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University Theatre presents Jaclyn Backhaus' YOU ON THE MOORS NOW, April 3-13, 2025 in Thompson Hall's Titmus Theatre. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Direct by Danica Janelle Jackson Choreography by Savanah Buck Fight Choreography by Heather J. Strickland Scenic Design by Jayme Mellema Costume Design by Laura J. Parker Lighting & Sound Design by Robyn Warfield Technical Direction by David Jensen Stage Managed by Rebecca Peace Photo by Matt Ramey Credit photos as: IG: @mattrameyphoto mattrameyphoto.com

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Arts NC State is the collective organization comprised of the visual and performing arts programs of NC State University.

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I want to perform

Dance, music and theatre auditions are open to all students–regardless of your academic major or prior experience.

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I like working backstage

Check out volunteer opportunities with University Theatre in scene shops, costumes, lighting, sound and backstage crew.

Some paid jobs are also available for ushers and other crew.

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I want to see performances

NC State LIVE brings in extraordinary performances from around the world, and offers unique opportunities for students to learn from and interact with the artists.

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I want to make things

Visit the Crafts Center to take non-credit courses and workshops in pottery, woodworking, jewelry, metals–all in a welcoming, informal learning environment.

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I want to see visual art

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design offers multiple exhibitions each year featuring items from its permanent collection of more than 50,000 objects, as well as exhibitions from a particular artist or thematic concept.

Browse museum exhibitions

Free arts activities on campus

Yoga and mindfulness, piano and dance master classes, theatre workshops, concerts, art-clubs and more!

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Gregg Museum of Art & Design Education Coordinator Tamara Velasco and other museum staff promote the Gregg's summer programs.

Gregg Museum Offers Family Fun For All Ages

NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design is offering a summer of family fun and music on the lawn! The Gregg Museum is conveniently located along Hillsborough Street, just one block from the Bell Tower and purposefully positioned to welcome everyone to NC State.

Bee Mangine proudly displays their Howling Success banner.

Howling Success: Bee Mangine

This month’s Howling Success is a fourth-year student looking forward to a career in arts administration and outreach. As an Arts NC State intern, they help students find their place in NC State’s artistic community.

Rebecca Peace stage manages a production of Blithe Spirit.

Rebecca Peace Wins University Theatre’s Thompson T. Award

At the end of each school year, NC State’s University Theatre (UT) holds an awards ceremony in which it honors various productions and students from the year. 

NC State bluegrass jam session

Pickin’ On Interdisciplinarity

Strings and the sciences came together at the Bluegrass and Interdisciplinarity event at the Hunt Library on May 21. Hosted by the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs and NC State LIVE, the event welcomed more than 150 attendees for a night of blending music, impromptu dance and conversation about the insights that the tradition of bluegrass can offer to scientists and other scholars.

Huang Yi and his specially programmed robot, Kuka, during his signature performance.

Huang Yi NC State LIVE Residency Brings Innovative Performances, Discussions to Campus

Last week, NC State students, faculty and staff got a chance to immerse themselves in the world of dance, computer programming, robotics and much more through NC State LIVE’s latest residency program. 

Jacob Jones, left, of the Material Science and Engineering Department and Blake Kennedy of the Clay Studio.

Sculpting and Scanning

A collaboration between Blake Kennedy of the Clay Studio and Jacob Jones of the Material Science and Engineering Department for an Envisioning Research contest is a further example of the connections between STEM and the arts at NC State.

Arts NC STate News

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A small group of people playing in a drum circle.

Introducing Arts + Wellness: A New, Impactful Initiative

We’re passionate about the high-impact experiences that the arts can provide to students and the community. It’s through interdisciplinary initiatives like Arts + Wellness that Arts NC State can not only enrich the lives of students, but create meaningful impact for them by encouraging critical inquiry, empathy and dialogue through immersive experiences with the arts.

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Art hanging on a wall in Talley Student Center.

Spotlight on the Student Art Collection

Have you ever wondered about the artwork on display in Talley Student Union, Witherspoon Student Center and other locations around campus? The short answer: it’s art created by NC State students! Read about Arts NC State’s Student Art Collection of more than 200 unique pieces crafted by students. 

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Arts Village students attend event at Gregg Museum

Arts NC State Connects Curriculum with the Arts

Arts NC State has identified a hidden area of interdisciplinarity, and has created meaningful, artistic connections for faculty and students for decades with the goal of exposing students to an artform they may have never thought to explore, and to enhance the overall college experience.

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Ticket Central provides tickets for visual and performing arts programs at various NC State venues.

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Flamenco dance and music from Tablao Flamenco.
Thompson/University Theatre at NC State University. Photo by Marc Hall