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Students, alumni, faculty and staff from the schools of Dance, Design and Production (D&P), Drama, Filmmaking and Music at UNCSA are connected to productions, films and special events throughout the 2026 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF), taking place this week at multiple venues across Winston-Salem.
The UNCSA School of Filmmaking has been ranked No. 8 on The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 list of the "Top 25 American Film Schools," climbing two spots from last year. This marks the fifth consecutive year that UNCSA has held a top-10 spot on the list, underscoring its continued excellence in film education, faculty expertise, reputation and technological innovation.
UNCSA has unveiled its 2026-27 performance season, "UNCSA Presents," showcasing the extraordinary talent of UNCSA students alongside renowned faculty, celebrated guest artists and distinguished alumni in a diverse and lively new lineup of events. The season also highlights the interdisciplinary collaboration central to UNCSA, with students and faculty working across the schools of Dance, Drama, Filmmaking, Music and Design and Production (D&P).

Make “The Nutcracker” part of your holiday plans
Experience the lush score, vivid staging and extraordinary performances that have made our UNCSA production a beloved holiday tradition. For the first time ever, “The Nutcracker” will be presented at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, as its historic home, the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, begins its long-anticipated renovation.
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