Standard Bearer: Teya Juarez

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Theatre has always captivated me in the way it holds up a mirror to society and tells the stories of the people within it.” ~ Teya Juarez

Contemporary Dance Ensemble celebrates 10th anniversary with first pandemic-era work

March 15, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

"We Can Work Alone" dancers on stage wearing COVID-19 masks

The production, which was filmed in the John Wright Theatre, will stream online at 7:30 p.m. March 12–13 and March 16–20, and 2 p.m. March 14.

Emmy-winning production designer Roy Christopher leaves lasting impact in theatre arts

February 25, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Roy Christopher, a Fresno State alumnus and 10-time Emmy-winning production designer and art director, died of natural causes on Feb. 2 at his home in West Hollywood. He was 85. His credits include decades of work on Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy award broadcasts.

Original piece examines gender and sexuality through William Shakespeare

February 10, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

To Thine Own Self Be True actors on stage while filming in front of camera's and video monitors.

Fresno State’s University Theatre will present its third virtual production of the 2020-21 mainstage season, “To Thine Own Self Be True: Gender, Sexuality and the Bard,” written by William Shakespeare, conceived and directed by Brad Myers.

Fresno State theatre, creative writing students perform at 2021 Rogue Festival

February 8, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Theatre students and recent alumni from Fresno State’s Department of Theatre and Dance and creative writing students from the Department of English will headline two shows at the 2021 Rogue Festival, happening virtually March 5 through 14.

‘Shelter-in-Plays’ highlights 5 original student-produced virtual productions

January 5, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

The productions were to be developed, rehearsed, and produced entirely over Zoom. No face-to-face meetings were ever held while these productions were in development.

Riveting drama brings historic 1967 Detroit race riots into the spotlight

December 2, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Nwachukwu Oputa, Trey Jones, and TJ Taylor in Detroit '67

Fresno State University Theatre is pleased to announce the second virtual production of our 2020 -2021 mainstage season, “Detroit ‘67” online Dec. 4 – 12

From stage to screen; the Department of Theatre and Dance goes virtual

November 2, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

“Darkside” is the Department of Theatre and Dance’s first attempt at producing virtual theatre. Director Kathleen McKinley has sought out the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism’s video expertise, and specifically Profesor Candace Egan, to turn this “virtual multimedia theatre experience” into a reality.

University Theatre to debut first virtual production in new partnership

October 22, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

"Emily" in the Fresno State production of Darkside

Fresno State’s University Theatre will present its first virtual production of the 2020-21 mainstage season with “Darkside,” written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Kathleen McKinley. The production, filmed in the John Wright Theatre in conjunction with the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, will be presented online at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 10-14, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 8.

Fall 2020 theatre auditions to be held virtually

August 4, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Student Joshua Slack has his hands up in the 2016 production "Hands Up: 7 Playwrites, 7 Testaments

The Fresno State University Theatre says they will hold auditions for Fall 2020 productions virtually. Auditioning actors should prepare two audition videos and submit them with the online audition form between August 12 and August 18. Zoom callbacks will be held on Aug. 19 and 20. Video audition requirements and audition information for each production […]