University Theatre

April 6, 2018

The Patron Perspective: Roy Cromartie ’74 and Paul Fomberg lead the effort to honor John McIlwee with a $25,000 gift

As John McIlwee nears his retirement in June after three decades with the University Theatre program, alumni and patrons are gathering to double the John C. McIlwee Endowment by raising $100,000. Roy Cromartie and Paul Fomberg are leading the effort with a $25,000 commitment.

February 14, 2018

Artful Match

We all know NC State is living proof that chemical engineers can be sensational singers, accountants can really act and software designers can play extraordinary piano. But who knew arts at NC State could also be an incubator for lifelong love matches?

February 2, 2018

Directing Change

John McIlwee has spent 31 years in his beloved Thompson Hall. And as he prepares to retire from his position as University Theatre director in June, he is excited about his next act, despite not knowing exactly what it will be.

March 29, 2016

Student Playwright Perspective: An interview with Creative Artist Award Winner Will Stewart

Last week, University Theatre produced the winning play for the 2015 Creative Artist Award: INK by student Will Stewart. Read the Technician’s review of INK here. Our Arts Outreach Student Asst. Areon Mobasher asked Will

February 2, 2016

Alumni Spotlight: Philipp Lindemann

Fall 2015 graduate Philipp Lindemann reflects on his time at NC State University and how the arts on campus made his experience. Pictured: Philipp Lindemann and other campus leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the

November 11, 2015

Meet the Anon(ymous) cast!

We welcome all of you to this season’s production of Anon(ymous), opening tommorow night at the Titmus Theatre in Thompson Hall. Tickets are still available by calling Ticket Central at 919.515.1100 or by clicking here.

May 6, 2015

‘My ART is. . .’: Final Reflection

Everyone has an art. Whether it is painting the next soon-to-be unforgettable masterpiece of the century or engineering a state-of-the-art technological system for the next millennium, everyone has a craft that is worth sharing for the

February 10, 2015

Odyssey of the Mind Theatre Tour

by Varsha Simha Odyssey of the Mind is an international education program for students in kindergarten through college, providing creative problem-solving opportunities in a competitive environment. These competitions take place worldwide, and on Friday, January

December 2, 2014

University Theatre Students Win Best Picture and Advance to Nationals in Hollywood

A team of students who actively participate in University Theatre productions fared exceptionally well at NC State’s Campus MovieFest this year. The team had one week to produce their short comedy Sam Club in: Noir

September 1, 2013

‘The Spyglass Seven’ Features Ghost of Edgar Allen Poe

Michael Seebold won the ARTS NC STATE Creative Artist Award for 2011-2012 for his play The Spyglass Seven. Seebold’s work was produced and performed by NC State University Theatre in September 2013. The Spyglass Seven