 vibrant episodes and 40 transformational paintings.
Black Comedy Opens 5/12
May 11, 2016
Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department will present Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy” at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14 and 19-21, in the Spanos Theatre on campus. “Things are funnier in the dark,” said Josh Machamer, Cal Poly theatre professor and director of the production. “The play revolves around a lovesick artist who looks to impress his fiancée’s father by borrowing art and antiques from an absentee neighbor. It’s a perfect plan -- until the lights go out! With the characters literally and figuratively in the dark, the audience is exposed to unexpected exploits and escapades in this madcap British farce.”
Dances With Tiger Lilly
May 3, 2016
A talk by: Larissa FastHorse Playwright, Performer, Film & Theatre Artist
Thursday, May 5
6:00 p.m.
Bldg.180, Rm. 0101
Community Speaks for Free Speech
Mar 11, 2016
Cal Poly Theatre and Dance Department presents COMMUNITY SPEAKS FOR FREE SPEECH a community-based theater performance produced by PCPA. A play by Karin Hendricks and The Ensemble of Community Speaks! 2016.
Cal Poly to Present Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ Feb. 25-27, March 3-5
Feb 17, 2016
Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27 and March 3-5, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Orchesis Dance Company
Nov 5, 2015
We have two renowned guest artists coming to Cal Poly to create new pieces of choreography on the Orchesis Dance Company dancers! All who are interested are welcome to observe.