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UCI Arts Alumna Emily Parise Joins Baylor University Faculty

The Shakespeare scholar and dramaturg begins a tenure-track position in theatre arts

Emily Parise, in a white sweater and periwinkle dress, smiles beside a railing on the River Thames, with Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in the background.

Tai Nguyen ’23 Presents Portraits of a Living Past at Heritage Museum of Orange County

UCI Arts alum explores the past and future of local environments in a new exhibition

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OC Arts Awards Recognize 26 Years of Creativity and Community

Representatives from dozens of local arts organizations gather to honor Ann Phong, Eli Simon, Janet and Walke Ray and other influential arts figure...

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Finding Your Place in Dance

The latest issue of Dance Major Journal explores identity, artistic growth and the experiences shaping today’s dance majors.

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Artists to Watch Series: Kurt Kana

A Q&A with the Drama M.F.A. candidate ahead of his third solo show

Kurt Kana, wearing a plaid shirt over a white tank top, speaks on stage with his hands open beside a camera on a tripod. A projection behind him shows a black-and-white close-up of a face and the words "Mr. Ken Narasaki, Actor, Playwright, 'No-No Boy' (2007)."

UC Irvine Drama's 2026-27 Season

Six productions explore ambition, identity and the courage to connect

Six-panel graphic announcing the UCI Drama 2026-27 season, showing the key art and title for each production: Continuity, Titanic: The Musical, Machines Like Me, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Clowns & Masks: the who of you and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

BEFORE THE LOOK OF LAW

Organized by Simon Leung and Sora Han; on view from Oct. 3–Dec. 13, 2026, in the Contemporary Arts Center Gallery, University Art Gallery, Room Gal...

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Three UCI Drama Artists Nominated for Orange Curtain Review Awards

Nominations recognize work at the UC Irvine Department of Drama and the New Swan Shakespeare Festival

Lourdes Castillo as Juliet, arms outstretched and smiling on a balcony in a pale nightgown and robe, in New Swan Shakespeare Festival's Romeo & Juliet.

Already in Practice

At UCI Arts, curriculum and collaboration turn arts education into a professional pathway

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Melodies of the Morning Calm

Dennis Kim shares his connection to Korean music as he performs with haegeum artists Eunah Noh and Soo Yeon Lyuh at Winifred Smith Hall: A Q&A ...

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UCI Arts Alumna Emily Parise Joins Baylor University Faculty

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Tai Nguyen ’23 Presents Portraits of a Living Past at Heritage Museum of Orange County

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Oct 24, 2026, 8:00pm

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Cauces Sónicos

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Co-led by Wilfrido Terrazas and Michael Dessen, Cauces Sónicos (Sonic Channels) is a two-year project...

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Experience the UCI Symphony Orchestra in a more personal setting. Symphony Orchestra Express features one-hour...

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