Recent News

Alum Roberto Di Donato (B.A. 2016) has been named the new Producing Director of Tantrum Theater. Di Donato will head the administrative strategy of the professional theatre company, which is partnered with Ohio University.

Michelle Bombe (M.F.A. 1989) was recently named Executive Director of Hope Repertory Theatre. An experienced costume designer, theatre artist and current department chair of Hope College's Department of Theatre, Bombe brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role.

The Alcalde spoke with faculty member Kirk Lynn about his role as a writer for the new Meg Ryan film What Happens Later, which he co-wrote with Ryan and Steven Dietz.

Meet the talented troupe of actors and impressive creative team behind The Smartest Girl in the World. The production will return to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre November 30-December 3 after weeks of touring to schools across central Texas.

Faculty member Rosemary Candelario is one of six recipients of the Planet Texas 2050 + Humanities Institute Faculty Learning Community award. Microgrant recipients include faculty members EG Gionfriddo, Kate Freer and Leah Cox.

Every year, the B. Iden Payne Council, a volunteer organization sponsored by the Austin Creative Alliance, is tasked with viewing and nominating outstanding production elements in Austin. The Department of Theatre and Dance, as well as its students, faculty, alumni and staff, were nominated for many awards in a broad range of categories. The winners were announced at the B. Iden Payne Awards Ceremony on October 23, 2023.