Photo Gallery

SPRING 2026

PENUMBRA: An Evening of Original Dance Work

Dancer in movement post under a spotlight with a video of the dancer projected, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Four dancers around a microphone in the foreground, and two dancers in movement poses on the ground under a spotlight, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer in a kneeling movement pose, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer in a movement pose amidst other dancers standing in a line, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Five dancers in kneeling movement poses under a red spotlight, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer reaching forward in a movement post, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer arcing an arm upward in a movement pose, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Two dancers standing and sitting in a movement pose embrace, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Four dancers in crouched forward movement poses, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer jumping into the air and three other dancers preparing to catch the dancer, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Five dancers holding a dancer in the air, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Five dancers huddled together in a movement pose, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Five dancers in matching movement poses with one foot up, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of dancers in movement poses and one dancer arcing forwards, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of dancers with hands on their chests under a red spotlight, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Two dancers on the ground reach for each others hands, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Seven dancers running forwards together in movement poses, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of dancers across a stage in various movement poses, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Five dancers across a stage in various movement poses, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Three dancers in movement poses with sweeping jackets, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer in a movement poses in the middle of a circle of dancers, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Dancer jumping in a movement pose in the middle of a circle of dancers, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Two dancers spin around with arms held in the middle of an arc of dancers, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of dancers in various movement poses, in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel

Carolyn Michelle Smith Acting Workshop

Carolyn Michelle Smith in front of film equipment, students look on, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith looks on as a student delivers a monologue, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith responds to a student on stage, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith looks on as a student delivers a monologue, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith looks on as a student delivers a monologue, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks to an audience of students, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Three students on stage, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith and a student stand in front of a film camera, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks to a student on stage amidst film equipment, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith and students watch a projected video from the stage, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks to an audience of students and holds a paper, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li
Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks to an audience of students, in the Black Box Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Photo credit: Jini Li

FALL 2025

I Want a Country

Six cast members look out during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Three cast members look out during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers spread across the stage during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers run and leap forward during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Four cast members smile in a circle during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Two cast members step onto cylindrical platforms during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Three cast members sit and look ahead during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers group together in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers stand in two groups on opposite sides of the stage during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers spread across the stage look towards a central cast member during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers hold hands during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Four cast members sit on stage while one cast member reaches out with a device during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers group together sitting and standing with arms raised during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers walk across the stage in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers hold hands in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers huddles together while a cast member jumps off a platform during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers sitting and standing with arms raised in a fanned movement pose while one cast member looks on during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers standing and lying down spread across the stage during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
Three cast member stand in a line and look ahead during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers talk in a circle during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers group together and lean forward in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers group together and hop in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers group together and raise their arms in movement poses during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler
A wide shot of an ensemble of performers grouped tightly together on a long stage made of a series of pieces of wood during a performance of I Want a Country in the Flex Theatre, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
Simon Wheeler

Share In/Share Out - Fall 2025

Ashley Padres jumps in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Daniel Si lies on the ground in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
On left, Elena Caplinger, on right, Taylor Janeen Pryor in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Amirah Ricks stands on one leg in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Ashley Dorais bends backwards in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Ashley Dorais jumps in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Elizabeth Atieno steps forward in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Jillian Vondell jumps sideways in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Kaelyn J. Stewart strides forward in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Kaelyn J. Stewart reaches forward in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
On left, Kaelyn J. Stewart, on right Nick DeMayo, in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Julia Nwodeki crouches in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
In foreground, Nick DeMayo, in background Avery Wang, in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
In foreground, Avery Wang, in background Nick DeMayo, in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
On left, Taylor Janeen Pryor, on right Avery Wang in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
On left, Amirah Ricks, on right Agnes Sun in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
On left, Amirah Ricks, on right Agnes Sun reach towards each other in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Taylor Janeen Pryor in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Taylor Janeen Pryor shines a flashlight on the ground in a movement pose during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler
Ensemble in movement poses during Share In / Share Out in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre, Schwartz Center.
Simon Wheeler

