CFA Research Week 2026
The University of Utah’s College of Fine Arts proudly presents the third annual CFA Research Week, celebrating the depth, rigor, and societal impact of scholarship produced by our faculty, staff, and students. All week longFine Arts Research Exhibition, Art & Art History Research Exhibition, Monday, Sept. 21Art & Art History Research Celebration Reception, Tuesday, Sep. 22Breakfast Open House with the Arts & Health Innovation Lab, Wednesday, Sep. 23CFA Assembly, CFA Sabbatical Talks and Panel Discussion (Chaired by Associate Dean for Research, Professor Rebecca Zarate. Curated by Professor Lisa Chaufty. With opening remarks from Vice Provost for Research Planning and Partnerships, Anshuman Razdan (AR)), Thursday, Sep. 24Arts & Health Working Group Lab | Yearly Kick-Off (register here), The Limón Dance Company in performance presented by UtahPresents, Friday, Sep. 25Music Research Celebration Reception, For more details, visit https://www.finearts.utah.edu/about/annual-events/cfa-research-week.
Event Categories: Public Event. Lectures. Cost: Free and open to the public. Contact Email: info@finearts.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Friday, September 25, 2026.
CFA Sabbatical Talks and Panel Discussion [CFA Research Week]
Enjoy a reception with light refreshments in the Bastian Atrium from 12:30-1:00PM. Then join us in the McKay Music Library for Sabbatical Talks until 2:00PM. Lightning round presentations will be followed by a short Q&A for each researcher.
Highlighting research from College of Fine Arts faculty members:Seth Keeton (Music), Elizabeth Craft (Music), Molly Heller (Dance), Tim Slover (Theatre), Jaclyn Wright (Art & Art History),
Chaired by Associate Dean for Research, Professor Rebecca Zarate. Curated by Professor Lisa Chaufty. With opening remarks from Vice Provost for Research Planning and Partnerships, Anshuman Razdan (AR).
Full schedule of events for CFA Research Week 2026 here.
Event Categories: Public Event. Campus Locations: Gardner Hall - David P. (DGH). Cost: Free and open to the public. Contact Email: info@finearts.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Carrie" [U Arts Pass Event]
CARRIE
Music by Michael Gore, Lyrics by Dean Pitchford, Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
Directed by Erin Farrell Speer
Music Direction by Trevor Jex
Choreography by Tally Ballas and Erin Speer with Elle Denlea
Associate Director Elle Denlea
Associate Choreographer Tally Ballas
Assistant Music Director Aurora Nelson
Dance Captain Carina Purdy
Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.
This show is intended for mature audiences. It includes depictions of bullying, homophonic slurs, religious extremism, violence, and death, along with discussions of menstruation and sexual assault. Fog and lightning effects will also be used during this production. Viewer discretion is advised.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Meldrum Theatre (FLD H). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4201&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/meldum-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. U Department of Theatre presents "Hamlet" [U Arts Pass Event]
HAMLET
By William Shakespeare
Guest Director Jamie Rocha Allan
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Events before the start of Hamlet set the stage for tragedy. When the king of Denmark, Prince Hamlet’s father, suddenly dies, Hamlet’s mother, Gertrude, marries his uncle Claudius, who becomes the new king. “The play’s the thing…”.
Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Theatre. Campus Locations: Babcock Theatre (PMT). Ticket URL: https://purchase.theatre.utah.edu/EventAvailability?EventId=4401&ref=bookNow&scroll=timeAndDates. Transportation / Parking: https://theatre.utah.edu/babcock-accessibility. Contact Phone: 801-581-6961. Contact Email: info@theatre.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit theatre.utah.edu. Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.