🎭 STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT! Become a UBTHD Booster! 🎭 Help us uplift the next generation of performers, storytellers, and changemakers at UB Theatre and Dance. We’ve already raised 16% of our goal. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔗 crowdfunding.buffalo.edu/project/47647

🎭 Last chance to audition this fall! University at Buffalo Theatre & Dance is holding its final DANCE AUDITIONS on Friday, Nov 14 from 9AM–12PM. Don’t miss your chance to shine! 🔗 Sign up now: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc... @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Student cast members Caroline Jameson, Wisteria Jones and Abby Tyler from “URINETOWN, The Musical” appeared on “Daytime Buffalo” on WIVB-TV / Channel 4 with host Chelsea Lovell this Monday. Watch on YouTube if you missed it live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3PG... Just a few tickets left! ubcfa.org

The UB Department of Theatre and Dance proudly celebrates the student production team behind “Urinetown.” These talented individuals exemplify the behind-the-scenes artistry and coordination that bring both organization and spectacle to the stage. arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc...

THERE ARE 10 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE ENTIRE 5 SHOW RUN OF "URINETOWN" Nov 6-9! Get yours now: www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=uri... Photos by Eric Tronolone | @erictronolone.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

🚽 It’s all about to go DOWN in URINETOWN > NOV 6-9 at UB Center for the Arts! Wade into URINETOWN, The Musical—the Tony Award-winning satire where water is rationed, toilets are outlawed, and rebellion comes with a show-stopping tune. 📅 Showtimes: • Nov. 6–8 @ 7:30pm • Nov. 8–9 @ 2:00pm ubcfa.org

Student cast members Caroline Jameson, Wisteria Jones & Abby Tyler from “URINETOWNl” will appear on “Daytime Buffalo” / WIVB TV at 3pm today. Caroline Jameson as Hope Cladwell Wisteria Jones as Little Sally Abby Tyler as Miss Penelope Pennywise NOV 6-9: ubcfa.org @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Madison Rutherford will provide a guest master class on Friday, November 7, 2025. Madison is a Los Angeles–based professional dancer and choreographer, signed with Go 2 Talent Agency. @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

🎭 Behind the Costumes of “URINETOWN, The Musical” Nov 6-9 at UB Meet Faith Marsala, junior Theatre Design/Technology major and the creative force behind the show's unforgettable costumes—crafted with help from UB’s talented faculty, staff, and students. tinyurl.com/wwjwsrvh

🚽 No toilets. Just tunes. Welcome to URINETOWN, The Musical—a Tony-winning satire where water is scarce, toilets are banned, and rebellion comes with a catchy chorus. 🎭 Opening NEXT weekend at UB Center for the Arts! Nov. 6–8 @ 7:30 PM Nov. 8–9 @ 2:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets $10–$25 → ubcfa.org

Art in the Open returns this Thursday, October 30, from 5–8 p.m. This annual, free fall celebration invites the UB campus and the Western New York community to discover how art is created and experienced at the UB Center for the Arts. 🔗 www.ubcfa.org/events-exhib...

🎭 FALL 2026 ADMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Audition or interview for our BFA/BA programs in Acting, Dance, Music Theatre, or Theatre Design/Technology! arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc... NOTE! Registration for Acting & Music Theatre also available via Acceptd: app.getacceptd.com/bufsunytheatre

THD proudly celebrates the student production team behind Zodiaque Dance Company’s Fall Concert. Aidan Sumrall (Stage Mgr) Kay O’Sullivan (Sound/Projection Design) Lisa Gallagher (Tech Dir/Lighting Design) Chris Ochman (Electrician) Leo Muck (Asst TD) Allie Space (Asst SM) Lyla Wasilewski (Asst SM)

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Bethany Moore will provide a guest master classes teaching FOSSE on Friday, October 24, 2025. Bethany Moore is a graduate of the University at Buffalo Musical Theater program. @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Zodiaque Dance Company opens THIS THURS with four performances of brand-new choreography at UB Center for the Arts! 🎟️ UB student tickets just $10! OCT 23–25 @ 7:30 PM | OCT 26 @ 2 PM 🎫 Tickets: ubcfa.org (or link in bio) @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

🚱 The TOILETS are closed, the REVOLUTION is open—welcome to “URINETOWN, The Musical!” A Tony-winning comedy where commodes are outlawed, water is precious, and rebellion smells suspiciously like... musical theatre. NOV 6-9 at UB Center for the Arts www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=uri...

