The Arabian Nights opened to sold-out audiences this past weekend. Congratulations to the cast and crew for a beautiful production. Before the show, student-director Leah Adcock-Starr shared her vision and process with a group of patrons and supporters: "For me, it’s all about guiding the focus on stage so that it lands on the story at the heart of the play: a woman telling a story to change the heart of the man who has a knife at her throat." You still have a chance to let Leah guide you through Scheherazade's entrancing world. The Arabian Nights closes this Sunday, March 9.
Honoring Meri Wada
It is with much sadness that we must convery the passing of Meri Wada, retired costumer and beloved friend and mentor at the School of Drama. Meri joined the staff in 1959 and was a constant in the costume shop until her retirement in 1997. Meri is most remembered for her patience, warm smile, and exceptionally long finger nails.
Stephanie Poire, BA '74 and MFA '76, recalls “…I loved Meri Wada. She taught me everything I know today and with kindness and graciousness. I keep the gifts she gave… Read more
On Stage Now: The Arabian Nights
The Arabian NightsBy Mary ZimmermanAdapted from The Book of the Thousand Nights and One NightDirected by Leah Adcock-StarrRemaining Shows: Wed-Sat, 7:30 pm; Sun, 2:00 pmFloyd & Delores Jones Playhouse
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Featuring an ensemble cast of Professional Actor Training… Read more
The Undergraduate Theater Society Presents: A Map of Virtue
A Map of VirtueBy Erin CourtneyDirected by Rachel PerlotRemaining shows Wed-Sun, 7pmCabaret Theatre, Hutchinson Hall
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"A Map of Virtue is about many things: the extremes of human morality, the impermanence of objects, and how people deal with power and powerlessness," says director Rachel Perlot. The plot follows the… Read more
Alumni News
There might be too much exciting stuff to report for this little column, so be sure to follow us on Facebook for alumni news as we hear it.
We'll start with a fun reason to tune into C-SPAN. On May 3rd, Joel McHale, PATP '00, will be headlining the White House Correspondents Dinner! A… Read more
Upcoming Events
Through Sunday, March 9The Arabian Nights, Jones Playhouse
Through Sunday March 9Undergraduate Theater Society Presents: A Map of Virtue
Sunday, April 13Seattle Showcase: Professional Debut of the PATP class of 2014
Tuesday, May 13Theatre from the Inside Out: New Play Reading and dinner at the UW ClubUW Faculty member Mark Jenkins… Read more
Banner Image: Sketch by Michaela Petrovich, costume designer for The Arabian Nights.