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Hardy Koenig receives tenure and promotion

Nov. 18, 2016

Hardy Koenig (B.A., Drama, 1990) received tenure and promotion in spring 2016, after five years as artistic director. He is in his second year as Head of the Department of Theatre at North Dakota State University.

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Robert Schenkkan’s latest film released Nov. 4

Nov. 18, 2016

Hacksaw Ridge, the latest film co-written by Robert Schenkkan (B.A., Theatre Studies, 1975) released on Nov. 4. It is directed by Mel Gibson and stars Andrew Garfield.

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Review: "Lost Girl" provides the female empowerment tale we need

November 14, 2016 | Austin American-Statesman

The union of Belflower, Phipps and Scamardi ultimately creates a powerful trinity of women who have crafted a sweet, moving, and resonant message of feminist empowerment that is perhaps more important now than ever before.

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The Untold Stories of Modern Warriors

November 11, 2016 | UT College of Liberal Arts

Bart Pitchford (Ph.D. candidate, Performance as Public Practice) leads a group of veterans in reflecting on their service through "The Warrior Chorus - Humanities in Action," a scholar-led workshop in classical literature.

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Dance Historians Celebrated for Groundbreaking Publications

November 9, 2016

Alumna Dr. Clare Croft (PhD, 2010) and faculty member Dr. Rebecca Rossen receive awards from the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism.

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Theatre Department Uses Advanced Technology in 19th Century Show

November 2, 2016 | The Daily Texan

A discussion with director, Melissa Maxwell, as well as the scenic designer, costume designer and projection designer of Little Women the Broadway Musical on the use of modern design elements in a Civil War-era story. 

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The History and Context of Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”

November 2, 2016 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

In both the original text and in the adaptations that followed, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women speaks across generations of discovery, heartache and love. Zoë Crabtree, dramaturg, goes deeper into the historical context of this work and the place of feminism in the 1800s. 

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First-Year Dance Student Wins Live Más Scholarship

October 28, 2016 | the Daily Texan

Freshman Khorii Tinson was recently awarded a $10,000 Live Más scholarship from Taco Bell Foundation. Applicants were tasked with creating a two-minute video showing how the scholarship would help reach their goals. Tinson created a video highlighting her passion for dance. 

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The Nine Best Theatre and Dance Costume Designs of All Time

October 28, 2016 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

In the spirit of Halloween, we've compiled a list of the top nine works of costume design and technology in the Department of Theatre and Dance according to faculty members Susan Mickey (Costume Design) and James Glavan (Costume Technology). 

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Kara Liotta featured by College of Fine Arts

Oct. 17, 2016 | The College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts profiled Kara Liotta (B.F.A., Dance, 2008) to highlight her success as a fitness instructor and model in New York City.