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UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

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Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

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UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

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"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

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Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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UNCSA alumni win 2026 Helen Hayes Awards in Washington, D.C.

Several alumni of the schools of Design and Production (D&P) and Drama at UNCSA have won Helen Hayes Awards , Washington, D.C.’s equivalent of New York’s Tony Awards for outstanding theater. The 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were presented Monday, May 18, at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. and celebrated productions in the Washington region from the 2025 calendar year.

Drama alumnus David Gow and the cast of “The Inheritance, Parts One and Two” at Round House Theatre / Photo: Margot Schulman

UNCSA alumni winners this year include:

  • Drama alumnus David Gow (B.F.A. ’16) won outstanding lead performer, Hayes category, for “The Inheritance Parts One and Two” at Round House Theatre. The production won five Helen Hayes Awards, including outstanding production, play and outstanding director of a play.
  • Drama alumnus Stephen Kime (B.F.A. ’17) won outstanding supporting performer in a play, Helen category, for “The Margriad” at Avant Bard Theatre.
  • Design and Production alumnus Justin Schmitz (M.F.A. ’15) won outstanding sound design, Helen category, for “hang” at 1st Stage. Schmitz has been nominated twice for Helen Hayes Awards, for sound design of “I Call My Brothers” at Forum Theatre and “The Wild Party” at Constellation Theatre Company.

Drama Alumnus Stephen Kime and the cast of "The Margriad" / Photo: Avant Bard Theatre

Additional UNCSA alumni nominees this year included:

  • Design and Production alumnus Nadir Bey (B.F.A. ’20), who was nominated in the outstanding set design, Hayes category, for “cullud wattah” at Mosaic Theater Company and in the outstanding set design, Helen category, for “American Fast” at Theater Alliance. Bey was previously nominated for two Helen Hayes Awards including outstanding set design for “The Chosen” at 1st Stage in 2023 and “The Rainmaker” at 1st Stage in 2022.
  • Drama alumnus Ro Boddie (High School ’05; B.F.A. ’09), who was nominated in the outstanding lead performer, Hayes category, for “The American Five” at Ford’s Theatre. Boddie previously won a Helen Hayes Award in 2015, receiving the Robert Prosky Award for outstanding lead actor in a play, Helen category, for “Seven Guitars.”

The Helen Hayes Awards are presented by Theatre Washington and honor achievement across the Washington metropolitan theater community.

Information in this release reflects what could be obtained by press time and will be updated online if additional information is made available.

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May 20, 2026