We are thrilled to be able to announce the appointment of Dr. Todd London as the new Executive Director of the UW School of Drama. Dr. London comes to us from New York, where he is currently the Artistic Director of New Dramatists. After 20 years of leadership, Sarah Nash Gates will retire from her post as Executive Director this summer, and Dr. London will officially assume his new role August 1.
Read the full press release HERE, and join us in welcoming Dr. London to the School of Drama!
New Play Reading with Mark Jenkins
Join the School of Drama for dinner and a new play reading with Professor Mark Jenkins. On Tuesday, May 13, Professor Jenkins will stage four scenes from his new play Red Earth, Gold Gate, Shadow Sky. He will discuss his playwriting process, which involved research trips to Cambodia, first-person interviews and developmental workshops. Director Victor Pappas will also be in… Read more
Up Next: The Workroom
The WorkroomBy Jean-Claude GrumbergDirected by Andrew TsaoPreviews Wednesday and Thursday, May 28-29Opening night Friday, May 30Runs through Sunday, June 8Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre
Jean-Claude Grumberg’s… Read more
UTS Presents: Dog Sees God
Dog Sees GodBy Burt V. RoyalDirected by Michael HanleyMay 29-June 8Cabaret Theatre, Hutchinson Hall
After his dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too… Read more
Whit MacLaughlin and New Paradise Laboratories
Whit MacLaughlin and members of the New Paradise Laboratories are currently in residence at the School of Drama, working with our Professional Actor Training Program students to devise a new production that will launch our 2014-2015 season.
Over the course of the three-week residency, PATP students are training with MacLaughlin in the mornings, before being joined by NPL ensemble members for afternoon… Read more
Alumni News
Allison Leach, BA '00, is currently designing for Mattel's first foray into live-action film. After which, she'll work on the design and build for 400 custom costumes for the Ringling Bros' 2015 arena tour.
Gregory North, PATP '85, will appear in the world premiere of Sting's … Read more
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 1030/30 Seattle Readings: Learn to be LatinaPresented by UW School of Drama, The Hansberry Project, eSe Teatro, and No Passport
Tuesday, May 13New Play Reading with Mark Jenkins
May 28 - June 8On the Main Stage… Read more