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UCI Giving Day 2022

The impact of the arts at UCI reaches far beyond our university’s walls.

The arts have the power to tell stories, move audiences, foster empathy, and catalyze positive change in our local and global communities.

A Midsummer Night's Zoom

The New Swan is back -- with a Zoom performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

This special live streaming production opens in a place called Zoomland before moving to the forest of your dreams.

"A Midsummer Night's Zoom" is directed by Eli Simon and features New Swan actors from our 2018 production, as well as some sparkling new New Swan talent. It has been re-envisioned for the medium of Zoom acting and live streaming.

Ten Dollar Taco

South Coast Repertory presents

Ten Dollar Taco

A Radio Play

by Juliette Carrillo
music and sound design by David R. Molina

 

Sept. ​14-20, 2020

Online

South Coast Repertory commUNITY’s three-part exploration of the legacy, history and family lineage of la comida continues with an original radio play to thrill your senses. Part fantasy, part adventure, part archeological dig, this exciting new work explores the playwright’s growing connection to the culinary artistry of her Mexican and Californian heritage.

CTSA Graduate Research Colloquium

CTSA Graduate Research Colloquium

Friday, October 30, 2020
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. PST
Online

Join the Claire Trevor School of the Arts for the first Speaker Series presenting scholarly and creative work done by the graduate students in Art, Dance, Drama, and Music.

Presenters:
Omar Costa Hamido, Department of Music
Amy E. Shine, Department of Drama
Brittany N. Woo, Department of Dance

Human Error

October 1 - 31, 2021

Human Error

Produced by Don Hill
Written by Eric Pfeffinger
Directed by Jane Page
Assistant Directed by Audrey Napoli
Dramaturgy by Scott Stone
Vocal Coaching by Cynthia Bassham
Scene Design by Melissa Tobar
Costumes by Denise Larsson
Lighting Design by Erik Alkire
Sound Design by JJ Margolis
Stage Management by John Pinero and Avery Evans
Cinematography by Mark Cigler

 

Streaming Video-on-Demand

"The Jubilee and Me" – Songs I never got to sing.

"The Jubilee and Me" – Songs I never got to sing.

Directed by Karole Foreman
Music Direction by Leslie Wickam
Choreography by Robert Laos
Sound Design by JJ Margolis, Hunter Moody and Cricket Meyers
Media & Visual Consultation by Jesús López Vargas and Merle Dewitt
Stage Manager Lyla Flashman

 

Premieres February 12-14, 2021
On-Demand Streaming February 15-21, 2021

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She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, By Qui Nguyen

She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms
By Qui Nguyen

Directed by Beth Lopes
Co-Art Directed by Merle DeWitt III and Nita Mendoza
Sound Design by Josh Price
Stage Management by Arielle Singer and Avery Evans

 

December 5 - 13, 2020

Online

A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.

Drama: Arts & Innovation Series

Drama: Arts & Innovation Series

Joel Veenstra, UCI Drama Professor
Kim Scott, Consultant

 

October 15 - December 17, 2020

Online

UCI Drama Professor Joel Veenstra and Kim Scott, a Las Vegas-based live entertainment technical education and sourcing consultant, bring a series of discussions to UCI all quarter.

The Arts & Innovation Series is sponsored by Illuminations: the Chancellor’s Arts & Culture Initiative.

 

UCI Entertainment Technology Speaker Conference Fall 2020

CTSA Graduate Research Colloquium

CTSA Graduate Research Colloquium

Friday, November 13, 2020
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. PST
Online

Join the Claire Trevor School of the Arts for the first Speaker Series presenting scholarly and creative work done by the graduate students in Art, Dance, Drama, and Music.

Presenters:
Ivy Guild, Department of Art
Yihui Liu, Department of Music
Fox Worth, Department of Drama

Questions: Contact Vincent Olivieri, Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, olivieri@uci.edu