NTID Performing Arts

05/17/2026

05/13/2026

We are proud to announce that two RIT/NTID Performing Arts students have been recognized with major honors at the ACTF National Festival.

Please join us in celebrating:

Brendan Malloy who received the Mark Twain Scholarship for Comic Performance

Serena Rush who received the Kingsley Colton Best Acting Partner Award (Funded by URTA)

Congratulations, Brendan and Serena, on this well-deserved achievement!

Learn more > https://actfltd.org/national.html

05/13/2026

Emily Ohl, an industrial design student, completed her co-op at FieldTex Cases, where she worked on prototype development and production-ready products. “Being given a prototype and full creative freedom were experiences that I learned a lot from.” Read more co-op stories: https://brnw.ch/21x2oi7

05/12/2026

Congratulations!!!!

Please join us in welcoming Andy Head as Interim Director of the School of Performing Arts. Over the past decade, he has been a dedicated educator and director, championing the performing arts at RIT & NTID. Andy brings a deep commitment to fostering student growth and strengthening our vibrant community. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

05/09/2026

Today, the RIT family, friends, professors, staff, and community came together to honor and celebrate our seniors. Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026! Your hard work, passion, resilience, and creativity have brought you to this unforgettable milestone—and today, we celebrate all that you have achieved.

We are especially proud of the students who dedicated their time and talent to our program and productions. From building sets and hanging lighting, to creating props, ushering audiences, running backstage operations, supporting directors, and so much more—you helped bring every production to life. Your commitment behind the scenes and on the stage has left a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you for sharing your artistry, leadership, and heart with us. As you begin your next chapter, we wish you endless success, inspiration, and opportunities ahead. The future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

05/07/2026

Whether she’s sewing costumes for an RIT performance or building prototypes in the classroom, accessibility and functionality are the threads that define the work of Emily Ohl ’26 (industrial design).

Read more > https://www.rit.edu/news/students-theater-experience-sewn-together-accessibility-and-functionality?fbclid=IwZnRzaARoqKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEedLWmPPC8-daCJkrWZAgeclzWFBPbV4eHtfhwAilBJcjulUcJbvQTFJfWoME_aem_Ssjdi1L1LRdGvUJCuu3-Mg

05/06/2026

Meet your 2026 NTID Commencement Presenter, Troy Kotsur.

An Academy Award-winning actor and trailblazer in the entertainment industry, Troy Kotsur has broken barriers and elevated Deaf representation on screen and stage. Best known for his historic Oscar-winning performance in CODA, his work continues to inspire audiences around the world.

In recognition of his impact and contributions, Kotsur will also receive an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from RIT.

We’re honored to welcome him to this year’s commencement as he shares his story and celebrates the achievements of our graduates.