Linfield students and faculty are active participants in cultural activities and the arts, both on the Linfield campus and in the community. Involvement ranges from the college's annual theatre productions to a variety of musical activities, such as an award-winning choir, a college/community concert band, instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles, the Linfield Chamber Orchestra, Opera Theatre, and faculty/student chamber music groups.
The college's library hosts annual readings by a variety of authors and the campus art gallery displays work by local and regional artists. Students also produce their own literary magazine.
Various academic departments provide events and activities that explore and celebrate the creative arts, and you will find across the campus many opportunities to learn from or participate in artistic or cultural programs.
Full Theatre Season Schedule
Full Music Department Performance Schedule
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Learn about the Department of Music's many offerings: Linfield Lively Arts Concert Series,
faculty and student performances, resident guest artists, and student ensembles. Visit the Department of Music pages for
more detailed information on annual events and academic programs.
Visit the Student Clubs pages to read more about Camas and other clubs associated with arts and culture.
Marshall Theatre: A Doll's House
A "new spin" on a traditional play will create a unique viewing experience for audiences when the Linfield Theatre Program presents Frank McGuinness' award-winning adaptation of "A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen. Winner of the 1997 Tony Award for Best Revival, Time Magazine described the production as "a thunderclap of an evening that takes your breath away. Performed in the beautiful Marshall Theatre in Ford Hall, performances will take place Thursday, Nov. 5, Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m.; and Thursday, Nov. 12, Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 p.m. Prices are $9.00 for full price; $7.00 for general students, seniors (62+), and Linfield faculty and staff; and $5.00 for Linfield students; with a $2.00 discount on opening night (Nov. 5) for all tickets. Tickets may be purchased through our secure server, offering added convenience. Select your seats, pay for them with a credit or debit card, and pick them up at the box office on the night of the show. Just click on the "Buy Tickets Now" button. A small service charge will apply for web orders. The play focuses on Nora, a vibrant young housewife who must reevaluate her marriage after the truth of her relationship with Torvald, her husband, is exposed. Nora's determination to discover her own self-worth and forge a new identity by leaving her husband and children created an up roar when it debuted in 1879 and remains one of the most famous and scandalous dramas of the 19th century.For 135 years and in countries all around the world, Nora has been slamming the door on her husband and children, making "A Doll's House" one of the most performed dramas of all time. As a harbinger of modern drama, Ibsen believed that theatre should provide insights and generate discussion about important social ideas. Nora's search for identity has not lost its relevance today.
Performed in a Victorian-style dollhouse with seating on all four sides, the audience will peer into the windows of Nora's pristine dollhouse only to realize that its beautiful facade cannot continue to hold its doll captive.
Directed by associate professor of theatre Janet Gupton, set and lighting designs are by professor Tyrone Marshall, costume design by Alethia Moore Del-Monaco, and sound design by Robert Vaughn. The cast includes Jessica Learn (Nora), Chris Lambert (Torvald), William DeBiccari, Christopher Forrer, Sharon Hagel, Bailey Maxwell, Caitlyn Olson, and Andrew Purcell. Also joining the cast are Hunter Svec-Orr and Jacob Harmon who play the children of the Helmers.
Tickets may also be purchased at the Marshall Theatre Box Office or ordered over the phone with a credit or debit card. Located just inside the lobby of Ford Hall, the box office is open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on performance days. The box office will also be open Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., and from noon until 2:00 on Sunday, Nov. 8. The box office is closed on Mondays. The Marshall Theatre is fully accessible. Please contact the box office directly if you require accessible seating.
For more information, call 503.883.2292.