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Katie Dawson and David Justin honored for teaching excellence

August 29, 2012

Faculty members Katie Dawson and David Justin have been named the recipients of the 2012 Department of Theatre and Dance Teaching Awards.

Alumna Nina LeNoir Named ATHE Officer

August 29, 2012

Alumna Nina LeNoir (MFA ’93, PhD ‘99) has been elected Treasurer and Chair for the Association for Theatre in Higher Education’s Finance Committee. Congratulations Nina! She is the current chair of Chapman University’s Department of Theatre.

Cover of Pamela Ribon's novel, You Take it From Here

Pamela Ribon’s (BFA ’97) latest novel hits the shelves (and e-readers)

August 29, 2012

Best-selling novelist and Theatre and Dance alumnus Pamela Ribon’s fourth novel, You Take It From Here, hit the shelves this month to critical praise.

Tanzsommer International Festival Austria 2012 Dance Repertory Theatre Performs

Behind-the-Scenes Dance Repertory Theatre Rehearsal

August 29, 2012

Patrons are invited to attend a performance rehearsal of UT’s award-winning student troupe, Dance Repertory Theatre. Led by Department of Theatre and Dance faculty members Lyn Wiltshire and Charles O. Anderson, Dance Repertory Theatre will present six dances created for the upcoming Young Tanzsommer International Festival in Austria. Dance Repertory Theatre has presented at this prestigious event since 2004.

Join the Drama! Announcing the 2012-2013 Subscription Series

August 29, 2012

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance announces an inaugural five-performance Subscription Series with a spectacular 2012-2013 Season! The 2012-2013 season brings to the stage dramatic storytelling by Pulitzer Prize acclaimed playwrights, two world premieres, a bold adaptation of a cherished classic, and enthralling dance by nationally renowned choreographers.

Giant Steps An Urbean Musical

Broadway Talents Shine at Texas Musical Theatre Workshop

August 29, 2012

The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Texas State University-San Marcos, is offering the inaugural Texas Musical Theatre Workshop, a pre-collegiate summer intensive for high school students exploring a potential career in musical theater June 10 - 30. This unique program brings New York’s Broadway talent to Texas, providing students the best in musical theater training by industry professionals.