UNCSA School of Design and Production

Alumni, students from School of Design & Production at UNCSA win industry honors Five alumni and students of the School of Design and Production (D&P) at the UNCSA have received or will receive 2026 honors for their work. They include alumni Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. ’86), Gisela Estrada (M.F.A. '23), and Shuyang Zhou (M.F.A. ’25) and students Tzu-Hsuan “Celine” Lin and Cass...

We are deeply saddened to let you know that UNCSA School of Design and Production alumnus and faculty member Scott Beckwith passed away yesterday after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Scott earned his Diploma in Design and Production (D&P) in 1999, his B.F.A. in technical direction in 2008 and his M.F.A. in stage automation in 2010. He served as a visiting faculty member in 2016-17 and joined the permanent faculty in 2017.

Scott was always the first to say, ‘How can I help?’ and the last to leave any shop space or classroom where students might need him. He embodied the philosophy of meeting students where they are, and his steadfast support for students has helped countless of them find their voice and confidence throughout their years at UNCSA. He was commonly found poking his head into colleagues’ offices to check in, or volunteering for D&P-related events promoting student careers and portfolios. He led by example and never stopped learning and striving to help others.

Please keep Scott’s family, friends and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts.

Many Hands: Scene Painting for Opera At UNCSA, every brushstroke plays a part in shaping the magic of live performance. In this behind-the-scenes look, students in the Scene Painting concentration open their studio doors and share how they created the dramatic scenery of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute’s production of "Maria di Roh...

📢 Just one week left until Pickles & Pints in Orlando!

We’re excited to gather at Mia’s Italian Kitchen on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 for an exclusive UNCSA alumni meetup! This is a great chance to reconnect with fellow alumni across all five conservatories, network with current D&P students attending IAAPA, and chat with faculty and staff.

Enjoy a private event complete with heavy appetizers and two drink tickets—on us!

Register now through the link in bio. Can’t wait to see you there! Go Pickles! 🥒

Here’s a look at some of the fantastic work we’ve done this semester! Hope all of you have a restful holiday break before we finish the semester! 🍁

Shows in order:
Roe
Fall Dance
Amadeus
Sweeney Todd

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