Introducing “The Green Room,” the UCA’s Online Magazine

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.” ~ Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence, Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies On April 1, the University Center for the Arts launched The Green Room, a celebration of visual and performing arts at Colorado State University. The publication is a comprehensive showcase for behind-the-scenes event […]




Waiting for Godot 2005 Production Photo

Making it in L.A.: Jesse Luken ’06

Earlier this semester, Colorado State University alumnus, Jesse Luken ’06, sat down with CSU theatre students to “talk turkey” about what it takes to make it as an actor in Los Angeles.



The Importance of Being Earnest 2012 Promotional Poster

How to perfect snobbery: The Importance of Being Earnest

How to perfect snobbery: The Importance of Being Earnest By Marilyn Bistline “In the opening credits of the movie ‘Wilde,’ the title ‘Leadville, Colorado,’ pops up,” explained Professor of Theatre Eric Prince. “Wilde toured all over America, he was massively famous.” Prince is describing the film “Wilde,” a biopic about Oscar Wilde, one of the […]


The Caucasian Chalk Circle 2008 Production Photo

Points of Pride – Theatre and Dance Alumni News

Welcome to the spring edition of Points of Pride, news devoted to alumni of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University. Read our current Class Notes submissions, watch videos about the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival hosted by the University Center for the Arts (including scenes from Walt Jones and Company’s […]


UCA University Theatre 2012 Hosting Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Hosting KCACTF: A Look Back

By Brian Hanlin The dust has finally settled at the University Center for the Arts (UCA) at Colorado State University, after a busy but successful week hosting the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region VII conference February 13 through 17. The week-long event saw more than 1,400 theatre students from nine different states […]


Discourse and Acting: Matt Murphy ’06 wins the 9Teachers Who Care award

Watch the Channel 9News story featuring Matt in his classroom at Denver East High School On a February afternoon Colorado State University alumnus Matt Murphy ’06 is walking through the streets of Boston reveling in excitement over his debate student’s performances in the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament. The Denver East High School teacher […]


2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards – Nominate someone today!

The Colorado State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards program recognizes CSU alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves professionally, brought honor to the University, and have made significant contributions of time and/or philanthropy to the university or their community. Last year, three alumni from the College of Liberal Arts walked away with awards. GOLD […]