Brian Kite

UCLA Theater Department Chair Michelle Liu Carriger Wins The Barnard Hewitt Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Michelle Liu Carriger of UCLA's Department of Theater received the Barnard Hewitt Award for her book on theater history, recognized for its innovative approach and meticulous scholarship. Learn more!

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 14, 2024

While the show’s darker ending may leave younger audiences a bit shell-shocked, there’s no denying the infectious energy of this production. The songs, the performances, and the fun all come together in a show that will have you humming 'Bop sh-bop' long after the final curtain.

Photos: 5-Star Theatricals' LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, musical direction by Ryan O'Connell, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite.  Check out the production photos below!

Ali Fumiko Whitney to Speak at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 2024 Orientation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Actress Ali Fumiko Whitney will be the guest speaker at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 2024 Orientation, sharing her journey from musical theater to Netflix stardom and advocating for mixed-ethnicity actors.

Cast & Creative Team Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

5-Star Theatricals will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographed by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Matthew Puckett's REBEL GENIUS To Play Forestburgh Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Matthew Puckett’s musical REBEL GENIUS has announced its run at New York’s Forestburgh Playhouse.

Tarell Alvin McCraney to Deliver Keynote Address at UCLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Tarell Alvin McCraney, artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse, will deliver the keynote address at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 77th annual commencement ceremony. Learn more.

New Musical REBEL GENIUS Makes Its NYC Premiere At 54 Below This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024

Catch the NYC premiere of the new musical REBEL GENIUS at 54 Below on May 9, 2024.

Review: IRENA at Teatr Muzyczny Poznan
by Natalia Jarczynska - Jan 1, 2024

What did our critic think of IRENA at Teatr Muzyczny Poznan?

Brian Kite Named Dean Of The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023

The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television has announced the appointment of Brian Kite to the position of dean. Dean Kite, who served as the interim dean since January 2020, has been instrumental in leading TFT with resilience and innovation, especially through the challenges of the pandemic.

UCLA TFT Welcomes New Faculty Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023

Brian Kite, Interim Dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT), has revealed several prominent faculty appointments aimed at enhancing the educational experience within the UCLA Department of Theater.

Fernando Carsa Will Speak to Students at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Actor Fernando Carsa (Acapulco) will be the guest speaker and honoree during the first day of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's (UCLA TFT) two-day Orientation, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, welcoming students to a new academic year. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

ANDY, KEITH & JEAN-MICHEL Will Receive Industry Reading This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Andy, Keith & Jean-Michel, A Musical Fantasy by Peabody Award-winner, Matthew Puckett will receive a private industry reading at Smash Studios in New York City on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2 PM.

All Five Academy Award Nominees for Best Costume Design to Participate in UCLA Panel
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2023

The panelists include Jenny Beavan (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), Ruth Carter (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Shirley Kurata (Everything Everwhere All at Once), Catherine Martin (Elvis) and Mary Zophres (Babylon).

A Post-Pandemic Visit to French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
by Matt Windman - Sep 27, 2022

Theatre critic Matt Windman returns to French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts to check out a Side By Side concert, conducted by Jason Robert Brown. He writes about his experience!

Billy Ray, Academy Award-Nominated Screenwriter, to Speak and Be Honored at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022

He wrote, directed and executive-produced Showtime's The Comey Rule, which had the biggest debut of any limited series in that network's history. Ray's films as writer, co-writer, or writer-director include The Hunger Games, Richard Jewell, Shattered Glass and Breach. He serves on the boards of Common Defense and Big Sunday. 

Jennifer Chang Joins The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television's Department Of Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2022

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT) Interim Dean Brian Kite and Department of Theater Chair J.Ed Araiza has announced that multi-hyphenate storyteller and educator Jennifer Chang HAS joined the school as an associate professor.

Actor Troy Kotsur to Keynote Commencement Address at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022

Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, Spring Awakening) will deliver the keynote address at the school’s 75th annual commencement ceremony. Writer-director-producer Amy Aniobi will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dean Kite will preside over the event to be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall. 

Annual Grants Announced From Los Angeles New Play Project 2022
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022

LA NEW PLAY PROJECT (LANPP) announces its second year of financial support for original work presented in Los Angeles' small and midsize theaters.

Michelle Krusiec Named Regents' Lecturer at The UCLA School Of Theater, Film And Television
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021

Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (UCLA TFT) announced today that actor, writer, director and activist Michelle Krusiec (Hollywood, Float) has been named a Regents' Lecturer in the Department of Theater at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.