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Theatre & Music

Senior Capstone

Students performed and produced a variety of creative projects, demonstrating their authorship, performance, direction, and creativity as part of their Senior Capstone. Congratulations to ... continue reading

Tribute: Associate Professor Emeritus, William “Bill” F. Raffeld

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Associate Professor Emeritus, William “Bill” F. Raffeld, passed away peacefully on May ... continue reading

THTR 333 Student Final Projects: Antigonstein

Direction: a kaleidoscopic investigation of the tragedy of Antigone. Inspired by five versions of the play: Antigone by Jean Anouilh, Antigonick by Anne Carson, ... continue reading

Lydia Diamond Wins Horton Foote Playwriting Award

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Lydia Diamond grew up moving frequently as her single mother’s musical and academic teaching career took her from ... continue reading

UIC-Shakespeare Theater Partnership Supplies 5,000 Masks to UI Health

They used to outfit performers on Chicago’s theater stages, but today costume fabricators from across the city are making patient masks for health care ... continue reading

A Message from the Director

Dear Friends of UIC School of Theatre and Music, In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and in the interest of the health, ... continue reading

Fall 2020 Covid-19 Updates

STM COVID-19 HANDBOOK (FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY) Click here for all information on Covid-19 including general guidelines; testing, training and reporting; theatre guidelines; music ... continue reading

Music Event Cancellations

In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments and interest in the health, safety, and well-being of our staff, faculty, and students, the UIC School of ... continue reading

Welcome to Spring 2020 Semester

WELCOME BACK!Faculty, staff, and students have had an extraordinary academic year so far. In addition to the accomplishments highlighted below and our many regular music ... continue reading

Happy Holidays! (Video)

Happy holidays! Thank you for joining us on an incredible concert season! Watch highlights of our UIC Holiday Concert at the Benito Juarez Performing ... continue reading

Ladysmith Black Mambazo Comes to UIC to Educate, Entertain

University of Illinois at Chicago acting student Richard Cantu didn’t hesitate as members of the five-time Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo called audience members onto ... continue reading

Broadening Opportunities: A Conversation with Louis Bergonzi

Entering his third year as the Head of Music Studies at UIC School of Theatre and Music, Dr. Louis Bergonzi is excited to prepare ... continue reading

Join an Ensemble: Audition Now

ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS All UIC ensembles are open to students from across our campus. Our auditions are not for deciding acceptance, but to determine which ... continue reading

CPS Students Learn Science through Art and Movement with Project STAGE

Project STAGE, or Science Theater for Advancing Generative Engagement, is a joint initiative between UIC faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, UIC ... continue reading

Derrick Sanders Receives Tribute Award

Congratulations to Derrick Sanders, Associate Professor, who was honored with a Tribute Award at the 2019 League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala. Sanders was recognized for his ... continue reading