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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Laura Gutierrez joins Board of Advisors for the Kenan Institute

Performing artist and choreographer Laura Gutierrez is the newest member to join the Board of Advisors for the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Gutierrez is an alumna of the UNCSA School of Dance and has performed at national and international dance festivals, museums and other venues. Her original choreography has been performed in New York City, Houston and other cities across the country.

Laura Gutierrez / Photo: Lynn Lane

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Kenan Institute as a new board member,” Gutierrez says. “It brings me great pleasure to be part of an organization that is actively pushing the arts to the forefront of our communities. I’m looking forward to learning from and meeting new colleagues as well as sharing with them my experiences in the field of dance.”

“We are excited for Laura to join the Board of Advisors,” said Kenan Institute Executive Director Corey Madden. “The Kenan Institute is privileged to have her expertise as a national performing artist and choreographer on the board.  Her insight and perspective will help us continue our extraordinary work to support and inspire artists to become leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of the 21st-century creative economy.”

About Laura Gutierrez

Laura Gutierrez is a performing artist and choreographer based between Houston and New York City. A graduate of the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, she received a BFA in Contemporary Dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she was awarded a William R. Kenan, Jr. Performing Arts Fellowship at Lincoln Center Education.

Gutierrez has performed at the American Dance Institute, Biennale de la Danse de Lyon, BAM Next Wave Festival, Soluna Festival, CounterCurrent Festival, Brisbane Festival and in museums such as The Menil Collection, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Fabric Workshop Museum, DiverseWorks, SCAD Museum of Art and The Guggenheim. Her choreography has been seen at Lincoln Center’s Clark Studio Theatre, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, Triskelion Arts, Nicole Longnecker Gallery, Sicardi Gallery, The Rec Room and MATCH Houston. She has been performing in works by Jonah Bokaer since 2012, and in 2014 was named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch.”

Gutierrez repertoire includes a series of solo works and concert dance works as well as choreographic projects that challenge audiences’ theater experiences in non-traditional performance venues, such as museums and galleries. She plays with movement themes inspired by postmodern dance, classical ballet and the visual arts.  

January 8, 2020