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Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film

JD Madsen and students observing the set of ShakesFear

Madsen brings expertise, mentorship to set of ShakesFear

October 31, 2022

The Nebraska Repertory Theatre's "ShakesFear at the Haunted Temple" returns to scare audiences Oct. 13-30 in the Studio Theatre. Photo by Eddy Aldana.

Nebraska Rep’s ‘ShakesFear’ returns Oct. 13

October 5, 2022

Heather Striebel created the costumes for all of the women featured in The Bell Affair, including accessories.

Doctoral student helped stitch together historically significant film

September 14, 2022

Tory Lenosky

Carson School alumna returns for the Ross' cinema showcase

August 26, 2022

Theatrix presents “Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons” by Sam Steiner April 7-10 in the Lab Theatre.

Theatrix presents ‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’

April 2, 2022

Crane puppet against a moon backdrop.

Repertory Theatre presents ‘The Way to the Way’

February 23, 2022

Macabre staging offers students a spooktacular theatrical experience

October 27, 2021

Society & Culture

A $5 million gift from the Johnny Carson Foundation, announced Oct. 22, augments the Johnny Carson Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Students enrolled in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts are eligible for the scholarships.

Johnny Carson Foundation gives $5M to support more Huskers

October 22, 2021

Large blue skeleton figure looming in haunted house

Temple Building to host Lincoln's only haunted attraction

October 14, 2021

Society & Culture

Casting director Sylvia Gregory, C.S.A., visits with students and faculty virtually in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film on Feb. 26 as part of the new Professional Development Series.

Carson School launches Professional Development Series for performers

March 5, 2021

Steve Kolbe

Husker faculty goes the extra mile for students stuck in isolation

December 17, 2020

Ron Himes, producing director of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, directed the play “Dutchman” — featuring Emily Raine Blythe and Eugene H. Russell IV (pictured) — at the Nebraska Repertory Theatre in February 2019. Himes will serve as consultant for the new two-year collaboration between Nebraska Rep and The Black Rep.

Nebraska Rep, Black Rep to collaborate for #realchange

September 8, 2020