Theatre and Drama major Shasparay Lighteard has selected as the recipient of the 2019 Morgridge Center for Public Service Excellence in Civic Engagement Undergraduate Award. Shasparay was recognized for her leadership in producing the Black …
TWILIGHT BOWL nominees for KCACTF recognition
Congratulations to the members of TWILIGHT BOWL nominated for Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival awards! Alexandria Chapes and Zhiyun Zhao – nominees for the Irene Ryan Award – invited to Audition at the 2020 …
AUDITIONS – Clybourne Park auditions to be held Monday April 29 from 6-10
Auditions for CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris 6:00 – 10:00pm, Monday April 29th (Vilas1032) Audition Preparation Prepare 2 contrasting pieces (under 3 min. total). Callbacks Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, April 30th from 6:00 …
Special FREE Production of THE 39 STEPS 4/25-4/28
The Second Stage Production of Patrick Barlow’s Hitchcock spoof THE 39 STEPS April 25-28 in the Mitchell Theatre. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you …
Announcing the cast for EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Here are the brave souls who will try to survive EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL this summer! Ash – Cobi Tappa Cheryl – Josie Brandmeier Annie – Caitlin Rowe Linda – Faith Fuller Scott – Tanner …
2019 Scholarship applications are open!
There are many scholarships available through the Department of Theatre and Drama – many for majors but also some for students taking Theatre and Drama courses or participating in productions. Eligibility is determined by the …
Senior Erika Marks presents original play WOLF AND WOMAN 3/8
Senior Theatre major Erika Marks directs her original play WOLF AND WOMAN Friday March 8 at 6:30 PM in Vilas Room 4010 as her senior thesis. Here is an interview with Erika on her inspirations …
AUDITIONS – Evil Dead the Musical March 8-9
AUDITIONS FOR 6:00 – 9:00, Friday March 8th (Vilas1090) 2:00 – 5:00, Saturday March 9th (Vilas1090) Audition Preparation Prepare 2 contrasting 32 bar cuts from contemporary musical theatre in a Pop/Rock style. The selections should …
2019-2020 University Theatre Season!
Announcing the 2019-2020 Season! More info, including auditions coming soon. EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL Book and Lyrics by George Reinblatt, Music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt; Music supervision by Frank …
Theatre Major Shasparay Lighteard Produces Black Arts Matter festival 3/3-3/9
Shasparay Lighteard, a double major at the UW in Theatre and African American studies from Austin, Texas, has been serving as producer and creator of the inaugural Black Arts Matter interdisciplinary arts festival running March …