May 23, 2012
The Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to participate in The University of Texas at Austin's annual open house extravaganza, Explore UT, on March 5.
Free performances of Dance Repertory Theatre and robotic lighting; workshop for new theatre
The Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to participate in The University of Texas at Austin's annual open house extravaganza, Explore UT, on March 5. The campus-wide event offers more than 400 programs showcasing all that the university has to offer Texans of all ages. All activities, including lectures, performances and demonstrations are free to participants and no registration is required. Department of Theatre and Dance events include:
The Design of Dance: Dance Repertory Theatre Interactive Exhibit
11:00 – 4:40 PM, B. Iden Payne Lobby
Lobby display of sculptural visuals, costume renderings, and artifacts created for Physical Language
Dance Repertory Theatre: Physical Language, Act I
2:00 – 2:40 PM, B. Iden Payne Theatre
Full performance of Act I, new work by Master in Fine Arts' dance candidate, Alvin Rangel, a world premiere by guest artist/choreographer, Charlotte Boye-Christensen and a William Forsythe classic reset just for Dance Repertory Theatre
Dance Repertory Theatre: Physical Language, Act II
3:00 – 3:40 PM, B. Iden Payne Theatre; Full performance of Act II, collaborative choreography with visual artist John Christensen and design technology students from the Department of Theatre and Dance.
Robotic Lighting Extravaganza
12:00 – 12:40 PM, 1:00 – 1:40 PM, 2:00 – 2:40 PM & 3:00 – 3:40 PM, Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Watch light become object as it dances through space to different kinds of music. Students will demonstrate how this new visual language can fill you with different emotions.
The University Co-op Presents the Cohen New Works Festival 2011 Workshop
11:00 – 11:40 PM, 12:00 – 12:40 PM, 1:00 – 1:40 PM, 2:00 – 2:40 PM & 3:00 – 3:40 PM, WIN 1.134
An open rehearsal of four new works chosen for the New Works Festival 2011, a showcase of student work held each April. Watch plays, participate in an artist Q&A and attend a theater-making workshop.
Information on all Explore UT events, parking and accessibility is available online.