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.

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 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.

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.

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

UW Drama is proud to share that Sarah Walsh, Head of Design and faculty member in the School of Drama, is serving as Associate Designer for San Francisco Opera’s world-premiere production of

Dear Friends of Drama,

This November, members of the University of Washington School of Drama community traveled to Denver to take part in the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) annual conference.

From the stage to behind the scenes, UW Drama artists and educators were honored for their creative excellence and impact on regional theatre.SEATTLE, WA — November 2025