Arts at Alvernia University

12/12/2022

This is the idea of Andrew Simonet, author and choreographer. The arts shape every aspect of our lives. St. Francis was an artist.
What artist has influenced you? How?

12/12/2022

Thank you! It’s such a joy to share and serve our communities!

12/03/2022

What a joyful experience! Congrats to everyone involved in Alvernia University’s Winter Concert! Thank you, friends and audience members for sharing these gifts for Toys for Tots!

12/02/2022

Congrats to the cast, crew, and directors for Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre’s Final Directing Projects!

11/22/2022

11/15/2022

Calling all Wolves! Report to Francis Hall Theatre Wednesday, (tomorrow!) Nov. 16 at 8pm.

Experience Alvernia Theatre’s Murder Mystery and solve the question - “Who Dunnit?” !

11/14/2022

Celebrate World Kindness Day today at Alvernia University! Join Alvernia Dance Company, Active Minds, and Psi Chi in welcoming David Hale Sylvester, The Human High5 today from 4-5:30pm in the Student Center.

Today is also the kick-off of David’s Embrace America Tour!

11/10/2022

Don’t turn your back on this opportunity to experience Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre’s “Our Town”!

Shows are tonight, Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm.

11/08/2022

Our Town Trailer

What will you experience when you attend Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre’s ”Our Town” this weekend?
Check it out:

Alvernia Theatre performs "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder Nov 10-12 at 8 pm and Nov 13 at 2 pm in Francis Hall Theatre on the Alvernia University campus (Readi...

11/04/2022

Alvernia Theatre performs Pulitzer Prize-winning play

Alvernia Theatre’s “Our Town” continues tonight! Learn more ⬇️ and check out the show this weekend and next at Alvernia University.

University to perform “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder November 3-5 and 10-12

10/28/2022

Congratulations to all of the Alvernia University Student Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) and Faculty Scholars who shared their research this week!

Alvernia Theatre major Cole Schlappich spent the summer exploring STEAM applications and collaborative opportunities for Motion Capture in Berks County.

More info about the Fine and Performing Arts Department and the SURF experience below.

10/25/2022

Throughout the semester, Professor Warchal-King’s The Creativity Workshop and Dr. Nicoletti’s SEARCH class have been reflecting on the values of Alvernia University. They’ve collaborated to create awareness around social/ personal issues with technology. The students created TikTok videos, posters, images for social media, and verbal presentations demonstrating humility, collegiality, peacemaking, through creative critical thought and action. Great work, Golden Wolves!

10/20/2022

It’s almost Friday!

to this moment from last year’s Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre production of “The Cherry Orchard”.

10/19/2022

2022 Reading Film Fest

Film making requires an abundance of creativity and it will be present at the upcoming Reading Film Fest.

Students check out special discounts especially for you!

Read 2022 Reading Film Fest by Hoffmann Publishing Group on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

10/07/2022

The Arts are Alive in Reading, Pa!
Collaborative planning for the March 19th performance event, “Misa Criolla”!

📷 Daniel and Kris from Barrio Alegría and Jennie and Jessica from Alvernia University’s Fine and Performing Arts Department

Reading Choral Society

10/05/2022

Thank you to all of our teachers on this World Teachers Day!

10/04/2022

10/03/2022

Alvernia University Fine and Performing Arts faculty are up to cool things in and out of the classroom. Check out this shout out to Adjunct Professor of Art, Michelle Kulp in Alvernia Magazine!

10/03/2022

The arts support life-long learning at Alvernia University! Join Artist in Residence Jessica Warchal-King and the Senior’s College Mondays in October. For more info, click the link in the comments.

09/28/2022

09/20/2022

Make a joyful noise - and sing with Alvernia Chorus 🎶
Tonight at 7pm in Francis Hall 104

09/15/2022

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us!

09/15/2022

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
Music and dance are intertwined in Hispanic cultures. Come dance with the Multicultural Club and Alvernia University’s Alvernia Theatre and Alvernia Dance Company at the Global Cafe today!

09/12/2022

Alvernia Theatre auditions tonight!
Alvernia Dance Company first rehearsal tonight at 6:30 in the Commons Dance Studio!

The Arts are Alive at Alvernia University

09/05/2022

See you soon, Alvernia University, in Francis Hall Theatre!

