The Drama Theatre in the Center for the Arts was the site of Monday's world premier reception for the U.S. entry at the Prague Quadrennial, the global showcase for the best in performance design, scenography and theater architecture.

Reception-goers gather on the stage in the Drama Theatre. The reception was part of the Upstate New York Regional USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology) Frank Willard Winter Session Meeting and Jobs Fair.

Jonathan Shimon, assistant professor of theatre and dance, speaks at the reception. Shimon is leading the team of UB faculty, staff and students who fabricated and built two cutting-edge multimedia exhibits for the PQ.

Chatting with faculty member Jonathan Shimon (center with beard), who is leading UB's PQ team, are Robin Schulze (to Shimon's left), dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Provost Charles F. Zukoski (far right).

Enjoying one of the multimedia exhibits are Robin Schulze (left), dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Jamie Metzler Enser, director of the UB Production Group.

The Prague Quadrennial is "the most important meeting of theater people in the world," according to The New York Times.

A young girl takes in an exhibit.

Examining an exhibit are, from left, Lawrence Matthews; Robin Schulze, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Melanie Aceto, associate professor of theatre and dance.

A. Scott Weber, vice president for student life, seems engrossed in an exhibit.

Attendees enjoy the exhibits.