ACTOR CHRIS CHALK, FROM THE G TO ‘GOTHAM’

UNCG alumnus Chris Chalk ’01 stars in the hit show “Gotham,” and has been featured in “Homeland” and “Underground.” He has starred in Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Ruined,” and the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of “Fences” alongside Viola Davis and Denzel Washington. He was featured in the Oscar Best Picture… Continue reading…

Michelle Mason ’18

“KATS: The Meerkat Musical” and “Indiana Bones and the Kingdom of the Camarasaur” are examples of presentations at Greensboro’s Science Center, where actors educate and entertain a vital audience: children. Michelle Mason ’18 contributes to our community by using her acting skills to connect with kids. UNCG’s School of Theatre… Continue reading…

ALUMNA LANDS ROLE ON NEW AMAZON STUDIOS PILOT

Earlier this year, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut ‘15 flew to Los Angeles on her birthday. She didn’t know it then, but she was about to receive the best birthday present she could ask for: A lead role in the Amazon Studios young adult series pilot, “Panic.” So far, Chestnut said, it’s her favorite… Continue reading…

Shakespeare Festival names UNCG alumni as managing director!

Addition comes as nonprofit recognizes 30 years of operations The Nashville Shakespeare Festival Board of Directors has named Bradley Brown as managing director. According to a release, Brown (pictured) will work in tandem with NSF Executive Artistic Director Denice Hicks and will oversee the administrative and operational management of the… Continue reading…

UNCG Theatre Student Performs in New York City

Brandon Osley (BA Senior) will be performing in La MaMa Puppet Festival! A huge shout-out to Brandon Osley who was cast in Torry Bend’s (http://torrybend.com/) new work DREAMING.  It will perform as a work-in-progress at La MaMa Puppet Festival in NYC in November.  More info and link to the festival below…. Continue reading…