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Dance Repertory Theatre Explores the Impact of African Diasporic Culture on Contemporary Dance

January 17, 2017 | Department of Theatre and Dance

Under the artistic direction of Charles O. Anderson, Jeremy Arnold and Lyn C. Wiltshire, The University of Texas at Austin's award-winning dance company, Dance Repertory Theatre, returns to the stage in Momentum.

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Dr. Charlotte Canning on Internationalism and U.S. Theatre

January 17, 2017 | HowlRound

Performance as Public Practice faculty member Dr. Charlotte Canning discusses internationalism on the American stage with HowlRound in Theatre History Podcast (#18) with Michael Lueger.

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Susan Mickey Discusses Mad Men Costuming with Designer Janie Bryant

January 12, 2017 | Cultural Compass

Janie Bryant, costume designer for the hit show Mad Men, recently discussed her work with faculty member Susan Mickey which includes research material, inspiration boards for characters and lookbooks for costume designers acquired by the Harry Ransom Center. 

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Jelisa Jay Robinson a finalist for Seattle Public Theatre’s Emerald Prize

January 12, 2017 | Seattle Public Theatre

Jelisa Jay Robinson (B.F.A., Theatre and Dance, 2014) is a finalist for the Seattle Public Theatre’s Emerald Prize. The $10,000 prize will connect a nationally recognized playwright to the Seattle area's performance community so the region's voice is heard in national conversations. The winning playwright will be announced March 4.

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Emilio Aguilar appointed Artistic Director of Costa Rica’s Teatro Espressivo

January 9, 2017 | Teatro Espressivo

Emilio Aguilar (M.F.A., Design and Technology, 2005) has been appointed Artistic Director of Teatro Espressivo. Espressivo is one of the most important and vibrant theater companies in Costa Rica. Before this appointment, he worked as resident designer for the theater.

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Not Just Black and White: Faculty Member Examines Othello in America

December 27, 2016 | American Theatre

Faculty member Andrew Carlson discusses the history of Othello with American Theatre in the United States, telling a story of race, erasure and reclamation. 

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Nikiko Masumoto performed at the White House

December 19, 2016 | Fresno Bee

Nikiko Masumoto (M.A., Theatre, 2011) recently performed a short piece from her one-woman show What We Could Carry at a White House event. The presentation, "Generational Experiences of Asian Americans," featured speakers from the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian communities. 

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Alumna Performs at White House Event on Asian American Experiences

December 19, 2016 | The Fresno Bee

Alumna Nikiko Masumoto (M.A. 2011) recently performed a short piece from her one-woman show What We Could Carry at a White House event. The presentation, "Generational Experiences of Asian Americans," featured speakers from the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities as well as Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian (MASSA) communities. 

Melinda Wright hired as music venue manager at University at the Incarnate Word

December 16, 2016

Melinda Wright (B.F.A., Theatre Studies, 2015) recently started her position as the music venue manager at the University of the Incarnate Word. This new position was created to help with the management of the new Luella Bennack Music Center.

Allison Ebling joins ‘The Bodyguard’ as head of audio

December 16, 2016

After completing an international tour of Annie in Southeast Asia, Allison Ebling (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2011) is joining the first national tour of The Bodyguard as head of audio.