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Arielle Sidney's Upcycled Designs Go Viral on TikTokArielle Sidney's Upcycled Designs Go Viral on TikTok
Excerpt from Vouge Magazine January 17, 2021 By Christian Allaire One of the most interesting parts of the upcycling movement is seeing how brands can turn even the most unlikeliest of textiles into modern ready-to-wear—and Arielle Sidney, a college student in California, is a prime example of...
Taylor Fagins, B.A. '17, Wins 1st Place in the American Songwriters ContestTaylor Fagins, B.A. '17, Wins 1st Place in the American Songwriters Contest
Excerpt from American Songwriter by Jacob Uitti "Fagins grew up in southern California and attended the University of California at Irvine, studying drama and musical theater. He moved to New York City for its plethora of stories, diversity and myriad faces, and he now works with two different...
Zachary Price Combines Scholarship and DramaZachary Price Combines Scholarship and Drama
By Richard Chang Professor Zachary Price is fascinated with various modes of performance, from the proscenium stage to the street corner. He’s a new faculty member at UC Irvine, teaching in the Department of Drama. He started his position as assistant professor of doctoral studies in July...
Behind-the-Scenes of SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS with Tolu EkisolaBehind-the-Scenes of SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS with Tolu Ekisola
By Lauren Knight Instead of prepping in the wings of a theater before the curtain rises, Tolu Ekisola adjusts her light sources and fixes the laptop that rests on two cardboard boxes in her home office in Minnesota. With her props laid out on the desk in front of her and a large green screen...
Empowering the Artists of Tomorrow Amid the PandemicEmpowering the Artists of Tomorrow Amid the Pandemic
By Christine Byrd Theaters, concert halls and art galleries have been closed for nearly a year, but the global pandemic hasn’t stopped artists from creating. If anything, it’s fueling rapid incorporation of technology across all artistic mediums and inspiring new ways to create and share art...
Ross Jackson Named Artistic Producer for the Geffen PlayhouseRoss Jackson Named Artistic Producer for the Geffen Playhouse
UCI Alumni Ross Jackson will assume the position of Artistic Producer for the Geffen Playhouse, a prominent non-profit theater company in Los Angeles. Jackson, a UCI Drama M.F.A. ’15, found his way to Broadway three days after graduation with an internship at Wicked. He has since become a member...
CTSA Drama Student Spotlights: Acting In Virtual WorldCTSA Drama Student Spotlights: Acting In Virtual World
"Stage actors thrive off of the applause and the thrill of performing for a packed theatre. There is a certain energy that is cultivated between fellow actors and the audience that can’t be recreated in an online format, but UCI drama students are taking on the challenge of creating live theatre in...
ZotTube - A Day in the Life of Drama Student Brandon FoxworthZotTube - A Day in the Life of Drama Student Brandon Foxworth
What is life at UCI like during COVID-19? Drama student Brandon "Fox" Foxworth shows off his daily routine, including teaching undergraduate students via Zoom, and offers some advice for students navigating pandemic life. Plus, see some of Fox's favorite spots on and off-campus!
Students Create Commercials in Time for the ElectionStudents Create Commercials in Time for the Election
Students Create Commercials in Time for the Election Professor Juliette Carrillo, a nationally recognized theatre director, writer and award-winning filmmaker, is teaching UCI Drama students more than the fundamentals of writing and directing for professional theatre. Her Drama 15 (Performance...
Claire Trevor School of the Arts Virtual Tour
Prof. Zachary Dietz and UCI Drama Tests Aloha Software to Reduce Music LatencyProf. Zachary Dietz and UCI Drama Tests Aloha Software to Reduce Music Latency
The World’s Leading Music Schools Turn to Aloha By Elk Real-Time Music Creation and Performance Service to Reconnect Teachers and Students Royal College of Music in Stockholm, University of California-Irvine, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, part of Birmingham City University and Saint...
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Live Performance May Be on Pause, but Arts Students Continue Their Studies with HopeLive Performance May Be on Pause, but Arts Students Continue Their Studies with Hope
Arts students have been forced to continue their studies online during the coronavirus pandemic. Adam Jacobson, a UCI drama student, has created an in-home studio to capture his performances on camera for class attendance and assignments.
Three dynamic professors join the Department of DramaThree dynamic professors join the Department of Drama
Three new UCI faculty members are joining the Claire Trevor School of the Arts’ Department of Drama this fall, bringing diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to the disciplines of doctoral studies, scene design and music direction. “We’re excited to be able to welcome these three faculty members...
UCI Drama alumna Julianna Ojeda talks to KPFK about the "Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival"UCI Drama alumna Julianna Ojeda talks to KPFK about the "Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival"
From Broadway World Los Angeles KPFK's Arts In Review Welcomes L.A. Live Theater Leaders Stephanie Black, Julianna Ojeda, and Grett T. Daniels Over the course of three weekends, thirty-four (34) of ATLA theatre companies will showcase 10-minute works. by BWW News Desk Sep. 25, 2020...
UCI Lighting Designers ReuniteUCI Lighting Designers Reunite
COVID-19 has ushered in a new way to connect and reconnect with the people in our lives. One opportunity that faculty and students at UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts have taken advantage of is the connection through Zoom online virtual meetups. The digital platform allows people from all...
Arts and WellnessArts and Wellness
By Christine Byrd The seats were empty, the orchestra silent, the studios dark. More than 700 undergraduate and 150 graduate students, and the scores of faculty and staff who teach and support them, disappeared literally overnight. It was March 17, and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts,...
Kristine N. Haag, ’06Kristine N. Haag, ’06
Costume design alumna Kristine N. Haag has been nominated for a 2020 Emmy Award. Haag is part of the costume design team nominated for “Outstanding Contemporary Costumes” for her work as the Assistant Costume Designer on the Netflix show Grace and Frankie for the episode “The Tank.” Her colleagues...
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