Aug 28 - Nov 13
School of Filmmaking Symposium
School of Filmmaking: Symposium

The School of Filmmaking's "Symposium" series opens a door into the world behind the screen, offering audiences a chance to engage with filmmakers, artists and creative thinkers from myriad disciplines who are shaping contemporary storytelling. Through screenings, conversations and engaging dialogue, each event becomes a unique space to come together and explore how art is made, why it matters and what it reveals about the world we live in.

28
Oct
Nashville Trio
Nashville Trio

What happens when fiddle tunes meet jazz improvisation? The Nashville Trio delivers a sound that feels both familiar and completely unexpected.

Oct 29 - Nov 7
Angels in America
"Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches" by Tony Kushner

In a world of surreal encounters and shifting realities, lives collide in 1980s America as friends, lovers and strangers navigate beautiful and challenging transformations in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that was also adapted into an acclaimed HBO miniseries.

Oct 29-31
“Macbeth” by William Shakespeare
"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare

Chilling premonitions drive this story of ambition, power and fate. Each scene is charged with suspense and despair in one of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedies. "Fair is foul, and foul is fair" when blood, betrayal, and dark magic collide in this daring, all-female production. Alumna Acadia Barrengos (B.F.A. Drama '22) directs, bringing a bold, contemporary perspective to the Scottish tragedy. The cast challenges traditional gender roles while playing amongst the dangerous allure of power and collision with destiny. Step into a visually striking world where nothing is as it seems -- promising a gripping experience of theatrical thrills. Just don't say the name of the play out loud! Barrengos returns to UNCSA as an alumni director with support from the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts.

31
Oct
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Expansive sound, bold soloists and high-stakes musical energy unite in a Symphony Orchestra program built to thrill. Hailed by Fanfare as a "rising young conductor," Ian Passmore returns to lead a dynamic evening of contrast and power.

1
Nov
Wind Ensemble
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Classics!

From rhythmic vitality to neoclassical precision, the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds trace a wide musical range across contrasting tones. Dmitri Shostakovich's "Folk Dances" opens the program with driving energy and spirited motion, drawing themes from the Russian ballet tradition. Richard Strauss' Serenade, Op. 7 follows with youthful grace, revealing the composer's early command of elegance and line. Igor Stravinsky's Octet introduces a shift in texture and form, offering crisp neoclassical writing defined by wit, clarity and inventive structure. Vincent Persichetti's Symphony No. 6 closes the program with sweeping contrast and rich detail in transformation -- inviting audiences to listen for musical form in addition to melody. Under the direction of Mark Norman, the ensembles move between energy, refinement and growing musical architecture within a single program.

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ACT continues prestigious Kenan Fellowship in Directing for 2016-17 season

A Contemporary Theatre (ACT) is proud to announce the Kenan Fellowship in Directing is continuing after a successful launch in 2015. Samip Raval is the first of two Kenan Fellowship in Directing recipients for the 2016-17 season. Raval began his fellowship in mid-August and will continue for the next six months.

Each Kenan Fellow at ACT is mentored by Artistic Director John Langs, as well as by Artistic Fellow Director Emily Penick. Mentors support and assist the Kenan Fellows through their learning of ACT’s approach to making theatre, and guide the Fellows through the challenges and realities of what it means to be an artist in Seattle. Additionally, the Kenan Fellowship at ACT supports time to pursue artistic growth, attend performances and the further development of networking in their professional field.

The Kenan Fellows at ACT are encouraged to apply to produce and develop their own performance project. Raval will have the opportunity to assist with several of ACT’s mainstage shows this season including Dangerous Liaisons and A Christmas Carol. He is currently assisting with Bad Apples, a co-production with ACTLab, Arts West and Circle X Theatre Co. He will be directing a production through ACTLab in early 2017.

The Kenan Fellowship at ACT is made possible in partnership with and support from the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts as part of the Career Pathways Initiative. Recent graduates of the undergraduate and graduate programs in the UNCSA School of Drama are eligible for the Fellowship. ACT is one of only a few prestigious theatres in the United States to host a Kenan Fellowship.  

About Samip Raval

Samip Raval is an actor, director, and writer from Charlotte, NC. Regional credits include Arena Stage, Playmakers Repertory Theater, Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference, Shakespeare Theater Company of DC and assistant directing with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He has held workshops and residencies with the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Signature Theater Company, Emerging Artists Theater and LaGuardia Performing Arts Center. His short film "The Faucet," which he wrote and directed, screened at the Oxford Film Festival and Toronto Short Film Festival. He has worked as a teaching artist in South Florida, New York, Kenya and India. He is a member of AEA and holds a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA).

About the Kenan Institute for the Arts

Kenan LogoThe Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA is a creative catalyst that encourages and supports the exploration and development of new knowledge to transform the way artists, organizations and communities approach their creative challenges.

About ACT

ACT logoLocated in Seattle’s Downtown Historic Theatre District, ACT is home to five performance spaces under one roof. Since 1965, ACT has been a destination for experiencing new voices, stories, and art. ACT is steadfast in its dedication to producing work with contemporary playwrights and local performing artists through its Mainstage Play series, ACTLab producing partnerships, and Young Playwrights Program. With more than 450 performances a year, ACT is a community hub where artists and the public connect about today’s issues and ideas, and celebrate the shared experience.

September 22, 2016