College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Visual and Performing Arts

The Nativity: A Gospel Explosion, conceived, adapted, and directed by Miller Lucky, Jr., is an inspiring gospel musical that celebrates the birth of Christ. This high-energy holiday show features vibrant songs and dances of praise and worship. The production is experienced through the eyes of Makaya and her little brother Najee, whose storybook comes to life before their eyes. Storytellers appear and guide them through a story of hope, highlighting the reason for the season.

Join the nationally award-winning Richard B. Harrison Players for a visually stunning and emotionally stirring gospel experience.

Performance Dates & Times
Performance Location
Cost
Performance Dates and Times:
  • Thu, Dec 5 @7:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Dec 6 @7:30 p.m.
  • Sat, Dec 7 @3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
  • Sun, Dec 8 @3:00 p.m.
Performance Location:
Paul Robeson Theatre on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University
Cost:
  • Adults - $17.00
  • Seniors & Non-A&T Students - $11.00
  • Children 12 & under - $8.00
  • A&T Students FREE w/ Aggie ONE Card
For Group Rates, call 336.285.3499. To purchase tickets please call 336.334.7749 or visit https://itzy.io/nativity for ticket information.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University theatre arts program alumna NaTasha Yvette Williams ‘92 has won a 2024 Grammy Award as a principal vocalist.

Williams triumphed in the category of Best Musical Theater Album for her outstanding contribution to “Some Like It Hot,” a jazz age musical adaptation of the beloved 1959 Billy Wilder film.

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts provides students with exceptional professional programs, which combine development in artistic disciplines and career preparation in the arts. These programs are delivered through individualized and small-group instruction within a broad-based curriculum.

Each of our areas of study - Dance,  MusicTheatre and Visual Arts has a long and strong academic and performance history. From Afro-Caribbean Dance to Jazz Music, Classical Theatre and Graphic Design, our talented students are lead by gifted professors whose primary goal is excellence. 

The department fosters creativity, exploration and discovery in students though inter-disciplinary collaboration and outreach inspiring growth, change and global awareness through the arts. Our  faculty subscribe to the highest academic, artistic and ethical standards for themselves and their students.

We invite you to experience our areas of study, performance events and the overall excitement of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. 

John Henry, Jr., DMA
Interim Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Email: jphenry@ncat.edu
Phone: 336-256-2137
Fax: 336-256-2570

Christopher Moore
Administrative Associate
Phone: 336-256-2137
Email: cmoore12@ncat.edu