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. Each spring, this prestigious honor is given to four graduating seniors, one from each of the College’s four divisions, based on academic excellence and faculty recommendations.

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 landscape of university theatr

Upstart Crow Collective founder engages MFA actors in ensemble-based, devised practice exploring classical text as contemporary inquiry.On November 12, acclaimed theatre artist Rosa Joshi spent the day on campus working directly with students in the School of Drama’s MFA Professional Actor Training Program…

Faculty and arts leaders from across campus reflect on systems, collaboration, and how theatrical thinking lives beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The School of Drama is deeply grateful to honor the life, legacy, and generosity of Misha Berson (1950–2025) through a remarkable gift to our community.

Shoreline Area News recently published a review of the School of Drama’s production of They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!, written by Kindle Carpp. The piece highlights the production’s sharp humor, timely themes, and standout ensemble work.