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January 29, 2025
November 14-17, 2024
The University of Washington School of Drama celebrated significant achievements at the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) Annual Meeting. This year, the conference was held in Seattle, and the University of Washington School of Drama proudly served as a sponsor. Faculty, students, and alumni made their mark, sharing innovative research and earning accolades that showcase the depth and breadth of our community's talent.
Here are just a few highlights: ... Read more
January 29, 2025
Celebrating the incredible contributions of UW Drama faculty and alumni at the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 90th Anniversary Season.
In 1935, Angus Bowmer founded the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) with the mission of bringing transformative, world-class theatre to Southern Oregon. In 2025, OSF celebrates 90 remarkable years with a landmark “Homecoming” season featuring nine exceptional shows, including Shakespearean works, reimagined classics, a play from August Wilson’s... Read more
January 29, 2025
Description: Graduate Advisor for the School of Drama, takes us behind the scenes of her work as a design assistant for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty. From crafting intricate tiaras to collaborating with top costume artisans, she reflects on the artistry and community that have shaped this experience.
For Megan Gurdine Thornberry, Graduate Advisor for the School of Drama, artistry extends far beyond the office. Since April 2024, she... Read more
January 29, 2025
At the heart of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale lies a story of jealousy, loss, repentance, and the redemptive power of love. King Leontes of Sicily’s irrational jealousy sets off a tragic chain of events, shattering his family and kingdom. Sixteen years later, hope and renewal emerge when his lost daughter, Perdita, finds love with Florizel, the Prince of Bohemia, leading to a miraculous reconciliation.
One of the play’s most iconic moments is the “miracle... Read more
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January 29, 2025
Ricky German, Costume Shop Manager, reflects on the completion of a transformative plan designed to enhance hands-on learning for MFA costume designers.
“Our five-year plan focused on creating a practical and dynamic learning environment for MFA costume designers and revitalizing our decades-old costume stock was a key part of that vision. This resource isn’t just a collection of garments—it’s a co-star in productions across UW and the Seattle theatre... Read more
January 29, 2025
Adrienne Mackey, Assistant Professor of Acting, Directing, and Devising innovative course, Game Design in Live Performance, explores how game design principles can transform theater, empowering audiences to actively engage with performances.
The complete article ‘ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE – AND A GAME’ by Nancy Joseph can be found at the link below.
December 12, 2024
We are thrilled to celebrate the recent achievement of Dr. Stefka G. Mihaylova, Associate Professor of Theatre Theory and Criticism at the University of Washington.
Her groundbreaking book, Viewers in Distress: Race, Gender, Religion, and Avant-Garde Performance at the Turn of the 21st Century (University of Michigan Press), received an honorable mention for the Barnard Hewitt Award for Outstanding Research in Theatre Scholarship at the most recent... Read more
Source: University of Michigan Press.
October 31, 2024
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Contact: Courtney D. Clark
Email: cclark75@uw.edu
Phone: 206-221-6797
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THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
By Bertolt Brecht | Translated by Alistair Beaton... Read more
Source: Broadway world press
October 17, 2024