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Orlando Sentinel’s Orlando Theater Best of 2024

December 05, 2024  UCF students, faculty and alumni have been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel for their work in theatres across Central Florida.

UCF Professor of Violin Ayako Yonetani Explores Music and the Brain

December 03, 2024  Professor of violin Ayako Yonetani is teaching a course that explores music’s impact on brain function and human behavior.

UCF Wins First Place in the Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl

December 03, 2024  The UCF Ethics Bowl Team has won the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics’ Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl Championship for the third time in the past five years.

UCF Opera takes the stage

November 19, 2024  The UCF Opera opened Nov. 9 in the Rehearsal Hall with their seasonal selection of operatic scenes.

Theatre UCF Presents Eugène Ionesco’s ‘Rhinoceros’: A Surreal Examination of Conformity and Resistance

November 14, 2024  Theatre UCF presents Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic, Rhinoceros, a sharp and satirical exploration of societal pressures and the power of individuality. The production will run November 14th – 24th, 2024, in the black box theatre. In a sleepy provincial town, an ordinary day turns extraordinary when a rhinoceros rampages through...

UCF partners with Universal Creative to inspire next generation of Themed Entertainment leaders

November 07, 2024  Each semester, UCF students work on-site at Universal Orlando Resort, gaining first-hand experience in developing theme park rides and experiences, including the upcoming Universal Epic Universe.

UCF Music Student Performs in U.S. Capitol for 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards

September 27, 2024  Recently, UCF Music student Luis Burke was invited to perform at the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Read about his experience in his own words below. The day has finally come, after auditioning for this event and receiving this acceptance I...

Safeguarding Mental Health A Marching Rountable

August 23, 2024  UCF music professor Michael Morrow emphasizes UCF’s proactive approach to addressing mental health issues within marching bands.

Welcoming New Faculty Members to the College of Arts and Humanities

August 07, 2024  The UCF College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty members joining our college in fall 2024.

UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25

July 24, 2024  From being a Marching Knight to a 3D environment/lighting artist, Victoria Torres ’24 has a unique perspective on the development of EA SPORTS’ latest video game.

UCF Theatre Studies Alum to Represent at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

July 24, 2024  Alum Kristen Thomas ’16 will compete as a rugby traveling reserve for Team USA.

CAH Faculty Honored with Promotion and Tenure in 2024

July 10, 2024  The College of Arts and Humanities is proud to celebrate the success and achievements of our faculty.

Behind the Curtain: Theatre UCF Seen Through Actor’s Film Photography

June 27, 2024  Take a special look into the unique perspective of Theatre UCF student Justin Joseph Rotolo.

From UCF to Carnegie Hall: Alum Prepares to Make Debut

June 12, 2024  David Redman ’10MA anticipates his Carnegie Hall debut, where he’ll perform Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living with 150 voices from around the world, accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble.

Pegasus PlayLab Explores the Importance of New Play Development    

May 30, 2024  Theatre UCF’s Pegasus PlayLab gives new play development the power to challenge norms, provoke thoughts, and spark conversation, keeping theater fresh and engaging for audiences.

Theatre UCF Unveils 2024-25 Season: Exploring Diversity, Resilience, and the Human Spirit

May 17, 2024  Theatre UCF is thrilled to announce the 2024-25 season, featuring a dynamic array of productions that include thought-provoking dramas, exhilarating musicals, and stories brimming with the intent to inspire and entertain.

PHOTOS: Reflecting on UCF Celebrates the Arts 2024

May 07, 2024  A look back on the 10th annual UCF Celebrates the Arts, which included concerts, lectures, interactive visual art displays, kid-friendly events and more.

Annual CAH Staff Awards Honor Excellence and Service

May 07, 2024  The UCF College of Arts and Humanities’ annual staff awards recognize employees who have delivered exemplary service to their department, the university and the community.

Theatre UCF Shines at KCACTF Finals in Washington, D.C.

May 07, 2024  At the end of April, four Theatre UCF students made their way to Washington, D.C. for The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), a national theater program involving 18,000 students annually from colleges and universities across the country.

Theatre UCF Welcomes New MFA Acting Cohort

May 03, 2024  We’re thrilled to introduce the ten talented students beginning their Theatre UCF journey with us this Fall as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Acting. This NAST-accredited program fosters both practical and theoretical excellence, preparing artists for the demanding world of professional acting.