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  • Cast of Something in the Living Room by Kavelina Torres. (Left to Right) Hank Nuwer as the Professor; Donetta Tritt as Cora Alice Jane; Skyler Ray Benson Davis as Cowboy; Tim Ott as FatCat. © MAYA SALGANEK

    Something in the Living Room

    March 29, 2024

    UAF Department of Theatre & Film’s presents a Tuma Theatre production, Something In The Living Room, written and directed by UAF Associate Professor of Indigenous Media, Kavelina Torres. Multimedia Performances will take place in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from March 29-April 7, 2024.

  • Ashlee stands up on desk

    Dance Nation

    November 10, 2023

    The UAF Department of Theatre & Film presents the Pulitzer Prize Nominated play, Dance Nation, written by Clare Barron and directed by Daniel Ponickly, in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from November 10-19, 2023.

  • Tumyaraq-qaa production photo

    Tumyaraq-qaa

    March 31, 2023

    The UAF Department of Theatre & Film invites the community to a live studio-audience filming of the TV pilot Tumyaraq-qaa, written and directed by Kavelina Torres, in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from March 31 - April 2, 2023.

  • The Shape of Things

    February 24, 2023

    UAF Theatre presented "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute and directed by Rachel Blackwell on Feb. 24 - Mar. 5, 2023 at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • 'Seminar' featuring Bruce Hanson, Charles Wolgemuth, Charlotte Gray, Kris Luddington and Sarah Williams

    Seminar

    March 25, 2022

    UAF Theatre presented 'Seminar,' a comedy by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Tom Robenolt, from March 25 to April 10, 2022, at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • Alisha Carlson during the filming of Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)

    Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)

    January 01, 2022

    Directed by Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson. A Gwich’in grandfather teaches his granddaughter how reciprocity is embedded in our lives.

  • 'The Misanthrope' featuring Isabelle Nygren, Kris Luddington, and Riley von Borstel

    The Misanthrope

    November 12, 2021

    UAF Theatre presented "The Misanthrope" on November 12-21, 2021. Based on the play by Molière, adapted by Timothy Mooney and directed by Michael Shaeffer.

  • A virtual cast performing Pride and Prejudice during the COVID 19 pandemic.

    Pride and Prejudice

    April 16, 2021

    UAF Theatre proudly presents a virtual “Pride and Prejudice” production on April 16-25, 2021.

  • Production photo with animation done by Kade Mendelowitz.

    She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms

    December 04, 2020

    Theatre UAF announced its first virtual performance, "She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms" by Qui Nguyen, directed by Tom Robenolt, available for viewing from December 4-12, 2020.

  • Pink Violet characters Dana (played by Isabelle Nygren) and Billy (played by Charles Wolgemuth) lay on stage in costume. UAF still from the Pink Violet trailer.

    Pink Violet

    January 01, 2020

    Pink Violet. Written and Directed by Keziah Anderson. Executive Producer, Maya Salganek.

  • Actress Ariana Polanco (as Leona) executes a water tank escape trick during the filming of Bodies of Water. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek

    Bodies of Water

    November 02, 2019

    Bodies of Water. Written by Adrina Knutson and Directed by Maya Salganek.

  • The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!

    A Night for Conversation

    November 02, 2019

    "A Night for Conversation" a short film by Kade Mendelowitz premiered November 2, 2019.

  • Dead Man's Cell Phone

    March 29, 2019

    UAF Theatre and Film present "Dead Man’s Cell Phone" by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Carrie Baker at the Salisbury Theatre on March 29 – April 7, 2019.

  • Avenue Q featuring Amanda Torgerson, Kayla Gilchrist, Laquita Deans

    Avenue Q

    November 08, 2018

    "Avenue Q" presented by Interior Independent Theatre and Theatre UAF on November 8-18, 2018.

  • A stage scene

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    March 23, 2018

    "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," a play by William Shakespeare, was produced by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Theatre and Film department with guest director Andrew Cassel from March 23 to April 8, 2018. .

  • “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” featuring Paloma Polanco (front row, seated in a square) and (back row, from left to right) Freddy Gryder, Mary Conlin, Paloma Polanco, Emily Ross, and Sarah Williams.

    This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

    February 18, 2018

    Theatre UAF presented 'This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing' by Finegan Kruckemeyer and directed by guest artist, Abigail Van Patter on Feb. 8-18, 2018 at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone portrays June in the Power of Words. UAF Photo

    Power of Words

    December 11, 2017

    Written by 'Wáats'adiyeí Yates. Directed by Maya Salganek.

  • Image from Home, by Vinecia Coleman, directed by Mary Conlin

    Winter Shorts, Fall 2017

    November 10, 2017

    The Winter Shorts - fall, 2017 November 10-19, 2017 Presented by the UAF Student Drama Association featuring: The Writer by Chip Bolcik, directed by Freddy Gryder Over the Line by Freddy Gryder, directed by Adam Gillette Home by Vinecia Coleman, directed by Mary Conlin Ace by Frederica Matumeak, directed by Lara Lotze

  • 'Cacetugmi' featuring (from left to right) Brittany Bowling, Jared Olin, and Bella Sellers.

    Spring Shorts

    April 21, 2017

    The UAF Theatre Department presented 'Spring Shorts,' a collection of one-acts written by Kavelina Torres, on April 21 and 22, 2017.

  • An image from the production of

    Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

    March 24, 2017

    Theatre UAF presents "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress" by Alan Ball and directed by Carrie Baker on March 24-April 2, 2017.

  • The two dudes in a Firebird, UAF Theatre and Film Photo

    Feels Good

    October 21, 2016

    Written and Directed by Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, Produced by Cara Marcous.

  • The Stephen King Cameo, Written by Michael Shaeffer, directed by Jill Shipman. Part of the 2016 UAF SDA Winter Shorts.

    Winter Shorts, Fall 2016

    October 01, 2016

    University of Alaska Fairbanks' Student Drama Association presents Winter Shorts, fall 2016

  • Actors and actresses on stage during the play.

    Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

    April 15, 2016

    “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams, presented by UAF Theatre and Film on April 15-24, 2016 and directed by Rebecca George.

  • Up close image of an eye reflecting northern geography. Photo by Maya Salganek

    Arctic Cinema and Science Film Festival

    March 12, 2016

    The Arctic Cinema and Science Film Festival was hosted by the UAF Theatre and Film Department in conjunction with the Arctic Science Summit Week and the Anchorage International Film Festival.

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    Closer

    February 12, 2016

    "Closer," a play by Patrick Marber, directed by Ian Buoncore. Presented by the UAF Department of Theatre and Film on February 12-21, 2016.