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Avery Deutsch Named as an EST/Sloan Project Commissioned Playwright

November 22, 2023 | American Theatre magazine

M.F.A. candidate Avery Deutsch was announced as an Ensemble Studio Theatre/Sloan Project commissioned playwright for the 23/24 season. Her play, THE AGE OF MARY, will be developed and presented among other works that explore the worlds of science and technology.

Mateo Hernandez (M.F.A. Candidate) and Roxanne Schroeder-Arce (Faculty) speak to KUT 90.5 on THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD.

Mateo Hernandez and Roxanne Schroeder-Arce Discuss The Smartest Girl in the World

November 20, 2023 | KUT Radio

Director Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and dramaturg and community outreach coordinator Mateo Hernandez discuss The Smartest Girl in the World on KUT Radio's Arts Eclectic.

Mateo Hernandez and Roxanne Schroeder-Arce introduce THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD to an audience of elementary school students

ON THE BLOG: Why Go on Tour?: Taking The Smartest Girl in the World to Central Texas Students

November 16, 2023 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

Dramaturg and Education Outreach Coordinator Mateo Hernandez discusses the worthwhile experiences and important discoveries made during the touring performances of The Smartest Girl in the World.

Zachariah Ezer and Dan Caffrey Join The Civilians' R&D Group for the 23/24 Year

Alumni Zachariah Ezer and Dan Caffrey Selected for The Civilians’ R&D Group

November 9, 2023 | The Civilians

Zachariah Ezer (M.F.A. 2023) and Dan Caffrey (M.F.A. 2020) were selected for The Civilians' R&D Group during the 2023/2024 season, providing them with opportunities to develop their new plays, entitled The Single Raindrop and The Tusk Hunters, respectively. 

Read more about the five unique performances on stage in FALL FOR DANCE.

ON THE BLOG: Choreographers Explore a Depth of Emotions in Fall For Dance

November 7, 2023 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

Six choreographers have entered rehearsal rooms this fall with their own unique movement backgrounds and insightful ideas. We’re digging deeper into the five works they’ve created on stage, which make this a memorable continuation of the Fall For Dance tradition.

Michelle Bombe is appointed as new Executive Director of Hope Repertory Theatre.

Michelle Bombe Appointed as Executive Director for Hope Repertory Theatre

November 7, 2023 | Hope College

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.

Roberto Di Donato is named the new Producing Director of the Tantrum Theater, and is pictured here looking into the camera against a brick wall.

Roberto Di Donato Named New Producing Director of Tantrum Theater

November 7, 2023 | Ohio University College of Fine Arts

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.

Kirk Lynn On New Film with Meg Ryan, What Happens Later. Pictured is the movie poster, with Meg Ryan and David Duchovny sitting next to each other on a bench.

Kirk Lynn On New Film with Meg Ryan, What Happens Later

November 2, 2023 | Alcalde: The Official Publication of the Texas Exes

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.