Emily Martinez, a senior from Ralston, knew she wanted to learn everything she could about the theatre after her first semester of classes. She came to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as an undeclared major. At the time she was debating between elementary education and theatre. Photo of Emily Martinez

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Carson Foundation gift sets Johnny Carson Theater renovation in motion

The Johnny Carson Theater is getting a $571,500 facelift.  The renovation, made possible with a gift from the John W. Carson Foundation, was announced April 26.  The project will include a complete redesign of the theater's entrance and lobby and a new performance floor.
At the gift announcement, Chancellor Harvey Perlman said UNL is again honored to receive support from the foundation of the late Johnny Carson, who proudly grew up in Nebraska and graduated from the university.

Further Information on the donation and the renovation can be found on the 'UNL Announce' news page.


Johnny Carson School Alumni debut Feature Film at UNL

 

Candide Performances Are A Rousing Success

This year's collaboration between the School of Music and the Johnny Carson School of Theatre & Film of Mary Zimmerman's breathtaking new adaptation of Voltaire's, 'Candide', met with great success despite losing one performance to a snowstorm cancellation.  Following are articles covering both the performances and the production;


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