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Promotional poster for "at the very bottom of a body of water," a play by Benjamin Benne, directed by Juliette Carrillo. Features a white origami crane against a dark blue underwater background. Labeled "a developmental production."

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A New Play Finds Its Form at UCI Drama

May 22, 2026

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

Andrew Tarr seated outside on a gray chair as he wears a denim jacket with wool lining and glasses.

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UCI Arts Alumnus Andrew Tarr Joins University of Oklahoma Faculty

May 14, 2026

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

A vibrant, cartoon-style visual display projected inside the Las Vegas Sphere during a Phish concert, showing a fantastical landscape with castles, creatures, fire, and swarming bats against a vivid purple and orange sunset sky, with the arena's packed crowd visible in silhouette below.

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The Las Vegas Sphere’s Immersive Experience

May 13, 2026

The Sphere has offered the residencies of legendary bands such as the Eagles, U2 and Phish

Guo Ningru smiles confidently in a professional recording studio, seated in front of a mixing console with colorful audio tracks visible on a monitor screen behind her. She wears glasses and a black blouse, with her dark burgundy hair framing her face.

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UCI Arts Alumna Guo Ningru Named Programme Leader at LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore

May 11, 2026

M.F.A. Sound Design graduate brings world-class training to one of Southeast Asia's leading arts institutions

A theatrical production of 12 Angry Jurors set in a jury deliberation room. Eight cast members in 1950s-era costumes are gathered around a long wooden table. Center stage, a woman in a teal full-skirted dress faces a man in a red shirt and tie in a tense confrontation, gesturing expressively. To the left, a woman in a tan dress with dark gloves sits watching. Behind them, a tall man in a gray suit stands observing.

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UC Irvine Drama Student Isabel Toteda ’27 Receives National Award From The Costume Society of America

May 11, 2026

The honor makes Toteda the only undergraduate recipient in this year's applicant pool

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Supporting the Next Generation of Theater Artists

May 8, 2026

Steven M. Sorenson, M.D., on two seasons of sponsoring UCI Drama and the power of live theater

Eli Simon smiling in front of New Swan Theater

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Professor Eli Simon to Receive Helena Modjeska Cultural Legacy Award at 26th Arts Orange County Awards

April 29, 2026

Founding Artistic Director of New Swan Shakespeare Festival to be honored in Orange County

Bridging Urban America filmmakers Basia and Leonard Myszynski discussing aerials over Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Photo by Quinton Brudos-Sommers

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Once You See It

April 13, 2026

Basia Myszynski ’78 explores ethics, technology and human truth through documentary filmmaking

UC Irvine student Kory Ha teaching through Creative Connections. The internship program provides paid, yearlong teaching artist internships for arts majors. Photo: Will Tee Yang/UC Irvine

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How Real-World Learning at UC Prepares Students for Evolving Careers

April 13, 2026

UC campuses are responding by creating more opportunities for undergrads to gain those skills while they earn their degrees

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UCI Giving Day on April 28 to Support the Claire Trevor School of the Arts

April 7, 2026

Support scholarships, creative research and professional pathways for UCI Arts students