Moafi becomes the first Iranian woman and first woman from the Middle East to be recognized in the supporting actress in a drama series category

The award-winning director and playwright and professor of drama will develop new work at the July 30–Aug. 2 New Works Festival

Lighting and scenic designers in the Digital Imaging course collaborated on a digitally rendered installation that honors the legend's cultural roots and the Costa Mesa sculpture garden that inspired it

New Swan’s summer festival reimagines ‘Romeo & Juliet’ and ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ through distinctly 20th-century American settings

UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts names 17 new Medici Circle Scholars

The new University of California Press book, written by UC Irvine Professors Bryan Reynolds and Mark LeVine, explores how art emerges from sociopolitical conflict and war across five continents

A lifelong artist and storyteller, David Golbeck built a career that bridges theater, themed entertainment and community performance. His journey reflects the many ways an arts education can continue to shape a life and career.

Jo McEvoy, M.F.A. ’26, stage management

Benjamin Benne’s at the very bottom of a body of water, receives a developmental production at the Robert Cohen Theatre ahead of its world premiere

From visiting professor to full-time faculty, sound designer joins the Helmerich School of Drama