Recent News

The work presented on stage would not be possible without our talented designers, who spend countless hours developing artistry that bring performances to life. We sat down with two of our design students to discuss their creative process and the challenges of crafting work for both new plays and choreography.

Associate professor Lisa B. Thompson (Performance as Public Practice) has been named one of "The Texas Ten" by The Alcalde, awarded to those nominated by alumni as their favorite faculty members from their time on the Forty Acres. 

Sightlines magazine recently sat down with head of dance, Charles O. Anderson to discuss his work, (Re)Current Unrest, which was recently staged at Fusebox Festival (2018). This piece explores the kinesthetic state of unrest - the condition of unease, discontent and social disturbance, as a metaphor for "staying woke" about social issues and contemporary society. 

Lizzy Tan, a fourth-year B.F.A. in Dance and B.A. in Economics major, is the recipient of the Texas Parents' Outstanding Student Award. Established in 1951, the annual award celebrates two senior students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, scholarship, character and service.

Dr. Paul Bonin-Rodriguez, associate professor of the Performance Public Practice program, has been invited to attend the History of Capitalism Summer Camp, a two-week intensive workshop on economic methods for historians.

Mark-Anthony Zuniga, undergraduate academic advisor for the Department of Theatre and Dance, has been named one of three University of Texas at Austin employees to receive the Regents' Outstanding Employee Award, which recognizes full-time, non-faculty employees who have shown outstanding performance, innovation, enthusiasm and dedication to their job. The award ceremony will take place May 14, 2018. 

Creating new work is a challenging process, often riddled with unforeseen obstacles, tough decisions and unique opportunities to develop innovative art. We sat down with the playwrights and directors of UTNT (UT New Theatre) to discuss their process of creating these new plays, how those works have changed and why it’s important to let these works evolve as they are read, developed and, ultimately, presented to an audience.

Department of Theatre and Dance chair, Dr. Brant Pope, has been named a fellow by the College of Fellows of the American Theatre. Presented as one of the highest honors bestowed on educators and professionals of America's educational and theatre community, he will be inducted in a ceremony on April 15 in Washington, D.C.