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Dr. Andrew Carlson Named a 2017 Provost Teaching Fellow

April 26, 2017 | The University of Texas at Austin

In his distinguished role, Clinical Assistant Professor Andrew Carlson will help advance the mission of the university through initiatives that promote the best practices in teaching and learning. 

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The Pen and Trigger Finger: Examining Gun Violence Onstage

April 26, 2017 | The New York Times

Alumnus Martin Zimmerman's (M.F.A. 2010) On the Exhale features in a piece from The New York Times about how theatre reckons with gun violence in modern society and the ways in which it can change our perspective. 

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Faculty and Students Take the Stage at Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre

April 25, 2017 | Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre

Head of Acting, Robert Ramirez will be directing Julius Caesar this summer as part of Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre. Joining him is acting faculty member, Quetta Carpenter who will be playing "Cassius" (Julius Caesar) and "Princess of France" (Love's Labour's Lost), as well as students Tucker Martin as "Tommy" (The Music Man) and "Trebonius" (Julius Caesar); and Rama Tchuente as "Metellus" (Julius Caesar) and "Maria" (Love's Labour's Lost). 

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Robert Di Donato joins Queer Scouts, participates in residencies

April 24, 2017 | Movement Research

Robert Di Donato (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2016) is a core member of the New York-based performance troupe Queer Scouts. The troupe was selected for a new residency at the Abrons Arts Center in Manhattan after completing a full residency at Dixon Place Theater in New York City. After the completing their residency at Abrons, Queer Scouts is set to develop a new production to perform in fall 2017.

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The Curiosity of Will Davis

April 21, 2017 | American Theatre

Alumnus Will Davis, artistic director of American Theatre Company (ATC) in Chicago discusses his process and planning his first season in his new role that includes work that reckons with race, gender, culture and controversy with American Theatre

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In Memoriam: Jason Tremblay (M.F.A. 2007)

April 17, 2017 | Austin American-Statesman

An accomplished playwright and screenwriter, Tremblay received the Access to Artistic Excellence Award from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as the Best New Play for Young Audiences from the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. A celebration of his life will be held at the Paramount Theatre (Austin, Texas) on April 30.

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Alumnus J. Quinton Johnson left Austin to be in 'the Room Where it Happens' on Broadway

April 7, 2017 | The Austin Chronicle

Theatre and Dance alumnus J. Quinton Johnson is currently playing "Hercules Mulligan/James Madison" in the smash-hit Hamilton on Broadway. The Austin Chronicle sat down with Johnson to discuss his role in Hamilton and his Austin roots. 

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Alumna Recognized in American Theatre's Roll Call

April 6, 2017 | American Theatre

Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities graduate Talleri McRae (M.F.A. 2010) has been recognized in American Theatre's Roll Call. She is currently a teaching artists, access/inclusion consultant whose work focuses on fostering the creativity and passion of the disability rights movement and developing meaningful theatre for young audiences. 

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Student Play Gives Voice to the Struggles of Syrian Refugees

April 5, 2017 | The Daily Texan

A Singularity, created by by Carleigh Newland, Kelsey Linberg and Tess Jackson will be staged as part of The Cohen New Works Festival and follows the story of a Syrian refugee trying to find her home and her identity as a woman, a refugee and an individual after losing everything to war.

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Luna Brings a Story of Migration, Family and Friendship to the Stage

April 5, 2017 | Department of Theatre and Dance

A play for all ages, Luna tells the captivating story of Soledad who has trouble making friends as she moves from school to school. Turning inward, she finds comfort in the company of the moon, Luna, her constant companion. Soledad finds the joy of friendship in her magical relationship with Luna, which encourages her to reach out to those around her. April 20-23, 2017 in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.