20 Apr 2016
'Smudge' closes the UNL Theatrix season
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, will close its spring season with SMUDGE by Rachel Axler. It is a dark comedy that delves into the lives of expecting parents Colby played by Ciara Hergott and Nick played by Hunter Mruz. Please note that the show has mature themes.
15 Apr 2016
Honors Day Celebration is April 23
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts will celebrate faculty, staff, student and alumni achievement at its annual Honors Day Celebration on Saturday, April 23. The event is by invitation only.Among the awards to be presented will be the following Alumni Board Awards:
01 Apr 2016
2016 Nebraska Young Artist Award recipients announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 19th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.
The Nebraska Young Artist Awards annually recognize 11th grade students from Nebraska who are gifted and talented in the areas of visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and new media. These students exemplify the pinnacles of creativity in one of the fine and performing arts.
24 Mar 2016
UNL student discount offered at The Ross
Lincoln, Neb.--As of July 1, 2015, UNL students are admitted to all screenings and events sponsored by The Ross at any time of the day or night at the price of $5 (with student ID). Effective immediately, students from Nebraska Wesleyan, Union College, and Southeast Community College will be admitted at the same $5 price (with student ID).
24 Mar 2016
University Theatre season closes with 'She Kills Monsters'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film closes its 2015-2016 season with SHE KILLS MONSTERS by Qui Nguyen, an action-packed and comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games.
19 Feb 2016
Carson School opens spring semester with 'Blithe Spirit'
Lincoln, Neb.--The Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln opens its spring semester season with the ‘spirited’ Noel Coward comedy BLITHE SPIRIT, directed by Professor Virginia Smith, Head of the Directing Program.Performances are Thursday through Saturday, March 3, 4, 5 and Wednesday through Saturday March 9, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m. in Howell Theatre first floor of the Temple Building, 12th & R Streets, Lincoln.
05 Feb 2016
Theatrix presents the New Artists Festival
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, the student run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, will begin its spring season with the New Artists Festival, which will feature three plays written by student playwrights as well as an art gallery featuring art students’ work.Trey Martinez, a junior in both theatre performance and directing/management, will direct junior Matt Knight’s short play "Cat's Got Your Tongue," a play that features a talking cat with a large personality and a very funny, yet very confused owner.
26 Jan 2016
Hixson-Lied College seeks new CAST ambassadors at open casting calls
Lincoln, Neb.--The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts is inviting all undergraduate students to audition for the 2016-2017 CAST on Feb. 18-19 from 3-6 p.m. in 103 Woods Art Building. Students should sign up for an interview timeslot at https://go.unl.edu/fpacast.The six students who are selected will serve as brand ambassadors for the college. CAST ambassadors will promote pride and develop awareness of the college and its academic programs through videos, social media, printed materials and special appearances.
13 Jan 2016
$20M gift to establish Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts
Lincoln, Neb.--Those who want an education at the vanguard of new forms of filmmaking and emerging media -- including virtual production, interactive and mobile media, film special effects, augmented and virtual reality, game design and more -- will one day get the chance to study at the new Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
11 Dec 2015