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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This season will see the final production from longtime faculty member Brad Myers and the debut of new faculty member Michelle Bellaver.
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Fresno State’s Theatre for Young Audiences will present the free public performances of “Nice & Slow” by Lojo Simon and directed by Nicola Olsen.
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“Ultimately, theatre can be an instrument of change, and I aspire to help bring about that change.”
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In the heart of Fresno State’s campus, amidst the bustling energy of student life, two dynamic ensembles stand as beacons of artistic innovation and expression: the Experimental Theatre Company (ETC) and University Dance Theatre (UDT).
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In 1987, Fresno State student Danny Swartz departed for London. It was only his second trip on a plane — the first had been a short hop from Fresno to San Francisco — and his first time out of the country. Up until that point, he had only left the state a couple of times to go to Reno and Las Vegas. Now he would be spending his spring semester in London as part of the Fresno State London Program.
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This thought-provoking play delves into the complexities of identity, race, and family, offering audiences a powerful and emotional exploration of contemporary societal issues.
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Fresno State University Theatre is pleased to announce the 2023/24 Mainstage Season featuring the annual Contemporary Dance Ensemble Concert, four Fresno premieres and a fully staged musical.
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Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. “Men on Boats” is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition where a one-armed captain and an insane yet loyal crew set out to chart the course of the Colorado River.
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Fresno State’s University Dance Theatre (UDT) will present “We Are,” a student-produced and choreographed dance concert under the artistic direction of Alyssa Garvin.
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The 2022/23 Fresno State University Theatre season features a diverse range of comedic, dramatic, classic, and inventive works.
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“This is what I pursue: storytelling through design. Currently, I am applying to production design internships, intending to later pursue a master’s degree with the goal of becoming a production designer and arts educator.”
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“Wilderness” is a pulsating documentary theatre piece that speaks to our collective search for connection and hope as families survive the extraordinary pressures and complexities that accompany coming of age in 21st-century America.
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Fresno State’s University Dance Theatre (UDT) will present “From the Top,” a student-produced and choreographed dance concert, under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 18–20, 2021 and 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Lab School 101 Theatre.
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The winners of all eight regional festivals typically travel to Washington, D.C. to compete at the National Festival at the Kennedy Center. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival had to be postponed.
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By summer, it was clear that the 2020-21 season would be anything but typical.
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“The Agony of Ecstasy” is a compilation of four short plays exploring the performative aspects of gender norms and the power struggle at the heart of human relationships.
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The Experimental Theatre Company (ETC) is pleased to present “Shelter-in-Plays: Part Two,” the second installment of original virtual plays. Part two is entirely written, directed, produced, and performed by Fresno State students and will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, on the official University Theatre YouTube channel and continue indefinitely.
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“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
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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.
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“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.
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While the method of presentation is yet to be determined, the Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to be able to offer a diverse lineup of theatrical work in these challenging times. As more decisions for the upcoming academic school year are made, we will solidify the method in which this season will be […]
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The Fresno State Theatre and Dance Department had a particularly strong showing in what many consider the highlight of the festival, the Irene Ryan Acting Competition.
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“I was immersed every day in the visual and performing arts, supporting the importance of art and creativity.”
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An evening of contemporary dance steeped in passionate expression, self-reflection, and pathos in motion.
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Fresno State’s University Dance Theatre is proud to present “On the Edge” their student-created dance performance. “On the Edge” will run November 21 – 23 in the Lab School 101 Theatre on the campus of Fresno State.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 