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"Into the Woods" Interview with Costume Designer Alexandria Connolly
4/16/26
UB Theatre and Dance’s annual spring musical “Into the Woods” by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine opens for a single week run at UB, from April 23 – 26, 2026. Get best seats early at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=into+the+woods+ub+center+for+the+arts
Ariel Nereson Awarded UB Faculty Research Grant for “Ecosystems of Care” Project
4/14/26
Associate Professor of Dance Ariel Nereson, PhD, has received a UB Faculty Research Grant through the university’s Communities of Care Seed Grants program for her project, Ecosystems of Care: Dance, Plants, and Poetry. Nereson was selected as the program’s sole awardee this year, recognizing the project’s interdisciplinary approach and its focus on care‑centered research and creative practice.
THD Representation Strong at National Dance Conferences
3/23/26
Congratulations to the more than a dozen dance students and faculty leaders who represented the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD) with distinction at multiple regional and national conferences throughout the academic year, including second year MFA Dance student Madeline Dembowski and third year MFA students Charity John and Rebekah Bono.
In Memoriam: Kenneth N. Smith, Professional Photographer for UB Theatre and Dance
2/24/26
In Memoriam: Kenneth N. Smith
Sep. 23, 1963 – Dec. 12, 2025
UB Systems Administrator and Professional Photographer for UB Theatre and Dance, UB Athletics, and the Special Olympics
UB Dance Announces New Scholarship for Incoming First-Year Dance Students
2/18/26
UB Dance is excited to announce a new scholarship for incoming first-year dance students, starting in Fall 2026!
PhD Student Teya Juarez Publishes Article in Journal of American Drama & Theatre
1/27/26
Congratulations to third-year theatre and performance PhD student Teya Juarez on the publication of her article, “Fat Suits and Fat Futures: Ob*sity Drag in The Whale,” in the latest issue of the Segal Graduate Center’s Journal of American Drama & Theatre.
Students in "Mr. Burns" Recognized by Kennedy Center Festival
3/14/24
Congratulations to the dozen students and faculty members who proudly represented the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD) and UB at the 56^th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at the Playhouse Theatre in Pittsburgh, January 24-27, 2024.
Buffalo Theatre District Honors Vincent O'Neill
10/27/22
Associate Professor Vincent O'Neill was named the 2022 Buffalo Theatre District Plaza of Stars Inductee for his work as Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of The Irish Classical Theatre Company.
2023 Faculty Publishing Achievements
1/2/24
This is our second feature about UB Theatre and Dance faculty research publishing in academic journals and books in 2023, which was a busy year. Congratulations once more to our talented faculty. We look forward to what’s in store in 2024.
2023 Faculty Creative Work Highlights
1/4/24
2023 was a busy year for UB Theatre and Dance faculty in creating performance work across many stages-local, regional and national. Faculty contributions to the vibrant Buffalo, NY arts scene are a point of pride, with much more to come in 2024. Here’s a look back at some of the creative activities of our talented faculty in 2023.
2023 Faculty Publishing Achievements
12/29/23
2023 was a busy year for UB Theatre and Dance faculty in publishing research in academic journals and books, as well as creating performance work across many stages-local, regional and national. Congratulations to our entire talented faculty. We look forward to what the New Year brings. Here’s a look back at some of the scholarship our faculty produced in 2023.
2023 Faculty Creative Work Highlights
1/5/24
This is our second feature about UB Theatre and Dance faculty creative work in 2023, which was plentiful. Congratulations once more to our talented faculty.

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