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  • Purple text portrait of Hannah Greene as Sugar

    Tiny Beautiful Things

    September 24, 2024

    ķƵ Department of Theatre and Film presents Tiny Beautiful Things, written by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos and directed by Rachel Blackwell

  • Still of a laughing Chief Andrew Jimmie from Mending the Net: Alaska Native Elders Mentoring Elders

    Mending the Net: Alaska Native Elders Mentoring Elders

    June 14, 2024

    Denakkanaaga, in partnership with the University of Alaska, holds “Elders Mentoring Elders” camps teaching Athabascan traditions to those 50 and older. Funded by the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity, the camps aim to preserve and pass on Native ways.

  • Meeting the family in the production of Strange Embrace. Photo from trailer still

    Strange Embrace

    May 01, 2024

    A young woman is introduced to her boyfriend’s family through a series of emotional tests to decide the fate of their relationship. A short film by FLPA major Nolan Earnest

  • Cast of Something in the Living Room by Kavelina Torres. (Left to Right) Hank Nuwer as the Professor; Donetta Tritt as Cora Alice Jane; Skyler Ray Benson Davis as Cowboy; Tim Ott as FatCat. © MAYA SALGANEK

    Something in the Living Room

    March 29, 2024

    UAF Department of Theatre & Film’s presents a Tuma Theatre production, Something In The Living Room, written and directed by UAF Associate Professor of Indigenous Media, Kavelina Torres. Multimedia Performances will take place in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from March 29-April 7, 2024.

  • Ashlee stands up on desk

    Dance Nation

    November 10, 2023

    The UAF Department of Theatre & Film presents the Pulitzer Prize Nominated play, Dance Nation, written by Clare Barron and directed by Daniel Ponickly, in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from November 10-19, 2023.

  • Tumyaraq-qaa production photo

    Tumyaraq-qaa

    March 31, 2023

    The UAF Department of Theatre & Film invites the community to a live studio-audience filming of the TV pilot Tumyaraq-qaa, written and directed by Kavelina Torres, in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from March 31 - April 2, 2023.

  • The Shape of Things

    February 24, 2023

    UAF Theatre presented "The Shape of Things" by Neil LaBute and directed by Rachel Blackwell on Feb. 24 - Mar. 5, 2023 at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • 'Seminar' featuring Bruce Hanson, Charles Wolgemuth, Charlotte Gray, Kris Luddington and Sarah Williams

    Seminar

    March 25, 2022

    UAF Theatre presented 'Seminar,' a comedy by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Tom Robenolt, from March 25 to April 10, 2022, at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • Alisha Carlson during the filming of Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)

    Diiyeghan naii Taii Tr’eedaa (We Will Walk the Trail of our Ancestors)

    January 01, 2022

    Directed by Princess Daazhraii Johnson and Alisha Carlson. Cinematography by Maya Salganek. A Gwich’in grandfather teaches his granddaughter how reciprocity is embedded in our lives.

  • 'The Misanthrope' featuring Isabelle Nygren, Kris Luddington, and Riley von Borstel

    The Misanthrope

    November 12, 2021

    UAF Theatre presented "The Misanthrope" on November 12-21, 2021. Based on the play by Molière, adapted by Timothy Mooney and directed by Michael Shaeffer.

  • A virtual cast performing Pride and Prejudice during the COVID 19 pandemic.

    Pride and Prejudice

    April 16, 2021

    UAF Theatre proudly presents a virtual “Pride and Prejudice” production on April 16-25, 2021.

  • Production photo with animation done by Kade Mendelowitz.

    She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms

    December 04, 2020

    Theatre UAF announced its first virtual performance, "She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms" by Qui Nguyen, directed by Tom Robenolt, available for viewing from December 4-12, 2020.

  • Enei Begaye Peter speaks for the camera while Evon Peter watches on for the Alaska Just Transition Summit. UAF Photo by the Department of Theatre and Film

    Kohtr’elneyh: Remembering Forward

    January 08, 2020

    A film exploring the Just Transition Summit in Alaska. Cinematography by Maya Salganek.

  • Pink Violet characters Dana (played by Isabelle Nygren) and Billy (played by Charles Wolgemuth) lay on stage in costume. UAF still from the Pink Violet trailer.

    Pink Violet

    January 01, 2020

    Pink Violet. Written and Directed by Keziah Anderson. Executive Producer, Maya Salganek.

  • Artists Da-ka-xeen Mehner and Kathleen Carlo prepare to demonstrate their practices for UAF Native Arts students. Still photo from To Continue or Be Remembered

    To Continue or Be Remembered

    November 06, 2019

    “To Continue or Be Remembered” a film showcasing the work of perpetuating Alaska Native Arts at the ķƵ.

  • Actress Ariana Polanco (as Leona) executes a water tank escape trick during the filming of Bodies of Water. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek

    Bodies of Water

    November 02, 2019

    Bodies of Water. Written by Adrina Knutson and Directed by Maya Salganek.

  • The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!

    A Night for Conversation

    November 02, 2019

    "A Night for Conversation" a short film by Kade Mendelowitz premiered November 2, 2019.

  • Molly and her mom at the Denali Trading Post. Courtesy of © 2018 WGBH Educational Foundation

    Molly of Denali

    July 15, 2019

    Molly of Denali, a new animated series that debuted nationwide in summer 2019 on PBS stations, the 24/7 PBS KIDS channel and PBS KIDS digital platforms.

  • Dead Man's Cell Phone

    March 29, 2019

    UAF Theatre and Film present "Dead Man’s Cell Phone" by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Carrie Baker at the Salisbury Theatre on March 29 – April 7, 2019.

  • Avenue Q featuring Amanda Torgerson, Kayla Gilchrist, Laquita Deans

    Avenue Q

    November 08, 2018

    "Avenue Q" presented by Interior Independent Theatre and Theatre UAF on November 8-18, 2018.

  • A stage scene

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    March 23, 2018

    "A Midsummer Night’s Dream," a play by William Shakespeare, was produced by the ķƵ Theatre and Film department with guest director Andrew Cassel from March 23 to April 8, 2018. .

  • “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing” featuring Paloma Polanco (front row, seated in a square) and (back row, from left to right) Freddy Gryder, Mary Conlin, Paloma Polanco, Emily Ross, and Sarah Williams.

    This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

    February 18, 2018

    Theatre ķƵ presented 'This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing' by Finegan Kruckemeyer and directed by guest artist, Abigail Van Patter on Feb. 8-18, 2018 at the Salisbury Theatre.

  • Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone portrays June in the Power of Words. UAF Photo

    Power of Words

    December 11, 2017

    Written by 'Wáats'adiyeí Yates. Directed by Maya Salganek.

  • Image from Home, by Vinecia Coleman, directed by Mary Conlin

    Winter Shorts, Fall 2017

    November 10, 2017

    The Winter Shorts - fall, 2017 November 10-19, 2017 Presented by the UAF Student Drama Association featuring: The Writer by Chip Bolcik, directed by Freddy Gryder Over the Line by Freddy Gryder, directed by Adam Gillette Home by Vinecia Coleman, directed by Mary Conlin Ace by Frederica Matumeak, directed by Lara Lotze

  • Two people lean on each other for support

    We Breathe Again

    September 26, 2017

    We Breathe Again intimately explores the lives of four Alaska Natives who are determined to break free from personal histories of trauma and suicide.