PATP alum Ariel Estrada receives critical recognition for contemporary performance.

Actor Ariel Estrada, a graduate of UW Drama’s Professional Actor Training Program (PATP), is earning strong reviews for their performance in Full Contact, with critics noting the work’s physical intensity, emotional clarity, and ensemble-driven approach.

Estrada’s performance reflects a thoughtful engagement with risk, embodiment, and collaboration. Their continued success highlights the strength of UW Drama’s training in preparing artists for demanding contemporary work across theatrical forms.

Read the full review via Theatre Beyond Broadway.