The alumni of Black Arts/West have worked for three years to create the exhibition A Legacy Illuminated. It showcases the history of Black theatre in our area and celebrates the artists, stories, and productions. It is free and open to the public at Arts at King Street Station. It opened August 6 and runs through October 3. For more information, head to the Seattle Arts & Culture blog.…

During the summer, the International Stunt School has been holding classes in Hutchinson Hall. The New York Times did an article about the school and showcases the rise in awareness that stunt actors have in acting. 

After decades of refining her own artistic voice while navigating ever-shifting cultural, economic and aesthetic tides, Valerie Curtis-Newton is embracing her role as an elder states-artist, retiring from her UW role and looking toward the future. Featured on The Seattle Times

In a recent School of Drama production about the transition from life to death, actors swapped roles nightly, creating a different experience with each performance.  Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News

Come curious. Leave inspired. Wherever you are, the University of Washington offers opportunities to learn and connect with the ideas, people, and research shaping our world. This summer, visit campus for the latest exhibitions at the Henry Art Gallery and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, or join us from anywhere through recorded lectures, podcasts, virtual experiences, and more. As a…

Meet the four graduating students selected by the College of Arts & Sciences as 2026 Graduate Medalists for their accomplishments.  Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News

Two UW Drama alums have joined forces to bring new work to the stage. Daisy Schreiber (BA, 2025) has written Figure Drawing for Dummies, and it will be directed by Sammy Weinert (BA, 2025) when it is on stage at the Annex Theatre August 14 - 29, 2026. For tickets and more information, please visit Annex Theatre. 

The partnership between the School of Drama and neurology students at UW Medicine continues to be in the local news. You can hear more from Dr. Wolfgang Muhlhofer about how he helps the Drama students prepare for the simulations and the importance of these simulations for the neurology students.Listen to the segment on KUOW here.  

Spring quarter is not just for graduation; it is also time for awards and celebration of accomplishments. The School of Drama is proud to announce several of their graduate students receiving awards. These awards will support students for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year. Sebastián Bravo Montenegro (MFA, directing) has earned the Howard P. Dallas Endowed Fellowship. This…

Northwest Asian Weekly published a piece about Everybody and Director Chi-wang Yang. In this piece, author Andrew Hamlin talks about Yang's beginnings and Yang's views on how theatre continues to be relevant. You can read the full article hereThere are six shows left! Venue: Floyd and Delores Jones PlayhouseRemaining performances: May 27 - 31,…