SPRING 2025

PMA Studios presents Milkshake Kiss

Two student crew members talk over the countertop on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Student crew members look at a menu behind a countertop on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student crew member holds a lighting panel on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Faculty and two student crew members adjust a camera on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Student crew members adjust light panels behind a countertop while two student actors sit at the counter on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Student crew members stand while two student actors sit at the counter on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
PMA staff member Alexa Alfonsi and two student crew members talk behind a camera on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
PMA Visiting Lecturer Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks with a student actor at the counter on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Two student crew members talk and gesture from behind the countertop on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student actor smiles at the camera while student crew members stand in the background on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student crew member adjusts a microphone stand on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student crew member adjusts a spotlight on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student crew member mists a window on the exterior of the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A student actor stands behind a counter while a student crew member puts a milkshake on the counter and other student crew members stand in the background on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
PMA Visiting Lecturer Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks with a student actor by a doorway on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Two student crew members hold scripts and talk in dim lighting on the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Exterior of the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss, with half closed blinds and cast and crew members inside. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Exterior shot through a window of the set of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss, where two student actors sit at a diner booth and talk. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
PMA Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard in conversation with Audrey Pinard, student screenwriter of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss, on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
Student cast and crew members of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss sit on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre, while the audience looks on, and the film plays on a large screen. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
PMA Visiting Lecturer Carolyn Michelle Smith speaks into a microphone surrounded by student cast and crew members of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
PMA Associate Professor Jeff Palmer speaks into a microphone to a group of student cast and crew members of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
An aerial view of the audience in the Kiplinger Theatre, while the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss plays on a large screen. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen
A posed photo of PMA faculty and student cast and crew of the PMA Studios short film Milkshake Kiss, on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Chris Kitchen
Chris Kitchen

SHED: An Evening of Intermedia Dance in Three Episodes

PMA faculty members Danielle Russo and Nick Embree talk while a student dancer stands facing the camera, three student dancers sit up on a platform, and ropes loop down around the stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, a student dancer bends backwards and looks towards the camera from within a transparent box, in the background a student dancer stands in a spotlight and other student dancers sit on a platform with ropes looping down onto the stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
In the center, a student dancer holds their arms out towards another student dancer on the right who is behind a translucent sheet, and a student dancer on the left does a split with ropes looping down onto the stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers in movement poses, one facing the camera, one facing away, and a third student dancer lying on the ground, with ropes looping down onto the stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers crouched face away from each other in a purple spotlight on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers in movement poses on the ground interlock arms in a spotlight on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, a student dancer extends their arms and a leg in a movement pose, and in the background three student dancers stand and look at a screen showing these words: “…twitch. There’s unrest beneath the…being held. This is not submission. This is burden. From here, the…. Bodies twist around each other like magnetic poles switching charge. Each… negotiation. Sharp, decisive movements. One dancer stands behind the other… arms like a puppeteer..." Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of student dancers encircles a student dancer who sits on the ground on stage in a spotlight. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers on the ground on stage, one with arms outstretched, and one covering the eyes of the first. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
On left, a student dancer crouches, and on right, a student dancer kicks out a leg and arms, with hand drawn figures on a screen behind them, on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Five student dancers facing different directions reach their arms up in identical movement poses, on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Six student dancers facing different directions jump in the air with arms diagonally outstretched in identical movement poses, with hand drawn figures on a screen behind them on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
A student dancer stands with arms at their sides looking off to the side in a spotlight on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
A student dancer stands with one arm bent and one arm outstretched looking up on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Five student dancers hold their arms out to the side with one leg stretched up and back under purple light on stage, with a crowd in the background. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Five student dancers in the foreground and background in various movement poses, with debris on the stage, and a transparent sheet in front of one dancer, with a crowd of people in the back on the right. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers lean forward and press their heads together amidst debris on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers in movement poses beneath a translucent sheet under green light on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
A student dancer in a movement pose holds the bars on a platform on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
A student dancer in a movement pose on the ground looks through their fingers at the camera, with a translucent sheet and debris in the background, under purple light on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
Two student dancers in the foreground in movement poses, and three student dancers in the background in movement poses, with a translucent sheet, debris, and purple light on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, a student dancer reaches up and looks up, in the midground a student dancer bends backwards and looks towards the foreground with an arm outstretched, with two other dancers in movement poses in the background, with debris on stage in purple light. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of student dancers in various movement poses on a stage lit with purple light. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel
A posed photo of PMA faculty member Olive Prince along with eleven student dancers on stage. Photo credit: Thomas Hoebbel
Thomas Hoebbel

