Department of Theatre

The Department of Theatre in the College of Fine Arts offers programs in performance, production and technology taught by experienced faculty, while taking advantage of the entertainment richness of Las Vegas.

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Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents Sci-Fi Smash Musical "Little Shop of Horrors" Dec. 3-12
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Nov. 17, 2021

In this homage to B movies, the creative team behind beloved Disney classics such as "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" give us the story of Seymour, a meek flower shop assistant who pines for his co-worker Audrey.
Rebels Mak(erspace) It Happen
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Nov. 10, 2021

Lied Library’s Makerspace has let students dive into DIY projects. With more facilities on the way, UNLV is creating a pipeline for students to take their ideas from dorm-room dream to mass-produced products.
UNLV Celebrates Annual Art Walk Nov. 5
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Oct. 18, 2021

Co-presented by philanthropist Susan N. Houston, the College of Fine Arts hosts the free annual Art Walk to honor the Las Vegas community for its dedicated support of the arts and culture in Southern Nevada.
Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents "Festival of New Work 2021" Oct. 23
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Oct. 8, 2021

Director Kevin R. Free returns to direct and curate an evening of short new works by a diverse, international group of playwrights.
UNLV Theatre Launches 2nd Season of Pod115 Oct. 28
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Sep. 30, 2021

Named one of the Top 20 Sci-Fi Podcasts of 2020, season two of POD115 returns with "Las Estrellas."

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The Department of Theatre is one of the departments in the College of Fine Arts.

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