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: five
main season shows, a summer TheatreFest repertory season
of three plays, a diversity play and usually a student
studio production. University Theatre also produces
the annual Madrigal Dinner in November, but will not
be presenting it during 2009-2010 due to budgetary restrictions. We
are pleased to be back in our home building, Frank Thompson Hall, presenting
classes and shows for students and community.
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 Arts Application and Communication
courses.
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
does not have a sign indicating as special tag.
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 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.