Life at UT

Aug 19, 2022

Welcome Back

The weather is finally cooling off and parking is becoming scarce here on campus, which means students are returning and the stages at NC State will soon be alive with performances. Much has changed in the past few years but what has remained is our commitment to providing engaging and accessible theatre experiences. This year we…

Jan 4, 2021

A Meaningful Color Palette: Adrienne McKenzie and the Hand & Lock Prize

By Teal Lepley When lockdown began in the spring, NC State University Theatre’s Adrienne McKenzie had just taken up a new project and was ready to get started. McKenzie is a Costume Technician for University Theatre and an Arts + Design lecturer for the College of Design. In her spare time, she further pursues her design…

Jul 22, 2020

Theatre at NC State will be different but remain meaningful.

Theatre is about making connections through live performance. We understand there are extreme physical risks for performers, technicians, and audience members in mounting live productions this fall. These risks also exist in the various processes and activities leading up to opening night which include requiring close physical contact among many people over long periods of…

Jul 3, 2020

University Theatre: Fall 2020

By now many of us in the Raleigh theatre community have seen the sad but necessary announcements from several local theatre companies. Raleigh Little Theatre, Theatre Raleigh, and NCT are among those that have decided to postpone their upcoming seasons. We support their decisions, and keep these theatre companies and their artists in our thoughts. We…

Jun 6, 2020

A message to the students of University Theatre

Theatre is the art of live performance in which the action is precisely scripted, rehearsed, and performed to relay a coherent and meaningful message. Though University Theatre is unable to present live performances at this time, our action and message amplify the words of Chancellor Woodson. “We too must acknowledge that a person’s race is still too often used to determine how they will be treated in almost every…

Mar 18, 2020

Tech Theatre Online

Miss the theatre? Looking to hone your skills? Check out the wonderful companies below and see how they are supporting us all during this time away from the stage. The companies below are offering free online training and/or use of their products for students affected by school closures. Build your skills in your pjs! …

Jan 27, 2020

Ragtime Roles: Henry Ford

Most Americans are familiar with the name Henry Ford. How did he come to be one of the wealthiest men of his time? More importantly for this feature, why is he a character in Ragtime and how does an actor prepare to play him? [pullquote color=”wolfpackred” align=”alignright”]It can be hard to find the line…

Sep 3, 2019

Student Performing Arts Social

Come meet your fellow student artist on campus this Friday, September 6, 7-10pm in Thompson Hall! Students interested in Theatre, Dance and Music are invited to an informal meet and greet. Meet students who share an interest in the performing arts. Tour the facilities and rehearsal spaces for the upcoming production of Our Town. Come…

Open House at University is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 4:00pm.

Aug 13, 2019

New Student Open House

Are you starting your first year at NC State? Are you a returning student and want to know more about live theatre on campus? [callout heading=”Open House” headingtype=”h2″ headingicon=”noicon” textalign=”textleft” type=”img” img=”29798″]New & Returning Students[/callout] University Theatre invites #NCState2023 and returning students to Open House 2019 • Meet new and returning students interested in theatre •…