of art & design
University Theatre is North Carolina
State University's volunteer student theatre. Under
the direction of a full-time professional staff, University
Theatre produces eight to ten shows each season: four-five
main season shows, a summer TheatreFest repertory season
of three plays, and when schedule permits, a diversity play and student
studio production.
The students are rewarded for their participation in University
Theatre when they share their creative efforts with the
community. University Theatre offers a blend of student
volunteer productions and academic theatre training. Productions
are open to all NC State students, whether or not they
are enrolled in theatre courses, thus providing an extra-curricular
production program while offering the opportunity to receive
course credit in the Theatre and Arts Applications courses. We also offer a minor in Theatre.
Classes are available in acting, directing, introduction
to theatre, and all areas of technical theatre, including
stage craft, costume, make-up, lighting, and scenic design.
The Frank Thompson Hall is located on the NC State campus
at the corner of Dunn and Jensen, off Pullen Road in
the former Thompson Gymnasium. It contains the Titmus
Theatre, seating 192, and the Kennedy-McIlwee Studio
Theatre, which seats 108. Free performance parking is available in
the adjacent parking deck. The Crafts Center is located
on the lower level.
Stewart Theatre, located in the Talley Student Center
on Cates Drive, across from Carmichael Gymnasium, has
a seating capacity of 807. Free performance parking
is available in the parking deck or any space that
Stewart Theatre is currently undergoing renovation with Talley Student Center, and will reopen in 2015.
Accommodations for the physically handicapped are provided.
Please let us know in advance if you require wheel
chair seating or any other special arrangements. A
wheelchair is provided courtesy of Arts Access, Inc.
Housed within the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, University
Theatre's mission is to provide quality theatrical,
artistic and practical experiences for the students
and larger campus and Triangle communities. University
Theatre invites students and the community to bring
their own life experiences to the learning process,
to observe the life experiences of others, to become
better informed on the human condition and to discover,
learn and grow in a supportive artistic environment.