Professor Emeritus Dr. Oscar G. Brockett has received the USITT Award from the US Institute for Theatre Technology. The USITT Award is the highest honor given by the institute and recognizes a lifetime contribution to the performing arts community.
Williams succeeds Bob Schmidt, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, who is stepping down after serving as both Interim and Chair of the department since 2006, and Senior Associate Chair from 1996–2006.
Wednesday, the 29th of April was a day to remember for a select group of UT students, parents and faculty. The winners of the Tenth Annual University Co–op George H. Mitchell Awards for Academic Excellence were announced at the Four Seasons Hotel.
The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to recognize three graduates for their recent success on Broadway earning three 2009 Tony Award Nominations and featured roles in nominated pieces.
In Austin to perform her new play Let Me Down Easy at ZACH Theatre, acclaimed actress, playwright and professor, Anna Deavere Smith visited the Department of Theatre and Dance on May 1st to share her insight and experiences with an audience of students and faculty.
Austin, TX – Amidst the closure of an exciting season, The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to introduce the 2009 – 2010, production season. The upcoming season boasts groundbreaking new works, American classics, annual favorites, and the newly added The University Co-op Presents the Cohen New Works Festival ENCORE! performance of “The Psyche Project.”
For the 17th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. Theatre and Dance mainstage productions, students, faculty, alumni and friends are well represented on this year's list with nearly 50 nominations.
Yankee Tavern by Professor Steven Dietz, originally commissioned by the McCarter Theatre, Princeton is a dark thriller about the allure and danger of conspiracy theories, set in a crumbling New York City tavern 5 years after 9/11.