PMA Presents: An Evening with John Cameron Mitchell

A student speaks from the audience in the Black Box Theatre, while four other students look on.
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell laughs sitting beside PMA Chair Samantha Sheppard on stage in the Black Box Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell sits on stage in the Black Box Theatre and speaks to a group of students who sit in the audience. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell sits on stage in the Black Box Theatre, smiles and points. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
Taken from behind three students in the audience, John Cameron Mitchell sits on stage in the Black Box Theatre and makes a gesture with his hands. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell stands on stage in the Black Box Theatre and speaks to two students seated on stage with notebooks. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
In the foreground, John Cameron Mitchell faces away towards two students seated and engaged in a scene on stage in the Black Box Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
In the foreground, John Cameron Mitchell faces away towards two students seated and on stage in the Black Box Theatre looking back at him. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
In the foreground, John Cameron Mitchell faces away towards to two students jumping into the air and holding hands in a scene on stage in the Black Box Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell stands on stage in the Black Box Theatre and speaks to two students standing on stage. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell sits in the first row of the audience in the Black Box Theatre and speaks to students seated in the audience. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell stands in the Black Box Theatre and speaks to students seated in the audience. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
A posed photo of John Cameron Mitchell, PMA Chair Samantha Sheppard, and ten students in the Black Box Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell stands on stage in the Black Box Theatre and writes in a notebook beside a student who speaks to him. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell walks onto the stage in the Kiplinger Theatre, while a crowd of people look on. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell and PMA faculty member Nick Salvato seated in conversation on the stage in the Kiplinger Theatre, with a large screen and PMA logo, while a crowd of people looks on. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell points into the audience while PMA faculty member Nick Salvato looks over, on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell smiles on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell and PMA faculty member Nick Salvato smile and look into the audience on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell gestures and speaks while PMA faculty member Nick Salvato looks over, on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell smiles and looks at the audience while PMA faculty member Nick Salvato smiles, on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell PMA faculty member Nick Salvato stand and talk on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler
John Cameron Mitchell leans on a banister and speaks with two people in the orchestra section of the Kiplinger Theatre. Photo credit: Simon Wheeler
Simon Wheeler

FALL 2024

Share In/Share Out

Two performers on stage on the ground tilt their heads up in the same direction, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of performers spread across the stage in similar movement poses bend their arms out to the side with one leg crossed in front of the other, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage in a square of light in a pirouette pose, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage, one on the ground and one standing hold each other by a hand in a square of light, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, three performers on stage in a triangle step forward and reach an arm back, while one performer in the background stands by a curtain, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage in similar movement poses with arms out and faces tilted up, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage sits on the ground with their head facing down, while another performer sits on the ground and reaches an arm up to the side, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage on the ground raises an arm up and holds a red solo cop, amongst a pile of red solo cups on the ground, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage in mirrored movement poses hold each other by a hand, and raise an arm behind them, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, a performer on stage reaches their arms out to the side, with an ensemble of performers in the background in various movement poses, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage sit on the ground with a hand each pressed together, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage reaches towards their toes, and another performer crouches with hands raised in three squares of light, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage walks to the left, and two other performers sit on the ground, each with an arm raised to the opposite side, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, a performer on stage sits on the ground and reaches forward, and in the background, three performers sit and stand in various movement poses, in the Class of’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage lies in a pile of red solo cups under a spotlight, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage in mirrored movement poses balance on one foot with one foot back and reach towards the other performer, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage with blue fabric draped over them, sits on a chair and looks up and away, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage bends forward and holds up another performer who leans backwards with an arm arced up, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, five performers on stage reach their arms out to the side or press their hands to their legs, while two other performers in the background stand against a curtain, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
Two performers on stage in mirrored movement poses, with one foot forward and one arm raised, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, two performers on stage sit on the ground and hold each other by a hand, with two performers in the background in movement poses, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
An ensemble of performers spread across the stage in various movement poses, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
In the foreground, two performers on stage crouch and hold each other by a hand, with two performers in the background in movement poses, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel
A performer on stage leans backwards with an arm arced up, while another performer bends forward, and a third in the background sits on the ground, in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Thomas Hoebbel

