Brenda Lilly

Theatre Alum Brenda Lilly Adapts Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE

Lilly still writes for the screen, but she has also expanded to writing for the stage. She adapted Henrik Ibsen’s 140-year-old drama A Doll’s House and set it in the 1960s. Her play, Doll, opens April 19 at the Magnetic Theatre. 'I looked at it from the point of ...
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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! ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Alumni Award recipients holding awards

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 ...
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