Performing Arts

Take the stage at UW-Stout with our choir, band, and theatre programs and performances.
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The UW-Stout theatre, band and choir welcome you to explore the performing arts on our campus. These programs provide a creative outlet to students that have enjoyed and developed skills as performers and wish to further refine and explore their artistic talents.



Participation in music and theatre teaches expression beyond the written and spoken word, connects to a tradition of cultural awareness and explores creative new works of art. The performing arts investigate our expressions of humanity, unite multiple subject areas and draw people together, allowing them to relate in meaningful and enduring ways.

Being involved in the performing arts is a great way to meet other students, become part of a group and demonstrate to future employers that you are a dedicated team player and have attention to detail. Experiencing a live performance as an audience member - or on the stage - is a memorable and powerful event that generates thought, discussion and interaction. For the performer or audience member, being a part of the performing arts is a lifelong activity that builds relationships and communities.

Choir

There is a choir for you, no matter your experience level in singing.

Band

Join one of the many bands with a variety of genres — concert, jazz, New Orlean style, even polka.

Theatre

Be part of the cast or crew of our stage productions, in a beautiful theatre.

Performing Arts

All Performing Arts News
UW-Stout arts and humanities events scheduled for fall Featured Image

UW-Stout arts and humanities events scheduled for fall

Community programs for all include art exhibits, concerts, theater performance of ‘The Wolves,’ civic panels and more
UW-Stout Spring Showcase: Experience what the Polytechnic Advantage is all about Featured Image

UW-Stout Spring Showcase: Experience what the Polytechnic Advantage is all about

Multiple research and design events in April, May open to the public
‘Dogfight’ spins cruel bet into love story: UW-Stout Theatre presents award-winning musical April 5-13 Featured Image

‘Dogfight’ spins cruel bet into love story: UW-Stout Theatre presents award-winning musical April 5-13

Tale of Vietnam veteran dives into mental health

2024-25 Bud & Betty Micheels Student-Artist-in-Residence Presentation

5:45 PM to 7:00 PM - Library, second floor open area: Lily Smith and Ellie Eklof will discuss their work in progress as this year’s Student-Artists-in-Residence. There will be time for questions after each presentation.

Stout Choir Presents: The World on a Human Scale

7:00 PM - Memorial Student Center: Join us in the Memorial Student Center Ballrooms as the Stout Choir presents The World on a Human Scale. This musical selection focuses on the experience of growing up as an adult. How do we understand the world around us as we leave adolescence for adulthood? What does it mean to be yourself? Or build a life with someone? How do we grow old? There will be songs on love, on life milestones, on memories, on moving on, and on celebration.Admission is free for all current UW-Stout students. General admission tickets are $5 and are available to purchase online.

School of Art and Design: Senior Show

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Applied Arts: Join us on the evening of Friday, December 13th as graduating seniors from the School of Art and Design take over the Applied Arts building to display their work.