Radford University
Department of Theatre and Cinema
Collaborative. Creative. Well-Rounded.
The Department of Theatre and Cinema is committed to teaching, learning and nurturing the development of creative, well-rounded theatre artists to work individually and collaboratively to solve problems, build community and meet the challenges of a diverse world.
On Stage in October
2025-2026 Season
Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig
George and Charlotte Hay, once dazzling stars of the stage are about to be has-beens. When their limping repertory company ends up in Buffalo, they receive a lifeline when legendary movie director Frank Capra calls out of the blue. Capra is coming to their matinee to consider them for a role in his next big project. But their shot at stardom is, well, a little complicated. There's George's roving eye, Charlotte's flirtation with the family lawyer, their daughter's clueless fiancé, and a doddering stage manager who happens to be Charlotte's aging mother. Comedy legend Carol Burnett struck comedy gold on Broadway with this madcap backstage romp. You won't want to miss it! Opens October 7. Additional performances from October 9 through October 12.
Theatre Student Debuts as Director
Annie Bolte’s Highlander history goes a little further back than just her freshman year – her parents, John “Stoney” Bolt, M.A. ’92, and Virginia “Jenny” Leadbetter-Bolte ’89, met while they were students at Radford, and now Annie is finding her place at Radford.
News
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Governor’s School provides unique, hands-on learning experiences with Radford faculty
August 1, 2025
More than 300 Virginia high school students attended the Governor’s School for Visual and Performing Arts and Humanities this summer at Radford University.
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Radford University has appointed Rachel Marie-Crane Williams, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), effective July 10. Williams previously served as dean of the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts since June 2022.
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Highlander Highlights: Week of April 7, 2025
April 11, 2025
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
