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The Art of Giving Back: Tanya Schurr (BA '08)

May 29, 2012

As the production coordinator for Flow Nonfiction, the 2008 bachelor of arts alumna juggles office management, accounting, and produces on and off-set film shoots. Read her story here!

A Legacy of Dance: Shirlee Dodge

May 29, 2012

Shirlee Dodge founded the dance program at The University of Texas at Austin in 1943 and built a legacy formed from two continents, the womb of modern expressionist dance and a lifetime devoted to true creativity.

Renderings and costumes from Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

2012 Austin Critic's Table Awards Nominees Announced

May 29, 2012

For the 20th 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. Department of Theatre and Dance productions, students, faculty, alumni and friends are well represented on this year’s list of nominations. Winners will be announced of the Critics’ Table Awards will be announced on June 4.

UT Theatre and Dance Community Recognized in The Austin Chronicle's "Top 10 of 2011"

May 29, 2012

Congratulations to the Department of Theatre and Dance productions, students, faculty, alumni and friends named as top picks of 2011 in The Austin Chronicle’s annual list of standout performances.

Selections from “Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2011”

The Story Wranglers Brings Imagination to Life

May 29, 2012

“You make the stories. You make the play.”

"A Single Shard", Adapted by Robert Schenkkan Premieres at Seattle Children's Theatre

May 29, 2012

Starring UT MFA in Acting candidates Geoffrey Barnes, Jason Ko and Alexis Scott and featuring the lighting design work of associate professor Michelle Habeck with assistance from MFA in Design candidate Cheng-Wei Teng.

Standing Ovations for "Catalyst"

May 29, 2012

With an exciting weekend of dance behind us, here’s another look at what folks are saying about Catalyst.

The Department of Theatre and Dance to Host PORTFOLIO 2012: The Future of Performance Design and Technology

May 29, 2012

The annual showcase offers behind-the-scenes access as attendees see imagination manifest itself in works for the stage and film.

Dance Repertory Theatre Takes the National Stage

May 29, 2012

Audiences have the opportunity to be enchanted once again by Oblivion’s Ink, the contemporary ballet by Department of Theatre and Dance Associate Professor David Justin.

Dance Repertory Theatre returns to Tanzsommer Austria in 2012

May 29, 2012

The Young! Tanzsommer summer dance festival is the experience of a lifetime for young dancers — an opportunity to perform in Austria at one of the most respected dance gatherings of its kind.