Dramatic Vocal Arts

Dramatic Vocal Arts group photo

The Dramatic Vocal Arts program offers students a rich experience in fully-staged opera performance and production, along with an in-depth integration of singing, stage movement, and character development. Dramatic Vocal Arts presents one fully staged production each Spring with costumes, set, and orchestral accompaniment, as well as additional performance opportunities, engaging off-campus events, and community projects. DVA offers students a rich experience with staged vocal performance of operatic and musical productions across the entire trajectory of Baroque through contemporary repertoire. Students may participate in DVA in all facets of the theatrical experience, through performing – acting and singing – and production.

DVA is open by audition or instructor consent to all Willamette University students, regardless of major. Auditions for Ride the Cyclone and The Breasts of Tiresias will be held on September 2, 2025. Email Dr. Penn at hpenn@willamette.edu for more information.