Arts -

Basil Twist recreates 'The Rite of Spring' in puppet performance

By Carson Blackwelder | April 11

When “The Rite of Spring” premiered in Paris in 1913, it was a ballet for human dancers. Tonight, American puppeteer Basil Twist premieres his version ...

Richard Walden, a sophomore Dramatic Arts and Psychology major from Asheville, NC, performs the role of Berger in UNC Pauper Players performance in Hair.

Paupers Players goes back to the 1960s in 'Hair'

By Gabriella Cirelli | April 11

1960s America. Love, sex, war and drugs created a revolutionary atmosphere — and tonight Pauper Players revives those feelings with its spring production ...

UNC's opera group in the music department rehearses Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito." Allison Thomas as Sesto and Lauren Hussey as Vitellia.

UNC opera puts contemporary spin on politics of ancient Rome in 'La clemenza di Tito'

By Tat'yana Berdan | April 11

This weekend, UNC Opera will aim to modernize ancient Roman politics through the drama of Mozart’s “La clemenza di Tito.”

Candyce Adkins plays the main character Saartijue Baartman in the Department of Dramatic Art’s new play Venus that premiers Thursday, April 11.

‘Venus’ tackles issues of body image and perception

By Katie Hjerpe | April 10

The freak shows of the 19th century, bearded lady and all, are back in style — or perhaps they never really disappeared.

UNC Wordsmiths slam team garners fourth place in nationwide poetry slam competition

By From staff and wire reports | April 10

This weekend, UNC Wordsmiths slam team advanced to the final stage of the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational in New York City. The group placed fourth ...

Ballet dancer gives lectures on 'Rite of Spring'

By Breanna Kerr | April 9

Classically trained ballet dancer Carrie Preston has made the leap into academia. Preston, a professor of English and women’s, gender and sexuality ...

TEDxUNC - Saturday, Feb. 10 in Memorial Hall

Gamelan Nyai Saraswati is a central Javanese musical ensemble based at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The gamelan arrived in Chapel Hill from Java in December of 2000, wrapped in newspapers, clove cigarette boxes, and plastic

Javanese musical ensemble to play traditional tunes

By Lauren Clark | April 8

Playing bronze instruments shipped from Java, UNC’s Javanese musical ensemble will perform traditional cultural tunes tonight as exotic as the lands ...

Nora Gaskin, a Chapel Hill native and UNC alumna, will read from her first novel today at Bulls Head Bookshop.

Q&A with local author Nora Gaskin

By Elizabeth Baker | April 8

Chapel Hill native and UNC alumna Nora Gaskin will read from her first novel, “Until Proven: A Mystery in 2 Parts,” today at Bulls Head Bookshop.

Lisa Brescia (center) performs in Playmakers' Cabaret as Sally Bowles performing the number "Mein Herr" with members of the cast.

‘Cabaret’ offers sparkling performance

By Carson Blackwelder | April 7

In the pitch black Paul Green Theatre, a single spotlight shines on the deranged face of the Kit Kat Klub’s Emcee, portrayed by Obie Award-winner Taylor ...

Q&A with comedian Matt 'Whitey' White

By McKenzie Coey | April 7

Friday night, Dirty South Improv Comedy Theater held the finals for its sixth annual Carolina’s Funniest Comic competition and Matt “Whitey” White ...

Titus Andronicus
play 310 Brooks Street
Rehearsal was tonight, but they didn't use any blood :(
Audience, expect to be sprayed with blood!
14 deaths, 1 rape, and more!

Matthew Brown Titus Andronicus
Daniel Doyle Demetrius
Erik Peterson Tamora
Noah Fisher Chiron
Daniel Freeman Lucius
Madeline Hurley Lavinia
Nora McPeak Martius
Alex Ruba Marcus Andronicus
Josh Aaron
Ananya Mallavarapu Clown
Katelyn Mitchell Young Lucius
Ananya Mallavarapu Quintus

Kim Sikkel Bassianus
Joel Sronce Saturninus
Dan Turner Mutius
Riley Zecca Alarbus

Production Staff
Erik Peterson Director
Katia Martinez Stage Manager
Angela Sibille Props Designer
Andrew Jones Assistant Director

The Rogue Players produce one-night performance of 'Titus Andronicus'

By Rebecca Pollack | April 4

Those brave enough to sit in one of the front rows at tonight’s one and only production of “Titus Andronicus” will be given ponchos to combat the ...

Plays to be performed in Ackland for 'Activated Art' series

By Samantha Sabin | April 4

To a group of playwrights, paintings and sculptures at the Ackland Art Museum are worth more than just a thousand words — they are worth a whole one-act ...

Julia Gootzeit was inspired by her past works to create a 3D paper sculptures that looks like coral reefs. Her gallery is showcased in the Allcott Gallery in Hanes Art Center.

Q&A with MFA student artist Julia Gootzeit

By Samantha Sabin | April 3

Julia Gootzeit, a Master of Fine Arts student, is currently displaying her work as part of the MFA series “Your Turn to Burn.” Her exhibit, “Unearthly ...

David Amram stands with a necklace made by his daughter from assorted trinkets and collectibles he has be given and found over the years. Amram has spent his life doing many types of things, most notably his musical career with multiple instruments.

Q&A with musician, composer David Amram

By Avery Thompson | April 3

Prolific musician and composer David Amram will host an event at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro tonight, with special guests David Need and Joseph Donahue. ...

Music on the Porch showcases Our State magazine contest winners

By Elizabeth Baker | April 3

While the likes of James Taylor and Doc Watson have already sung Carolina’s praises, Our State magazine is celebrating the newest batch of Carolina ...

Lisa Brescia performs the role of Sally Bowles in PlayMaker’s “Cabaret.”

PlayMakers brings 1930s Berlin to life in reprise of musical “Cabaret”

By Breanna Kerr | April 2

1930s Berlin: Members of the cabaret keep the noise level up at their riotous nightclub, drowning out the fear and troubles of Weimar Republic Germany ...

“Rite of Spring at 100” continues with the U.S. premiere of Nederlands Dans Theater 1’s “Chamber.”

Contemporary dance troupe takes on ‘Rite of Spring’

By Sarah Ang | April 2

The “Rite of Spring at 100” continues this week as contemporary dance titan Nederlands Dans Theater 1 returns to Carolina Performing Arts, kicking ...

Film from UNC alumna stresses movement in children

By Lauren Clark | April 1

Childhood movement in the early stages of life could contribute to psychological development — meaning parents should favor dance over video games — ...

Flyleaf Books reading merges church, college

By Gabriella Cirelli | April 1

Conflict, college and church converge in Will Willimon and Allegra Jordan’s latest works of fiction.

Iron and Wine played at Memorial Hall on Wednesday night. The Secret Sisters, a duo from Alabama, opened for him.

Iron & Wine performs intimate show at UNC

By Allison Hussey | March 27

The Carolina Union Activities Board shook up its hip-hop-heavy season with its presentation of Iron & Wine Wednesday night. Even in a concert hall ...