UNCSA Presents: November performance highlights

The UNCSA 2024-25 performance season, “UNCSA Presents,” continues in November with highlights including the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra; “The Wild Party,” a musical by Andrew Lippa; Opera Scenes by the A.J. Fletcher Institute; and more.

Tickets to all events are $25 for adults and $20 for non-UNCSA students with valid ID and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 336-721-1945.

UNCSA Symphony Orchestra – Nov. 2

The UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of acclaimed conductor and UNCSA Music alumnus Robert Franz, will perform a program featuring the rhythmic energy of Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony” alongside “Chokfi’” by contemporary Native American composer Jerod Impichchaachaahaʼ Tate. “Chokfi’,” the Chickasaw word for rabbit, is presented as a character sketch of the trickster figure, an important symbol in Southeast American Indian cultures. Throughout the piece, different instruments and techniques will be used to represent the rabbit’s mischievous personality. The concert takes place at Brendle Recital Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University, 1775 Wake Forest Road, on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

The Wild Party – opens Nov. 7

The School of Drama, with the support of the School of Design and Production and the School of Music, will present “The Wild Party,” a musical by Andrew Lippa inspired by the Roaring ’20s epic long poem of the same name by poet and screenwriter Joseph Moncure March. Drama faculty member Cliff Odle directs the musical that follows Queenie and Burr’s whirlwind romance which quickly fizzles out and is rekindled with a wild party featuring an illustrious cast of characters who show up for the festivities. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, through Saturday, Nov. 9; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, through Saturday, Nov. 16. All performances will take place in Freedman Theatre located in the Alex C. Ewing Performance Place on the UNCSA campus, 1533 South Main St.

Metropolis with The Silent Light – Nov. 15

The School of Filmmaking will screen Fritz Lang's groundbreaking “Metropolis,” a German expressionist film that revolutionized science fiction cinema with its visionary depiction of a dystopian future. The screening, hosted by CalArts faculty member Gary Mairs, features a live metal score by The Silent Light, which has also written and performed scores for classic German silent films including "Nosferatu" and "Faust." This free screening will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the Main Theatre of the ACE Exhibition Complex of the School of Filmmaking on the UNCSA campus, 1533 S. Main St. 

A.J. Fletcher Institute: Opera Scenes – Nov. 17

A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute Fletcher Fellows will perform scenes from the operatic repertoire. The evening highlights the range and versatility of these emerging artists as they bring dramatic and comedic moments to life through powerful vocal performances and engaging storytelling. The performance will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St.

Emerging Choreographers – opens Nov. 19

The School of Dance will showcase its annual Emerging Choreographers performance, featuring original works by talented student choreographers. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience the creativity and technical skill of emerging voices in the world of dance as they present new works, reflecting the training and artistic exploration cultivated at UNCSA. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 23, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Agnes de Mille Theatre on the UNCSA campus, 1533 S. Main St.

Tickets and information about additional “UNCSA Presents” performances can be found here.

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