College of Arts and Media

Audition process for iconic Disney musical was a beast

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first story in the "Behind the Curtain" series, a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes […]

'Murder on the Orient Express' steams ahead with major ariZoni Award win

Grand Canyon University’s theatre department took home the award for Best Overall Production for "Murder on the Orient Express" during the recent 32nd annual ariZoni […]

College of Arts and Media rolls out the red carpet to celebrate student films

Photos by Megan Eddy Dapper suits, stylish dresses, big smiles and cheerful chatter filled Grand Canyon University’s Ethington Theatre Friday night for the annual GCU […]

Student Spotlight Dance Concert "Perceive"

College of Arts and Media dance students showcased their talents and the dances they choreographed at the fall Student Spotlight Dance Concert, "Perceive," Thursday night […]

'Mrs. Doubtfire' Broadway cast shares how to navigate entertainment industry

Photos by Ralph Freso “Props for props,” said Dr. Craig Detweiler, College of Arts and Media dean, which prompted cheering and clapping for the national […]

Ethington Theatre has hit its mark as a GCU mainstay over its 50 years

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of GCU Magazine. When theatre director and professor Claude Pensis arrived at Grand Canyon […]

Ethington's season opener computes with math, science, romance

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Summer is over, students are back on campus, and Grand Canyon University’s Ethington Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th […]

GCU College of Arts and Media students teach theatre in Japan

Five College of Arts and Media students recently travelled to Japan to teach theatre to schoolchildren. They visited various schools and taught students acting exercises, […]

Theatre department performs 'spring cleaning' in summer

Photos by Ralph Freso After every whirlwind school year, Grand Canyon University’s theatre department looks forward to the summer break with ambitious hopes of completing […]