July 2, 2013
"Exciting new work, a celebration of our glorious musical theatre history, and (once again) an opportunity for our students to shine a bright light of creativity at the University of Texas. The 2010 – 2011 Department of Theatre and Dance season will offer spectacular and ground-breaking work —to be anticipated…to be treasured…and surely not to be missed!", says Interim Chair Holly Williams, as The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance proudly announces the 2010 – 2011 production season.
THE 2010 – 2011
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE PRODUCTION SEASON
FALL 2010
The Fantasticks
Music by Harvey Schmidt, Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones
Fight (World-premiere)
By Kimber Lee, 3rd-year M.F.A. Playwriting candidate
UT New Theatre (UTNT)
World-premieres of new plays by Ben Snyder and Meghan Kennedy, 3rd-year M.F.A. Playwriting candidates
Br'er Wood
Theatre & Dance on Tour in Schools
Conceived, Directed & Choreographed by David Justin
Emergency Prom (World-premiere theatrical event)
By Steve Moulds, 3rd-year M.F.A. Playwriting candidate
Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Showing
Co-Artistic Directors Andrea Beckham and Yacov Sharir
SPRING 2011
The Threepenny Opera
Music by Kurt Weill, Book and Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Halena Kays, 3rd-year M.F.A. Directing candidate
Dance Repertory Theatre Concert
Co-Artistic Directors Andrea Beckham and Yacov Sharir
The University Co-op Presents the Cohen New Works Festival
M.F.A. Acting Projects
Two American Realism scripts to be chosen for M.F.A. Acting Class of 2013; one directed by Lucien Douglas, one directed by Lee Abraham
Ears, Eyes + Feet
Collaborative works by student and faculty composers, choreographers, and video artists from each of the College of Fine Arts academic units