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UCF’s Theatre for Young Audiences Program is Much More than a Niche Field

“The Grumpiest Boy in the World,” which will be performed Saturday at Celebrates the Arts, is the latest production out of the TYA program — an important arts education field that provides a range of skills and career opportunities.

NEA Big Read Celebrates 6th Year of Programming with ‘Silver Sparrow’

UCF receives a grant of $15,000 to host the annual event in Central Florida featuring the Tayari Jones novel in early 2021.

6 Things You Should Know About Themed Experiences

From Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe to Rainforest Cafe, here’s the rundown on the themed-experiences industry — and how UCF students will be poised to lead it.

‘Human Error’ Prepares Students to be Voice of New Generation in Theatre

UCF School of Performing Arts presents Human Error, a new play that runs June 14-24 and Aug. 23-26 on the UCF Main Stage. The production…

Theatre UCF Replaces Play by Writer Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Theatre UCF is replacing the previously scheduled play The Day Before Yesterday with Rebecca Gilman’s Boy Gets Girl to run Feb. 22 through March 4.…

Successful UCF Celebrates the Arts 2017 Already Looking Ahead to 2018

Just a few days after the third annual UCF Celebrates the Arts concluded its eight-day run of concerts, presentations, lectures and workshops, planners have already…

UCF Celebrates the Arts Begins 8-Day Run Friday

From the wind-swept plains of Oklahoma!, to the “KAPOW!” of Batman, to some classic paintings recreated in 3-D, the annual UCF Celebrates the Arts festival…

UCF Celebrates the Arts to Serve Up Musical Variety

From the classics of Rachmaninoff and Schubert, to the dynamic sounds of the 1960s TV series Batman, to a moving composition honoring last year’s Pulse…

Musical Theater Alumna Offers Advice to Students

Three weeks after earning her degree in December 2014, Abby Jaros sat on her bed alongside her parents in a packed-up apartment. All at once,…

Gear Up for Halloween With Theatre UCF’s Costume Sale

Haven’t found that perfect Halloween costume yet? Check out Theatre UCF’s annual costume sale Friday, Oct. 21, to find what you need to create your…

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