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The Through Line: Winter 2015

Welcome to the winter issue of our academic e-newsletter, The Through-Line. On a quarterly basis, The Through-Line keeps you informed of the work being done by our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

We hope you'll enjoy reading The Through-Line, and we welcome your thoughts, questions, and suggestions. Please get in touch with us at: katrinae@uw.edu.

A Love Sport: From the Executive Director

By Todd London This year, for the first time, I have the good fortune to be leading our undergraduate “Majors Seminar,” alongside of Professor Andrew Tsao, the head of our B.A. program, and our new undergraduate advisor Caitlin Goldbaum. This is the course where we introduce drama majors to other working professionals and point them toward the… Read more

January 12, 2015

Serving Your People and Your Craft: Marya Sea Kaminski, Alumni Spotlight

Marya Sea Kaminski is a writer, actor, and solo performer, and, as of September 2014, the Associate Artistic Director of Seattle Repertory Theatre. She is a founding member of and was co-artistic director of the Washington Ensemble Theatre from 2004-2008. Her work has earned her many awards including the 2010 Genius Award in Theater from The Stranger. Marya earned her MFA (Professional Actor Training Program) from UW Drama in 2004. She recently took the time to answer a few… Read more

January 21, 2015

Behind the Scenes: Alex Danilchik, scene shop manager

In this edition of The Through-Line, we get to know the two professional staff members that keep our shops performing at a professional standard: Alex Danilchik, technical director and head of the scene shop; and Josie Gardner, head of the costume shop. First up, Alex Danilchik shares his journey from electrical engineering and computer science student to theatre junkie. Tell me about how you landed at this job at… Read more

January 12, 2015

A Hidden Gem: Josie Gardner, costume shop manager

Josie Gardner, head of the costume shop, has been at the School of Drama full-time since 1990. Working with Josie and her support team provides graduate students in costume design the opportunity to tackle large, complex productions and work directly with a professional staff. When did you first come to UW and what was your original role? I have an MFA from UCLA in costume design and an undergraduate degree in directing. I was first… Read more

January 12, 2015

Recent Faculty and Alumni Achievements, Winter 2015

L. Zane Jones, associate professor launched a new theatre company, Civic Rep. The inaugural production, A Streetcar Named Desire, featured Robert Bergin (MFA ‘12) as Steve, Ali Rose Panzarella (MFA ‘14) as costume designer, Robin Hall Smith (BA ‘13) as the Doctor, Josh Langager (current BA) as the Young Man, Michael Hanley (… Read more

January 21, 2015

Upcoming Deadlines, Performances, and Events

Twelfth Night - MFA directing thesis production
by William Shakespeare
directed by Leah Adcock-Starr
Meany Studio Theatre
Jan 28-Feb 8
More info

MFA Design Applications Due
Applications for all programs (scenic, costume, and lighting) are due February 9
In-person interviews are required and must be held no later than February 19
More info

PhD Application Deadline
Applications for the doctoral program in theatre history and theory are due February 15
More info

The Hostage - MFA directing thesis production
by Brendan Behan
directed by Tina Polzin
Mar 4-15
Floyd & Delores Jones Playhouse
More info

School of Drama

The Through Line: Winter 2015

In This Issue:

KEEP IN TOUCH AND STAY CONNECTED

A Love Sport: From the Executive Director

Serving Your People and Your Craft: Marya Sea Kaminski, Alumni Spotlight

Behind the Scenes: Alex Danilchik, scene shop manager

A Hidden Gem: Josie Gardner, costume shop manager

Recent Faculty and Alumni Achievements, Winter 2015