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Masters of ProductionMasters of Production
Meet the Creatives Behind Every Theatrical Production By Christine Byrd Behind the scenes of every musical, play, opera and dance production put on by Claire Trevor School of the Arts is a hardworking team of production professionals. They sew the costumes, build the sets, create the props,...
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Keith FowlerIn Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Keith Fowler
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Keith Fowler from the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama. On the evening of Dec. 30, 2023, we lost an esteemed educator and a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on the world of theatre; he was...
Intersection of Art and EducationIntersection of Art and Education
In November, the Claire Trevor School of the Arts collaborated with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts to present "Creative Wayfinding: Teaching Artist Panel." The event illuminated new pathways for CTSA students in their creative journeys. Dean Tiffany López expressed, "The night was more than a...
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: A Masterclass in Comedy Brain MagicColin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: A Masterclass in Comedy Brain Magic
By Professor Joel Veenstra, Department of Drama On December 1, 2023, the Irvine Barclay Theatre transformed into a hub of laughter and creativity with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood’s nearly sold-out improvisational comedy show, Scared Scriptless. The duo, renowned...
Revisiting ‘Cabaret’Revisiting ‘Cabaret’
Provocative musical is part of UCI’s Year of Free Speech lineup By Roy Rivenberg, UCI Dressed in a sleeveless fishnet shirt, striped pants and a crop-top suit jacket, Robert Zelaya will slink onto the stage Nov. 11 to begin a one-week run of “Cabaret,” a carnivalesque musical adapted from a...
Chantrell M. Lewis to be honored at Orange County Arts AwardsChantrell M. Lewis to be honored at Orange County Arts Awards
By Mia Hammett At 26, Chantrell M. Lewis (M.F.A. ’22, Drama) has built a strong arts career in service of other people. A creative polymath devoted to all things arts and education, Lewis is a multi-talented performer, author and teaching artist who treats the impact of her work with sincere...
Creative WayfindingCreative Wayfinding
Roadmaps in the Claire Trevor School of the Arts guide students to artistic success By Christine Byrd When emerging artists come to the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, they encounter more than an art school. Students find themselves at a top-10 public research university nestled in Orange...
2023 New Swan Shakespeare Festival Reviews 2023 New Swan Shakespeare Festival Reviews
Reviews Newport Beach Independent Newspaper At New Swan, ‘Complete Works of William Shakespeare’ is Hilarious Improv Comedy By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy | August 20, 2023 | Newport Beach Independent It would take months and a dedicated core of theater enthusiasts...
UCI Faculty and Alum Receive California Arts Council (CAC) Artist Fellowships UCI Faculty and Alum Receive California Arts Council (CAC) Artist Fellowships
Arts Orange County (ArtsOC) recently announced the California Arts Council (CAC) grants which awarded $840,000 in Individual Artist Fellowships to 58 talented artists in Southern California. These distinguished grants are designed to recognize, uplift and honor California artists practicing diverse...
A Timely ‘Julius Caesar’ at New Swan Shakespeare Festival
CTSA Launches Retail! CTSA Launches Retail!
In honor of our August Alumni Appreciation Month, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts is introducing our new e-shop! Step into a world of artistic expression and style with our carefully curated collection of apparel and branded items. Embrace your passion for the arts and proudly showcase your...
August is CTSA Alumni Appreciation MonthAugust is CTSA Alumni Appreciation Month
August is Alumni Appreciation Month at the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Join us as we honor and express gratitude for our talented alumni. Throughout August, we will spotlight the remarkable achievements of our former students on our social media channels. Each week will be dedicated to a...
Artful HorizonsArtful Horizons
CTSA students are passionate about giving back and fostering artistic endeavors By Greg Hardesty | UCI Magazine, Spring 2023 What does it mean to be part of a community? For Claire Trevor School of the Arts students, it often means focusing on the underrepresented, social justice,...
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Professor Joel Veenstra Named the 2023 Oscar Brockett Outstanding TeacherProfessor Joel Veenstra Named the 2023 Oscar Brockett Outstanding Teacher
The UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts is pleased to share that Professor Joel Veenstra from the Department of Drama has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Oscar Brockett Outstanding Teacher Award by the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE). Named after the renowned...
Unveiling “Love and Identity”Unveiling “Love and Identity”
UCI Drama's 2023-24 Mainstage Season Explores the Power of Belonging by Mia Hammett Irvine, Calif., July 6, 2023 — From post-war romance to mid-century surrealism, UCI’s 2023-24 mainstage season of ‘love and identity’ uniquely engages with both new and familiar narratives. It...
Stage Management Student Sam Allen Awarded 2023 Cody Renard Richard ScholarshipStage Management Student Sam Allen Awarded 2023 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship
Sam Allen, a third-year Drama M.F.A. candidate in stage management, received the 2023 Cody Renard Richard Scholarship. Allen was one of ten students selected for this year's cohort. Recipients received a $10,000 grant for the academic spring semester as well as networking, mentoring, and...
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Names Twelve New Medici Circle ScholarsUCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Names Twelve New Medici Circle Scholars
UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Medici Circle Scholars. Twelve awards were given to both undergraduate and graduate students offering an opportunity to take their education beyond the classroom and collaborate with academics and artists in the community...
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