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To quarto, or not to quarto?

April 15, 2016 | Harry Ransom Center

Faculty member and managing director of the Oscar G. Brockett Center for Theatre History and Criticism, Andrew Carlson, will discuss the differences between folio and quarto texts' influence on Shakespearean performance. 

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The Haruka Weiser Memorial Fund

April 14, 2016 | The University of Texas at Austin

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Natasha Gorel acted in touring children’s play

April 12, 2016

Natasha Gorel (B.A., Acting, 2014) just closed Oskar and the Curiously Colorful Clash, a touring play for theater for young audiences with The Alley Theatre's Education department in Houston.

Jared Oberholtzer assistant stage manager in multiple productions

April 12, 2016

Jared Oberholtzer (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2010) is currently the assistant stage manager on Signature Plays at the Signature Theatre, an event in celebration of the theater's 25th anniversary.

Updates to Safety Procedures in the College of Fine Arts

April 6, 2016 | Department of Theatre & Dance

In addition to law enforcement agencies stepping up patrols across campus, the college is implementing some new policies and services to improve student safety.

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Dance Faculty Dorothy Overbey Discusses Gyrokinesis

March 25, 2016 | The Alcalde

Dorothy O'Shea Overbey discusses gyrokinesis, or "yoga for dancers" which is a form of therapy that utilizes a series of fluid movements geared toward working the joints and muscles.

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Professor Michelle Habeck Selected as 2016 Provost Teaching Fellow

March 17, 2016 | UT Austin

In her distinguished role, Habeck will help advance the mission of the university through initiatives that promote the best practices in teaching and learning.

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Playwright Steven Dietz named finalist for Steinberg/ATCA Award

March 16, 2016 | American Theatre Critics Association

His play Bloomsday is one of six finalists for the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, the largest award program of its kind.

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Martin Rodriguez joins Los Angeles school district as drama teacher

March 11, 2016

Martin Rodriguez (B.F.A., Theatre Studies, 2015) was recently hired by Los Angeles Unified School District as head drama teacher at newly founded charter high school, Hawkins High School to create and develop their drama/theatre program. He is now certified and holds a teaching credential in English and Theatre Arts in California to go along with his Texas credentials.

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How Millennials Are Shaping the American Musical

March 11, 2016 | My Statesman

Faculty member Lyn Koenning discusses the ways in which millennials are helping to shape and support the future of live performance on the American stage.