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: UB Theatre and Dance Seeks Adjunct Dance Instructor: www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59221 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

💥ZODIAQUE DANCE COMPANY kicks off its 51st SEASON this Thurs OCT 23 with 4 dynamic performances at UB Center for the Arts! ⚡OCT 23–25 @ 7:30 PM | OCT 26 @ 2 PM Tickets: $10–$25 → www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dan... @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

ZODIAQUE DANCE COMPANY’s (ZDC) 51st Fall Program opens in just two weeks, running October 23 – 26, 2025, at UB Center for the Arts! Tickets are only $10-$25: www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dan... Read our interview with Kurt Adametz's about his choreography for the show: tinyurl.com/2uhwarx9

🎭 Join the UBTHD Booster Community! 🎭 Support the next generation of performers, creators, and changemakers at UB Theatre and Dance! We're at nearly $600, representing 11% of our goal. crowdfunding.buffalo.edu/project/47647 @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

ZODIAQUE DANCE COMPANY’s 51st Fall Program opens in just two weeks, running OCT 23–26, 2025, at UB Center for the Arts! Tix $10-$25: www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dan... Read our interview with company member Nathan Eck: tinyurl.com/5evjjxj7 @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

"The Wolves" Receives Kennedy Center ACTF Recognition The Department’s production of “The Wolves” was registered as an Associate Production in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region 2 program. www.instagram.com/p/DPmepdxD_D... @ubuffalo.bsky.social

🎉 The UB Theatre & Dance MERCHANDISE STORE is OPEN! 🎭✨ Get your THD gear shipped straight to your door: 👉 Shop now: www.moq1.com/magellenprom... 🧢 Choose from: T-shirts, hoodies, quarter zips, crop tops, racerbacks, sleeveless styles, totes — even tie-dye! Show your #UBTHD pride. Horns Up! 🤘💙

UB Theatre and Dance’s BUFFALO THEATRE WORKSHOP (BTW) Series continues this Friday! Movement For Actors: Contact Improv DATE: Friday October 10, 2025 TIME: 10:45-11:45 am LOCATION: Alumni 188 @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

ZODIAQUE DANCE COMPANY 51st Season Fall Concert Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver Oct. 23 - 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, 2025 at 2 p.m. UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre Tickets: ubcfa.org

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Jennifer Golonka will provide a guest master class on Friday, October 10, 2025. Jennifer Golonka was the Director of Dance at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School, and has taught and created works at many dance studios and universities.

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Rebekah Bono will provide a guest master class teaching clogging on Friday, October 10, 2025.

UB DANCE DAY with Zodiaque Dance Company is Sun. OCT. 26, 2025. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $35 Dance Day Ticket. • Questions: Prof. Kerry Ring: [email protected] • Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dan... @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

“THE WOLVES” - AN INTERVIEW WITH CAST MEMBER KYLA THOMAS Featuring junior theatre major Kyla Thomas as the sharp and spirited high school soccer player “#00,” this fast-paced drama is a must-see celebration of youth, identity, and women’s team spirit. tinyurl.com/3vsphnua @ubuffalo.bsky.social

We look forward to seeing you for “The Wolves” this weekend. Please plan to arrive a little earlier than usual due to traffic during Homecoming Weekend. Directions to UB North Campus: www.buffalo.edu/home/visitin... (scroll to bottom) The UB North Campus map: www.buffalo.edu/home/visitin...

UB Theatre and Dance proudly celebrates student leaders from the design, production, and stage management team whose creativity and dedication helped bring “The Wolves” to life. “THE WOLVES” opens tomorrow, for four performances this weekend at UB Center for the Arts! Tickets are $10-$25: ubcfa.org

Guest artist Molissa Fenley will present an informal showing in the Rehearsal Workshop (CFA B83) on Friday, October 3rd, from 10-11:20am. Please disregard previous mentions of the event occurring at KCT. Molissa Fenley is an acclaimed American contemporary choreographer, performer, and educator.

