Two actors pose in period 20th century suit and tie and dress.

School of Theatre Presents the New Season for 2026-27

Theatre students will begin Fall 2026 with frantic fun. “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (35 Plays in 70 Minutes),” a popular play out of Chicago, lets the audience pick the order the plays run. Students will also present their renditions of the hit Broadway musicals “Guys and Dolls” and “Urinetown.”

Students walk across a college campus and a statue of Minerva.

What’s New at the G

New programs, campus perks, food menus, and creative spaces greet Spartans as they begin their 2026-27 academic year at UNCG.

Actors dressed in colonial attire.

UNCG drama student brings history to life in ‘The Lost Colony’

History inspired his script. The sand is his stage. UNCG musical theatre major Patrick Joseph Mullen adds his name to the playbill for one of North Carolina’s most prestigious shows, “The Lost Colony.” He talks about what it’s like to spend his summer on the Outer Banks to bring a centuries-old, real-life mystery to life.

UNCG audiology student Autumn McNeill takes hearing readings.

Audiology Students Boost Hearing for UNCG Musicians

Students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders conducted annual hearing screenings on School of Music students to ensure they are properly protecting their hearing. The cross-campus collaboration provides hands-on experience for audiology students while conducting a valuable service to UNCG musicians.

Carina Young dances in the studio.

Class of 2026: All the World’s a Stage for Carina Young

Like many dancers, she dreamed of studying in New York City, but a dance teacher told Carina Young that UNCG’s School of Dance was the place to be. Through the BFA program, she became a well-traveled performer, taking excursions to South Africa and Italy.