New plays by M.F.A. playwrights
Producing Artistic Director, Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
UTNT (UT New Theatre) presents newly developed plays from graduate playwrights of Texas Theatre and Dance and Michener Center for Writers. Now celebrating its milestone 20th season, this festival exists as an incubator for new work, with many plays continuing on to be professionally produced across the country. UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2027 will feature four new plays by graduate playwrights.
More information, including playwrights, titles, dates and ticketing details, to be announced in Fall 2026.
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PERFORMANCES
February 25-March 7, 2027
About the Producing Artistic Director
Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw creates and performs new work nationally and internationally. She is Co-Producing Artistic Director of Austin-based theatre collective Rude Mechs and serves as Producing Artistic Director of UTNT (UT New Theatre). M.F.A., Columbia University.
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Parking Garages
San Jacinto Garage and Manor Garage are both within walking distance of the theatres. On high-traffic event days, garages may reach capacity. Check real-time garage availability HERE.
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Discounted parking in Lot 53 is available for purchase in advance (by midnight the night prior to your selected event) at utparking.clickandpark.com/
Street Parking
Street parking closest to the F. Loren Winship Drama Building can be found along Dean Keeton Street.
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Find a map of available ADA parking spaces near the theatre HERE.
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