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On the Performance Front: Internationalism and U.S. Theatre

May 9, 2016 | Not Even Past

Dr. Charlotte Canning's book, On the Performance Front: Internationalism and US Theatre, discusses internationalism in theatre and its ability to connect cultures.

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Megan Alrutz Receives the 2016 Harold Oak Award

May 9, 2016 | American Theatre

Faculty member Dr. Megan Alrutz received the Theatre for Young Audiences/USA 2016 Harold Oak Award for her exemplary contributions to children's theatre. 

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USITT Member Spotlight: William Bloodgood

May 3, 2016 | USITT Sightlines

United States Institute for Theatre Technology's spotlight is on faculty member William Bloodgood, scenic designer, former resident scenic designer at Oregon Shakespeare Festival and a freelance designer.

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From Loss to Laughter: Syrian Refugees Write Plays

May 2, 2016 | American Theatre

Department of Theatre and Dance Ph.D. candidate Bart Pitchford discusses how creating theatre in Jordan brings a sense of community and closure to refugees from Syria.

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Kyle Kennedy named Head of Acting at Middle Tennessee State University

April 28, 2016 | Department of Theatre and Dance

Kyle Kennedy (M.F.A., Drama, 1993) was recently named Head of Acting at Middle Tennessee State University where he serves on the acting area advisory board for the Southeastern Theatre Conference.

Updates to Safety Procedures in the College of Fine Arts

April 26, 2016 | College of Fine Arts

A statement from College of Fine Arts Dean Doug Dempster regarding improved security in and around the facilities of the College of Fine Arts.

Learn about Dr. Megan Alrutz’s experience nationally and internationally as a theatre-maker, director, dramaturg and theatre educator

Dr. Megan Alrutz Named Recipient of Ward Endowed Excellence Award

April 26, 2016

A reflection of the power and impact of Dr. Alrutz's work, the award underscores the belief that education involves positive change for society.

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Kinetic Storyteller: A Conversation with Charles O. Anderson

April 25, 2016 | Arts + Culture

Professor Charles O. Anderson sits down with Arts + Culture Editor Nancy Wozny to share his personal story in dance, life and art.

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Steven Dietz Receives Steinberg Award Recognition

April 19, 2016 | American Theatre

Professor Steven Dietz received a citation of the 2015 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Bloomsday.

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To quarto, or not to quarto?

April 15, 2016 | Harry Ransom Center

Faculty member and managing director of the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism, Andrew Carlson, will discuss the differences between folio and quarto texts' influence on Shakespearean performance.