Department Archives: School of Performing Arts

Thanks to Judy Duda’s generous gifts in memory of Col. Howard (Bud) Weber, the UCF Performing Arts Center will continue to shine a spotlight on music, theatre and community.

Theatre UCF explores the question “what does it mean to be an American?” in a season of works by contemporary American playwrights that tackle experiences from the complexities of adolescence to the ups and downs of adulthood, from losing everything to finding the love of your life.

Summer 2021 Grad Walk takes place August 4–6 and three in-person commencement ceremonies will be held August 7.

John Norton ’20MA, a former Theatre UCF graduate student, has been awarded a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award for his play Triggered.

Students at local Title I schools get a free music education through the local non-profit organization A Gift for Music.

The university’s new podcast will feature students, faculty, staff and alumni who continue to push the needle forward as innovators, entrepreneurs and creators making an impact on the world.

A University of Central Florida professor is giving back with the sound of music by helping underserved young people find their own beat through a music program for students.

Lauren Koval ’21 has had stars in her eyes ever since her first day in the Stage Management BFA program with the goal to one day work in stage management on Broadway.

The annual college staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to the college and UCF.

In 2021, 28 arts and humanities faculty members received promotion or tenure to recognize their dedication to the university.