University Theatre closes season with passion and poetry in ‘The Sins of Sor Juana’
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. May 2 – 3 and May 6 – 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the John W. Wright Theatre.
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Anne Carson’s acclaimed adaptation of Sophokles’ classic tragedy ‘Antigone’ makes its Fresno premiere
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 28 – 29 and April 1 – 5 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre on campus.
Read MoreAlumnus brings puppetry to life in world premiere adaptation of ‘Along Came a Dog’
The production will tour Valley and feature free public performances during Vintage Days on April 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre.
Read MoreUniversity Theatre dances its way into the 2025 spring season
The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present six unique repertory dance works that explore themes of social activism, nonsensical rules and regulations, abstract visions infused with deep human emotions, family bonds, belonging and a nostalgic look at the 1980s.
Read MoreVideo: Fresno State Course Spotlight | Drama 136s – Puppetry
This course teaches students how to leverage theatre in curriculum development and allows them to create greater access to theatre in their community through its service-learning component.
Read MoreUniversity Theatre presents the powerful historical drama ‘Red Velvet’
“Red Velvet” tells the compelling true story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor who broke barriers in 1833 London by becoming the first Black man to play Othello on a major English stage.
Read MoreResident student-run theatre company kicks off its 2024-2025 season with a Tony Award-winning comedy
A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter.
Read MoreLaughter, love and family drama collide in ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ production
Can rivaling sisters Baneatta and Beverly bury their father without killing each other? This proves difficult when Beverly shows up at the chapel with her “blessings” on display.
Read MoreUniversity Theatre premieres a twist on the horror classic ‘Dracula’
Fresno State’s University Theatre presents the first production of its 2024/25 Mainstage Season, “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really,” based on the novel by Bram Stoker, written by Kate Hamill and directed by J. Daniel Herring.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Janet Loring
Dr. Janet Loring, professor emeriti and a revered figure in the theatre and academic community, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Fresno. She was 98.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 