Playwright Johnny Meyer returned from war to learn that theatre is essential to life. The Austin Chronicle's Jillian Owen's visits with the playwright behind The Cohen New Works Festival's The Priceless Slave.
COFA Alum Finds Success in the Middle East
March 20, 2013
Fadi Skeiker (Ph.D., Theatre, 2009) is currently assistant dean for student affairs in the College of Arts and Design and assistant professor at the University of Jordan. In addition to his work in academia, he has continued to lead practice-based research projects in the field of applied theatre in Jordan, using theatre as a tool to address issues related to women, youth and social change.
Alan E. Hicks (DMA, 2009) authored a book entitled Singer and Actor: Acting Technique for the Operatic Performer. The book was published by Amadeus Press in paperback in 2011 and ebook formats in 2012 and contains contributions from Professor Franchelle S. Dorn.
As the resident theatre company of The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance, Rude Mechs helps students apply their classroom knowledge with practical application.
