Warren Welds is ready to take on his first lead role at FIU Theatre as Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet, the true story about the first black man to play Othello. A junior pursuing his BFA in Performance, Warren is excited to step onto the stage and tell this important story. We sat [...]
Michael Yawney, FIU Theatre Associate Professor, has been elected President of the South Florida Theatre League. The South Florida Theatre League is an alliance of theatrical organizations and professionals dedicated to nurturing, promoting, and advocating for the growth and prestige of the South Florida theatre industry. “Theatre, ultimately, is about community,” says Yawney. [...]
Nenni Delmestre is a very proud FIU alumna that has always had an exuberant passion for the arts and theatre. Since graduating from FIU in 1984, Nenni has gone on to accomplish many things and receive many accolades in the theatre across the world, especially in Europe. To date, one of her most [...]
On Wednesday, October 30th, renowned theatre artist David Greenspan will present his Obie award-winning one-person show The Argument at FIU. The Argument is an adaptation of Aristotle’s classic, The Poetics. Greenspan brings the over 2000 year old script to life with the deep insight and sharp wit that have been hallmarks of his [...]
Coming full circle from FIU Theatre student to FIU professor, Marina Pareja has been garnering an outstanding reputation for costume design. For her work in Zoetic Stage’s Sweeney Todd, she was honored with the Silver Palm Award for Outstanding Costume Design. Pareja has also been moving up the ladder at FIU, having just [...]
FIU recognizes that academic excellence is driven by dedicated faculty who instruct, research, create, mentor and serve. Each year, select individuals are recognized for their significant achievements at the annual Faculty Convocation Award Ceremony and Dinner. This year, three of CARTA’s faculty members received awards of distinction: Faculty Award for Adjunct Teaching: FIU [...]
Name: Eddie Zamora Department: Theatre When did you start getting to theatre? Why? I got into theatre in High School. At home, I was always an extrovert but when it came to meeting new people I was extremely shy. Theatre gave me an opportunity to build my confidence and explore a side of my [...]
Theatre students Kevin Sage and Kendall Vega, along with FIU Theatre’s Head of Design & Production, Professor Tony Galaska, got a rare look into the magic behind Disney World’s entertainment production on September 19-22. The Disney Park Live Entertainment – United States Institute for Theatre Technology Pathway Program is a pilot program designed [...]
Name: Pia Isabell Vicioso-Vila Degree Earned: BA in Theatre Where do you work? I’m an actress in Los Angeles, California How has FIU helped you get to where you are today in your career? It has given me a solid toolbox of skills and techniques to build upon. The time at FIU has also [...]
Faculty member, Pioneer Winter, has set the bar even higher for the FIU Theatre Department once again. Holding a Master of Public Health and Epidemiology from FIU and a Master of Fine Arts in Choreography from Jacksonville University/White Oak, Winter was the first artist to be named a Dennis R. Washington Achievement Scholar. Winter has made a name for himself not [...]
