Fayetteville State University Fine Arts Series

🎭 Big News from FSU Theatre! 🌍

Hey, friends and alumni of Fayetteville State University and College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University!

We’re thrilled to announce that FSU’s Theatre Program has been accepted to perform at the International Collegiate Theatre Festival as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2025! This is a monumental opportunity for our students to shine on an international stage. 🌟

We Need Your Support! 🙌
Help our talented students make it to Scotland by making a donation. Every bit helps us get closer to our goal of $130,000 for travel and expenses. 🛫

🔗 Donate here: https://www.uncfsu.edu/give-to-fsu

(Please direct the gift to FSU Theatre. Also -- we in the Theatre program don't get a notification when your gift is in, so please let us know when you contribute.)

Let’s make this happen for our students. Share this post and spread the word! 📣

Y’all have tickets for this weekend’s production of Everybody presented by Sweet Tea Shakespeare & Fayetteville State University | Apr 25-28 @ FSU?

🌟 Step into the radiant glow of "The Lantern Still Shines" and let its brilliance illuminate your evening! Join us at the majestic Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on April 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. for an unforgettable celebration of talent and harmony. Prepare to be swept away by an electrifying showcase featuring the sensational Musical Voices of Fayetteville State University.

🎶 Get ready for an exhilarating journey through a tapestry of musical genres, as our performers unleash their boundless creativity and skill. From soul-stirring melodies to breathtaking harmonies, every note will resonate with passion and artistry.

🎉 But that's not all! This extraordinary event marks a momentous occasion as we bid farewell to the incomparable Dr. Denise Payton. Join us in honoring her illustrious career and countless contributions to the world of music. As she embarks on Chapter 3 of her musical odyssey, let's come together to celebrate her legacy and inspire her next chapter.

🎵 Dr. Payton's final concert promises to be a spectacle of emotion and triumph, as she leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of all who have been touched by her talent and dedication. While she may be retiring from the stage, her spirit will continue to resonate within the halls of Fayetteville State University, enriching the lives of future generations of Broncos.

🎊 Don't miss this historic event filled with joy, gratitude, and the enduring power of music. Join us as we bid farewell to one chapter and eagerly anticipate the next, in the radiant glow of "The Lantern Still Shines."

Who’s coming?

Join us for our Spring production of this hilarious and stirring take on your story, our story, Everybody's story!

AN EXPLORATION OF COMMON HUMANITY + LIVE MUSIC + SWEET TEA SHAKESPEARE’S SIGNATURE AUDIENCE INTERACTION | OUTDOORS!

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ "Everybody" is a modern reimagination of the classic morality play "Everyman." This unique theatrical journey invites us all to reflect on the universality of life's experiences, challenges, and emotions.

As the gentle touch of spring breathes life into Fayetteville, Sweet Tea Shakespeare, in collaboration with Fayetteville State University Theatre & Dance, is thrilled to unveil a poignant exploration of humanity's shared essence. Set amidst the serene ambiance of Butler Theater's courtyard and the enchanting lawns and gardens of the 1897 Poe House, "Everybody" is more than just a play—it's an experience. With live music echoing the emotions on stage, engaging preshow entertainment, and a touch of Sweet Tea Shakespeare's signature audience interaction, we're redefining the very essence of immersive theatre.

Tickets are FREE for FSU students for the opening weekend. Stay tuned for FREE ticket info for students.

Times: 6:45pm live music preshow; 7:30pm show.
Venue April 25-28: Butler Theater Courtyard (between Butler Building and the Broadwell College of Business and Economics, Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Venue May 2-5: Museum of the Cape Fear, 801 Arsenal Ave, Fayetteville, North Carolina
Rain location (both weekends): Butler Theater, Fayetteville State University
Full details at: https://sweetteashakespeare.com/everybody-april-25-may-5-fayetteville/?fbclid=IwAR1ZhHA2KjIUulCIFjMxMl7ephwYH74MXrr5YxU19UzBs7-HRBYjuriPofE

I thank God for the students in the Fayetteville State University Concert Choir on a magnificent tour. The singing was glorious and all were blessed to hear and see you. I thank you for your faithfulness to the university and especially to me. You displayed the epitome of Res Non Verba. Deeds Not Words. Doors will open and the answer will be yes. You made my final choir tour one I will cherish and I will always love you. If no one else thanks you, I do. Take a bow!!

I don't know why this hasn't received more publicity, but this fifty-foot sculpture was unveiled recently in South Dakota.
It's called 'Dignity' and was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation.

Fayetteville State University Fine Arts Series The power of the arts to inform, enrich, engage, and inspire is what makes the Department of Perform

Great concert by FSUPFA Symphonic Winds coming up this Sunday, April 16, at 4:00 pm, under the direction of Prof. Austin Chalmers.

Did you register? Don't wait!

