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Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for "Wicked." Tazewell, whose groundbreaking career spans Broadway, film, television and opera, is the first UNCSA alum to win an Oscar.

Oscar winner Troy Kotsur reflects on his journey--from CODA to breaking barriers in Hollywood. He shares his acting philosophy, dream roles, and advice for young artists while advocating for more Deaf representation in the industry. Watch his inspiring story.

The UNCSA 2024-25 performance season, "UNCSA Presents," continues this March with the pop opera adaptation of "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812"; the UNCSA Spring Chamber Music Festival, featuring guest cellist Zvi Plesser; the Undergraduate Opera Scenes; and "Percussion Goes to the Movies," which reimagines iconic film scores with bold, percussion-driven arrangements.