The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department brings ancient Greece to the stage with a bold, student-led production of Euripides’ "Bakkhai," translated by Anne Carson. Directed by senior Theo Fantozzi, this reimagined classic blends timeless themes of power, identity, and divinity with a fresh, modern edge—set in a speakeasy and infused with live music.Featuring a talented student cast and original musical direction by Skyler Bobinski, "Bakkhai" explores the clash between order and chaos, reason and passion, and the consequences of denying the gods.📅 Show Dates:
Feb. 27 - March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m.📍 Location: J Studio, Fine Arts Center, Kingston Campus🎟 Tickets: Purchase online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=uri or call (401) 874-5843
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- 4:10Bakkhai by Theo FantozziThe University of Rhode Island Theatre Department brings ancient Greece to the stage with a bold, student-led production of Euripides’ "Bakkhai," translated by Anne Carson. Directed by senior Theo Fantozzi, this reimagined classic blends timeless themes of power, identity, and divinity with a fresh, modern edge—set in a speakeasy and infused with live music.Featuring a talented student cast and original musical direction by Skyler Bobinski, "Bakkhai" explores the clash between order and chaos, reason and passion, and the consequences of denying the gods.📅 Show Dates: Feb. 27 - March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m.📍 Location: J Studio, Fine Arts Center, Kingston Campus🎟 Tickets: Purchase online at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=uri or call (401) 874-5843
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- 1:31Congratulations 2024 Fall GraduatesOn Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, the University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 550 of its newest alumni during its annual fall commencement ceremony. Congratulations to all of our graduates, their families, and friends.
- 1:54:112024 Fall CommencementThe University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that Fall 2024 Commencement will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus. All undergraduate and graduate students who complete their degree requirements by the end of the fall semester are eligible to participate.
- 3:19Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick EliceURI Theatre presents Peter and the Starcatcher starting November 21, 2024, at 7:30 pm Fine Arts Center, J-Studiohttps://web.uri.edu/theatre/current-season/
- 3:31Celebrating a historic day and act of generosity at URIOn Nov. 15, 2024, the University of Rhode Island announced a $65 million gift that will support scholarships for high-achieving students. The philanthropic gift—the largest in the University’s history—is the result of an estate gift from the late Helen Izzi Schilling, a 1954 graduate of the University. The gift was unveiled during a celebratory event on the Kingston Campus.