In honor of Women History Month, Rosenthal Gallery in collaboration with Ellington-White Contemporary gallery, presents:
"Feminist Insight: Continuing Her Story" March 21-April 20, 2023

Fayetteville State University Theatre & Dance is proud to present Top Dog/Underdog, the 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks. The FSU production will be directed by Professor of Theatre David Griffie, and promises to be an enthralling exploration of race, power dynamics and brotherly love.
The story follows brothers Lincoln and Booth—names that draw their own parallels—as they navigate the complexities of identity, class and family bonds in a world that pits them against each other. FSU Theatre’s production will bring to life this powerful work with a cast featuring FSU students.
This season FSU Theatre is thrilled to provide audiences with the unique opportunity to experience this award-winning play in Fayetteville, NC. FSU Theatre is dedicated to celebrating and elevating Black theatre, a mission that aligns perfectly with Parks’ award-winning work.
Top Dog/Underdog will run from March 30-April 1 at Fayetteville State University’s Seabrook Auditorium, with very limited seating due to the production's unique thrust (three-sided) staging. Tickets can be purchased online by searching "Top Dog/Underdog Seabrook" on eTix.com or by calling 910-672-1724. Don't miss your chance to experience one of the most acclaimed plays of all time!
Due to subject matter, the play is recommended for mature audiences. Persons under age 12 will not be admitted. Persons over age 12 must be accompanied by a legal parent/guardian age 21+.
School performance tickets are $7 per student. Chaperones are free.
Public performance tickets are $10 general admission, $8 FSU Faculty/Staff, $7 Students, and FREE for FSU Students with Registration at least 24 hours prior to the event. Upon entering Seabrook Auditorium, all FSU students will have to display ID to use their free ticket.
FSU Theatre & Dance does not issue refunds except when we cancel performances.
For more information about Fayetteville State University Theatre & Dance and upcoming events please visit our website at https://bit.ly/UNCFSUTheatreDanceand the FSU Fine Arts Series page at https://www.facebook.com/faystatearts. We look forward to welcoming you!
This event is sponsored by a grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County, with funding from the NC Arts Council and NEA.

Fayetteville State University Fine Arts Series The power of the arts to inform, enrich, engage, and inspire is what makes the Department of Perform

Get tickets for FSU International Music Festival here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/9309041/2023-international-music-festival-fsu-performing-fine-arts-fayetteville-seabrook-auditorium-fayetteville-state-university

The Fayetteville State University Dance & Theatre program is proud to present The Business of Blackness in February 2023. This passionate production will be a celebration of Black History Month and the impact of Black artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers, leaders, and doers in our communities and world. This dance and theatre experience will bring together an amazing line-up of student artists, led by FSU Professor of Dance & Theatre, Avis Hatcher-Puzzo and guest artists, who are sure to provide an unforgettable event.

Featuring dancers, actors, and performance artists from a range of backgrounds, The Business of Blackness will showcase a variety of styles informed by traditions from Africa and the African Diaspora. Through this fusing together of art forms and unique voices, we hope to honor the incredible history of Black people in our area and beyond. We also look forward to connecting with audience members through dialogue about the power of art, the importance of Black History Month, and the need to amplify voices from marginalized communities.

FSU Dance and Theatre students are excited to show the community their hard work and dedication in The Business of Blackness. This unique performance fuses together contemporary dance with traditional elements for an inspiring journey that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

School and student performances of this production run February 16-17, 2023, at 9am and 11am in FSU's Seabrook Auditorium. Tickets for school and student groups are $7 for students; chaperones are free. The program runs approximately one hour. Seating is limited, and our student performances frequently sell out. Make reservations or find out more information about school performances by contacting Jeremy Fiebig at [email protected]. Act quickly to secure tickets for this incredible, educational event.

Public performances of The Business of Blackness run February 18, 2023, at 7:30pm in Seabrook Auditorium. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 FSU Faculty/Staff, $7 Students, and FREE for FSU Students with Registration at least 24 hours prior to the event. Upon entering Seabrook Auditorium, all FSU students will have to display ID to use their free ticket.

Prior public FSU Dance events have sold out. Public performance tickets can be purchased online by searching "Business of Blackness Seabrook" on eTix.com or by calling 910-672-1724.

The Business of Blackness Tickets | Fayetteville, NC | Seabrook Auditorium - Fayetteville State University All FSU students must register at least 24 hours in advance of the performance, in order to receive 1 free ticket.

Have a good weekend because Monday will be here in 30 minutes -Unknown

We sold out Thursday night! Get your tickets for Doctor Faustus EARLY for Friday and Saturday by calling 910.672.1724 during business hours Friday.

You're invited!

Control Art Create will take place at Fayetteville State University, Rosenthal Gallery. The show will feature various mediums or art styles to highlight skills and technique our students have learned during their journey at FSU.

Presenting Students:
BA in Art w/Concertation of Digital Art
- Shanice Brown
- Milleni Simon
-Jason Smalls

BA in Art w/Concertation of Ceramics
-Tarmira Furs

BA in Art w/Concertation of Printmaking
-Cheyenne Stahnke

We look forward to seeing you at Rosenthal!

Doctor Faustus opens tonight!
7:30pm Butler Theater
Very limited seating
No late entry

Get tickets by calling 910.672.1724