Texas Theatre and Dance is pleased to present a season of works that investigate the human condition in bold, unflinching and beautiful ways. Featuring a moving play for young audiences based on a beloved children’s book; a dark, highly theatrical tragicomedy about the lengths one would go to seek justice; two dance concerts presenting captivating and thought-provoking choreography; a collection of original plays by graduate playwrights and cutting edge performance art through our Studio Series and the biennial Cohen New Works Festival.
Working within the theme “Looking Back…Dreaming Forward,” this season’s works are transcendent, revisiting enduring stories in new and compelling ways. Simultaneously, Texas Theatre and Dance will continue uplifting the development, creation and performance of original, student-driven work through UTNT (UT New Theatre), now celebrating its milestone 20th season, along with our annual Studio Series and the return of the Cohen New Works Festival in Spring 2027.
“The theme 'Looking Back…Dreaming Forward' emerged from a committee of faculty and students to guide the selections for this year’s season. While the theme is complex and open-ended, I believe the idea of reflecting on what has come before to imagine a new future is also critically important when considering the increasingly turbulent times we live in. Calibrating future action based on lessons from the past places an appropriate level of weight on deliberation, thoughtfulness and reflection—all appropriate actions to undertake in a university theatre and dance program. I know audiences will be surprised and delighted with the productions in our 2026/2027 season.”
- Peter Carpenter, Department Chair
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2026/2027 SEASON
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Adapted by Dwayne Hartford. From the book by Kate DiCamillo.
Directed by Julia Kreutzer
OCTOBER 8-18, 2026
OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE
When Edward Tulane, a vain and self-centered toy rabbit, is accidentally thrown overboard while on an ocean voyage, he is catapulted into an incredible adventure. Over several decades, Edward’s travels take him across the country, relying on the generosity of strangers from vastly different circumstances. Through this miraculous journey, Edward experiences love, loss and heartbreak, ultimately asking how we can find the courage to love again. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beautiful novel of the same name, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is simultaneously thrilling, moving and magical.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
The Visit
By Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Translated by Maurice Valency
Directed by Sunghyun Lim
OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 8, 2026
B. IDEN PAYNE THEATRE
The Visit opens on a small, dismal town as they prepare for the arrival of a mysterious millionairess – a former inhabitant whom they hope to win over as a benefactor. When she arrives, cloaked in grandeur, and offers to share her millions, the townspeople are ecstatic. That is, until they learn the condition of her generosity: the town must murder one of their own. Written by celebrated German-language dramatist Friedrich Dürrenmatt, and translated by Maurice Valency, The Visit weaves a macabre, grandiose and at times hilarious tale investigating the power of greed and desperation and the lengths one will go to seek justice.
“The Visit” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Concert - (Title to be announced)
Producing Artistic Director, Gesel Mason
NOVEMBER 13-20, 2026
OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE
Student dance company Dance Repertory Theatre will return to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre to showcase a stunning collection of choreography by faculty and guest artists from across the country. More details about the Fall Dance Concert, including the title, choreographers and pieces presented, to be announced in Summer 2026.
UTNT (UT New Theatre)
Producing Artistic Director, Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 7, 2027
OSCAR G. BROCKETT THEATRE AND LAB THEATRE
UTNT (UT New Theatre) presents newly developed plays from graduate playwrights of Texas Theatre and Dance and Michener Center for Writers. Now celebrating its milestone 20th season, this festival exists as an incubator for new work, with many plays continuing on to be professionally produced across the country. UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2027 will feature four new plays by graduate playwrights.
More information, including playwrights, titles, dates and ticketing details, to be announced in Fall 2026.
Dance Repertory Theatre presents:
EQUINOX
Producing Artistic Director, Joel Valentín-Martínez
MARCH 9-12, 2027
B. IDEN PAYNE THEATRE
Student choreography takes center stage in Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX, highlighting the talents, vision and impressive skills of the dancers and choreographers within the Department of Theatre and Dance. More information about Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX will be announced in Summer 2026.
The Cohen New Works Festival
APRIL 5-9, 2027
VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE F. LOREN WINSHIP DRAMA BUILDING
The Cohen New Works Festival is a biennial, week-long showcase of new, innovative performance art created by students at The University of Texas at Austin held in various locations in and around UT campus. It is not just an event, but a celebration of a continuously ongoing process–the creation of new work.
More information, including how to submit a project and which pieces will be presented as part of The Cohen New Works Festival, to be announced in Fall 2026.
Learn more about The Cohen New Works Festival.
All titles, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
STUDIO SERIES
The 2026/2027 Studio Series supports innovative and creative student-driven work that fosters growth, experimentation and creative development.
Titles will be announced throughout the season.
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