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Where to see Shakespeare in Southern California this summer 
OC Weekly’s Midyear Guide to the Best Local TheaterOC Weekly’s Midyear Guide to the Best Local Theater
It’s summertime, and even though the living ain’t always the easiest, OC summertime sure beats the hell out of Stockton summertime. And for those of you who want to immerse yourself in a little bit of artsy-fartsy culture, there’s plenty of stuff both...
Artistic Exposure
“In Conversation with the Hamilton Stage Management Team” at UCI 
Former Broadway performer directs UCI's ‘American Idiot’ production
UCI Drama tackles rage, love, and disillusionment in Green Day’s American IdiotUCI Drama tackles rage, love, and disillusionment in Green Day’s American Idiot
UCI DRAMA TACKLES RAGE, LOVE, AND DISILLUSIONMENT IN GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT Irvine, Calif., May 10, 2018 – UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama wraps its 2017 – 18 season, The Business of Politics/The Politics of Business, with Green Day’s iconic and defiant...
Contemplating ‘Costuming the Leading Ladies of Shakespeare: From Stratford to Orange County’ at UC IrvineContemplating ‘Costuming the Leading Ladies of Shakespeare: From Stratford to Orange County’ at UC Irvine
The first actress you encounter in the compact lobby exhibit “Costuming the Leading Ladies of Shakespeare: From Stratford to Orange County” at UC Irvine’s Langson Library is Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth. In the reproduction of a painting by John Singer Sargent, Terry wears one of the most notorious...
The Coup de Comedy Festival 2018 is back for a 6th year!The Coup de Comedy Festival 2018 is back for a 6th year!
IRVINE, Calif. (April 18, 2018) – UC Irvine's Improv Revolution (iRev) continues its tradition of The Coup de Comedy Festival 2018, a 4-day celebration of free fun for the community, featuring some of the best comedic talent in the world. iRev is an improvisational ensemble composed of...
Guilty or not guilty? That is the question as UCI law school deans face off in a mock trial of Hamlet
UC Irvine exhibit spotlights Shakespearean stage costuming for womenUC Irvine exhibit spotlights Shakespearean stage costuming for women
Marcy Froehlich, professor and costume designer with the drama department, presented a keynote lecture April 5 during the opening night of UCI Libraries' 2018 Spring Exhibit, "Costuming the Leading Ladies of Shakespeare: From Stratford to Orange County," a collection running through the end of...
UCI Drama investigates history repeating in Tony Kushner’s A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAYUCI Drama investigates history repeating in Tony Kushner’s A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY
UCI DRAMA INVESTIGATES HISTORY REPEATING IN TONY KUSHNER’S A BRIGHT ROOM CALLED DAY Irvine, Calif., April 10, 2018 – UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama continues its 2017 – 18 season “The Business of Politics/The Politics of Business” with Professor Andrew Borba’s...
Center Stage with UCI Alum Jacob Ben-ShmuelCenter Stage with UCI Alum Jacob Ben-Shmuel
UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts has trained and molded many rising stars and artists of today, who have taken their talents to live out their dreams. The New University was able to talk with one of these alumni, Jacob Ben-Shmuel. He is currently starring in the touring cast of “The...
Costuming the Leading Ladies of ShakespeareCostuming the Leading Ladies of Shakespeare
Orange County has a unique tie to The Bard with Madame Modjeska. You will find elements of her story in UC Irvine’s Spring 2018 exhibit that makes the connection from Stratford to the OC. Professor Marcy Froehlich, UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts – Drama, made an incredible presentation last...
Grace Morrison (MFA 2016) will play the role of Viola in William Shakespeare's Twelfth NightGrace Morrison (MFA 2016) will play the role of Viola in William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Pioneer Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, running Friday, March 30 through Saturday, April 14, 2018. Grace Morrison, MFA 2016, plays Viola in her first PTC role. Her favorite regional credits include Kate in The Taming of the Shrew and Horatio in Hamlet with New Swan...
Jacob Ben-Shmuel (BFA 2017) comes home in the National Tour of "The Book of Mormon"
“Plumas Negras” Tells the Story of Generations
Sepideh Moafi (MFA 2013) is starring in the new musical One Thousand Nights and One DaySepideh Moafi (MFA 2013) is starring in the new musical One Thousand Nights and One Day
Sepideh Moafi (MFA 2013) is starring in the new musical One Thousand Nights and One Day, to debut Off-Broadway this spring. Billed as a fresh take on The Arabian Nights, the new work will play in the mezzanine theatre at ART/New York.
UCI Drama Looks at Immigration and Gender Equality in PLUMAS NEGRASUCI Drama Looks at Immigration and Gender Equality in PLUMAS NEGRAS
UCI DRAMA LOOKS AT IMMIGRATION AND GENDER EQUALITY IN PROFESSOR JULIETTE CARRILLO’S PLUMAS NEGRAS Irvine, Calif., February 20, 2018 – UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama continues its 2017 – 18 season “The Business of Politics/The Politics of Business” with Professor...
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