Recent News

Arts Next, the official magazine of the College of Fine Arts, profiles Associate Professor and Head of Dance Charles O. Anderson and exciting developments in the program here at Texas Theatre and Dance. 

Beloved alumna Rebecca Ashley Walach passed away February 19, 2019. A 2015 B.A. in Theatre and Dance graduate, Walach was a passionate actor and artist involved in theatre companies in both Austin and California. A talented artist and fierce friend, her light and spirit will be greatly missed. 

Senior Lecturer Rennie Harris discusses his new work Lazarus, commissioned for the sixtieth anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with Michel Martin for NPR's All Things Considered. 

Associate Professor KJ Sanchez's recent production of Cincinnati King at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, an exploration of the history of King Records, is featured on CET Public Television's The Art Show. 

Chicago Tribune critic Chris Jones previews professor Steven Dietz's new play opening February 1 at American Blues Theater.

Texas Theatre and Dance welcomes MacArthur fellows Annie Baker and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins to the playwriting faculty this fall.

The 2019 LTC TYA Sin Fronteras Festival comes to the Winship Drama Building and the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center for three days of performances, plenaries and breakout sessions. Plenty to experience across the city in this, the first festival devoted to Latinx and Latin American theatre for young audiences.