University Theatre presents Fresno premiere of ‘Men on Boats,’ a reinvented slice of American history

March 8, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

On a blue/grey background, abstracts of orange people stare in different directions above an abstract coral river and maroon wooden boat.

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.

University Dance Theatre presents student-produced spring dance concert

April 25, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

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.

University Theatre announces the 2022/23 mainstage season

April 20, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Three images of students on state. On the left, a young man and young woman sit on a cushion facing different directions with sad looks. In the second image dancers in bright green, purple and blue pop out of a black background. In the right image, a man plays guitar to another man on a raised organic looking stage.

The 2022/23 Fresno State University Theatre season features a diverse range of comedic, dramatic, classic, and inventive works.

Student of Distinction: Lauren Heard

March 18, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

“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.”

University Theatre brings gripping docudrama ‘Wilderness’ to the stage

November 23, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

A woman stands on a red rock overlooking a canyon as the sun sets.

“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.

University Dance Theatre presents the first in-person dance concert in two years

November 16, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

White and yellow silhouettes of three dancers on a black speckled background

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.

Theatre students win national acting awards

June 7, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Arium Andrews and Jimmy Haynie in "Fat Pig"

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.

Department of Theatre and Dance adds ‘film making’ to their résumé

May 4, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Monitors and camera's on a colorful stage set.

By summer, it was clear that the 2020-21 season would be anything but typical.

‘Agony of Ecstasy’ production tackles gender norms

April 28, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

A woman and a man, loosely dressed as dentists, peer into your mouth. The woman is holding a knife and fork while the man holds sticks with horned balls on the end.

“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.

Student-run company doubles down on original student works

April 13, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

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.