Theatre

Contemporary Dance Ensemble returns with an ode to emotions and the ’80s

By Cynthia Carranza, Contributor • Feb 24, 2023

Get a mix of pop, love and democracy, all in the form of dance.  “Be with it, see it and let it affect you in some way,” said Kenneth Balint, the artistic director of the Fresno State Contemporary...

Tilly Evans in ‘She Kills Monsters’: From the earth she is gone, but in Dungeons and Dragons, she lives on.

By Cynthia Carranza, Contributor • Feb 8, 2023

‘She Kills Monsters’ premiered on Friday, Feb. 3, at Selma Arts Center, taking the audience deep into the world of “Dungeons and Dragons”(D&D). The script was written by Qui Nguyen and directed...

Review: ‘4,000 Miles’ showcases Fresno State student and an outstanding graduate

By Ashley Flowers • Oct 3, 2022

“4,000 Miles” kicked off the 2022-23 mainstage season at Fresno State’s University Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30, with a showcase of talent from both current students and alumni. Written by Amy...

University Theatre starts 2022-23 season with Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘4,000 Miles’

By Ashley Flowers • Sep 29, 2022

The play will be the first production since the start of the pandemic to not require masks or proof of vaccination.

‘Rent’ celebrates 25th anniversary at University Theatre

By Ashley Flowers • May 2, 2022

Performances begin on Friday, May 6 and continue until May 14.

Fresno native turned San Francisco actor excited for role in upcoming play

By Ashley Flowers • Apr 18, 2022

One-time Bulldog Erin Mei-Ling Stuart is 'Amy' in the upcoming production.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble premieres in-person show

By Alexa Barraza • Feb 19, 2022

The show, "Not What It Seems," consists of 12 dancers performing six dance works.

Theatre’s first semester in-person after COVID-19 finishes with ‘Wilderness’

By Ashley Flowers • Nov 30, 2021

Fresno State's first semester back in-person after a COVID-19 delay finishes.

Double-casted play ‘This Is Our Youth’ comes to campus

By Miranda Adams • Nov 1, 2021

"This Is Our Youth" features two different casts portraying the three main characters.

Fresno State Theatre back with all-Asian cast in “Man of God”

By Ashley Flowers • Oct 4, 2021

The "feminist thriller" "Man of God" is Fresno State's first all-Asian cast production.

Tower Theatre’s sale to Adventure Church sparks community response

By Ashley Flowers • Sep 15, 2021

The sale of Tower Theatre to Adventure Church led to demonstrations in protest.

ETC’s “Shelter-In-Plays: Part Two” showcases student written plays

By Halle Sembritzki • Mar 19, 2021

The ETC will stream "Shelter-In-Plays: Part Two" via YouTube late this spring.