The halls of Hutchinson are bustling with activity. Not only did we just open our first show of the season, Iphigenia and Other Daughters, in a very successful first weeked, but we have two other productions currently in rehearsal! Here's an update on all the productions, events, and activies our School of Drama community is up to!
In this issue:
Iphigenia and Other Daughters Performing Now
Tonight! Performing Arts Lecture Series at the Jones
Joel McHale at the University Bookstore
Congratulations to our Gregory Award Winners
Debate: An Improvised Comedy Opens UTS' 20th Season
Alumni News
Upcoming Events
Iphigenia and Other Daughters Performing Now!
Last Friday we started this season with a bang on our opening night of Iphigenia and Other Daughters by Ellen McLaughlin. This re-imagined version of the Fall of the House of Atreus packs a punch with strong direction from UW alumna Marya Sea Kaminski, powerful performances by our graduate and undergraduate actors, and stunning design from MFA and BA designers.
Professor Mark Jenkins wrote, "One of the very best shows I've seen in my 25 years at… Read more
TONIGHT! PALS: The Arts and Humanities in the STEM-Focused Academy
Tonight is our fifth annual Performing Arts Lecture Series featuring presentations by Jesse Oak Taylor from the Department of English, Jason Groves from the Department of Germanics, and Catherine Cole, our new Divisional Dean of the Arts, brought together and curated by School of Drama faculty Scott Magelssen and Stefka Mihaylova.
COLLABORATION. OPPORTUNITY. ENGAGEMENT. What has traditionally been the purview of an education rooted in the arts and humanities… Read more
Joel McHale at University Bookstore Book Signing Event!
On Saturday, October 29th School of Drama PATP alum and notable television actor will be coming to the University United Methodist Church to promote his new memoir Thanks for the Money: How to Use My Life Story to Become the Best Joel McHale You Can Be.
"From his long-running stint making fun of pop culture on E!'s The Soup to his starring role in the cult sitcom Community Joel McHale has… Read more
Congratulations to Our Gregory Award Winners!
We had a festive night at the eighth annual Gregory Awards at McCaw Hall. The School of Drama was proud to be cheering on 17 different nominees in 11 different categories from our UW Drama Family. Congratulations to all the nominees and winner from last night's ceremony.
DESDEMONA CHIANG - Outstanding Director for Constellations at the Seattle Repertory Theatre
PAMELA REED - Outstanding Actress in a Play for Luna Gale at the Seattle… Read more
Debate: An Improvised Comedy Kick's Off UTS' Season!
On Thursday, October 20th, the Undergraduate Theater Society kicked off their 20th season with Debate: An Improvised Comedy. Directed by BA student Anders Peterson,this long-form improvisation show is modeled after the presidential debates, where by the end of the performance, the audience is tasked with electing their new leader!
"Finally, a Presidential debate focused on issues real Americans care about. This year, our candidates have solutions for any and all… Read more
Alumni New October 2016
Brandon Ivie (BA alum) opened Lizard Boy: The Musical at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego on September 29th. This is the second production of the new… Read more