Orlando's Gift

An ensemble of performers spread across the stage, hunched under a sheet made to look like water with one performer spotlit standing on the sheet.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers pointing outward on a stage set with black ladders, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
An ensemble of performers sitting and standing on a stage under blue light, with black ladders, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer standing on a black ladder, an ensemble of characters with fists up on the left, on a stage set with a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer standing with an arm out on a dark stage, while several performers look on in the background.
Simon Wheeler
A performer on stage sitting atop a sheet, while another performer emerges from under the sheet, and members of the ensemble on either side, under red light with black ladders.
Simon Wheeler
A performer spotlit and exclaiming, against a dark background with red light.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers scattered across the stage, sitting and standing, on a stage set with black ladders, gray steps and podiums, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer standing on a platform posing, while another performer looks up toward them, with two performers behind a black ladder in the background.
Simon Wheeler
An ensemble of performers on stage in the near dark, standing in a line, looking out and exclaiming.
Simon Wheeler
A performer reaching an arm up while two performers behind them speak, on a stage set with black ladders and gray steps.
Simon Wheeler
A performer spotlit reaching up toward the ceiling, with an ensemble of performers looking on from the back, on a stage set with black ladders, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
Two performers reaching their arms up and out in unison, while one stands to the side looking out, on a stage set with black ladders, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A zoomed out shot of an ensemble of performers scattered across the stage, sitting and standing under blue light, with black ladders, gray steps and podiums, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer on the right looking off stage, with an ensemble of performers on the ground on the left reaching their arms up, on a set with black ladders, gray steps and podiums, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
Several performers in a semi-circle conversation, on a stage set with black ladders, gray podiums, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer centerstage and spotlit standing on a gray podium looking out, with an ensemble of performers encircling and looking in, on a stage with black ladders, a sheet made to look like water, and white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
Two performers on stage in identical costumes looking across at each other in mirrored poses, with a performer between them speaking.
Simon Wheeler
A performer on stage looking out and speaking to the audience, while one performer approaches, and two others stand back left, with white script writing on the ground.
Simon Wheeler
A performer sitting on a gray step on stage with hands in the motion of eating, while another performer reaches out a hand, on a stage set with black ladders and gray steps and podiums.
Simon Wheeler
A performer on stage looking out and exclaiming, three other performers set back looking on, and a set of black ladders, gray steps and podiums, and a sheet made to look like water.
Simon Wheeler
Two performers crouched on the ground with their hands together, looking outward, on a stage set with black ladders and gray podiums.
Simon Wheeler
A performer on stage spotlit under blue light looking outward, with a blue circle framing them.
Simon Wheeler

PMA Presents: An Evening with Daveed Diggs, 2024 Heermans-McCalmon Distinguished Guest Artist

