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Alumni Ariel René Jackson (M.F.A, Studio Art, 2019) and Michael J. Love (M.F.A, Theatre, 2020) Black futurist family archive exhibition reviewed by Sightlines

Dec. 8, 2021 | Sightlines

Adrian Lopez joins Bellaire High School as newest addition to the theatre wing

Nov. 11, 2021 | Three Penny Press

After graduation, Lopez (B.F.A., Theatre Studies, 2021) applied to Bellaire to teach drama, where he teaches well over a combined one hundred students in all periods except second.

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2020-2021 B. Iden Payne Award Nominees and Winners

November 9, 2021

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 November 8, 2021, many of which are Theatre and Dance affiliates. 

Sara Akers awarded “For the Love of Art” award

Nov. 1, 2021

Akers (M.F.A., Drama, 1983) is also a member of UTeach Fine Arts Advisory Committee and the artistic director of Plano Children's Theatre.

Allison Ebling joins the First National Tour of 'Hadestown' as the A1/Head of Sound

Oct. 19, 2021 | Hadestown Tour

Ebling (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2011) joins the Tony and Grammy-winning musical, which will play cities across the US including, but not limited to, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, and Austin.

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ON THE BLOG: A Look at Bringing Sonnets for an Old Century to Life

October 8, 2021 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

To learn more about the process of bringing Sonnets for an Old Century to life, we spoke with director Corey Allen, associate director Braxton Rae and actors Sophie Miller, Se’An Boatner and Jared VosWinkel about the lessons they’ve learned from the characters of Sonnets and the shared excitement they’ve felt at being able to create in a room together once again.

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ON THE BLOG: Meet the Cast: Sonnets for an Old Century

September 27, 2021 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

Meet the cast of Sonnets for an Old Century, the first production of the 2021/2022 Texas Theatre and Dance Season. Portraying the diverse collection of souls in José Rivera's anthology-styled play is an all-star ensemble of 20 actors, including both students and faculty.

Rudy Ramirez recently directed REWRITTEN: A LOVE STORY LOST, a site-specific piece conceived and co-created by alum Tom Truss

Aug. 27, 2021 | The Edge

Staged at Herman Melville's Arrowhead in Massachusetts, Ramirez's (M.A., Performance as Public Practice, 2012) production utilized movement and written text to investigate the deep and possibly romantic relationship between writers Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorn, portrayed by Truss (M.F.A., Acting, 2010).

Annie Ulrich was featured in USITT's podcast "TECHnically Speaking"

Aug. 27, 2021 | iHeart Spreaker

Ulrich (M.F.A., Costume Technology, 2021) was featured after receiving the 2021 Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making.
 

Lily Gonzales' play (TRANS)FORMADA is being presented as part of San Diego Repertory Theatre's 2021 Latinx New Play Festival

Aug. 27, 2021 | San Diego Rep

Gonzales' (B.A., 2019) (TRANS)FORMADA will take place both virtually and in-person on September 3-5.