Department of Visual and Performing Arts
The chasm between science and the arts has been hotly debated for centuries. History reveals that science and theatre arts (drama and dance) have shared a successful symbiosis that has benefited society. This natural partnership continues to have positive effects on our culture by providing aesthetic satisfaction and evidence-based research.
The relationship between the two disciplines, the sciences and the art of theatre, are two disciplines; they are and have always been natural partners. Science and theatre seek the same goals, in the same way, using the same language. They both strive to understand the world through intelligence and insight. Scientists speak of “finding the truth,” and theatre artists work to “present the truth.” Both disciplines share a mutual desire---to improve the human condition. Science offers its discoveries and inventions as a tool for new developments. Theatre exposes our strengths and weaknesses in a manner that creatively reveals who we are.
The DAWN African American Alzheimer’s Research Study and NCA&T’s Theatre Arts Program will collaborate to share information and resources about the truthful medical atrocities dramatized in the play Miss. Evers Boys. Audience members will also learn critical information about the importance of participating in research studies and how the field has advanced greatly in the area of ethical standards.
- Thur., Feb. 20 @7:30 p.m.
- Fri., Feb. 21 @7:30 p.m.
- Sat., Feb. 22 @3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- Sun., Feb. 23 @3:00 p.m.
- Adults - $17.00
- Seniors & Non-A&T Students - $11.00
- Children 12 & under - $6.00
- A&T Students FREE w/ Aggie ONE Card
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University theatre arts program alumna NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92 has won a 2024 Grammy Award as a principal vocalist.
Williams triumphed in the category of Best Musical Theater Album for her outstanding contribution to “Some Like It Hot,” a jazz age musical adaptation of the beloved 1959 Billy Wilder film.
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts provides students with exceptional professional programs, which combine development in artistic disciplines and career preparation in the arts. These programs are delivered through individualized and small-group instruction within a broad-based curriculum.
Each of our areas of study - Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts has a long and strong academic and performance history. From Afro-Caribbean Dance to Jazz Music, Classical Theatre and Graphic Design, our talented students are lead by gifted professors whose primary goal is excellence.
The department fosters creativity, exploration and discovery in students though inter-disciplinary collaboration and outreach inspiring growth, change and global awareness through the arts. Our faculty subscribe to the highest academic, artistic and ethical standards for themselves and their students.
We invite you to experience our areas of study, performance events and the overall excitement of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
John Henry, Jr., DMA
Interim Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Email: jphenry@ncat.edu
Phone: 336-256-2137
Fax: 336-256-2570
Christopher Moore
Administrative Associate
Phone: 336-256-2137
Email: cmoore12@ncat.edu
