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Read about associate dean and performance scholar Raquel Monroe's 2022 Mid-Career Award

Associate Dean Raquel Monroe Receives 2022 Mid-Career Award from Dance Studies Association

September 1, 2022

Raquel Monroe, professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance and associate dean for graduate education and academic affairs in the UT College of Fine Arts, recently received a major award from the Dance Studies Association. In August, Monroe was honored with the 2022 Mid-Career Award, which recognizes leadership of mid-career scholars in the development of the dance studies field.

Stephanie Chiarello's (B.A., Dance, 1998) "Over the Lege" performs at the Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center

Aug. 30, 2022 | The Long Center

The show returns for it's sixth season from September 16th to the 18th.

Learn more about the new faculty at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, including UT Theatre and Dance alumni and former faculty

Alum Will Davis Joins Faculty at Carnegie Mellon

August 26, 2022 | Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama

Alum Will Davis (M.F.A. 2013) has recently joined the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in the John Wells Directing Program. They will be working under former Theatre and Dance department chair Robert Ramirez, who now serves as the head of Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama.

Read about Dr. Charlotte Canning's reflections on the history of Chautauqua following the attack on Salman Rushdie

Dr. Charlotte Canning Reflects on the History of Chautauqua

August 25, 2022 | The Conversation

In the wake of the horrific attack on novelist Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution, writers and readers gathered to honor Rushdie and discuss the importance of free speech. Joining these voices is faculty member and scholar Dr. Charlotte Canning, who reflects on Chautauqua's history of "reading, critical thinking and open listening." 

Read more about Ground Floor Theatre's production of the Pulitzer Prize winning play ANNA IN THE TROPICS

Review of Anna in the Tropics Includes Praise for Alumni and Staff

August 19, 2022 | Austin Chronicle

Ground Floor Theatre's production of Anna in the Tropics was recently celebrated by the Austin Chronicle, including praise for actors Cherry Mendoza (B.A. 2014), Briana Garcia (B.A. 2014) and Ben Bazán (B.A. 2012) and staff member Desireé Humphries. Also on the outstanding creative team was faculty and staff member Andy Grapko as intimacy director.

Read about Roxanne Schroeder-Arce's Maymester course, Engaging the Arts as Audience – Mexican Arts and Youth

ON THE BLOG: Studying Abroad: Artmaking in Mexico City

August 18, 2022 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

Faculty member Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and nine students recently embarked on a journey to Mexico City for a month long Maymester course. In a recent blog post, Schroeder-Arce discusses the program and student experience, from mask-making to soaking in the local art scene through various exhibits, performances and rehearsals.

Read about the comedic thriller Samson, starring co-producer Alice Lee, along with alum Will Brittian

Will Brittain Cast in Comedic Thriller Samson

August 17, 2022 | Deadline

Alum Will Brittain was recently revealed as a cast member for the new comedic thriller Samson. Brittan will be on screen as one part of a kidnapping duo in the upcoming film, starring co-producer Alice Lee.

Read about the Oxford Handbook of Jewishness and Dance, featuring an essay by dance historian Rebecca Rossen

Essay by Rebecca Rossen in The Oxford Handbook of Jewishness and Dance

August 17, 2022 | Wendy Perron

Faculty member and dance historian Rebecca Rossen recently contributed to the anthology The Oxford Handbook of Jewishness and Dance. Her essay focuses on The Ivye Project, a time-traveling performance created to depict Jewish shtetl life in Belarus.

Read about City Theatre Austin's production of the celebrated musical THE FANTASTICKS

City Theatre Austin's The Fantasticks Features Work by Alumni and Students

August 17, 2022 | The City Theatre Austin

The City Theatre Austin is presenting the celebrated musical The Fantasticks by alumni Tom Jones (B.F.A. '49, M.F.A. '51) and Harvey Schmidt (B.F.A. '52, Art and Art History). The production also features current students Eli Mendenhall and Mel Elkins and alum Michael Harlan (B.F.A. 1978), on stage September 2-18, 2022.