Performing Arts

Theatre/biology major wins Class of ’21 Award for production focused on diversity and inclusion in science.

How Reed’s dance professors found creative ways to teach despite the challenges of social distancing.

Rare audio of Allen Ginsberg’s historic 1956 reading at Reed College to be released by Omnivore Recordings.

Prof. Victoria Fortuna wins award for “exceptionally deep” study of dance and political violence.

November 19, 2020

“Magisterial” study of gospel icon earns critical acclaim.

November 5, 2020

With Rhinoceros, theatre department rethinks stagecraft in the era of social distancing.

September 11, 2020

An interdisciplinary music course takes a close look at musical sound and performance from 1865–1945.

April 29, 2020

For spring production, students will perform the most notorious radio play of all time.

April 9, 2020

Project gives voice to women affected by the Great War.

February 4, 2020

Will Laura Nix ’89 win an Oscar for her powerful new documentary?

March 22, 2019

Six performing arts faculty publish books.

March 1, 2019

Reed celebrates the musical legacy of Prof. David Schiff with three concerts.

February 14, 2019

Prof. Minh Tran stages his first major performance in eight years.

December 6, 2018

Prof. Mark Burford examines the tension between devotion and emotion in a new book on gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.