Christopher Colin
The University of Central Arkansas will proudly host actor Colin Christopher as an Artist in Residence on February 27-28.
Actor, dancer, and UCA alumnus, Christopher has had a 20-year career in front of the camera and on stage. He has made his mark acting in off-Broadway theatre productions alongside Cynthia Nixon and Marisa Tomei, among others. Christopher also receives widespread attention for acting in national TV commercials. Most notable was his campaign “Brains and Beauty” for General Electric.
“We are so excited to be bringing Colin (Chris) back to campus!” says faculty sponsor and chair Shauna Meador. “Chris is one of a number of our alumni to have successful careers in the film and television industry, and we are looking forward to him bringing his expertise to our students.”
During Christopher’s time at UCA, he enjoyed interactions with visiting artists such as Anthony Zerbie, Gregory Hines, Edward James Almos and Jerry Van Dyck, and performing at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Christopher’s residency will include five events:
- Feb. 27: Acting 1 Class Visit — 9:25-10:50 a.m., Black Box Theatre, Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
- Feb. 27: Acting for the Camera Class Visit — 12:15-1:30 p.m., Snow Fine Arts Studio 210
- Feb. 27: “Step by Step—The Making of an Actor” (Public Presentation) — 6 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
- Feb. 28: “A 48-Hour Plan for Booking Success” (Master Class) — 10:15-11:45 a.m., Black Box Theatre, Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
- Feb. 28: “The Art of Spontaneity: Cold Reading Secrets” (Master Class) — 1-2:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts
This residency is sponsored by the UCA College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Studies.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024-25, the UCA Artists in Residence program is funded by UCA arts fees with additional support from Engage Management and Pyramid Art, Books, and Custom Framing. These events are free to UCA students and open to the public. No tickets are required. Events are located on the UCA campus, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035.
For more information about the UCA Artist in Residence program, visit https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/ or contact Gayle Seymour, associate dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at (501) 450-3293; gayles@uca.edu.
