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Longhorns in Hollywood: Semester in Los Angeles Eases Transition from Student to Working Actor

October 18, 2017 | The College of Fine Arts

The Semester in Los Angeles Program (UTLA) takes senior B.F.A. in Acting majors to Los Angeles for their final semester in order to make connections and begin the transition from student to working actor. The inaugural cohort (Spring 2017) discusses the benefits of the program. 

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Student Finds Passion for Sound Design Through Job at Texas Performing Arts

October 18, 2017 | The College of Fine Arts

Through their student employment program, Texas Performing Arts provides the opportunity for students to learn alongside industry professionals and to gain valuable resume-building experience that serves as a unique complement to the university curriculum. Junior Malyssa Quiles works as a student audio assistant at Texas Performing Arts.

James Ogden designs scenery for Actor’s Express in Atlanta

Oct. 13, 2017

James Ogden (M.F.A., Design and Technology, 2014), assistant professor of Theatrical Design and Production at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, is currently designing scenery for Father Comes Home from the Wars, Parts 1, 2, and 3 at Actor's Express in Atlanta. 

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Andrew Aaron Valdez Joins Cleveland Public Theatre as New Play Associate

Oct. 10, 2017 | Cleveland Public Theatre

Andrew Aaron Valdez (B.F.A. in Theatre Studies, 2017) has joined the Cleveland Public Theater as the New Play Associate. Valdez is a director, playwright, educator, actor and arts administrator from Donna, Texas. His work is centered on highlighting underrepresented communities and immersive theater set in unconventional spaces.

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The Arts Race: Theatre's Leading Role in the Founding of the NEA

October 6, 2017 | American Theatre

Dr. Charlotte Canning discusses how the United States claimed national arts funding after decades of advocacy and why understanding this history is critical to the preservation of art in 20th century America. 

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Faculty Member Helps Light New Musical, KPOP

October 6, 2017 | The New York Times

New faculty member Jeanette Yew recently completed lighting design for the world premiere of new musical KPOP by Woodshed Collective + Jason Kim which was recently staged at Ars Nova in New York City. 

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ON THE BLOG: A Day in the Life: B.F.A. in Acting Major Teddy Santiesteban

September 29, 2017 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

As part of our Day in the Life series, we followed fourth-year B.F.A. in Acting major Teddy Santiesteban (Anon(ymous), Twelfth Night, Lost Girl) through his day to give you an inside look at what it's like to study acting at The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance.

Alumnae-formed Heartland Theatre Collective nominated for B. Iden Payne Award

Sept. 28, 2017 | B. Iden Payne Awards

The Heartland Theatre Collective, founded by alumnae Marian Kansas (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2016) and Nicole Oglesby (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2016), was nominated for a B. Iden Payne Award. Allison Wojtowecz (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2017) was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Drama for her performance as June in the Heartland Theatre Collective's first production, Dust, which premiered October 2016.

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Robert Di Donato cast in Warby Parker promotional series

Sept. 22, 2017 | Facebook

Robert Di Donato (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2016) was recently cast in a series of shorts called "Oddcupations" promoting the glasses company Warby Parker.

Update on College of Fine Arts Safety

Update to Safety Procedures in the College of Fine Arts

September 21, 2017 | UT College of Fine Arts

Members of the university community can get free rides on LYFT through the new Parking and Transportation Services program called SURE Ride. Learn more about how to register for this new program.