Peyankov in Barcelona
Head of Theatre, Yasen Peyankov, travelled to Barcelona at the beginning of spring break to visit the Eòlia Conservatory of Dramatic Arts. He gave ... continue reading
Theatre & Music
Susan Messing Master Class
Chicago improv icon Susan Messing led a master class for theatre majors yesterday. “Working with Susan Messing was such an honor and a joy!” ... continue reading
Community Award for Theatre Faculty Member
Faculty member Derrick Sanders will be the recipient of the 2014 August Wilson Community Award presented by the Goodman Theatre. On November 6, Chicago’s ... continue reading
Abarbanel in China
In his capacity as chair of the American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA), Jonathan Abarbanel was one of three USA delegates to attend the 27th ... continue reading
Anderson in China
Michael J Anderson, President of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), presented a lecture titled Using Movement in the Choral Rehearsal as a ... continue reading
Abarbanel at the World Congress of IATC
Adjunct Instructor Jonathan Abarbanel will be one of two United States delegates to the 37th World Congress of the International Association of Theatre Critics ... continue reading
Praise for Choral Director Andrew Lewis
CHORAL DIRECTOR SEEKS TO EXPAND YET STAY TRUE —John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune, Sep 5, 2014 With choral groups of every size, description and ... continue reading
Where in the World…
. . . IS THE HEAD OF MUSIC?! Now that school’s out, Michael J. Anderson has a jetset summer ahead in conjunction with his ... continue reading
Youth Theatre at UIC
David Kersnar is joining our camp faculty this summer to lead theatre students in the creation of a new work. He will also be ... continue reading
What’s New in Jazz?
In his third year here at UIC and his first as Director of Jazz Studies, we caught up with faculty Andy Baker to talk ... continue reading
Top Honors for UIC Students at Prestigious Jazz Festival
UIC jazz majors—and brothers—James and Jonathon Wenzel received “Outstanding Soloist” awards at the University of Notre Dame’s 56th Annual Collegiate Jazz Festival. Students from ... continue reading
Behind the Scenes: Creating New Work
Have you ever wondered about the creative process behind staging a new theater work? Hear from faculty and students involved in our spring 2014 ... continue reading
Why Every Student Should Be in Choir
Marketing major and UIC choir member Sarah shares her six top surprising benefits of singing in a choir: “We all love music. No matter ... continue reading
UIC and the Best of Chicago Theater this April
If you’re looking for a good show in Chicago this month, chances are you’ll encounter the work of UIC artists. School of Theatre and ... continue reading
Register for New Jazz, Theatre, and Band Summer Camps for High Schoolers
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UIC School of Theatre and Music is pleased to announce the expansion of our summer arts programming for high school students ... continue reading