Theatre group rehearses Gianni Schicchi on stage.

Department of Theatre News

The department of theatre offers programs in performance, production, and technology taught by a diverse group of experienced faculty. Our in-depth programs and hands-on training provides students a strong foundation and comprehensive knowledge of theatre studies, design, performance in stage and screen, and technology and stage management.

Current Theatre News

three costumed characters from the Merry Wives of Windsor
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Performances continue Dec. 12-14 in the Black Box Theatre.

In this drawing, two women look towards the viewer, while in the background, a man with antlers looks at them.
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Uproarious, gut-busting, and deliciously ridiculous, The Merry Wives of Windsor is Shakespeare’s sit-com.

A woman holding a candle.
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When Sam and Jess shoot the latest episode of their hit paranormal investigation show "A Skeptic and a Bruja," they are thrown for a loop when their crew member sees a ghost.

Ballet dancers in the rose garden
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This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.

woman and man crouching behind trees
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Just like in 'The Simpsons' TV show, there's a wealth of cultural references in the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's new production.

cropped image of individual playing on a xylophone
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The season begins with a very special percussion concert 'Experiential Awareness' Sept. 18.

Theatre In The News

KNPR News

The visual and performing arts are in full swing throughout the state. Making good on its promises to bring more activity and people to Commercial Center, Clark County has just launched a program with 51ԹϺ, which will produce cultural events at the East Sahara complex.

KNPR News

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has long defied the myth that Las Vegas is a cultural wasteland, especially in recent years.

Nevada Independent

The first debate between the Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, and his Republican opponent, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, is set for Oct. 18. The second, between Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat, and her Republican opponent, former attorney general Adam Laxalt, is scheduled for Oct. 20. Both are set to take place at 51ԹϺ’s Judy Bayley Theater and will be aired statewide by KLAS and Univision

Elko Daily Free Press

The Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization introduces the newly crowned Miss Nevada, Heather Renner, and Miss Nevada’s Outstanding Teen, Megan Dwyer.

Reno Gazette-Journal

Heather Renner of Reno was crowned Miss Nevada last weekend and will go on to compete at the Miss America competition later this year in Connecticut.

KRNV News 4

On Friday, July 1, 22-year-old Heather Renner was crowned the 72nd Miss Nevada. She was born and raised in Reno and is currently studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas majoring in theater and double minoring in political science and vocal performance.

Recent Theatre Accomplishments

On Nov. 15, Stefano Boselli (Theatre) presented his paper, “Large Production, Big History: The Actor-Network Dramaturgy of Good Bye Mister Freud through Space and Time,” during the “Big Histories: Experimental Methods for Tracking Change Across Bodies, Generations, and Geographies in Performance” Working Session at the American Society for Theatre…
From Nov. 7 to 10, Stefano Boselli (Theatre) participated in the 121st Pacific and Ancient Modern Language Association (PAMLA) Conference, “Translation in Action,” held in Palm Springs, CA. As part of his contributions, Boselli organized the Drama and Society I and II standing sessions and presented his paper, “Shipwrecked in Paradise: Expanding…
Assistant professor Christina Watanabe (Theatre) was featured as a guest on the popular podcast Light Talk, co-hosted by 51ԹϺ professor emeritus Brackley Frayer. In the podcast, she discusses her academic journey, challenges she has faced in the profession, and gratitude for her collaborators.
Adam Paul (Film), assistant professor, presented on a panel at the 4th Annual Humanities Podcast Network Symposium titled, "Podcasting as Artistry and Craft." Paul discussed his work on 51ԹϺ projects in the Departments of Film and Theatre, including the award-winning fiction podcast "POD115" and the recent film review podcast "The Film Dept.," co-…
Christina Watanabe (Theatre) designed the lighting for the DC-area premiere of Disney's Frozen at Olney Theatre Center in a new production that prominently features performers of color. Olney was selected by Disney as one of only a few regional theatres to access rights to this show. This production uses new and emerging automation…
Stefano Boselli (Theatre) published the article “Deliberate Starvation: Hunger Artists in Kafka, Różewicz, and Sinking Ship” in Global Performance Studies 6, nos 1–2 (2023): Hunger. The article explowes how a negative action, the decision to abstain from food, can be enacted on stage. Examining hunger as a conscious choice to avoid food for…