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Newsletter August 2015 E-news

In This Issue:

  • Alumni Project: Pre-Screening of "Becoming Mermaid"
  • Alumni Event: "Bootycandy" Discount and Reception
  • Invest in the School of Drama
  • Lost & Founded: Reading Series Opener
  • Alumni Spotlight: Naomi Mercer (BA '00)
  • Alumni News—August 2015

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Editor: 
Katrina Ernst
katrinae@uw.edu

School of Drama Address:
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Box 353950
University of Washington 
Seattle, WA 98195-3950

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It's not even September yet, and already we have tons of events to share with you. Coming up first is a pre-screening of Becoming Mermaid, a film project conceived and created by Elizabeth Shiffler (BA 2015), Taige Kussman (BA 2015), and Evelyn Osborne (BA CineMedia 2014). The story was first conceived in Professor Scott Magelssen’s "Adaptation" class in December 2014. For each of the creators, it’s their first major project since graduating from UW. Come check out what our talented and entrepreneurial young grads are up to!

We also want to invite all alumni, students, and supporters to help us usher in fall quarter by celebrating the work of Malika Oyetimein (MFA directing student) and Julia Welch (MFA scenic design '15) after the September 29th performance of Bootycandy, part of the Intiman Theatre Festival. Malika directs and Julia did the scenic design. Use discount code UWDRAMA2015 when purchasing tickets. More details below.

Alumni Project: Pre-Screening of "Becoming Mermaid"

Becoming Mermaid is a short film that explores the body of the mermaid and its narrative qualities. Informed by director Elizabeth Schiffler’s (BA 2014) research in post-human comparative mythology and cinematographer Evelyn Osborn’s (BA 2013) knowledge of HC Andersen’s work. The creators, Schiffler, Osborn, and actress Taige Kussman (BA 2014) are bringing their own strengths and lenses to approach the difficult task of telling a story about a body that cannot exist in the world… Read more
August 25, 2015
Directing student Malika Oyetimein

Alumni Event: "Bootycandy" Discount and Reception

Second-year MFA directing student Malika Oyetimein  (pictured) is the first featured director of Intiman's Director's Lab program. Joining her on the creative team for Bootycandy, which runs September 17 through October 3, is scenic designer Julia Welch (MFA '15). Friends of the School of Drama can purchase $20 tickets to the September 29 performance, and are invited to a special post-show reception. Use the discount… Read more
August 25, 2015

Invest in the School of Drama

The School of Drama is on the threshold of launching a truly ambitious season. Many of you have already heard our appeals for support. And several of you have answered those appeals with a financial contribution to the season. To date, we have raised $15,210! We're planning a season unlike any other, with new and thought-provoking work, a blend of student and professional artistry and learning. We're building bridges across this vital artistic city. And we need you to make it happen! Your… Read more
August 25, 2015
Seattle Theatres Lost and Founded

Lost & Founded: Reading Series Opener

In partnership with Meany Hall and One Coast Collaboration, the School of Drama presents a series of five free, public readings of representative plays from seminal Seattle theatres of the past. As part of the School 75th Anniversary, we’ll be celebrating the Seattle theatre community of which we’re an integral part.  The reading series will pay tribute to inspiring companies no longer up and running: Alice B. Theatre, Bathhouse Theatre, Empty Space Theatre, Northwest Asian… Read more
August 25, 2015
Naomi Mercer, BA '00

Alumni Spotlight: Naomi Mercer (BA '00)

Naomi Mercer (BA ’00) turned a background in singing and a love for words and dialect into a successful career as a voice over actor. Along the way, she learned how to sustain both her business and her passion. After 12-years in Los Angeles, Naomi is settling back into Seattle, working, and hoping to create a local voice over community. How did you end up doing voice over work? After I graduated from UW, I spent about two years in Seattle. I sing too, and I was in some bands that… Read more
August 24, 2015
Jonathan Shue and Hannah Ruwe in "Indian Ink"

Alumni News—August 2015

Javonna Arriaga (BA '13) stars in The Passion As Told by Antígona Pérez, produced by Thriving Artists and running through August 30 at 12th Avenue Arts. Also featuring Emily Fairbrook (BA '10) and current PhD student Duygu Erdogan Monson. J Jha (PATP '14) is currently onstage at Altarena in Eat the Runt, running through September 13. Daniel James Cole (… Read more
August 25, 2015

Upcoming Events

Becoming Mermaid Film Pre-Screening
Tuesday, September 1
6:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Arundel Books, Pioneer Square

Seattle Theatres Lost & Founded
Featuring play readings from Alice B. Theatre
In partnership with Meany Hall & One Coast Collaboration
Monday, September 28
7:30 PM
Meany Studio Theatre
Reserve tickets online 

Alumni Night at Bootycandy
Tuesday, September 29
Show at 7:30 PM; reception to follow
Cornish Playhouse at the Seattle Center
Buy discounted tickets online 

The Cradle Will Rock
Season opener; directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton
Oct 30–Nov 8 (previews Oct 28, 29)
Wed–Sat at 7:30 PM; Sun at 2:00 PM
Jones Playhouse
Tickets and Info 

Banner photo courtesy of "Becoming Mermaid" production team.

 

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