Performance, Play & Design
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SpongeBob Squarepants musical serves up family fun alongside key social and environmental themes
UC Santa Cruz’s version of the production opens Nov. 14 at the Theater Arts Mainstage
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Arts Division Welcomes New Faculty Members
For the 2025-2026 academic year, the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division is welcoming two new faculty members who bring fresh energy, ideas, and expertise that will enrich our academic and creative community.
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Life Beyond the Redwoods: Jane Grantham at Warner Bros Entertainment and fortyseven communications
One year after graduating from UC Santa Cruz, Jane Grantham (Porter ‘24, art and design: games and playable media) held a contract role with Warner Bros Entertainment and recently started a new position at fortyseven communications.
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This spooky season, join UC Santa Cruz experts in exploring what scares us and why
As Halloween approaches, UC Santa Cruz faculty are undertaking scholarly investigations of zombies, digging up cultural histories of vampires, and delving deeply into the metaphysics of creepiness.
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UC Santa Cruz foundry marks 50 years with bronze pour and celebration of legacy
UC Santa Cruz celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundry—the last of its kind in the UC system to teach classes—with a festive bronze pour, alumni and student collaboration, and heartfelt tributes honoring its legacy, mentors, and community impact.
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Phil Chan is breaking down Asian stereotypes one ballet at a time
In a recent talk the choreographer broke down Orientalism and its depictions on stage
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Six cultural dances, one beautiful show
The annual Grupo Folklorico showcase demonstrates excellence in dance from different regions in Mexico
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Emerging playwrights showcase the future of theater
The New Play Festival highlights student plays in a six day event
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An old play for a new era
‘Just Like Us’ captures the nuances of immigrating to America in trying times
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Artist talk scrutinizes history of Yellowface
Performer and author Phil Chan breaks down Asian representation in ballet and opera
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Wild West comes to the California Coast
‘Them Cowboys’ takes audiences on an adventure of queer love and treasure hunting
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Opera performance highlights Spanish music and Chicanx culture
Lecturer in Music Sheila Willey is bringing Spanish-language opera to the stage. The upcoming Opera and Zarzuela Scenes performance on March 13, 2025 at the Music Center Recital Hall on campus, will bring a wider cultural look at the artform from several Spanish-speaking countries.