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Worst-Case Scenarios: A New Canon of Military Plays

March 3, 2017 | American Theatre

Psychological trauma is the subject of most plays about service members. Does this represent most veterans' reality, or does it further complicate their reentry? Ph.D. candidate and military veteran Bart Pitchford explores the relationship between America's theatre and its veterans.

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Movers and Shakers

March 1, 2017 | The Alcalde

Meet six students who are leading the way on campus, including B.F.A. in Dance candidate Sofia Aranha. Recipient of the 2017 Texas Exes President’s Leadership Award, Aranha hopes to combine her passion for dance with her desire to serve her community after graduation.

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Meet the Masterminds Behind Momentum

February 24, 2017 | Off Book: A Theatre and Dance Blog

Get to know the masterminds behind the moves of Dance Repertory Theatre’s Momentum (on stage through February 26, 2017). Featuring nationally renowned choreographers, these artists use movement to express what often cannot be put into words and bring to light important and powerful conversations present in today’s society.

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Review: Dance Repertory Theatre's Momentum

February 23, 2017 | The Austin Chronicle

"This program of dances informed by African American experiences and culture was highly physical and emotionally urgent." (Austin Chronicle) Dance Repertory Theatre's Momentum is on stage at the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre through February 26, 2017. 

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Martín Zimmerman play featured in the New York Times

February 17, 2017 | The New York Times

Martín Zimmerman (M.F.A., Theatre, 2010) discussed his play On the Exhale with the New York Times.

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Show Celebrates the Influence of Black Culture on Modern Dance

February 13, 2017 | Austin-American Statesman

The Austin American Statesman discusses upcoming Dance Repertory Theatre's production Momentum with co-artistic director Charles O. Anderson and student choreographers Oluwaseun Samuel Olayiwola and Gianina Casale. Momentum is a celebration of the influence of African American culture upon contemporary dance and a look at movement in a fresh and contemporary way. 

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When Gun Violence Takes Center Stage

February 13, 2017 | The New York Times

The New York Times explores how mass shoots and gun violence is reckoned with on stage, including a conversation with alumnus Martin Zimmerman (M.F.A. 2010) on his work On the Exhale, which premiered at Roundabout Theatre Company February 7, 2017. 

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Robert Schenkkan film nominated for six Oscars

February 10, 2017 | The Oscars

The film Hacksaw Ridge, co-written by Robert Schenkkan (B.A., Drama, 1975) and directed by Mel Gibson, was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

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Will Davis nominated for Helen Hayes Award

February 10, 2017 | Theatre Washington

Will Davis (M.F.A., Directing, 2013) was recently nominated for outstanding direction of a musical for Evita at Olney Theatre Center in Maryland. The 2017 Helen Hayes Awards will be held May 15 at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C.  

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Pamela Ribon on writing team for Oscar-nominated ‘Moana’

February 10, 2017 | The Oscars

Alumna Pamela Ribon (B.F.A. 1997) was one of the story writers for Disney's Moana, nominated for two Academy Awards (Animated Feature and Original Song).