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The Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard) and Bard College’s Human Rights Project announce architect and architectural historian Valentina Rozas-Krause as the 2024-25 recipient of the Keith Haring Chair in Art and Activism.

Actress Ali Fumiko Whitney will be the guest speaker at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 2024 Orientation, sharing her journey from musical theater to Netflix stardom and advocating for mixed-ethnicity actors.

Lone Star College-CyFair's Drama Department will present the return of 'The Revolutionists,' a comedy about four women in 1793 Paris who strive to change the world during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Texas State University's Musical Development Laboratory will present The Complete Picture, A New Rock Musical. The show follows Kira, a photographer confronting her donor-conceived identity. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

TheaterWorks Hartford announced free student rush tickets for all performances, providing students with greater access to live theater.

Simone Dinnerstein and Awadagin Pratt will perform works for solo piano, two pianos, and piano for four hands at Miller Theatre at Columbia University. Dinnerstein and Pratt share a long time friendship and appreciation for collaborative performance. You can watch them perform this October. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The University of Michigan is addressing long-standing equity issues in the performing arts by offering a free, open course in stage makeup and hair for all skin tones and hair textures. 

The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will open its 2024-2025 season with a production of the timeless classic Antigone, October 4-12 at historic Longstreet Theatre.

Ize Trio announced a performance of 'The Global Suites' at Berklee on October 9, showcasing a blend of world music influences. Join them for an evening of innovative compositions and cultural fusion.

Registration is now open for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College's fall semester, running from September 30 to November 22, 2024. Explore a variety of courses designed for adult learners.

Samuel D. Hunter's THE WHALE, presented by Lone Star College-North Harris & Cash Carpenter Productions, tells the story of a 600-pound recluse seeking redemption and reconnecting with his estranged daughter. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kean University announced the return of the Jazz & Roots Music Festival on Saturday, September 21. The event will feature live performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

The Laurie Berkner Band has announced a 'Greatest Hits Concert' for kids and families in Fairfax, VA on October 20.

Lightbooth Blackout and Lone Brick Theatre Company will present a contemporary adaptation of Mary Shelley's FRANKENSTEIN at Widener University's Lathem Hall from October 10-20.

Kennesaw State University's Theatre and Performance Studies will present 'Barbecue' by Robert O'Hara. Learn how to purchase tickets.

San Diego City College Dramatic Arts Program will present seven performances of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN by Kimberly Belflower. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Syracuse University Department of Drama has announced the 2024/2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

HartBeat Ensemble's 'Jimmy & Lorraine: A Musing' will be presented at the Austin Arts Center at Trinity College, exploring the lives and legacies of James Baldwin and Lorraine Hansberry. Learn how to purchase tickets.

GableStage has announced a roster of educational activities for its 26th Season. The lineup includes the evolution of longstanding programming and the expansion of new initiatives. 

The David Geffen School of Drama at Yale announced performances of AIN'T NO MO' this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Composer Dr. Michael Karasis and the Orchestra of From the Classic to the Celtic, featuring the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre, will perform at Harper College's Performing Arts Center on September 28 at 3 PM.

Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster of Curve received honorary Doctor of Arts degrees from De Montfort University, recognizing their contributions to the arts and their impact on the theatre community.

Attend a workshop at Austin Peay State University led by founding members of the SITI Company, known for their influential Viewpoints and Suzuki techniques in acting, directing, and choreographing. Learn how to attend.

Hosted by the Patel Conservatory, this free event provides representatives from educational institutions nationwide who will share invaluable insights and answer questions.

San Francisco State University School of Theater & Dance will present Everybody, a modern take on a 15th-century morality play that offers a whimsical perspective on death and dying.