Recent News

The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, written by Dr. Lisa B. Thompson (faculty) and directed by Rudy Ramirez (M.A. 2012), will premiere at The VORTEX on April 12-May 4, 2024 as part of the play's rolling world premiere with the National Performance Network. 

South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of Austin's biggest events of the year, bringing filmmakers, musicians and creatives from around the world to the city. This year, a number of alumni and current UT Theatre and Dance students are collaborating on SXSW events, both behind the scenes and on stage in official and unofficial showcases.

Faculty member Roxanne Schroeder-Arce serves as a panelist for the 2024 Power of BIPOC PoP: Comics, Gaming, Animation and Multimedia Arts Symposium.

Playwrights Horizons will present Staff Meal, an award-winning play by alum Abe Koogler (M.F.A. 2014), as part of their 2023/2024 season.

M.F.A. candidates Rodolfo Robles Cruz (Sanctuary City), Leo Briggs (Egg Discourse) and Mikala Gibson (Blood at the Root) sit down with The Daily Texan to discuss the works they chose to direct and present as part of the 23/24 Studio Series.

Registration is now open for all three of The University of Texas at Austin Theatre and Dance Youth Summer Camps. This summer, we have a variety of exciting opportunities for young artists to grow their skills, showcase their talents and explore UT Austin. 

M.F.A. candidates Malena Pennycook (Choreomaniac 1518), Emma Watkins (Pretend it's Pretend), Claire Derriennic (Taste Buds: The Adventures of Cake and Broccoli) and Mateo Hernandez (spayce boys) discuss their plays, which will be on stage in UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2024.

Andrew Rodriguez (B.F.A. 2019) will debut a new dance piece, entitled Fantasmas, as part of his artist residency with Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre. Fantasmas is a duet that captures the overwhelming presence of uncertainty and loneliness, set to premiere in September 2024.

Alum Katy Wicker (B.A. 2015) spoke with Bold Journey about her path as a performer and producer, her latest projects and her advice for success in today's competitive environment

UTNT (UT New Theatre) playwrights Emma Watkins and Malena Pennycook and Pretend it's Pretend director Jenny Lavery talk about the new play development process and the productions on stage as part of UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2024.