Theatre and Dance

image from dress rehearsal for Shrek the musical at University of New Hampshire

Shrek Spotted at PCAC

Shrek opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Johnson Theatre.  Read More

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UNH jazz students in Italy

Arts Across the Globe

UNH music and dance students performed around the globe this summer. Read More
Cast members in the UNH play 7 Boxes of Books

"7 Boxes of Books" Debuts at Hennessy Theatre

The UNH theatre and dance department and the Mask and Dagger Dramatic Society have teamed up to bring audiences an original production. Read More
photo of Raina Ames

Talking Art at the Capitol

Raina Ames of the Department of Theatre and Dance won the Educational Theatre Association's Hawkins Award to attend Arts Advocacy Day in Washington. Read More
In the Air, On Their Toes

In the Air, On Their Toes

UNH Today peeked in on the Dance Company Concert dress rehearsal Tuesday night. Read More

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