University Theatre

Feb 24, 2023

Student Spotlight: Maya McCall

Our latest arts spotlight features sophomore Maya McCall (pronouns: they/them), dancer, choreographer and performer.

Nov 4, 2021

Meet the Arts NC State Directors

Meet Joshua Reaves, director of University Theatre, in the spotlight series featuring Arts NC State directors.

Aug 19, 2020

Arts Spotlight: Get to Know Adrienne McKenzie

Meet Adrienne McKenzie. Ten years ago, she started working in the University Theatre costume shop as a student. After completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the NC State College of Design, Adrienne is now a full-time costume technician – and a finalist for the Hand & Lock Prize for embroidery.

Aug 13, 2020

Remembering Charlie Martin

A former director who set the stage for NC State's strong theatre program has died at age 95.

Apr 14, 2020

A new director for University Theatre

Josh Reaves has been named the new director of University Theatre, NC State’s open access theatre company serving the entire student body.

Apr 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.

Feb 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?

Feb 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.

Dec 18, 2015

Black Girl Magic!

Photo Credit: Curtis Brown Photography   Doug Wright, president of the Dramatists guild, comments on the recent controversies at Clarion University where a playwright has pulled the rights to a…

Feb 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…