Recent News

Alumnus Abe Koogler’s (M.F.A. 2014) latest play, Fulfillment Center, was recently reviewed by The New York Times, which described it as “finding poetry in missed connections.” The play runs off-Broadway through July 9.

The 2017 Kilroys List features work by alumna Kimber Lee (To The Yellow House) (M.F.A. 2011), with honorable mention of Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig's (M.F.A. 2009) The King of Hell's Palace. The Kilroys feature underproduced plays by female and trans writers. 

During the summer months, Winship becomes quiet as faculty and students head out around the country and the world to create, participate in and attend performances. In a two-part series, we take a look at what everyone is up to this summer.

Charles O. Anderson, head of dance, was recently recognized as one of the 2017/18 Creation and Development Fund recipients by the National Performance Network for his project (Re)current Unrest which explores African American cultural and historical experience through a multi-media dance piece. 

Poor Boys’ Chorus by Brian Kettler (M.F.A. 2015) is one of 20 plays selected from more than 200 submissions to be a part of Broadway Bound Theatre Festival’s inaugural season in New York City this August.

From Pulitzer Prize and Tony® Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan (All the Way,The Kentucky Cycle,Hacksaw Ridge), comes the incendiary political thriller that is captivating audiences across the country. August 30-September 10, 2017 in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre. Tickets on sale June 19.

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The University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce the faculty appointment of renowned choreographer Dr. Lorenzo "Rennie" Harris. Recognized by the United States Department of Education as a leading ambassador for the art of hip-hop dance, Harris will teach technique courses, set repertory and offer lectures in the Department of Theatre and Dance beginning January 2018.

An informal affiliation of local arts critics have recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, visual arts and theatre. The Department of Theatre and Dance productions, students, faculty, alumni and friends are well represented on this year's list of nominations. Texas Theatre and Dance's In the Red and Brown Water and Momentum were both recognized as part of this year's list.