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A headshot for Jasmine Games next to the cover of her newly published book of poetry, entitled SOMEBODY'S DAUGHTER

Jasmine Games Publishes First Book of Poetry

November 30, 2023 | The Black Spring Press Group

Jasmine Games (M.F.A. 2022) published her first book of poetry, Somebody's Daughter, with the Black Spring Press Group. This collection of poems previously earned Games the 2021 Sexton Prize for Poetry.

Graphic for NARRATIVES OF THE MIGRANT BODY, a dance storytelling performance by Angelica Monteiro

Angelica Monteiro and Eliot Gray Fisher Discuss Narratives of the Migrant Body

November 27, 2023 | KUT Radio

Faculty member Angelica Monteiro and Ph.D. candidate Eliot Gray Fisher visit KUT Radio's Arts Eclectic to talk about Narratives of the Migrant Body, a new dance-storytelling experience created by Monteiro and presented in partnership with ARCOS Dance.

Headshot for Avery Deutsch, M.F.A. candidate and EST/Sloan Project commissioned playwright

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. 

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.