theater
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (CANCELLED)
Statement regarding Mr. Burns:
Even if we return to campus in early April, it is impossible for our artists to feasibly mount a fully produced show. We have therefore canceled the scheduled main stage public run of “Mr. Burns” for this April. We will relaunch the same production in the fall, with the same artistic team and same company to the extent possible. A fully produced “Mr Burns” will be the opening show of our 2020-21 season. We will contact ticketholders about ticket refund and transfer options at a future date.
Black Playwrights: 50th Anniversary Special Event
Directed by Behnam Alibakhshi, Curated by Dr. Priscilla María Page
October 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m.
In the Curtain Theater
$15 general admission, $5 students and seniors
The UMASS Department of Theater marks its 50th anniversary with an evening celebrating Black theater-makers whose bold work has appeared on our stages. We will honor Black creativity with staged readings and a conversation on Black creativity, past, present, and future. Check back for the full details of artists who works will be presented as part of this celebration.
Audition Workshop
Audition Workshop with Professors Elisa Gonzales and Gina Kaufmann
Brush up on your audition skills before auditioning for one of our season productions.
Sept. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Curtain Theater, right after our Meet and Greet.
Free and open to all students planning to audition for our 2021-2022 productions.
Professor Elisa Gonzales finds an authentic voice
The point of voice class, says new UMass Theater Assistant Professor of Voice and Acting Elisa Gonzales, isn’t to learn how to sound like everyone else.
UMass Theater announces fall 2020 auditions
In keeping with the demands of the time, UMass Theater is presenting a non-traditional season of short works, rehearsed and presented mainly digitally.
Design Showcase East goes virtual with UMass Theater's help
Last weekend was supposed to be Design Showcase East, an important conference in New York City where theater students present their portfolios, meet professionals in the field, and make important career connections.
