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Local students Experience UGA through theatre program

Ten years after she was a Chase Street Elementary School third grader, Maya Shrivastav found herself on stage as a UGA student performing for an audience of third-graders. "It was a full-circle moment. It’s really great to see how everything I’ve done since third grade has led me here,” said Shrivastav, now a first-year UGA student majoring in international affairs, political science and ceramics. Both Shrivastav and the students at her former…

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Theatre students excel with Evil Dead: The Musical

Blood, songs, demons, dancing and more! UGA Theatre's production of "Evil Dead" brought the audience a musical filled with comedy horror, catchy songs, and plenty of fake blood.  "Evil Dead" is a rock musical featuring four college students who camp out in an old cabin in the woods, when they discover an ancient book that unleashes demons and the undead into the world. Inspired by slasher films and filled with plenty of comedy, “Evil Dead”…

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Alumni emphasize flourishing theatre program

Five accomplished alumni from the University of Georgia’s Department of Theatre and Film returned to campus this fall to share insights from careers spanning film, television, arts administration, production technology, and fundraising.  Moderated by theatre major Abby McWethy (BA, ‘27), the panel showcased the department’s growing influence across creative industries and affirmed the enduring value of a UGA education. The event was a…

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UGA theatre and film summer spotlight- experiential learning takes the stage

Each summer, many students in the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences extend their learning far beyond the classroom, immersing themselves in hands-on internships, domestic field studies across the country, and study abroad programs around the world. Students in the department of theatre and film have been engaging with leading artists, contributing to productions, as well as exploring the global landscape of theatre and film. From New…

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2025 Cora Nunnally Miller Arts Scholars

The Franklin College has named four current first year undergraduates as 2025 Cora Nunnally Miller Scholars in the Fine Arts. Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship, in addition to any scholarships they currently receive. The support is continuous to the student in each of the future three years as long as they continue as majors in the arts with good academic standing. The purpose of the scholarship, made possible as part of a…
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