‘All in the Timing’ streams levity to your screen

June 1, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Woman holds a book with a cup of coffee while looking at a young man in a weird flex pose. All in front of an absurdly colorful background.

“Emerging from this pandemic, it just felt right to me to present a bit of fun layered with some serious notes, but not too serious.” ~ J Daniel Herring.

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.

‘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.

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 […]

#TBT A new leading character: Telling untold stories to inspire youth

June 25, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

“When I got cast, I immediately called my dad and I said, ‘Dad, I’m a little brown girl playing a little brown girl!’”

University Theatre announces 2020-21 Mainstage season lineup

June 16, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Darkside, Detroit '67, Dracula, Contemporary Dance Ensemble, Electricidad, Spring Awakening

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 […]

Theatre and Dance student wins top acting honor at Regional Kennedy Center Festival

April 22, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

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.