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Alumna Lands Leadership Role at McCarter Theatre

August 12, 2013 | Tumblr

Erica Nagel (MFA 2008) has been named the Director of Education and Engagement at McCarter Theatre Center. She also serves as a Lecturer at Princeton University.

Robert Schenkkan's Success Continues

August 12, 2013 | New York Times

Robert Schenkkan (Drama 1975) was recently named the Thornton Wilder Fellow at the MacDowell Colony. His play, All the Way (winner of the 2012 Senator Edward Kennedy Theater Prize and the Steinberg/American Theater Critics Association Best New Play Award) has its East coast premier in Boston at A.R.T. in September starring Bryan Cranston.

2013-2014 Subscription Series On Sale

August 6, 2013

The ambitious five-performance series brings to the stage a Tony Award-winning musical and popular mystery thriller. Subscribers save 20% on tickets and enjoy great benefits!

UT Theatre and Dance announces 2009–2010 Production Season

August 1, 2013

Austin, TX – Flush with exciting new works, American classics, annual favorites, and more – The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance proudly announces the 2009–2010 production season.

Theatre and Dance Shines at Annual Education Conference

July 25, 2013

Department of Theatre and Dance faculty, students and alumni are honored by American Alliance for Theatre and Education.

Playwriting Professor Debuts New Work at ZACH

July 3, 2013

“Shooting Star,” Written and Directed by Steven Dietz

Drama Desk Award–Winning Actress Visits Theatre and Dance

July 3, 2013

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.

Theatre and Dance Senior Honored with George H. Mitchell Award

July 3, 2013

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.

Holly Williams Appointed Interim Chair of Department of Theatre and Dance

July 3, 2013

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.

The Cohen New Works Festival Feature Story (2009)

July 3, 2013

For the fifth time in 10 years, the University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present The Cohen New Works Festival presented by the University Co-op, named in honor of David Mark Cohen.