UWF Department of Theatre presents A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present its 11th annual production of “A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held on Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 and 10 […]

UWF Departments of Art, Music & Theatre present Irish Experience work

University of West Florida art, music and theatre students will present artistic works in a culmination to their 2017 Irish Experience program. Participants from the Department of Art will present the Irish Experience Exhibition Sept. 15 through Oct. 7 with an opening reception on Sept. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Department of Music […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s timeless classic “Romeo & Juliet.” Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. All performances will take place at the Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place, in downtown Pensacola. The Capulets and the Montagues are embroiled […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents Sara Schoch, soprano faculty recital

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present “The Kitchen Sink: From Menotti to Meatloaf,” a faculty recital by assistant professor Sara Schoch, soprano. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 in the Studio Theatre, located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, Building 82. “The Kitchen Sink” will […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents Evita

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will present “Evita,” the modern classic by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Performances will be held on Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 19 and 26 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the Mainstage Theatre of the Center for […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre will celebrate the 10th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story of Christmas,” a new take on the beloved Charles Dickens classic adapted by Michael Wilson. Performances will be held Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 and 11 […]

UWF Department of Theatre presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical

The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” with music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Performances will be held Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 23 and 30 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place in the […]

UWF students to present artistic works as part of Irish Experience program

Theatre, art and music students from the University of West Florida will present artistic works as a culmination of the 2016 Irish Experience program, “From the Emerald Coast to the Emerald Isle.” UWF’s Irish Experience program allows students to take their artistic talents abroad and focus on their individual fine art disciplines and areas of […]

UWF theatre, music and art students take talent overseas

For the third year in a row, University of West Florida students will take their talents abroad through the UWF Irish Experience program, “The Emerald Coast Meets the Emerald Isle.” From May 25 to June 23, 2016, UWF theatre, music and art students will experience the arts and culture of Ireland in this innovative study […]

UWF alumna shines light on the stage and theatre life

Kelley Finn’s job is one that many people don’t notice when they attend a theatre production–yet she is responsible for setting the atmosphere, time of day and other important elements of the story. Kelly is a lighting designer and works with the director, set designer and other members of the backstage crew to create the […]

Theatre students at UWF study internationally

Thirteen theatre students at the University of West Florida (UWF) will study abroad this summer at the International Performing Arts Institute (IPAI) in Germany. The unique opportunity allows them to study and perform with some of the most prestigious names in international theater. The three-week intensive training program allows students to hone their skills and […]

UWF assistant professor brings “Shakespeare lite” to campus

Don’t be surprised when you see William Shakespeare on the University of West Florida Main Campus this summer. Kevin Kern, UWF assistant professor of Theatre, has started the Pensacola Shakespeare Company. “People are responding to the idea of Pensacola Shakespeare Theatre being fun and fresh, not old and stodgy,” Kern said. “Plus, we’re not limited […]