“THE WOLVES” opens FRI OCT 3, for 4 performances only, at UB Center for the Arts! Tickets are $10-$25: ubcfa.org ⚽Set entirely on the turf, this high-energy production dives into the world of a suburban high school girls’ soccer team as they train, compete, and grow together over 6 intense weeks.

🎭 UB Theatre & Dance Launches New Boosters Campaign! 🎭 Become a Booster & help fuel the future of the arts! 💙 Make a real impact by powering: 🔹 Innovative student performances 🔹 Artistic exploration and research 🔹 Career-focused education in theatre & dance crowdfunding.buffalo.edu/project/47647

🐺 INSIDE “THE WOLVES” — AN INTERVIEW WITH CAST MEMBER SARAH BRAY Meet junior acting major Sarah Bray, who takes on the role of “#7” — a bold, sharp-tongued striker known for her fearless attitude and biting sarcasm: tinyurl.com/489w68dx @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

A PROGRAM REMINDER: The International Artistic & Cultural Exchange Program of UBTHD Presents “Working, Living and Persevering in the Business: Art and the Working World” Tuesday September 30, 2025 @11:00am Mainstage, UB Center for the Arts Free to Register: app.joinhandshake.com/login

Kicking off our 2025–26 season is the play "The Wolves," running OCT 3–5 at UB Center for the Arts. This dynamic production explores the lives of a high school girls’ soccer team. Junior theatre major Jo Yanko takes on the role of “#25,” one of the team’s compelling voices. tinyurl.com/4znvvjnt

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER MAX LEVITT FEATURED IN UB REPORTER Behind the scenes, building careers! ✨👗🎭 arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/college/abou... @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

“THE WOLVES:” INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR LANA SUGARMAN arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc... “The Wolves” is the first production of our 2025-26 season, running October 3-5 at UB Center for the Arts! www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=The... @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

Behind the scenes, building careers! ✨👗🎭 In the #UBuffalo Department of Theatre and Dance's Costume Shop, students design and construct hundreds of costumes each season under the guidance of alum and assistant professor, Max Levitt.

THEATRE AND DANCE CELEBRATES LARGEST FIRST-YEAR CLASS The Department of Theatre and Dance welcomed its largest freshman class this fall, according to available records: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc... @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social Photos: Meredith Kulwicki

Registration for auditions and interviews is now open! Join the UBTHD by auditioning for Acting, Dance, Music Theatre, or interviewing for Theatre Design/Technology. To register for an audition, visit: arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc.... @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

“Young Frankenstein in Concert” is presented by Starring Buffalo October 2-4 at Shea’s 710 Theatre. and features four UB Dance majors: Sophia Clute, Lauren Jezioro, Grace Lamanna and Kelly. Root. The production also includes 36 first-year UB Music Theatre students.

“THE WOLVES” is our 1st fall production! The play centers around an all-female high school soccer team. Director Lana Sugarman & cast went on a “field trip” so see UB Women’s Club Soccer team defeat Mercyhurst 4-1. Shows: OCT 3-5. Tix: ubcfa.org @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Dear Theatre and Dance faculty, staff, and students: Do you know of someone who owns a business which could benefit from being seen by the UBTHD Community? If so, please consider asking them to become a Business Sponsor for the 2025-26 season. arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/theatre-danc...

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Ariana Lee will provide a guest master classes teaching hip hop on Friday, September 12, 2025. @ubuffalo.bsky.social @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social

As part of THD’s Friday Forum Guest Dance Artists program, Mame Diarra Speis-Biaye will provide a guest master titled “The Liberated Pelvis” on September 12, 2025. Mame Diarra Speis-Biaye (she/her), is a mother and movement improviser intrigued with play, risk, duration, rigor, and experimentation.

SPOTTED in the Center for the Arts corridor for classrooms B82-B84 - large scale prints from THD's 2024-25 season showcasing our talented students! (2 of 2) Photos by Ken Smith. @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

SPOTTED in the Center for the Arts corridor for classrooms B82-B84 - large scale prints from THD's 2024-25 season showcasing our talented students! (1 of 2) Photos by Ken Smith. @ubartsandsciences.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social

Theatre and Dance instructors Lynne Koscielniak and Eero Laine are featured in a new article in UBNow. www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/storie... Photo by Ken Smith.