University Theatre dances its way into the 2025 spring season

February 7, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

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.

Captivating and thought-provoking dance concert kicks off University Theatre’s spring season

January 25, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dancers reach for the sky in this stylized photo.

Embark on a captivating and reflective evening of dance with the Contemporary Dance Ensemble under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble kicks off the spring season at University Theatre

January 30, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two dancers, man and women, in a blue toned photo.

Fresno State’s University Theatre and The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present its spring dance concert, “Connections: 2023.”

Dance ensemble presents first in-person program in two years

February 14, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble performing.

Experience six new entertaining and thought-provoking dance works at the Contemporary Dance Ensemble’s spring concert, “Not What It Seems.” The show represents the artistic work of four choreographers, twelve talented dancers and numerous behind-the-scenes artistic collaborators.

University Theatre returns to face-to-face performances for 2021/22 mainstage season

August 6, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Photo from the back of the University Theatre overlooking the audience and looking onto the stage.

The season offers a diverse range of work from seasoned playwrights and young, up-and-coming playwrights.

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.

Sarah Holm, Department of Theatre and Dance Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sarah Holm, Student of Distinction, Theatre and Dance

“I was immersed every day in the visual and performing arts, supporting the importance of art and creativity.”

Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents spring dance concert, ‘Covenants’

February 7, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

An evening of contemporary dance steeped in passionate expression, self-reflection, and pathos in motion.

Four years straight; Fresno State Contemporary Dance Ensemble achieves gala status

March 13, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

"From… last nights attempted restless sleep" by choreographer and Fresno State Professor Kenneth Balint

“So many striking meaningful images filled the stage, images that will stay with me for a while”

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents, ‘Moving Through the Static’

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Moving Through the Static” is under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint and runs February 15 – 23, 2019 in the John Wright Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus of Fresno State.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents spring production, ‘Epistêmê’

January 25, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents “Epistêmê”

The eighth annual Contemporary Dance Ensemble spring production, “Epistêmê,” will run from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24 in the John Wright Theatre in the Speech Arts building at Fresno State.

‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ receives new life on university stage

November 22, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

A refreshed version of the William Shakespeare classic, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” will run Dec. 1 – 9 at the John Wright Theatre at Fresno State. The production receives an original and accessible concept by director Brad Myers, and is the third show of University Theatre’s 2017-18 season.

University Theatre: ‘Heathers the Musical’ and a look ahead to the 2017-18 season

May 1, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

~ By Anthony Cody, communications specialist for the Department of Theatre Arts Fresno State’s University Theatre will wrap up the 2016-17 theatre season with a presentation of “Heathers The Musical” May 5 through 13 (the stage is dark on May 8). This production is directed by Brad Myers. The musical, adapted from the cult-film “Heathers,” […]

‘Passion Play – Part I & II’ next up in University Theatre’s season

November 16, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com, design by Anthony Cody The University Theatre at Fresno State still has several more modern works from contemporary female playwrights ahead for theatre-goers. The lineup for the remainder of the 2016-17 season includes the staging of the Passion Play across time, the Contemporary Dance Ensemble, the revelation of a childhood trauma and a darkly […]