20 Jul 2017
Nebraska Repertory Theatre announces its 2017-2018 season
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film with the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts announces the relaunch of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre. The state’s only regional professional theatre will offer a five-production season beginning September 30, 2017.
18 Jul 2017 By Steve Smith, University Communications
Fiske Guide tabs Nebraska as 'Best Buy' university
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been designated a "Best Buy" in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2018.
Nebraska is one of just 20 public colleges and universities to receive the designation, which is earned through academic quality and affordability. Eighteen private institutions were also named to this year's list.
The Fiske Guide, founded in 1982 by Edward Fiske, a former New York Times education editor, is a highly respected, comprehensive guide to more than 300 colleges and universities.
24 May 2017
Re-thinking higher education the focus of Carson Conversations Forum
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts hosted a Carson Conversations Forum: Emerging Media Trends on Saturday, May 20 in the Temple Building.
Twelve emerging media experts each gave a presentation on a number of topics about emerging media and re-thinking higher education as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln begins building the curriculum for the Carson Center.
19 May 2017
Feature film 'Laurence' to be released on iTunes May 21
Lincoln, Neb.--The feature film "Laurence,” the acclaimed supernatural mystery-thriller created by film faculty in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, will be available on iTunes starting May 21.
10 May 2017
Hixson-Lied Faculty, Staff Awards presented
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff awards were presented at the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Honors Day celebration on April 22.
These awards are made possible by the Hixson-Lied Endowment. The following awards were presented:
03 May 2017
Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts to host Carson Conversations Forum on emerging media trends
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts will be hosting a Carson Conversations Forum: Emerging Media Trends on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Temple Building. The Temple Building is located at 12th and R sts on the UNL city campus.
Please note: We are sorry, but free registration for the event is now closed as we are at capacity for the venue. Thank you for your interest!
01 May 2017
Stauffer retirement celebration May 4
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film is hosting a retirement celebration for Associate Professor of Theatre Janice Stauffer on Thursday, May 4 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Temple Building Lobby.
If you're interested in attending, please R.S.V.P. to Julie Hagemeier at juliana@unl.edu by May 1.
Stauffer has been the resident costume designer and a theatre faculty member in the Johnny Carson School since 1979.
17 Apr 2017 By Kathe C. Andersen
New Virtual Reality class to hold open demos on campus during Dead Week
Lincoln, Neb.—University of Nebraska–Lincoln students from the film and new program of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film teamed up with computer science students from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in a new class this spring titled Projects in Virtual Reality (VR) team taught by Associate Professor of Film Steve Kolbe and Assistant Professor of Practice in Computer Science Christopher Bourke.
Over the semester, 19 computer science and film and new media students in five groups built applications and environments in Virtual Reality.
30 Mar 2017
University Theatre closes season with 'A Bright New Boise'
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatre at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln completes its spring semester season with A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter. A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, directed by Chadwick Taylor in partial fulfillment of his Master of Fine Arts degree in Directing for Stage and Screen, tackles the prickly issues of faith, forgiveness and second chances. Performances are April 13 - 15 and 19 - 22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. in Howell Theatre, first floor, Temple Building, 12th & R streets.
28 Mar 2017
UNL's Theatrix closes season with 'Lungs'
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will close its 2016-2017 season with Lungs, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Trey Martinez.