University Theatre

09/04/2026

We are SO back. 😎

We loved seeing familiar faces and making new friends at our official Welcome Back Party this afternoon! We can’t wait to create art with every single one of our talented students.

Here’s to a great year!

08/31/2026

Attention all Department of Theatre and Dance majors and minors (or any other students interested in getting involved with our department)!

It’s almost time for the annual welcome back party and we hope to see you there was we kick off another year of art making!

This event is all about connecting with your fellow classmates, professors, and staff members BUT there will also be some snacks, in case that helps get you in the door. :-)

Be sure to swing by this Thursday at 3:30pm in the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre!

08/25/2026

Who’s ready for auditions?

We’re ready to see what you got tonight in the John W. Wright Theatre. See you there?

Full details at the link in comments.

08/19/2026

We’ve got one question: ARE YOU READY?!

We’re just ONE WEEK away from our Fall 2026 Mainstage Auditions and we are definitely ready to see what you’ve got. 🤩

Auditions for ‘Is This a Room’ and ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the John W. Wright Theatre from 6:00 - 10:00 PM.

Auditions are open Theatre Arts majors & minors, Fresno State students, and Fresno community members.

Get the full audition and production information at the link in our bio.

08/10/2026

We’re back from our summer break and the countdown is ON!

We’re just TWO WEEKS away from our Fall 2026 Mainstage auditions and we want to see what you got.

Auditions for ‘Is This a Room’ and ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ will take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the John W. Wright Theatre from 6:00 - 10:00 PM.

Auditions are open Theatre Arts majors & minors, Fresno State students, and Fresno community members.

Get the full audition and production information at bit.ly/UTAuditions

07/29/2026

Available Now: The NEW Mainstage Season Flex Pass!

Experience every Mainstage production on your schedule. Instead of a traditional subscription, the Season Flex Pass gives you five admissions (one to each production) and lets you choose the performance date that works best for you.

Season Flex Pass benefits:
• One admission to each of our five Mainstage productions
• Flexible performance dates
• Priority seat selection before single tickets go on sale
• Save more than 25% compared to purchasing individual tickets

Season Flex Pass Pricing:
• General Admission: $80
• Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Seniors & Military: $72
• Fresno State Students: $20
• All Other Students: $40

Once you’re ready to attend, simply redeem your admission using the instructions in your confirmation email or contact our Box Office, and we’ll reserve your seats.

Secure your Season Flex Pass today at linktr.ee/UniversityTheatre

Please note: The Box Office is currently closed for the summer and will open on September 1, 2026 at noon.

06/25/2026

Need to get a University Theatre fix over the summer? Might we suggest checking out the Fresno Premiere of "Good Night, Oscar" directed by our own J Daniel Herring and featuring Fresno State student, Jayvaughn Sterns Jr.

The production opens tomorrow and runs through August 16th at the 2nd Space Theatre in the Tower District.

Tickets are available at www.gcplayers.com or by calling 559.266.0660

COMING SOON!!
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar’s talk-show guest is the famous Oscar Levant, who breaks all the rules of live TV when he sneaks out of a psychiatric hospital to do the show. Good Company Players' production of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR opens this Friday, June 26th at 2nd Space Theatre!

Get tickets TODAY: www.gcplayers.com / 559.266.0660

Rated PG-13 (This production contains strong language)

06/16/2026

For more than 60 years, our Theatre for Young Audiences program has been bringing the magic of live theatre directly to children across the Central Valley.

Each year, our students step into the roles of artists, educators, and ambassadors, sharing stories that spark imagination and create lasting memories. For many of the children we visit, this production is their very first experience with live theatre.

We're proud of the impact this program continues to have, both on the young audiences we serve and on the students who make it all possible.

Take a deeper look into what it takes to make this program possible.

Senior Kaylee Myers helped bring this spring’s production of Lemonade Stand, written by Lojo Simon, to life through colorful and culturally informed set design.

05/21/2026

🎭 FALL 2026 MAINSTAGE AUDITIONS 🎭

Auditions for ‘Is This a Room’ and ‘The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’ are scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in the John W. Wright Theatre from 6:00 - 10:00 PM.

Auditions are open Theatre Arts majors & minors, Fresno State students, and Fresno community members.

For detailed audition and production information visit linktr.ee/UniversityTheatre

We’ll see ya in the fall!

05/16/2026

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” - William Shakespeare, ‘Hamlet’

The curtain closes on another successful year for the Department of Theatre and Dance.

To our graduating seniors, YOU DID IT! We couldn’t be more proud of you for achieving this major accomplishment. We eagerly wait to see what you do armed with the knowledge, skills, and experience gained while creating art during your time with us.

As you enter the next chapter of your creative journey remember to create passionately, unapologetically, and authentically. ❤️💙