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Undergraduate Research Symposium

April 25, 2025 at 11:00am

Venue: Silver & Sage Room

The School of Theatre, Film & Television’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium is a showcase of outstanding essays presented by Film & Television students.

The event will feature opening remarks and a keynote address from Dr. Mónica García Blizzard.

There will be a $500 for first place & $250 for the runner up!

More information coming soon.

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“The ensemble is outstanding!” BroadwayWorld’s review of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN gives kudos to the “dynamic” cast whose “dialogue crackles with authenticity, the rhythm of their voices mirroring the chaos of real-world awakening.”

This timely and bitingly funny play follows five girls running on pop music, optimism, and fury, trying to summon a better future. Set in 2018, Kimberly Belflower’s work follows a group of Georgia high schoolers as they explore the classic play, THE CRUCIBLE, and navigate issues of love, sex, and scandal.

The final 4 performances of John Proctor is the Villain take place March 7-9. Visit theatre.arizona.edu for tickets, and read the Broadway World review in full here: www.broadwayworld.com/phoenix/article/Review-JOHN-PROCTOR-IS-THE-VILLAIN-Reframes-An-American-Mas....

FREE TICKETS to this production are available for all college and high school students. For details, visit azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

Photos by Julius Schlosburg (@catsphotoshoot).

Scenic Design by Kensey Coleman. Costume Design by Emma Valdiviez. Lighting Design by Nathan Drake. Sound Design by Lexi McNally. Projection Design by Irene Nguyen. Technical Direction by Riley Baheshone and Sean Goebel. Stage Managed by Lynette Bernal and Bree Urspringer Production Stage Manager Mesa Winder. Intimacy Choreography by Christie Kerr. Choreography by Holden Jones. Fight Direction by Brent Gibbs. Directed by Tricia Matthews. ... See MoreSee Less

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It is EXCELLENT

Soooooo excited to see it this weekend!

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School of Theatre, Film & Television alum and Assistant Editor Stephanie Silva (BFA Film & Television ’19) is collecting some high-profile film credits to her name. As well as her assistant editing work on this summer’s F1 starring Brad Pitt, Stephanie contributed her skills to HOLLAND, the Nicole Kidman-led dramatic thriller making its world premiere this weekend at SXSW.

Reflecting on her time at TFTV, Stephanie shared “My biggest takeaway was to do the thing that scares you. Filmmaking is an art where you can try new things and learn from mistakes. Learning and repetition can build confidence, and never be afraid to put yourself out there.”

Read more about Stephanie’s career trajectory in our news story: tftv.arizona.edu/news/alumni-news-asst-editor-stephanie-silva-talks-about-her-work-on-upcoming-ni...

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So proud of you, Stephanie L. Silva!

This month, TFTV students Kelsie Ramos and Keelin Connolly attended the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 8 (KCACTF) conference in Mesa, AZ where they had the opportunity to present their work, attend workshops, network with industry professionals, and collaborate with fellow theatre artists. The KCACTF is a national theater program involving 18,000 students annually from colleges and universities across the country. Since its inception, KCACTF has given more than 400,000 college theater students the opportunity to have their work critiqued, improve their dramatic skills, and receive national recognition for excellence.

At the event, Kelsie presented a piece of generative dramaturgy completed in Professor Elaine Romero’s dramaturgy class, as well as dramaturged a 10-minute play and devised piece on site at KCACTF. For her work on her submitted piece and contributions to the festival, she received the LMDA Early Dramaturgy Award along with a 1-year membership to the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA).

Keelin presented her lighting design for Arizona Repertory Theatre’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ to a panel of industry professionals in theatrical design, technology and management, and received the Regional Honorable Mention in Lighting Design award. ... See MoreSee Less

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THIS WEEK ✨

Join us for John Proctor is the Villain, a bitingly funny new play about five girls running on pop music, optimism, and fury, trying to summon a better future.

Set in 2018, Kimberly Belflower’s play follows a group of Georgia high schoolers as they explore the classic play, THE CRUCIBLE, and navigate issues of love, sex, and scandal.

‘John Proctor is the Villain’ will have performances from Feb. 27 - Mar. 9, with a preview performance on Feb. 26 in the Marroney Theatre. Visit theatre.arizona.edu for tickets.

FREE TICKETS to this production are available for all college and high school students. For details, visit azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

Photos by Julius Schlosburg (@catsphotoshoot).

Scenic Design by Kensey Coleman. Costume Design by Emma Valdiviez. Lighting Design by Nathan Drake. Sound Design by Lexi McNally. Projection Design by Irene Nguyen. Technical Direction by Riley Baheshone and Sean Goebel. Stage Managed by Lynette Bernal and Bree Urspringer Production Stage Manager Mesa Winder. Intimacy Choreography by Christie Kerr. Choreography by Holden Jones. Fight Direction by Brent Gibbs. Directed by Tricia Matthews. ... See MoreSee Less

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re thrilled to announce that LOVESICK, written and directed by Mira Pike, has been chosen from 3,000 submissions as an official selection of Femtasia Fest 2025! Mira’s film, a horror story about female obsession and desire starring Alyssa DiRaimondo and Max Murray, premiered at I Dream in Widescreen in 2024.

Femtasia’s mission is to empower, educate, influence, and mobilize femme filmmakers and artists in the underground multi-media scene. “I’m so happy to be a part of this festival,” says Mira, who plans on continuing to tell women-centered stories that push boundaries. “Lovesick is something I’m so proud of and Femtasia is such a perfect fit for it. I would like to thank everyone who worked on the film. It couldn’t have been made without you.”

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That is fantastic news! Congratulations!