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Assistant Professor of Jazz Percussion Clarence Penn Awarded a Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant

October 08, 2021  Assistant professor of jazz percussion Clarence Penn was awarded a $40,000 Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant from South Arts.

Theatre Professor Jim Helsinger Named Among Orlando's 50 Most Powerful People of 2021

October 08, 2021  Orlando Magazine’s list highlights prominent leaders in education, tourism, government, entertainment, sports, arts and business.

Announcing the Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Theatre

October 07, 2021  Mark Brotherton’s indelible impact on his students will live on in the form of the Mark Brotherton Memorial Scholarship in Theatre.

Theatre UCF Debuts First Indoor Play Since COVID-19

October 01, 2021  “The Wolves,” Theatre UCF’s first indoor production since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, ran from Sept. 23–26 on campus.

Alumni Spotlight: Ramon Paradoa '20MA Follows His "Screams" as a Halloween Horror Nights Performance Captain

September 27, 2021  Theatre M.A. graduate Ramon Paradoa ’20MA has spent years developing his creative career through events such as Halloween Horror Nights.

Information Session and Open House Round-Up

September 15, 2021  In the next month, the College of Arts and Humanities will offer a wide variety of information sessions and open houses related to our various degree programs.

Spotlight: UCF College of Arts and Humanities 2020–21 Year-in-Review

September 09, 2021  Spotlight, our college’s annual year-in-review, features stories, photos and videos that shine a light on the impact of the arts and humanities.

Jeff Rupert Honored as Trustee Chair

September 09, 2021  Jeff Rupert has built UCF’s jazz studies program into one of the most highly respected programs in the nation.

Call for proposals: UCF Celebrates the Arts 2022

September 08, 2021  UCF Celebrates the Arts is accepting event/exhibit proposals for festival inclusion. Deadline to apply is September 26.

Visiting Lecturer Roberta Emerson Named Director of New Play Development With Orlando Shakes

August 27, 2021  Roberta Emerson, visiting lecturer in the School of Performing Arts, has been named Director of New Play Development with Orlando Shakes.

We're hiring: Marketing Coordinator II for Performing Arts

August 27, 2021  The School of Performing Arts is seeking a Marketing Coordinator II to promote its offerings, including performances in music, theatre and dance; UCF Celebrates the Arts; and academic programs.

The College of Arts and Humanities Welcomes New Faculty Members

August 23, 2021  The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the faculty members joining our college this fall!

4 Theatre UCF Alumni Seen on the Big Screen

August 02, 2021  Meet a few of the Theatre UCF alumni that you may have seen performing in some of your favorite television shows and films.

Music Composition: A Dynamic Field with a Spectrum of Styles

July 13, 2021  Beyond the broad range of career options available for today’s music composition students, significant gains have been made in the field’s diversity, both stylistically and demographically.

Theatre Studies Alumna Heading to Tokyo's Summer Olympics

July 13, 2021  Theatre studies alumna Kristen Thomas ’16 is headed to Tokyo’s Summer Olympics as the co-captain of Team USA’s rugby sevens team.

Join us for a BFA Musical Theatre Virtual Open House this October

June 24, 2021  Interested in a pursuing a career in musical theatre? Attend the University of Central Florida BFA Musical Theatre Open House on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the UCF Performing Arts Center.

Theatre UCF 2020–21 Recap

June 24, 2021  A recap of Theatre UCF’s 2021-22 season including virtual performances, musical concerts, outdoor plays, UCF Celebrates the Arts and more!

Judy Duda: Honoring Bud Weber’s Passion for Arts

June 17, 2021  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’s 2021–22 season explores contemporary American theatre

June 09, 2021  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.

UCF Summer 2021 Commencement Schedule and Fall Makeup Ceremony Announced

June 08, 2021  Summer 2021 Grad Walk takes place August 4–6 and three in-person commencement ceremonies will be held August 7.