Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University's theatre students and faculty recently attended a virtual version of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), where they presented their work, attended workshops, watched productions, listened to keynote speakers and attended an award ceremony.

Eastern Connecticut State University senior Capri Agresta '21 was accepted into a fine arts master's program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on a full-tuition waiver and fellowship. Agresta will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Scenic Technology beginning in fall 2021.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented its first theatrical production since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Hotel Universe," a play written by Philip Barry and originally performed in 1930, was adapted for stage and screen and directed by Theatre Professor David Pellegrini. The show was available online from Feb. 19-26.

Five students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Music Program performed in a live-streamed music event titled the "Noon Recital" on Oct. 9.

Recent Eastern Connecticut State University alumna Wasan Hayajneh '20 is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

Eastern Connecticut State University students in the Graphic Design History class have created digital art concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. Their works are on display in a virtual art gallery on Eastern's website.

Students studying theatre and new media studies at Eastern Connecticut State University attended the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at Cape Cod Community College from Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

"Lulu," a new experimental opera performed at Eastern Connecticut State University from Jan. 24-26, offered a provocative multi-media treatment of the timeless issue of mistreatment of women.

Eastern's theatre program presented a heartfelt tale of two brothers navigating the murky waters of race and freedom. "The Brothers Size," written by Academy Award-winning writer Tarell McCraney and directed by Eastern Theatre Professor DeRon Williams, is an African cosmology-inspired story of brotherhood set in the Louisiana bayou.

Digital art & design students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Art 335: Graphic Design course collaborated with Windham Hospital's Auxiliary to enhance the theme of the hospital's 2019 fundraising gala. Held at Horizon's in South Windham, the gala's theme this year was "Sous La Mer" (Under the Sea).

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" was presented at Eastern Connecticut State University from Nov. 19-24. Produced by Eastern's Performing Arts Department and the Drama Society, the play was written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Tim Golebiewski.

Eastern Connecticut State University's "WUMALA" dance club performed at the University of Saint Joseph on Nov. 2 at the 5x5 Dance Festival.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre Program showcased "Convergence" on Oct. 24-27 in the Proscenium Theatre as the first in this year's dance concert series. With four performances, "Convergence" was a dramatic performance by Eastern students and alumni who used their dance skills to pay homage to the influences that have moved them.

The Jazz Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. This ensemble plays music from a wide variety of styles and eras in the jazz idiom.

The Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. This vocal ensemble encompasses chamber music from more than four centuries.

The Opera Workshop at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season. This workshop is designed to allow students hands-on experience in stage movement, character development and scene study.

The Samul Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its 2019 season of performance. The ensemble focuses on traditional music and instruments of Korea.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented three encore performances of "Africa to America: A Celebration of Who We Are" on Sept. 17-19 in the Proscenium Theatre.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Brass Ensemble is among its fall 2019 season of performance. The Brass Ensemble performs a broad range of original works and transcriptions from the Renaissance to today.

Eastern Connecticut State University's World Percussion Ensemble is among its fall 2019 concert season. The World Percussion Ensemble performs a broad spectrum of musical styles from the original and transcribed works of the percussion and marimba ensemble repertoire.

The 3 O'clock Band at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season of performance. The band is a jazz combo that plays music from a variety of eras including contemporary jazz and rock discoveries.

The Percussion Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season of performance.

The Guitar Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season of performance. The ensemble performs arrangements of music in varying styles such as classical, jazz, rock and folk.

The Concert Band at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its fall 2019 season of performance. This instrumental ensemble performs classic band literature as well as challenging works from contemporary composers.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Music Program held its annual honors recital and awards ceremony on April 14 in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center.

Five instrumentalists from Eastern Connecticut State University recently performed among the best undergraduate musicians in the Northeast. A clarinetist, a flautist, a percussionist and two trombonists represented Eastern's Music Program in an "honors band" at the 2019 New England Intercollegiate Band Festival on March 29-30 at Gordon College in Massachusetts.

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented "The Wolves" as its first production of the spring 2019 semester. Running from Feb. 27-March 3 in the DelMonte Studio Theatre, "The Wolves" is a coming-of-age story that takes place on the turf of a local indoor soccer field.

Eastern Connecticut State University theatre major Elizabeth Heaney '19 of Niantic has been accepted to Purdue University for graduate school on a full tuition waiver and assistantship. She will pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting.

The Concert Chorale at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its spring 2019 season performance. The Concert Chorale is a vocal ensemble comprised of choral and orchestral masterworks.

The Eastern Chamber Singers at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its spring 2019 season of performance. The Chamber Choir is a vocal ensemble comprised of 20-25 auditioned singers from departments throughout the University.