Theatre
Department of Theatre Welcomes New Professor of Voice, Speech and Acting
The Department of Theatre is pleased to welcome Roxanne Wellington as associate professor of voice, speech and acting. Wellington is an actor, teacher, voice and dialect coach and director. She comes to UNC Charlotte from Southeast Missouri State University, where she was professor of acting and voice in the Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, receiving […]
Theatre Department and Three Bone Theatre Launch New Play Festival
The Carolina New Works Play Festival opens submissions on August 25.
Theatre Alumna Wins National Teaching Award
KoKo Thornton ’97 received a 2025 Inspiring Teacher Award from The Broadway League.
Professor Develops New Puppet Production in Artist Residency
Associate Professor of Scenic Design Tom Burch is an award-winning designer, with notable credits in Chicago and New York City and as far away as Italy and Taiwan. Locally, his work can be seen regularly at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte Conservatory Theatre, and of course in Robinson Hall. In addition to creating stunning stage […]
Alumna Inducted into College of Fellows of the American Theatre
Theatre alumna Caridad Svich ’85 has been inducted in the College of Fellows of the American Theatre, one of 16 theatre professionals in the 2025 class, which includes luminaries such as playwright August Wilson (inducted posthumously) and actor André De Shields. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the College of Fellows of the American Theatre promotes and […]
Carly Helms
Professional Actor, London
Student’s Play Accepted at New South Young Playwrights Festival
“High Standards,” a play by student Taufik Kareem Jamal Abdul-Jaleel, has been accepted into the 2025 New South Young Playwrights Festival at Horizon Theatre Company in Atlanta. Taking place June 1-7, the annual festival is for high school and college students and includes playwriting workshops, seminars, and rehearsals with professional theatre actors, directors, and playwrights. […]
Taufik Abdul-Jaleel
B.A in Film & Media Productions with a minor in Theatre; B.A. in Management Information Systems with a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management
From Beyoncé to Three Bone, Bringing Skill and Collaboration to Production Arts
Madison King’s tech and design skills are valued on stages large and small.
Jeremy W. Foil
Art Director for films and Broadway Education: B.A. in Theatre and Dance Hometown: Charlotte, NC Jeremy W. Foil is based in New York City, where he is an art director working in feature film, a variety of programming for various streaming platforms, and live events. His extraordinary list of credits includes Fallout (Art Directors Guild […]