Free CC0 Image | Unsplash by Giorgio Trovato
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The UNCW Department of Theatre is the recipient of the 2022 North Carolina Theatre Conference College/University Award in recognition of its outstanding academic programs, excellent productions, mentoring of students, and community engagement.
The department, founded in 2005 by Dr. Paul Castagno, is a vibrant community of students, faculty and staff who collaborate on professional-quality productions that range from the classic to the contemporary. Students majoring and minoring in theatre go on to work both in and outside of the industry and further their studies at the graduate level.
Last fall’s productions included Kindertransport by Diane Samuels, directed by Dr. Charles Grimes, and Fight Girl Battle World by Qui Nguyen, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Wellman.
“Our program emphasizes applied learning, individual attention and professionalism,” said Dr. Katherine Montwieler, interim chair of the department. “We are humbled to have been recognized by NCTC.”
The NCTC is the state’s service, leadership and advocacy organization for theatre, providing educational and professional development opportunities for students, educators and industry professionals. The NCTC has operated for 51 years and includes more than 150 member organizations.
The department will receive the NCTC College/University Award on Feb. 16 following the opening night performance of Sophocles’ Electra, directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Christopher Marino. Tickets can be purchased here.
-- G. Guthrie
Original source can be found here.
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