University Theatre

The student cast of SURGE, a play telling the story of Hurricane Helene's impact in Watauga County, gather for a group photo after performing in NC State's Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theater.

Jan 21, 2025

University College, Arts NC State Host Helene-Themed High School Play

On Jan. 8, NC State's Kennedy-McIlWee Studio Theatre played host to a group of high school students from Watauga County to perform SURGE, a play demonstrating the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Watauga County and Western North Carolina.

Jan 21, 2025

Explaining Science Through Theater

Theater productions are often intended to entertain, evoke emotions and provoke thought for their audiences. At institutions such as NC State, they can also be used to educate and inform about critical issues and scientific topics.

Students gather at University Theatre's Empowering Theatre Maker workshop.

Aug 29, 2024

A New Chapter for University Theatre

This fall semester will bring changes for University Theatre (UT) and create excitement for the program’s future — with transformations within the program's academic offerings adding to the familiar thrill of new projects and performances.

Jayme Mellema has designed numerous shows for the NC State University Theatre department including "The Spongebob Musical."

Apr 8, 2024

Traveling Through Time: D&P Alumnus Jayme Mellema Embraces Pop Culture to Inform His Work

Jayme Mellema, a resident artist at NC State who has created numerous set designs for University Theatre, created "The Institute for Temporal Observation and Application" an in-person and virtual immersive theatrical experience that embraced popular time-travel tropes while staging a mystery to solve.

Costume Crafting Night is one of the most popular events of University Theatre's workshop series.

Feb 13, 2024

University Theatre’s Workshop Series Connects Students, Community to Theatre Production

Launched in the fall semester of 2023, University Theatre’s workshop series offers opportunities for students, staff and the public to learn about different theater topics.

Kiran Soma holds a red, white and black banner that reads "Howling Success" in the lobby of Thompson Theatre

Mar 28, 2023

Howling Success: Kiran Soma

Kiran Soma (Chemistry, Communication Media ’24) is a Park Scholar, member of the University Honors Program and winner of Arts NC State’s 2023 Creative Artist Award in Theatre.

Mar 27, 2023

New Play by Two-Time Theatre Award Winner Gaven Bell Opens March 30

Biological sciences senior Gaven Bell has made theatre a part of her university experience since her first semester at NC State. This week, she becomes the first student to have her second play produced through University Theatre’s Wright Way program.

Jan 27, 2023

Creative Artist Award in Theatre Announced

Kiran Soma, a third-year student majoring in chemistry and communication media, has been selected for the 2022-23 NC State Creative Artist Award in theatre.

An aerial photo of Carter-Finley Stadium during the marching band's halftime show, where the band spells out "state"

Dec 16, 2022

The Biggest Academic and Student Affairs News from 2022

Look back at student life and achievements, anniversaries and celebrations, and individual and departmental recognitions in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs this year.

A group of students on a stage holding certificates

Dec 6, 2022

Arts NC State Presents 2022 Creative Artist Awards

NC State’s student artist awards celebrate students from across the university’s colleges who exhibit extraordinary creativity and mastery of their craft.