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Texas Theatre and Dance Presents UTNT (UT New Theatre) Featuring New Works From Rising Playwrights

March 17, 2016 | Department of Theatre and Dance

Established in 2007 by nationally-renowned playwright Steven Dietz, this annual showcase of newly developed works for the American stage presents compelling works by Lydia Blaisdell, Joanna Garner, Gia Marotta and Tegan McLeod. UT (UT New Theatre) runs April 14-24 at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.

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Professor Michelle Habeck Selected as 2016 Provost Teaching Fellow

March 17, 2016 | UT Austin

In her distinguished role, Habeck will help advance the mission of the university through initiatives that promote the best practices in teaching and learning.

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Playwright Steven Dietz named finalist for Steinberg/ATCA Award

March 16, 2016 | American Theatre Critics Association

His play Bloomsday is one of six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, the largest award program of its kind.

Dance Repertory Theatre Concert Celebrates Emerging Voices and Visions of Contemporary Dance

March 15, 2016 | Department of Theatre and Dance

Bodies & Souls features new works by Alvin Rangel, Johnnie Cruise Mercer, Jun Shen and Dance Repertory Theatre Artistic Directors Charles O. Anderson, Erica Gionfriddo and Lyn C. Wiltshire. Bodies & Souls runs April 8-17 at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

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Martin Rodriguez joins Los Angeles school district as drama teacher

March 11, 2016

Martin Rodriguez (B.F.A., Theatre Studies, 2015) was recently hired by Los Angeles Unified School District as head drama teacher at newly founded charter high school, Hawkins High School to create and develop their drama/theatre program. He is now certified and holds a teaching credential in English and Theatre Arts in California to go along with his Texas credentials.

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How Millennials Are Shaping the American Musical

March 11, 2016 | My Statesman

Faculty member Lyn Koenning discusses the ways in which millennials are helping to shape and support the future of live performance on the American stage. 

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Faculty Member Presents Work of Dance and Sculpture

February 24, 2016 | Department of Theatre & Dance

Dance faculty member Magdalena Jarkowiec presents Us Kids Are Alone in the House at Salvage Vanguard Theatre featuring works of soft sculpture and dance.

Teatro Vivo Showcases Latin American-Centered Plays

February 23, 2016 | The Daily Texan

The festival, running February 25-27, features work by Professor Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and undergraduate student Andrew A. Valdez.

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Faculty Member Kirk Lynn "Fixes" Shakespeare

February 18, 2016 | Austin American-Statesman

Playwrighting faculty member and co-founder of Rude Mechs theatre collective, Kirk Lynn "fixes" Shakespeare's least-performed plays. 

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"The Mikado: Relaimed" Tackles Complicated Legacy of Gilbert & Sullivan Opera

February 12, 2016 | The Austin Chronicle

Directed by current student kt shorb with costume design by M.F.A. candidate Lirit Pendell, The Mikado: Reclaimed explores human resilience at The Vortex.