Kithaulos: Professor Duo Blends Cultures to Create 'Eclectic' Musical Experience
November 18, 2022 Garcia and Desmet perform during their Faculty Recital on Oct. 14. They combine their individual cultural backgrounds to present a unique concert that opens the doors for the future of the duo.
CAH Events: Cancellations and Postponements Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
November 08, 2022 The UCF campus will be closed for operations on Wednesday and Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nicole, and Friday for Veterans Day. All public events scheduled for those days will be canceled or rescheduled.
Orlando Sentinel: UCF mourns artist Walter Gaudnek, designer Joseph Rusnock
November 02, 2022 Walter Gaudnek was as colorful and bold as the art he created. Theatrical designer Joseph Rusnock was remembered as caring and creative. Both men are being mourned at the University of Central Florida, where they were fixtures for generations of students in artistic fields of study.
Theatre UCF’s As You Like It Explores Society and Identity with Love, Laughter and Music
November 02, 2022 Enter the magical Forest of Arden in Theatre UCF’s production of this Shakespeare comedy ripe with themes of hope, redemption and self-discovery.
Pegasus Professor and Artistic Director Julia Listengarten Recognized with 2022 Luminary Award
November 02, 2022 Julia Listengarten, Pegasus Professor and artistic director of Theatre UCF, was honored with a 2022 Luminary Award for her use of the arts to help society confront difficult questions and promote positive change.
Honoring Joseph Rusnock, Professor and Designer for the School of Performing Arts
October 27, 2022 Joseph Rusnock, former longtime designer and associate professor in the School of Performing Arts passed away last week. He is remembered for his 33 years of work at UCF and his contributions to students.
Playing an Instrument in Childhood Boosts the Brain, say UCF Professors
October 25, 2022 Two professors at UCF report the benefits associated with playing an instrument as a child.
UCF, Universal Creative Launch ‘Creative Lab’ to Bring Immersive Design Learning to Students
October 19, 2022 The lab offers a unique blend of classroom and on-site learning from some of the most creative minds in the industry and builds on long-term relationship between the two organizations.
In Theatre UCF’s Working, Every Role Has a Place in the Spotlight
October 18, 2022 This modern adaptation of the 1977 musical explores the lives of everyday laborers with heart, compassion and gratitude. Working will also be the 30th and final UCF production directed by musical theatre associate professor Earl D. Weaver.
Meow Wolf Partners with UCF Themed Experience for Writer’s Workshop
October 06, 2022 Throughout the hybrid workshop series, themed experience graduate students and alumni will create new realms with one of the industry’s most innovative leaders.
CAH Events: Cancellations and Postponements Due to Hurricane Ian
September 27, 2022 The UCF campus will be closed for operations on Wednesday and Thursday, and classes are also canceled on Friday. All public events scheduled for those days will be canceled or rescheduled.
Orlando Sentinel: At Theatre UCF, compelling ‘Interference’ hits the senses hard
September 24, 2022 “The Interference,” onstage in an urgent, driving production at Theatre UCF, gives a sense of the jangling of emotions that must be felt by anyone who lives through a traumatic experience.
Spotlight 2022: Year-In-Review
September 22, 2022 The positive impact the arts and humanities has on our community is evident. From the expertise our professors lend on a daily basis to the talents of our students, the people in our college accomplish great things. Read about them in our annual report, Spotlight 2022.
How Three Theatre UCF Alumni Are Fostering Theatrical Diversity
September 21, 2022 Three Theatre UCF alumni, Maurice Mallard, Arius West and Christopher Payen, are working together to realize their shared goal.
Theatre UCF’s 2022-23 Season Debuts with Impactful Drama, The Interference
September 13, 2022 The Interference by Lynda Radley highlights issues of truth and power in the aftermath of an event that happens too often on college campuses. Directed by David Reed, the show runs from Sept. 22 through Oct. 2 in the UCF Black Box.
Theatre UCF 2021-22 In Review
September 07, 2022 Theatre UCF took audiences on a journey through works by contemporary American playwrights that tackled a wide range of topics — the complexities of adolescence, the ups and downs of adulthood, loss and finding love in unexpected places. After a year where performances were disrupted and reimagined by the pandemic,...
Ukrainian National Ballet Shares Love and Loss Through Ballroom Performance
August 31, 2022 The Ukrainian National Ballet left their hearts on the Pegasus Ballroom stage Monday night as a part of their world tour to spread awareness of ongoing war struggles.
Meet New Faculty in the Arts and Humanities
August 29, 2022 The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes the faculty members that joined our college this fall!
UCF Alum Stars In Netflix's "That's Amor"
August 26, 2022 Isaac Gonzalez Rossi ’15, a theatre and writing and rhetoric graduate, stars as Matias in the newly-released That’s Amor on Netflix.
Ukrainian Alumna Performed Benefit Concert with UCF Musicians
August 24, 2022 Orlando Sentinel has shared a story about Iryna Usova, a Ukranian musician and UCF alumna who has returned to Central Florida after fleeing her war-torn home country. Usova will be performing a benefit concert on Thursday, Aug. 25 at St. Luke’s Church in Oviedo.