Acting for the Screen & the Stage

Actors in the Department of Theatre and Film learn by doing as they prepare to enter the entertainment industry. Classes include Fundamentals of Acting, Acting for the Camera, Acting II: Voice & Speech, Acting III: Movement, and Acting IV: Scene Study. In these classes, actors practice their craft through monologue and scene work, film and television on-camera technique, voiceover and commercial recordings, stage combat and dance training, audition technique and business preparation, and more! Actors are required to take Practicum classes that apply concepts practiced in class to mainstage theatre and film productions. Our auditions are open to the public and often include guest artists and community members.

Cast photo from the 2024 production of Something in the Living Room by Kavelina Torres. UAF Photo

 

 

Recent Performances

Still from the production Love Me. Image by Maya Salganek
Love Me (current)
Publicity photo from Something in the Living Room. Donetta Tritt as Cora Alice Jane pushes herself forward as The Professor (Hank Nuwer) and Cowboy (Skylar Ray Benson Davis) reach towards her. FatCat (Tim Ott) watches her with a smile. Photo by the Department of UAF Theatre & Film
Something in the Living Room (2024)
Cast members perform during a dress rehearsal of the UAF Theatre and Film production of Dance Nation Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the UAF Salisbury Theatre. UAF Photo by Eric Engman
Dance Nation (2023)
Featuring David Leslie, Debbie Mekiana, Donetta Tritt, Kyle Moore, Misty “Too Oozhrii†Nickoli, Sean Asikłuk Topkok. Written and Directed by Kavelina Torres. UAF Photo by the Department of Theatre & Film
Tumyara-qaa (2023)
Featuring Seamus Knight. Directed by Rachel Blackwell. UAF Photo by the Department of Theatre & Film
The Shape of Things (2023)
Featuring Charles Wolgemuth, Charlotte Gray, Kris Luddington, Sarah Williams. UAF Photo by the Department of Theatre & Film
Seminar (2022)
Featuring David Salado, Eugene Cole, Kris Luddington, directed by Michael Shaeffer, 11/2021. UAF Photo by the Department of Theatre & Film
The Misanthrope (2021)
Behind the scenes photo from the shooting of Pink Violet where an actress lies surrounded by roses. Image by Maya Salganek
Pink Violet (2019)
Behind the scenes photo from the filming of Bodies of Water, where two actresses are seated at a table. Image by Maya Salganek
Bodies of Water (2017)

 

Actors from the 2023 production of Dance Nation on stage. UAF Photo

Facilities

Students in the UAF Department of Theatre & Film keen on pursuing acting for the stage or screen benefit from access to dedicated facilities tailored to their craft. These spaces provide a conducive environment for honing their skills and nurturing their passion for performance. These include:

  • Lee H. Salisbury Theatre
  • UAF Film and Performing Arts Television Production studio

 

 

UAF produces at least one narrative film and one stage production each academic year, and auditions are always open to the public. In addition, the UAF Film Club and the Student Drama Association regularly hold opportunities for stage and screen actors. Students have multiple opportunities to study, practice, and perform in a variety of contexts: from radio plays to video voice-overs, full staged productions to small independent films, our program supports many experiences for actors of all skill levels and interests! 
Behind the scenes with UAF Department of Theatre & Film students during the filming of Love Me. UAF Photo by Maya Salganek, 2024

 

Faculty

Carrie Baker

Carrie Baker

Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts

Department of Theatre & Film

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