22 Apr 2015
Marks named Associate Dean
Lincoln, Neb.--Associate Professor of Organ Christopher Marks has been named Associate Dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, effective July 1, 2015.He will take over from Professor of Art History Christin Mamiya, who is returning to the faculty in the Department of Art and Art History. She has served as associate dean since 2009, including one year as interim dean.
20 Apr 2015
Carson School's Howard receives a Fulbright
Lincoln, Neb.--Bryan Howard, an English and theatre arts and human behavior major from Howell, N.J., is one of five University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who have earned Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grants for the 2015-2016 academic year.The Fulbright ETA Program is a nationally competitive award that places recent graduates in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to local English language teachers. These students are also cultural ambassadors for the United States.
09 Apr 2015
Talking about 'Medea'
UNL’s Department of Classics and Religious Studies with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film present “Talking About Medea” a lecture, workshop and discussion series connected to UNL University Theatre’s production of Medea by Euripides, translated by Diane Arnson Svarlien and directed by Laura Lippman.All events are free and open to the public. Post-performance talks are available to those who have seen any performance of Medea.
08 Apr 2015
Nebraska Young Artist Award winners announced
Lincoln, Neb.--The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 18th 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.
07 Apr 2015
Theatrix presents New Artists Festival 2015
Lincoln, Neb.--Theatrix, a student-run theatre company within the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, will finish its 2014-2015 season with a New Artists Festival, a performing arts showcase involving students from theatre, music, dance, visual art, and architecture. Performances are April 9, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. in the Lab Theatre, third floor of the Temple Building at 12th & R Streets. Tickets are a flat rate of $6.
06 Apr 2015
University Theatre presents "Medea"
Lincoln, Neb.--UNL’s University Theatre presents MEDEA by Euripides, translated by Diane Arnson Svarlien and directed by Laura Lippman.Performances are in the Studio Theatre, first floor of UNL’s Temple Building April 16-18 and 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m.
06 Apr 2015
Johnny Carson School announces changes to production season
Lincoln, Neb.—The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film has announced upcoming changes to its production season to enhance the opportunities available for its students to produce quality theatre for community audiences.
Expected to begin in the Fall of 2016, a new collaboration between the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and University Theatre will expand the opportunities for audiences and students to engage with professional artists over a 9-month season.
02 Apr 2015
Johnny Carson School's Shoemaker, Madsen join United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829
Lincoln, Neb.--Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film Assistant Professor of Theatre Laurel Shoemaker and Assistant Professor of Theatre J.D. Madsen have joined the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829.
26 Mar 2015
Nebraska Masquers to produce 'Matters of the Heart: A Musical Theatre Cabaret' to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Lincoln, Neb.--Nebraska Masquers, the Recognized Student Organization for theatre and film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is proud to announce its spring charity production of Matters of the Heart: A Musical Theatre Cabaret, directed by Emma Gruhl and Bryan Howard. With two performances the first week of April, in addition to a silent auction and raffle to take place at the event, all proceeds will go to benefit BroadwayCares/Equity Fights AIDS.
24 Mar 2015