Student Playwright Discusses New Play “Race to Infinity” on CAH Podcast
April 10, 2023 Gian Arellano, artistic director of Project Spotlight and theatre studies undergraduate, discusses his new play, “Race to Infinity”, which will be performed at UCF Celebrates the Arts next week.
Students, Faculty and Staff Honored at 2023 Founders’ Day Ceremonies
April 06, 2023 CAH faculty, students and staff were recognized for excellence in teaching, advising, mentoring, research, professional service at UCF’s annual Founders’ Day celebrations.
Stars Align at 2023 UCF Celebrates the Arts: First-ever Alumni Showcase Debuts
April 05, 2023 So much talent! Join us for the first-ever UCF Alumni Showcase at the 2023 UCF Celebrates the Arts on Friday, April 14 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.
Female Professionals Discuss Entertainment Industry with Students
April 04, 2023 Female professionals from various aspects of the entertainment industry discuss their experiences and answer questions from students during Women’s History Month on Tuesday.
Theatre UCF Performs “Bright Star” Musical
March 31, 2023 With intricate choreography, comedic lines and breathtaking vocals, “Bright Star” premiered Thursday night as Theatre UCF’s second musical and final production of the 2022-2023 academic year.
CAH-nversations: Dean Moore Discusses Past, Present and Future of UCF Celebrates the Arts
March 28, 2023 In the second episode of CAH-nversations: A College of Arts and Humanities Podcast, Jeff Moore, dean of the UCF College of Arts and Humanities, discusses the intersection of arts and technology as well as the history of UCF Celebrates the Arts.
UCF Student Dancer Uses Choreography to Bring Awareness to Eating Disorders
March 28, 2023 For UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023, former ballet dancer Sabrina Landa has choreographed a dance that is inspired by her personal struggles and aims to make others feel seen.
Orlando Sentinel: ‘Bright Star’ Illuminates Hope, Optimism When We Need It Most
March 28, 2023 Matt Palm of the Orlando Sentinel calls Bright Star “a beacon of hope in our cynical world.”
Alumna Calla MacNamara Brings Arts to Community
March 28, 2023 Using her education, expertise and relationships, alumna Calla MacNamara has brought the arts to her local community.
Theatre UCF’s “Bright Star” Tugs at Heart and Banjo Strings
March 28, 2023 Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickel, Bright Star reveals the redemptive power of love through bittersweet bluegrass tunes. Following one woman’s journey through hope and heartache, audiences will find an antidote to cynicism in this unapologetically sentimental serenade.
CAH Alumnus Scores New Movie, “The Tutor,” Opening this Weekend
March 23, 2023 Alexander Bornstein ’09 recently recorded his original score for “The Tutor,” a movie opening this weekend. Above, Bornstein conducts the Budapest Art Orchestra at a studio in Hungary.
Music Improves Our Memory, Says Ayako Yonetani
March 21, 2023 Research has shown that music can have a positive impact on memory retention and stress reduction during academic tasks.
Arius West ’17 Creates Autobiographical Show
March 14, 2023 Local actor and theater maker Arius West ’17 took over Fringe ArtSpace for a 60-minute show that focuses on the development of an artist, as seen through West’s own experiences.
Introducing CAH-nversations: A UCF College of Arts and Humanities Podcast
March 13, 2023 In the first episode of the College of Arts and Humanities’ new podcast, UCF composition professor Alex Burtzos and librettist Daniel Neer discuss the development of their new opera, HE Who Gets Slapped.
Free Events in Orlando This April: UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023
March 06, 2023 The annual UCF Celebrates the Arts festival offers a variety of free music, visual arts, humanities and kid-friendly events at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from April 2 through 15.
Theatre UCF Explores the Meaning of ‘Home’ in New Play
March 06, 2023 “Home of the Brave,” a play crafted from interviews conducted with military kids in Hawaii, was produced on the UCF stage on Feb. 24 through Feb. 26.
Theatre Alum Strengthens Outreach at Barter Theatre
February 28, 2023 UCF Alum Terrance Jackson ’13 is helping Barter Theatre in Virginia strengthen its relationship with communities of color as Barter’s Outreach and Black Stories Black Voices leader.
Voice Specialist Teaches Vocal Health Through New Methods
February 27, 2023 Tara Snyder’s five years of hard work and dedication allowed her to become one of the forty people trained in the Estill Method.
BFA Theatre Students Sweep Regional Competition, Two Move on to Nationals
February 23, 2023 Several BFA Theatre students won awards for their area at the 55th KCACTF Region IV Convention and Competition and two students, Leyandra Cardoza and Erica Fox, move on to nationals.
UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 Has Something for Everyone
February 20, 2023 UCF’s annual festival of creativity returns April 2–15 with a wide range of affordable events. Tickets for select events are available now, with the remainder of events available Feb. 24 and March 3.