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Three Faculty Join UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching ExcellenceThree Faculty Join UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence
Three esteemed faculty members from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts have joined the inaugural class of UCI Faculty Academy for Teaching Excellence (FATE) fellows. They are Dr. Kelli Sharp from the Department of Dance, David Trend from the Department of Art, and Joel Veenstra from the...
Arts Advocates: Joel VeenstraArts Advocates: Joel Veenstra
INSPIRATIONAL IMPROVISOR Q&A with Joel Veenstra Professor Joel Veenstra, M.F.A. ’11, is a professional stage manager whose production credits span Los Angeles to London, and who co-leads the Department of Drama’s stage management program as a professor of teaching in the Claire Trevor...
The Facemelters join the production team for UCI Drama’s AIRNESSThe Facemelters join the production team for UCI Drama’s AIRNESS
A Q&A with Jason and Lisa Farnan A conversation with Mia Hammett By day, Jason Farnan is a Director of UX Design; Lisa Farnan is a professional fundraiser and grant writer. By night, they’re doubly known as The Facemelters—San Diego residents and household names of U.S. Air Guitar....
UCI Drama brings the world of Air Guitar to the Claire Trevor Stage! UCI Drama brings the world of Air Guitar to the Claire Trevor Stage!
US Air Guitar Championships – Irvine joins in the fun for one night only The UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama will present Airness, written by playwright Chelsea Marcantel and directed by Chancellor’s Professor of Drama Eli Simon, offering seven performances February...
UCI's Creative EngineUCI's Creative Engine
Through art, dance, music and drama, UCI artists push boundaries and fuel innovation By Christine Byrd This winter, the Claire Trevor School of the Arts will treat audiences to riveting performances and thought-provoking exhibitions, all of which are the result of a thriving creative engine...
Living the DreamLiving the Dream
M.F.A. student Blake Elliott returns to UCI after following career aspirations in New York City By Christine Byrd For students dreaming of a career in theater, nothing beats working on a New York City stage. Just ask second-year M.F.A. student Blake Elliott, who returns to UCI this winter...
Two UCI Drama alums win at the Emmys!Two UCI Drama alums win at the Emmys!
Darcy Prevost (M.F.A. ’09) and Jeanine Ringer (M.F.A. ’09), alumni from the scenic design program in the Department of Drama, each won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) inaugural Children’s...
UCI Drama Professor Daphne Lei, Ph.D. Wins Distinguished Scholar AwardUCI Drama Professor Daphne Lei, Ph.D. Wins Distinguished Scholar Award
Daphne P. Lei (Ph.D. ’99), professor of doctoral studies in the UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) Department of Drama, has received the 2022 Distinguished Scholar Award for outstanding achievement in scholarship in the field of theatre studies. Presented by the American Society for...
Inside The Making of THE STORY OF BIDDY MASONInside The Making of THE STORY OF BIDDY MASON
A Q&A Interview with Playwright and Director Annie Loui Professor of Acting Annie Loui is a director, choreographer, author and playwright and is the Artistic Director of CounterBalance Theater. She has taught for the Brandeis Theater Arts Department, the Institute for Advanced Theater...
A Name to RememberA Name to Remember
M.F.A. candidate Mary Hill stars as Biddy Mason – and hopes you’ll remember them both By Christine Byrd Unlike many of her peers who were on stage from the time they were little, Mary Hill didn’t find her way to the theater until college. In fact, her pursuit of the arts resulted from a happy...
Professor Richard Brestoff will present at the inaugural Theatre Teacher SummitProfessor Richard Brestoff will present at the inaugural Theatre Teacher Summit
Professor of Acting Richard Brestoff will present at the inaugural Theatre Teacher Summit, a 2-day conference with inspirational training sessions from renowned acting teachers, authors and industry professionals taking place Nov. 12-13 online. Brestoff will present on Nov. 13...
Dean Tiffany López featured on Erin Gruwell's podcast series "Freedom Writers" Dean Tiffany López featured on Erin Gruwell's podcast series "Freedom Writers"
The new dean of the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, Dr. Tiffany Ana López, recently sat down with Erin Gruwell (B.A. '91, Humanities) for the podcast series "Freedom Writers." They discuss Dr. Lopez's journey from being a first-generation college student to becoming a leading voice in the fight...
Flourishing this fall: UCI artsFlourishing this fall: UCI arts
Upcoming performance season includes such bold and ambitious programs as a modern take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Nick Schou, UCI | September 26, 2022 After a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UCI once again hosted its popular New Swan Shakespeare Festival on campus this summer. With...
For Alex Dreschke, a role in Hamilton at Segerstrom seems like homecomingFor Alex Dreschke, a role in Hamilton at Segerstrom seems like homecoming
Event-News Enterprise (excerpt) By David N. Young | September 15, 2022 (Read full feature) When he graduated with a Fine Arts degree from UC Irvine years ago, Alex Dreschke could hardly have imagined he would return to SoCal with a role in HAMILTON, one of the most engaging...
Made in CaliforniaMade in California
The arts and education helped new dean Tiffany Ana López reimagine her own life By Christine Byrd For Tiffany Ana López, joining the Claire Trevor School of the Arts as dean is a double homecoming. Both a return to her native California and to the public higher-education system that shaped...
UCI Drama alum scores critical praise for horror thrillerUCI Drama alum scores critical praise for horror thriller
Ryan Imhoff, M.F.A. Acting ’11 and New Swan Shakespeare Festival alum, has written and directed the award-winning horror film Fresh Hell, which has won Best Feature Film at four film festivals dedicated to the horror genre. “This film was created on a string and a prayer by a group of...
CTSA celebrates alumni during the month of AugustCTSA celebrates alumni during the month of August
At the Claire Trevor School of the Arts, August is Alumni Appreciation Month! We have dedicated our Instagram account to celebrating our alums' work and accomplishments in and beyond the arts all month long. Spend the month learning more about just a few of our outstanding alumni! CTSA alums from...
The Celebrate New Swan Gala honored a decade of the Bard at UCI The Celebrate New Swan Gala honored a decade of the Bard at UCI
On Friday, July 15, UCI’s New Swan Shakespeare Festival welcomed 120 guests for its Celebrate New Swan Gala and a midsummer’s night to remember. Guests were treated to a magical and elegant evening under the stars celebrating the tenth anniversary season and the opening night of The...
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