College of Fine Arts Dean Michael Hood is directing an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, running June 4–20, 2009, at the Open Stage in Pittsburgh.

David Surtasky, technical director for the College of Fine Arts, and alumnus Greg Giovanni are both members of the international performance group Theatre Nohgaku, which has been invited to perform in four European cities this fall.

Hank Knerr, director of Public Events for the College of Fine Arts and director of ArtsPath, is serving as the chairperson for this year’s Pennsylvania Spring Arts Conference, bringing arts leaders from across the state to Pittsburgh May 27–29, 2009, for workshops, performances, and other events.