From the back of the orchestra section of the Kiplinger Theatre. In the foreground, a crowd of people sit in the audience, in the background the Kiplinger stage has two chairs, two plants, a podium, and a large screen showing the poster for the event “PMA Presents: An Evening with Daveed Diggs.”
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard points towards the audience in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
From the middle of the orchestra section of the Kiplinger Theatre. In the foreground, a crowd of people sit in the audience, in the background Daveed Diggs and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard sit on stage and speak, with a large screen showing the PMA logo.
Simon Wheeler
An aerial view from the right side of the orchestra section of the Kiplinger Theatre. A crowd of people sit in the audience, and Daveed Diggs and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard sit on stage and speak, with a large screen showing the PMA logo.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs laughs and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard sit on stage and speak into microphones in the Kiplinger Theatre, with a large screen showing the PMA logo.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs speaks into a microphone and PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard laughs on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre, while PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard looks on in the background.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre, while PMA Department Chair Samantha Noelle Sheppard speaks into a microphone in the background.
Simon Wheeler
PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black stands at a podium and speaks into a microphone on stage in the Kiplinger Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs shakes hands with a student in a semi-circle of students in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs speaks with a semi-circle of three students and PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
A student stands and looks at a script on stage while another student in the background looks at a script on a table in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs speaks with students, while Diggs, PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black, and students are seated in the audience in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Close up of Daveed Diggs speaking with students, while Diggs, PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black, and students are seated in the audience in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Three students sit around a table on stage reading from scripts in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
A student sits in the audience and reads from a notebook while other students seated in the audience look on in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs sits in a chair on and speaks with three students seated around a table on stage with scripts.
Simon Wheeler
Five students stand on stage in movement poses, while Daveed Diggs looks on in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs stands with a hand on his chin in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler
Daveed Diggs and PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black speak with students in the Class of ’56 Dance Studio Theatre.
Simon Wheeler

BIOphelia: A Performance-Infused Scholarship Symposium

Through plant leaves, a student performer holds their body on the floor, and from the back, PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black sits and looks on, in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
A group of students on stage stand and sit at a table looking down at various plants, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
Two students on stage sit at a table with two wine glasses, while another student pours water into one of the glasses, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
Two students on stage sit at a table with two wine glasses and speak, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black on stage extends an arm toward a person entering a door from the left, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing a slide with the text “Biophelia” and “Randall Martin” in the Film Forum
Anthony Lewis
A student on stage at a podium with a computer monitor speaks, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing illustrations of “Weeds in Hamlet,” in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
A student on stage at a podium with a computer monitor speaks, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing “The Flowers of Rhetoric” in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
A student on stage at a podium with a computer monitor speaks, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing Amanda David, of Rootwork Herbals, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black stands on stage, and two students in white coats look out over a table with blue and white fabric, and a potted plant, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing the poster for “BiOphelia,” in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
On stage, a student in a white coat looks at a device, another student in a white coat handles a potted plant on a table with blue and white fabric, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
Two students in white coats on stage look out in front of a table with blue and white fabric, and a potted plant, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, and a big screen showing x-rays of rosemary and a human skeleton, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
Two students in white coats on stage lean forward and look at a table with blue and white fabric and a potted plant, against a white board with words for spices written in different languages, in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
Two students on stage in movement poses next to a long ribbon of blue fabric on the floor, and a big screen showing trees, while a row of students in the audience look on in the Film Forum.
Anthony Lewis
On left, a table of small potted plants, on right a vase of flowers, a plant, and a folded paper house, and in the background, black and white drawings on the wall.
Anthony Lewis
Two students in white coats stand facing each other, next to a table of small potted plants, black and white drawings on the wall, in the basement hallway of the Schwarz Center.
Anthony Lewis
Tree branches in a boat frame, tree branches on a bench, a watering can, and dirt on the floor in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
A student stands over a table with a bottle of vinegar on it, and puts spices onto a paper plate on stage in the Black Box Theatre.
A group of students sit around a table with bottles of vinegar on it, and put spices onto paper plates on stage in the Black Box Theatre.
A person’s hand places dill onto a paper pate, with other hands, a bottle of honey, dill plants and plates on the side.
Through plant leaves, a student performer holds their body on the ground, PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black sits and looks on, while a group of people stand together and watch in the background, on a set including a dress with branches coming out of it in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
A student performer holds a wicker basket and speaks to PMA Visiting Lecturer Carolyn Michelle Smith on a set with tree branches and potted plants in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
PMA Visiting Lecturer Carolyn Michelle Smith stands facing a person holding a makeshift sword, PMA Senior Lecturer Theo Black steps forward in the background, and a set including a dress with branches coming out of it, potted plants, and dirt on the floor, in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
A student performer holds a hand up to another student performer with hands over their face, while a student in the background sits behind potted plants and plays guitar, in the Schwartz Center lobby.
Anthony Lewis
A paper plate with lemon slices and whole and ground spices.
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