Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Communication Arts at Linfield College. The department houses two distinct but related programs.

Theatre Arts
Students involved in Linfield theatre are part of the most honored small college theatre program in the Northwest. During the past fifteen years, students and faculty have received numerous regional and national honors. The Theatre Program typically stages four major productions a year as well as several other theatre events. Participation at any level in these productions is open to all students. First-year students, seniors, majors, and non-majors work side-by-side with faculty as actors, directors, designers, and technicians.

Communication Arts
Those who study communication arts explore the role of communication in human interaction. Linfield’s Communication Arts Program sponsors one of the oldest forensics programs (competitive speech and debate) in the United States. Students compete regionally and nationally in individual speaking and interpretation events as well as parliamentary debate. Participation in Linfield forensics is open to all students.

2007-08 Season Plays

Explore our web site to learn more about our students, faculty, courses, degree requirements, financial aid, productions, and other experiential learning opportunities.

For more information contact the department chair or any other member of the faculty.

Dr. Brenda DeVore Marshall
Professor and Chair
Department of Theatre and Communication Arts
Linfield College
900 SE Baker Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
503.883.2802 bmarshal@linfield.edu