University Theatre premieres a twist on the horror classic ‘Dracula’

September 13, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Girl in a cowbow hat holds a knife up as it to stab.

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.

Reader’s theatre presentation of ‘Death and the Maiden’

May 2, 2024.Reading time 1 minute.

Three black and white photos of the actors on top of schedule drawing of a maiden and a man.

Written by Ariel Dorfman and directed by Thomas Whit-Eillis, the “Death and the Maiden” reader’s theatre presentation will be at 6 p.m. May 10 in Music 160.

Landmark musical ‘Spring Awakening’ closes out University Theatre Mainstage season

April 17, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Sunflower over a heavily textured black and purple background with a man and woman in underwear.

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what “Entertainment Weekly” called “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade,” “Spring Awakening” explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable.

University Theatre presents ‘Seminar,’ a comedic exploration of the writers’ world

November 16, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

A floating hand and arm has red strings tied to the fingers which are around the wrists, neck and waist of four black and white people figures over a yellow background.

Theresa Rebeck’s “Seminar” is a brilliant examination of the creative process and the complex interplay of art and ego.

Queer Rom-Com makes Fresno debut at University Theatre

October 20, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Woman in a blazer and bow tie holds a bouquet of flowers.

A story of loss, love and redemption, Turner’s new comedy follows the world’s loneliest (and wittiest) single woman, Carlo, as she crashes her ex-girlfriend’s wedding to a man.

Stephen King’s classic thriller ‘Misery’ comes alive on stage

October 13, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

A woman with dramatic backlighting on black background, looks down in this black and white photo.

Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home.

One of the ‘Best American plays of the last 25 years’ takes centerstage at University Theatre

October 22, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Fresno State’s University Theatre will present “This Is Our Youth,” its second in-person production of the 2021-22 Mainstage season.

Feminist thriller ‘Man of God’ features first all Asian American cast

September 23, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

A priest stands in front of four young women in fighting poses.

Fresno State’s University Theatre will presents its first in-person production of the 2021-22 Mainstage season with “Man of God,” written by Anna Ouyang Moench and directed by Thomas-Whit Ellis. It is the first University Theatre production written by an Asian American playwright for an entirely Asian American cast.

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.

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

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.

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.

Immigration at the center of University Theatre season opener

September 30, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Separated from his mother, a young refugee called “Anon” journeys through the United States, encountering a wide variety of people — some kind, some dangerous and cruel — as he searches for his family.