Santa Clara University Theatre and Dance Dept.

08/22/2026

When a torn ACL sidelined Laura Hollison '20 during a dance rehearsal at Santa Clara, she turned a major personal setback into her professional calling. Today, she combines her love of science and dance as an orthopedic physical therapy resident at Kaiser Permanente, following a dream clinical rotation caring for elite performers on Broadway.

During that rotation, Laura worked backstage on MJ the Musical, The Lion King, and Ragtime, helping cast members navigate intense physical schedules.

At Santa Clara, she double-majored in biology and theatre arts with a dance emphasis, minored in public health science, and founded the University's chapter of Delta Epsilon Mu, a co-ed pre-health fraternity. She credits the university with giving her the support and confidence to explore her dual passions.

Read more of Laura’s story: https://go.scu.edu/3SGosuG

📸 Photo courtesy of Getty Images

05/27/2026

Our musical opens on Friday!

Buy tickets from SCU Presents Performing Arts Center at vivenu Whether you’re being captivated by classical music and avant-garde compositions, thrilled by breath-taking dances, or transported by cutting-edge plays and pulse-pounding musicals - there's always something playing at SCU Presents Perf...

05/27/2026

Double major Christian Barnard ’26 explored political systems and cultural expression, finding meaning in both.

05/14/2026

We’re pleased to announce Katie Dowse (Assistant Professor, Theater and Dance) has been appointed as a new Faculty Director (FD) to start in Fall 2026. She will be serving the Magis RLC housed in Campisi and San Filippo Halls. Katie is an international costume designer with expertise in costume design, costume construction, costume shop management, and hair and makeup design.
Katie is passionate about helping students discover new areas of theatre, develop their techniques, and pursue their individual artistic interests. She will be joined in Magis by her dog Finn, and they look forward to connecting with the first and second year residents!

05/14/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Q***r Scholarship Conference 🏳️‍🌈
Tomorrow, Thursday May 14th 3-7pm
The California Mission Room in Benson
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