The School of Performing Arts houses both the Music and Theatre Departments which perform on UCF campus and in the Central FL community.

Friday, April 12, 2019

  • Virtual Reality Experience: The Middle Passage

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Della Phillips Grand Lobby

    This experience requires in-person sign-up for a time slot at the venue on April 12. Witness, understand, and empathize life as a captive African transitioning to the Americas through the middle passage in this powerful virtual reality immersion project. This virtual reality immersion project on African Captivity in Brazil from 1750-1850 lets you live the journey from Elmina Castle in …

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  • Genius + Soul: The Flying Horse Big Band plays Ray Charles

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Generously supported by the Downtown Development Board UCF’s Flying Horse Big Band presents a historical musical perspective on iconic American composer, singer, musician and former Orlando resident Ray Charles. A spectacular lineup of special guests joins Jeff Rupert and the band for hit songs like “I Got a Woman,” “Hit the Road, Jack” and other Charles classics. A pre-performance talk …

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  • UCF Opera presents The Tender Land by Aaron Copland (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    Tickets: $10-20 Generously supported by Ronald Thow and Carolyn V. Thow In the American heartland during the Great Depression, the provincial existence of a rural farming family hinges upon the high school graduation of the eldest daughter, Laurie Moss. However, on the eve of her graduation, Laurie finds herself questioning her place in the world and wondering what kind of …

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