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February 26, 2024
On April 4, 2024, the University of Washington will host the fifth Husky Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraising event where you can join in celebrating UW and the School of Drama. We’re calling our Drama community to join us on April 4 to make a gift to the Friends of Drama fund. The most versatile fund at the School of Drama, this fund supports everyone in the school – from students to faculty. Here’s how you can support the School of Drama on Husky Giving Day: Make a... Read more
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December 11, 2023
We're pleased to highlight the recent success of Drama Alumn"J" Jha, (PATP, 2014). Jha has been garnering attention for their standout performance in the Oakland Theater Project’s production of "Mahābhārata." Under the direction of Michael Socrates Moran, Jha's solo act showcased their dynamic talent, bringing a fresh perspective to the Bay Area's artistic scene. Adapted by Burlingame playwright Geetha Reddy, the production highlighted Jha's versatility and stage presence. Jha's performance,... Read more
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December 11, 2023
In a triumphant homecoming, actor, comedian, and host Joel McHale, a proud graduate of the University of Washington's School of Drama (MFA, Acting Class of 2000), graced Montlake as the distinguished guest picker for ESPN's College GameDay on October 14, 2023. The UW School of Drama proudly congratulates Joel McHale, proving that once a Dawg, always a Dawg!    Photo Credit: Peter Fuerbringer, University of Washington, ESPN, USA Today
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December 11, 2023
The University of Washington's School of Drama proudly showcased its vibrant community of faculty, students, and alumni at the recent American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) annual conference held in Providence, Rhode Island, in November. The event served as a platform for several UW Drama members to share their scholarly contributions and engage in meaningful discussions within the Theatre History and Performance Studies field. Among those representing UW Drama were esteemed faculty... Read more
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October 4, 2023
Counterbalancing grief with wonder in works that heighten our awareness of the natural world and our connections to one another. 10/04/2023 | MACARTHUR FOUNDATION Learn more at the below link.
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September 29, 2023
The University of Washington School of Drama (SoD) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Drama-Acting, a full-time, tenure-track role starting in September 2024. This position encompasses both undergraduate and graduate programs and places a strong emphasis on embodied acting. We are specifically looking for candidates with a substantial body of work in theater, dance-theater, TV/film, or interdisciplinary media. We are particularly interested in individuals who can... Read more
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September 6, 2023
U.S. Poet Laureate and UW Drama Alumnae Ada Limón (98) to Publish Anthology, Bring Poetry to National Parks as part of Signature Project, “You Are Here” Ada Limón’s signature project as the nation’s 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, “You Are Here,” will feature two major new initiatives: an anthology of commissioned nature poems and poetry installed as public art in seven national parks. “I want to champion the ways reading and writing poetry can situate us in the... Read more
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