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Department of Performing Arts

Degrees and programs in arts management, audio technology, dance, music, & theatre.


Announcements

  • Tickets Tickets to fall performing arts events are now available!
    $10-$15, free for AU students with ID.

Programs & Contacts

Degree program auditions: Music |  Theatre/Musical Theatre  |  Dance

Department Office
Richard Streeks at 202-885-3422 or streeks@american.edu
Arts Management
Andrew Taylor at 202-885-1601 or eataylor@american.edu
Audio Technology
Michael Harvey at 202-885-6302 or mharvey@american.edu
Dance
Erin Foreman-Murray at 202-885-3942 or danceprogram@american.edu
Music
Ann Kang at 202-885-3859 or akang@american.edu
Theatre/Musical Theatre
Jason Arnold at 202-885-2773 or jasona@american.edu

Connect with Us

  • Share your interest in our programs and opportunities—a program representative will reach out to you:
    Share My Interest
  • The Department of Performing Arts Chair would like to hear from you! Please share comments, questions and suggestions:
    Connect with the Chair
Aisley Wallace Harper, AU musical theatre alumna.

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Aisley Wallace Harper, CAS/BA ’23, SPA/BA ’23, MS ’24, isn’t interested in disciplinary silos.

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The cast of Daughters of Leda on stage

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AU Orchestra and Band Play the Ukrainian Anthem

To show solidarity and support for Ukraine, the American University Orchestra and Band in Washington, DC recorded the Ukrainian National Anthem on March 2, 2022.