Priya Hendry Awarded 2025 Dean’s Medal
Congratulations to Drama major Priya Hendry (Drama: Performance and Law, Societies & Justice), who has been awarded the 2025 Dean’s Medal by the College of Arts & Sciences.
Dr. Scott Magelssen Appointed Executive Director of UW School of Drama
The University of Washington School of Drama is proud to announce that Dr. Scott Magelssen has been appointed Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. A faculty member since 2013, Dr. Magelssen brings to the role a deep commitment to scholarly excellence, collaborative leadership, and student mentorship.
A Night of Talent and Community: MFA Designers Shine at Portfolio Share
A Night of Talent and CommunityOn May 12, the Hutchinson Hall Design Studio was buzzing with creativity and conversation as our MFA 3rd-year and 1st-year design students shared their portfolio work with members of the Seattle theater community.
UW Drama Students Experience the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival
On February 8th, a group of UW Drama students traveled to Vancouver, BC, to attend the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, a premier mid-winter event that brings together bold, contemporary works of live performance from around the globe.
In the Press: Valerie Curtis-Newton Featured in American Theatre Magazine’s Roundtable Discussion on Theatre Education
Valerie Curtis-Newton, professor and head of directing and playwriting at the University of Washington’s School of Drama, was recently featured in American Theatre Magazine's roundtable discussion titled "Teaching the Moment." This conversation examined the influence of political forces and the changing lands
Where in the World is Arts & Sciences?
Edinburgh, Scotland – School of Drama
In the Press: Jean Smart (BFA,’74) Receives Another Emmy Nomination
We’re proud to celebrate Jean Smart (BFA,’74), alumna of the UW School of Drama’s Professional Actor Training Program, on her latest Primetime Emmy nomination for her role in HBO
In the Press: David Armstrong on Broadway Nation
UW News recently highlighted Davi
Q&A: How marginalized artists invented the Broadway musical
A new book from David Armstrong, University of Washington affiliate instructor of drama, is an historical and cultural account of how the Broadway musical was predominantly created by people marginalized from mainstream society. The book, Broadway Nation: How Immigrant, Jewish, Queer, and Black Artists Invented the Broadway Musical, traces this history through four major eras.