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The Next Stage

December 23

A UC Irvine & South Coast Repertory collaboration ushers in a new era of O.C. theater
Anteaters in the Arts

January 12

Alumni keep arts & culture vibrant in O.C.
UCI Drama Alumnus Alan Mingo Jr. Returns to Campus During The Wiz run at Segerstrom

February 2

UCI Drama Alumnus Alan Mingo Jr. Returns to Campus During The Wiz run at Segerstrom
UCI Drama Alumni Chris Renfro ’14 and Justine Rafael ’21 Join Center Theatre Group’s Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum

January 9

UCI Drama Alumni Chris Renfro ’14 and Justine Rafael ’21 Join Center Theatre Group’s Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum
at the very bottom of a body of water

May 28 - June 6 Robert Cohen Theatre

Through surreal storytelling and dreamlike sequences, the piece delves into themes of grief, spiritual disconnection and the enduring ties of family. At its heart is a striking moment, a fish gutted live onstage, serving as a visceral metaphor for ...
New Swan Shakespeare Festival 2026

July 7 - August 30 New Swan Theater

Join us under the stars for a magical summer as New Swan Shakespeare Festival presents two beloved classics in running repertory.
Colt McGuire Engineers Stories

January 30

Medici Circle Scholar Colt McGuire and his internship at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Returning to the Claire Trevor Theatre

After completing his graduate training during the pandemic, Evan Lugo, M.F.A ’22 returns to UC Irvine to perform in Noises Off On Friday, March 6, 2026, the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama presents Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s iconic backstage farce known for its...

Student

Colt McGuire Engineers Stories

Medici Circle Scholar Colt McGuire and his internship at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival By Gamy Cortes Until his senior year of high school, Colt McGuire believed that spending his days coding was his only calling. After gaining experience in scenic construction and acting, however, he found a...