• Artist Talk: Jake Yuzna

    Pozycki Lecture Hall

    Join us as we welcome the Department of Communication’s newest faculty member to campus, Assistant Professor Jake Yuzna, who will share an artist talk and selects from their creative practice. Yuzna is a filmmaker, artist, and curator whose work often explores evolving identities, subculture, and genre. Their films have been presented at the Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, London Film Festival, New Museum of Contemporary Art, Walker Art Center, and the British Film Institute, among others. In addition, their work has been distributed by NetFlix, Hulu, PBS, and Arté Television, among others.

    Free and open to the public
  • The Fifth Step

    Pollak Theatre

    The Fifth Step
    by David Ireland | directed by Finn den Hertog

    Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

    $23 (Adult), $21 (Senior), $10 (Child), $5 (MU Student)
  • Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

    Pollak Theatre

    Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Pollak Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight. The String Quartet has a tentative program that includes songs such as Here Comes the Sun, Yesterday, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian Rhapsody, and more!

    Tickets starting at $36
  • The Lord of the Rings

    The Lord of the Rings
    Pollak Theatre

    The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings at Pollak Theatre. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!

    Tickets starting at $35
  • The Lord of the Rings

    The Lord of the Rings
    Pollak Theatre

    The Fellowship lives on through the music from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings like never before with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings at Pollak Theatre. This exclusive tribute concert, performed by a talented string quartet, will bring the unforgettable music from the films to life. Join us for a night that celebrates the music behind the heroic journey of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Get your tickets today!

    Tickets starting at $35
  • Tristan und Isolde

    Pollak Theatre

    After years of anticipation, a truly unmissable event arrives in cinemas worldwide on March 21 as the electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan. The momentous occasion also marks the advent of a new, Met-debut staging by Yuval Sharon—hailed by The New York Times as “the most visionary opera director of his generation” and the first American to direct an opera at the famed Wagner festival in Bayreuth—as well as Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s first time leading Tristan und Isolde at the Met. Mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova reprises her portrayal of Brangäne, alongside bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny, who sings Kurwenal after celebrated Met appearances in Wagner’s Der Fliegende Holländer and Ring cycle. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes an important role debut as King Market.

    $23 (general public); $21 (seniors), $10 (child) and $5 (Monmouth U. Students)
  • Comedic Improv with Michael O’Keeffe

    Pollak Gallery

    Comedic improvisation is the true playground of the theatre! Students gain confidence while acquiring skills that allow them to create scenes and stories using nothing but their imaginations and each other – all completely on-the-spot! We will explore these concepts along with others, including teamwork, focus, concentration, mistakes as gifts, relaxation, being changed, listening/observing, re-incorporation, comedic timing, etc., etc., etc… 

    We will be doing structured exercises and games (just like “Whose Line is it Anyway?”)  as a whole group as well as in pairs and trios. We will work on going with our first idea while supporting our partner’s ideas. We will practice trusting our instincts and taking risks in a safe, fun and playful atmosphere. 

    $20
  • Classic for a Reason: Steely Dan’s Aja

    Virtual (Zoom)

    Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments.

    $20
  • Green Border

    Bey Hall Auditorium

    The Institute for Global Understanding (IGU) and the Center for the Arts at Monmouth University invite you to our second Pearson’s World Cinema Series movie and discussion event of the spring semester on Thursday, March 26th, at 6:05 PM in the Pozycki Auditorium. We will screen the movie Green Border (2023) directed by Agneiszka Holland, followed by a post-screening Q&A session hosted by Dr. Frank Fury with Prof. William Gorman as discussant. We hope to see you there!

  • Pysanky: Learn the Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating

    Bey Hall

    Come celebrate the spring at Monmouth University with this unique opportunity to learn the seasonal ancient art known as Pysanky. Pysanky, also known as Ukrainian eggs, is an ancient folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. This meditative and communal experience is unlike any other art process and for many this workshop marks the beginning of a spring time family tradition that can be passed on and enjoyed for years to come. This tutorial will cover the history and traditions surrounding Pysanky, a demonstration, and independent practice session. The instructor will provide a variety of eggs, dyes, and tools.

    No prerequisite skills are required. Please bring a container or old egg carton to take home your creation. Ages 18+

    $60