On Thursday, June 9, we celebrated the graduation of our class of 2016: 34 bachelors of arts, 1 master of fine arts, and 1 doctor of philosophy. Congratulations to all! Marya Sea Kaminski, associate artistic director of Seattle Rep and MFA '04, gave the keynote address. Other program highlights included Caitlin Goldbaum, undergraudate advisor, singing "Move On" and a performance by Emma Broback, Sylvia Kowalski, and Simon Tran. Our heartful thanks go out to the friends and family who were able to join us in celebrating these fearless artists and scholars—and for their support during the course of their student's education. Thank you!
2016–17 Scholarship & Award Recipients
Each year, thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Drama is able to distribute financial awards to hardworking undergraduate and graduate students who exemplify what it means to be a scholar-artist. These students represent seasoned veterans entering their senior year, as well as students who have just completed their first year at the University. The 2016–17 Scholarship & Award Recipients are:
Gabrielle Boettner—The Glenn Hughes Memorial Scholarship
Michael Monicatti… Read more
Summer Plans 2016
Students, facutly, and staff keep busy in the summer months too! Check out the work being done outside of Hutchinson Hall.
Tré Cotten (PATP) can be seen in the world premiere of Daisy at ACT Theatre, originating the role of Clifford Lewis.
Matt Webb (MFA Lighting) is assisting Robert Aguilar on Wedding Band and is the lighting designer for… Read more
Goodbye for Now to the School of Drama, from Judy Shahn
From Judy Shahn:
I have crossed the threshold. I am now officially retired from the School of Drama after 26 years. Actually, “retired” isn’t really accurate. As some wise friends coined it, I am “L.A.” (Leaving Academia).
If you know the School of Drama, you know Sue Bruns. Sue is the Graduate Programs Advisor and lucky for us, she can advise on many other things we need on a daily basis. Evidently, she added up that I have taught 251 actors during my time in the PATP (Professional… Read more
Alumni News, June 2016
Newly minted alums Hannah Schwendeman andSimon Tran were gonfalonieres at the UW Commencement on June 11.
David Morden (PATP '93) is the voice/text coach for Santa Cruz Shakespeare this summer, as well as directing the intern production of Orlando.
Tina Polzin (MFA '15) is producing and directing … Read more