Nov 12-21
Almost Famous
"Almost Famous" by Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt

Slip off your sunglasses and find your groove as "Almost Famous," the raucous musical based on the cult classic film, arrives at UNCSA. Set in the vibrant world of 1970s rock and roll, follow young journalist William Miller as he lands a Rolling Stone assignment and tours with a rising band - discovering the chaos, camaraderie and thrill of life on the road.

13
Nov
Boris Berman
Piano Fridays: Boris Berman

The UNCSA School of Music welcomes legendary pianist Boris Berman as part of the Piano Fridays series. A longtime faculty member at Yale University, Berman has had a distinguished career as a soloist, performing with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Gewandhaus Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra, as well as in recitals and with some of the world's leading instrumentalists. He has recorded the complete Prokofiev and Scriabin sonatas and is recognized as a leading authority on Prokofiev's piano music. For his UNCSA appearance, Berman will perform four sonatas by Mozart.

15
Nov
UNCSA Horn Ensemble in Recital
UNCSA Horn Ensemble in Recital

Bold, brilliant and built to resonate -- join the horn ensemble for a dynamic program that showcases the full range of the instrument. Featuring works in a variety of styles and ensemble sizes, the recital moves from intimate chamber pieces to full ensemble performances. Each selection highlights the horn's rich color and power. The horn ensemble is led by Maria Serkin.

Nov 17-21
Emerging Choreographers
Emerging Choreographers

See the next generation of choreographers before the world knows their names. This showcase centers students as they step into their creative voice, featuring original works created by fourth-year contemporary students for their peers. The program delivers unique perspectives shaped by personal experience and artistic influence.

17
Nov
UNCSA Piano Studio in Recital
UNCSA Piano Studio Recital

Hear rising pianists take on some of the most beloved and demanding works in the repertoire during a dynamic studio performance. The program features selections by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Frédéric Chopin, Claude Debussy and more -- showcasing technical command, stylistic range and artistic voice. The piano studio is helmed by Dmitri Vorobiev and Dmitri Shteinberg.

Nov 19-22
“Tales from Ovid” by Ted Hughes, adapted by Tim Supple and Simon Reade
"Tales from Ovid" by Ted Hughes, adapted by Tim Supple and Simon Reade

Transport yourself to a world where gods meddle, mortals scheme and nothing remains the same. Classic Greek and Roman myths come alive -- packed with violent transformations, fiery love and retribution that spares no one -- in Ted Hughes' translation of Roman poet Ovid's "Metamorphoses." Directed by alumnus Jeremy Skidmore (B.F.A. Drama '00), this production pulses with energy, imagination and emotion. See ambition, jealousy, and vengeance play out on a stage where choices have enduring consequences and the boundary between human and divine constantly shifts. Skidmore returns to UNCSA as an alumni director with support from the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts.

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The Artist as Leader: An Introduction

We’d like to start a conversation about how artists lead – through their creative practices and beyond.

Over the coming months the Kenan Institute for the Arts, through a series of interviews published here on our website, will invite artists with diverse careers and experiences to reflect on how the creative process has helped them develop attributes of leadership such as vision, empathy, authenticity, persistence, patience, as well as the ability to listen deeply and to empower others.

We’ll ask emerging and established artists to explore the mediums in which they work to help us create a better shared understanding of how the arts influence and shape our society.

We hope to draw on the experiences of those working in the field to further develop the opportunities we offer for artists to strengthen the impact of the arts through leadership, entrepreneurship and innovative creativity. We believe these experiences can inform our programming. 

We also want to engage diverse leaders working beyond the arts to help identify where creative and artistic skills might translate to other settings. Professionals of all kinds — from the fields of business, medicine, law, education, social services and the nonprofit sector — lead and serve their communities in myriad ways, helping them to address the complex economic and social challenges of our times. Why aren’t more artists called upon to envision opportunities in economic and community development, urban planning and civic engagement? How about creative solutions to poverty and unemployment?

These are important questions for artists to answer. We have invited Rob Kramer of Kramer Leadership, which provides coaching and leadership training to a variety of social impact sectors, to serve as a guest expert to guide some of our discussions.

At the Kenan Institute for the Arts, we’re devoted to helping artists strengthen the impact of the arts through leadership, entrepreneurship and innovative creativity. We believe in enabling artists to be creative leaders who contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities.

Ideally, this conversation will draw diverse voices, spur debate, inspire action and become a valuable resource for working artists and communities everywhere.

We hope you’ll join in the conversation.