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Robert Cohen, the founding chair of the Department of Drama at UC Irvine passesRobert Cohen, the founding chair of the Department of Drama at UC Irvine passes
Robert Cohen (1938-2024) Claire Trevor Professor of Drama Emeritus Robert Cohen passed away on Nov. 15, 2024, at 86. A towering figure in the theater world, Cohen was a founding faculty of the Department of Drama at UC Irvine. Cohen joined UCI in 1965 after earning his undergraduate...
‘9 to 5’ hits all the right notes‘9 to 5’ hits all the right notes
Department of Drama presents Dolly Parton’s hit musical with a message of equality Claire Trevor School of the Arts is preparing for a rollicking production of 9 to 5: The Musical, set to take the stage from Nov. 21-24 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Based on the 1980s film, this lively musical...
Drama Costume Designers join the Art + Nature initiative at the Laguna Art MuseumDrama Costume Designers join the Art + Nature initiative at the Laguna Art Museum
Professor Holly Poe Durbin, fellow faculty, staff and students present a sustainable fashion show in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum By Haily Lewis-Eastman On November 2, 2024, in collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum’s (LAM) Art + Nature initiative, Holly Poe Durbin, head of the...
Welcoming New Faculty at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the ArtsWelcoming New Faculty at UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts
Three new UC Irvine faculty members join the Departments of Art, Drama and Dance The Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) welcomes three new faculty members this fall: Na Mira (Department of Art), Yee Eun Nam (Department of Drama) and E. Macias (Department of Dance). Each faculty member’...
Arts & Interdisciplinary SuccessArts & Interdisciplinary Success
Staged Reading of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia launches UCI Drama’s Emergent Series in Collaboration with the Beall Center for Art + Technology By Joel Veenstra, Chair, Department of Drama The University of California, Irvine, Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama...
UC Irvine Alum Joe Wein Brings Survival Story to Newport Beach Film FestivalUC Irvine Alum Joe Wein Brings Survival Story to Newport Beach Film Festival
76 Days Adrift directed by Joe Wein ’91 to screen at the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival UC Irvine alumnus Joe Wein ’91 (B.F.A. theatre, B.S. psychology), will showcase his latest documentary, 76 Days Adrift, at the 25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival on October 20, 2024. The film...
Cats in Outer Space!Cats in Outer Space!
Zachary Dietz Brings CatStronauts! the Mews-ical to UC Irvine This summer, Zachary Dietz, professor in the Department of Drama, known for his work as a conductor and music director for Broadway shows like Mrs. Doubtfire, In the Heights, School of Rock and more, teamed up with drama students...
Working “9 to 5”Working “9 to 5”
Dolly Parton's hit musical brings showstopping performances to UC Irvine with a message of pay equity Irvine, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 — UC Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts Department of Drama presents 9 to 5: The Musical as its 2024 fall production. This adaptation of the classic 1980...
Leading with Light Leading with Light
How Jaymi Lee Smith is shaping the future of graduate education at UC Irvine: A Q&A session In June, Professor Jaymi Lee Smith from the Department of Drama at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts was appointed as the Interim Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Interim Dean of the...
Celebrating Alumni in the ArtsCelebrating Alumni in the Arts
Alumni Appreciation Month at Claire Trevor School of the Arts August marks Alumni Appreciation Month at UC Irvine's Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA). This initiative honors the achievements of graduates in the fields of art, dance, drama and music. This year, we are excited to...
Professor Vincent Olivieri explains how sound travels for the Los Angeles TimesProfessor Vincent Olivieri explains how sound travels for the Los Angeles Times
What caused the thumping of Inglewood music festival to disrupt so many? Blame the weather? Los Angeles Times By Karen Garcia | Aug. 10, 2024 Living in Westchester, Chris Bankoff said, he’s used to two types of noise: the occasional house party by Loyola Marymount University students, and...
2024 Graduate Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship Recipients 2024 Graduate Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship Recipients
The Claire Trevor School of the Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 UC Irvine Graduate Dean's Dissertation Fellowship (GDDF) recipients. The competitive fellowship provides financial support to graduate and doctoral students in the final stages of their thesis and dissertation research. This...
2024 Medici Circle Scholars2024 Medici Circle Scholars
UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts names eleven new Medici Circle Scholars UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts is pleased to announce the 2024 Medici Circle Scholars. Eleven scholarships were awarded to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students. These scholarships allow...
UCI Arts names 2024 Lauds and Laurels recipientUCI Arts names 2024 Lauds and Laurels recipient
UC Irvine Alumni Association to Honor Darcy Prevost M.F.A. ’09 with Distinguished Alumni Award Recognizing Darcy Prevost’s, M.F.A. ’09, exceptional contributions to the field of set and production design for theatre, film and television, the UC Irvine Alumni Association names Prevost the 2024...
Joel Veenstra to be the next Chair in DramaJoel Veenstra to be the next Chair in Drama
Cultivating inclusivity, sustainability and well-being in theatre education The UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts (CTSA) has named Professor of Teaching Joel Veenstra as the next chair of the Department of Drama. He currently serves as the department’s vice chair of production and co-...
Marching to New HeightsMarching to New Heights
UCI alumna Jenn Colella M.F.A. ’02 earns Drama League nomination for Suffs By Chiara Guastella Jenn Colella (M.F.A./Acting ’02), is captivating audiences in the Broadway hit Suffs. The Tony-nominated musical, produced by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, brings to life the inspiring...
The Sound of SuccessThe Sound of Success
A sound design company founded by UCI alumni is making waves in themed entertainment By Christine Byrd Even if you’ve never heard of Ears Up Sound Design, their work is heard by millions around the globe — from the music that sets the tone at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the soundscape of...
Behind the Curtain: The Making of UCI's The PromBehind the Curtain: The Making of UCI's The Prom
An inside look at the collaboration, creativity and themes of love and acceptance in the drama department’s closing show Co-directed by Don Hill and Daniel Keeling, The Prom addresses LGBTQ+ themes and societal issues, highlighting the importance of love and acceptance amidst challenges. Through...
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