CRT Production History 2000’s

In 2000, budget-monitor and beloved theatre professor Nafe Katter donated $1 million, crowdfunded through the sale of his properties, to enable the construction of a long‑sought thrust-stage theatre on the Storrs campus. The 241-seat Nafe Katter Theatre officially opened on October 7, 2004, with a production of Julius Caesar, marking CRT’s first new dedicated venue since the Harriet S. Jorgensen and significantly enhancing staging versatility. This was CRT’s   most substantial facility upgrade in decades, providing modern staging infrastructure and affirming UConn’s commitment to high‑caliber theatrical production. 

The new theatre enabled a broader season structure, subdividing offerings across three venues—from the flagship Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre to the intimate Studio and new Katter Theatre, allowing for more nuanced programming. CRT continued its balanced repertoire: from classic Shakespeare and straight plays to musicals and contemporary works. 

• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube