Recent News

Yankee Tavern by Professor Steven Dietz, originally commissioned by the McCarter Theatre, Princeton is a dark thriller about the allure and danger of conspiracy theories, set in a crumbling New York City tavern 5 years after 9/11.

“Shooting Star,” Written and Directed by Steven Dietz

In Austin to perform her new play Let Me Down Easy at ZACH Theatre, acclaimed actress, playwright and professor, Anna Deavere Smith visited the Department of Theatre and Dance on May 1st to share her insight and experiences with an audience of students and faculty.

Wednesday, the 29th of April was a day to remember for a select group of UT students, parents and faculty. The winners of the Tenth Annual University Co–op George H. Mitchell Awards for Academic Excellence were announced at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Williams succeeds Bob Schmidt, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, who is stepping down after serving as both Interim and Chair of the department since 2006, and Senior Associate Chair from 1996–2006.

For the fifth time in 10 years, the University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present The Cohen New Works Festival presented by the University Co-op, named in honor of David Mark Cohen.

Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig Awarded for “Lidless”

Marcia Gay Harden (B.A. '80) accepted the Tony for “Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play” Sunday night for her role as “Veronica” in Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage. The award marks a first career win for Harden. Her Broadway debut as “Harper” in Tony Kushner's, Angels in America, garnered two Tony Award nominations in 1993.

Actor, Producer and Academy Award–winning Director, Kevin Costner delighted an audience of students, faculty and staff Wednesday afternoon in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.

Austin, TX – Amidst the closure of an exciting season, The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to introduce the 2009 – 2010, production season. The upcoming season boasts groundbreaking new works, American classics, annual favorites, and the newly added The University Co-op Presents the Cohen New Works Festival ENCORE! performance of “The Psyche Project.”