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 film “Twelve Years a Slave.” […]
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 has long valued young audiences. […]
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) […]