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 role. It’s also her very […]
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 festival and its marketing, development […]
CLASS OF 2018: BARAKA ONGERI
With just nine days until May Commencement, you can feel the graduation jitters. Spartans are putting last-minute touches on their cap designs, cramming for final exams and flocking to College Avenue to take photos in their graduation garb. UNC Greensboro senior Baraka Ongeri is one of more than 2,700 Spartans set to graduate next Friday, […]
Theatre Alum Brenda Lilly Adapts Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE
UNCG School of Theatre Alum Cast in The Wanderers
Photo Flash: First Look at THE WANDERERS at The Old Globe: UNCG School of Theatre alum Janie Brookshire is a member of this cast. Congratulations Janie!
Theatre Industry Showcase
BFA and MFA Acting Students are preparing for the UNCG New York Showcase presented for entertainment industry producers, agents, and casting directors as an entrée into the acting profession. The students must audition to participate in Showcase and must have a desire to work in NYC in the areas of theatre, film or television. There […]
School of Theatre Alumnus to Debut New Feature
Keith Harris, MFA-acting 97, will debut the film Shifting Gears written and produced by Harris. An overworked dad takes an opportunity to start a “family business” thinking it will bring his family closer together… THAT is just mistake number one. For all the hard working people you love racing and it’s roots. This movie is for you! […]
2017 Distinguished Alumni
This month, the College of Visual and Performing Arts awarded its highest honor to five alumni who exemplify excellence in their fields, recognizing them for their achievements in artistry and education. Carla Gannis ’92 (Art); Doug Risner ’88, MFA ’90, PhD ’01 (Dance); David Kish MM ’02, DMA ’03; Connie McKoy ’89, PhD ’98 (Music) […]
CVPA Launches New Website!
Welcome to the College of Visual and Performing Arts and our newly re-designed website! We hope you’ll click around and see how easy it is to navigate and to find all the information you need. On the homepage, you’ll find a distinctive design that will guide you to the various disciplines: Art, Dance, Music and Theatre. Once you have navigated to your […]
College of Visual and Performing Arts offers summer experiences for youth!
The Schools of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre within the College of Visual and Performing Arts are offering several summer experiences–long-time staples and new opportunities–in all disciplines: Art, Dance, Music and Theatre. Appropriate for school-aged children and, in some cases, adults, these experiences connect the College to our surrounding community and the region with developmental […]