Mark your calendars! Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre has its first meeting Monday, 9/5. Auditions for the Fall Play are 9/12 & 9/13. Questions? Contact Theatre Director Dr. Nathan Thomas.

09/02/2022

Mark your calendars! Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre has its first meeting Monday, 9/5. Auditions for the Fall Play are 9/12 & 9/13. Questions? Contact Theatre Director Dr. Nathan Thomas.

09/01/2022

Thank you David Hale Sylvester, The Human High5 for sharing your story and journey with Alvernia University and reminding us
- your smile means the world
- small gestures make a big difference
- you choose when the story ends
- Use This Day
- …. (what else did you learn, friends? Share in the comments!)

08/30/2022

Make a joyful noise! Alvernia Chorus is meeting tonight from 7-9pm in FH 104. Want more information? Contact Professor Jennifer Michalik.

08/28/2022

Performance ensembles are beginning to meet and plan! Join the Alvernia Dance Company Monday 8/29 at 6pm in the Commons Dance Studio

08/25/2022

Act, sing or dance your way to the Involvement Fair and learn more about Alvernia Theatre, Alvernia Dance Company and Alvernia’s Chorus!

08/24/2022

Congratulations to all of the SURF researchers! Alvernia Theatre Senior Cole Schlappich spent the summer researching Motion Capture technology and its intersections between the performing arts and other disciplines.

8 students successfully conducted and presented their research in this summer's Student Undergraduate Research Program (SURF). Read the full story below.

A special shoutout goes to program director, Dr. Erin Way, and the Faculty Scholars who provide mentorship and guidance to the students both during and outside of the program: Dr. Ana Ruiz, Dr. Malgorzata Zuber, Dr. Jamie Becker, Dr. Jess Hamlet, Dr. Eric Recktenwald and Jessica Warchal-King.

Full Story: http://ow.ly/JtpQ50Krnih
More on SURF: http://ow.ly/ncX450Krnig

08/22/2022

Happy first day of classes, Friends!
We’re looking forward to a creative semester!

08/15/2022

Alvernia University -- Fine and Performing Arts

There are so many ways to get involved in the Arts at Alvernia! We can’t wait to see you in a few days!

Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre Alvernia Dance Company

https://youtu.be/wGNq29BiuN0

Alvernia University provides all students the opportunity to take Art, Dance, Music, and Theatre courses and participate in public concerts, exhibitions, and...

07/28/2022

Sharing some creative tips and tricks for college wellness from Alvernia University Alvernia Theatre

07/11/2022

Alvernia earns third-straight College of Distinction designation

Alvernia earns third-straight College of Distinction designation

Franciscan Catholic values and commitment to experiential learning among accolades Alvernia University earned three national endorsements as a College of Distinction for the third consecutive year for its Franciscan Catholic values and student-forward, comprehensive educational approach. Alvernia wa...

07/08/2022

We wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

This year's celebration begins the evening of July 8.
During this celebration, Islamic faithful around the globe
commemorate the test of Abraham, asked by God to sacrifice
his son.This is very similar to the account in the Judeo-Christian scriptures.

Eid al-Adha is celebrated during the annual Holy Pilgrimage of Hajj,
in which thousands of Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
to worship in the Ka'bah, the most sacred site in Islam.

Eid Mubarak!

07/07/2022

Hey… that looks a lot like Alvernia University Professor Woosoon Kim and Alvernia University Alumni Cady Monasmith! See them perform Alvernia Theatre/ Alvernia Dance Company Artist in Residence Jessica Warchal-King’s choreography this Sunday as part of Reading Theater Project’s In Nature’s Studio at Reading Public Museum.

The human body is amazing! These casual people are the incredible dancers you will see in In Nature's Studio: REAL BODIES this Sunday!

-- We have two groups from JCWK Dance Lab: first, Cady Monasmith and Woosoon Kim will perform a modern dance duet, choreographed by Jessica Warchal-King.

-- Also from JCWK Dance Lab is Arielle Ridley, performing a solo dance choreographed by Jessica Warchalk-King.

-- Plus the always flipping Richie Maldonado performing his athletic hip hop moves.

Learn more: https://readingtheaterproject.org/in-natures-studio-2022/