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Tickets are now on sale for Muse, March 30-April 2, and She Kills Monsters, April 13-23

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Honoring
John C. McIlwee

It is not often life brings us someone as special, someone as talented, and someone as loved as John McIlwee. His inspiration to so many is made evident by the many cherished stories from his students, family, and friends. Many speak of how their lives were made better because of him.

John passed the morning of October 2, 2022

The family of John McIlwee is hosting a celebration of life in memory of John on Saturday, March 18 in Stewart Theatre. Friends, colleagues and University Theatre alumni are invited to attend.

The doors will open at 1pm, and the event begins at 1:30. Following the ceremony in Stewart Theatre, there will be a visitation in the lobby of Thompson Hall, John’s home for creating theatre magic for almost 32 years.

As this is an event to celebrate fashion guru John McIlwee, his family encourages those attending to wear something John would like to see you wear (colorful, not black). Pink is optional.

John C. McIlwee Theatre Endowment 
John Reflects on 31 Years w/UT  
Honoring John C. McIlwee, former director of University Theatre

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Purchase tickets and register for University Theatre Producing and Studio Series events all in one convenient location. Online sales and registration links go live one month in advance of each offering at 10:00am (unless otherwise noted).

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Muse graphic image with Pubshots of Finn embracing Eurydice on couch.

Art and science

This 2022 Creative Artist Award-winning play is a contemporary rendition of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth exploring the relationship between art and science as Finn grieves the loss of Eurydice, the artist no longer by his side.

Mar. 30 – Apr. 2
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre

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Mackenzie Cayco, Creative Artist Award honorable mention for "Light of Jupiter"

READING #3: “What We Grew Up With” by Kiran Soma

This 2023 Creative Artist winning one-act play is set in the United States post 9/11, and follows an immigrant family and their experiences navigating racism, xenophobia, and estrangement.

A sentimental drama, it highlights issues that touch aspects of all our lives and displays the importance of making real progress on inclusion and belonging.

Fri., Apr. 7, 7pm
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre

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To the geek warrior within

When Agnes find her sister Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure. Acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek warrior within us all.

Apr. 13-23
Titmus Theatre

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Tune in to WHUPFM dot O R G, Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 5pm for interview with Danica Jackson.

Missed the Urinetown interview?

“Urinetown, the Musical” director Danica Jackson joined by Jake Ensey (Bobby Strong) for a conversation with Wayne Leonard, host of WHUP-FM’s Lights Up!

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Get Involved

If you have lot’s of theatre experience or none; lots of spare time to limited availability; there’s a place for you here, at University Theatre!

Onstage, backstage, workshops, classes, scene shop, costume shop, lighting and sound shop, and more. Here you will find a creative, supportive and thriving community where you are free to direct your own life-changing experience!

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Student Employment

Need to work while at State? University Theatre has tech and front-of-house positions available on our Event Operations team. Check out the student employment page for details and to apply.

Employment opportunities at UT 

Onstage at University Theatre | 2022-23 Producing Series

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The Studio Series

OUT LOUD –
Script Reading Series

Get together to read new works by new playwrights for a new experience. Participants choose to read or sit in on the reading. Stay tuned as the new works are announced and for how you can get involved — out loud!

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The WRIGHT Way –
Script Development Series

A series of readings, workshops, and masterclasses whose primary focus is supporting winners of the Creative Artist Award through the development of their award-winning plays — the right way….

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QuickSCRIPTS

Four playwrights (given a prompt). Four directors. Four casts. 72 hours to put a 10-minute play on stage before a live audience. A highlight of this summer’s TheatreFEST, we will do it again.

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Upcoming Events

All Events
Mar 30

Thursday7:30 PM

Muse by Gaven Bell
Mar 31

Friday7:30 PM

Muse by Gaven Bell
Apr 01

Saturday7:30 PM

Muse by Gaven Bell

Need a space for your next event?

University Theatre’s Event Operations team manages and operates spaces in Frank Thompson Hall, and Stewart Theatre located in Talley Student Union.

Thompson Hall is home to the 192 seat Titmus Theatre, and 103 seat Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre — production shops, a rehearsal hall, and classrooms.

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Video Archive

Strictly Speaking Series
Conversations with professional theatre makers who speak about their work, their industry and their journey in the arts.

How-to-Theatre Series
Video lessons in various production techniques that work beyond the walls of the theatre. Lessons span general items such as woodworking, sewing, makeup, welding, audio, scenic painting, embroidery, audio recording, and CNC router use.

QuickSCRIPTS
The final 10-minute play presentations. See works written by Satya Paramita, Emily Chiola, Christian O’Neal, Allison Fradkin, Gus Allen, George Jack, Kaitlan C. Farrior, Ter Chavez, and Brody McCurdy.

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