October 15, 2021
UW–Madison’s Mark Hairston (Mark H.), an assistant professor in the School of Education's Department of Theatre and Drama, served as the dramaturg for “Deep Blue Sea,” a new work by celebrated director, choreographer, and dancer Bill T. Jones.
September 23, 2021
The UW–Madison Division of the Arts’ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee is pleased to announce the launch of a new funding opportunity called the Artivism Student Action Program (ASAP). The program, which will offer funding awards ranging from $100 to $5,000, was developed in response to students' desires to use politically engaged art to bring about a more equitable world.
September 17, 2021
The woodblock print currently on display in the lobby of the Department of Theatre and Drama captures the complexity of the characters in the play "Rashomon," which runs through Sept. 26 in the department's Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre. Within the print lies another story, however — of UW–Madison connections that stretch over decades.
September 8, 2021
It was a beautiful late summer day for members of the School of Education community — many used to seeing each other only in boxes on their computer screens — to reunite for the traditional Welcome Back Bash for faculty and staff, in the North Plaza of the Education Building overlooking Lake Mendota, on Thursday, Sept. 2. While enjoying a full tailgate lunch, and picking up T-shirts tagged with the phrase “Lead and Inspire,” attendees took a break from their workdays to catch up with colleagues and kick off the new school year.
September 2, 2021
We spoke to some of our students, faculty, and staff to learn how the pandemic impacted them, what they learned from it, and what they are looking forward to this semester. Following are their stories.
August 3, 2021
Department of Theatre and Drama faculty members Baron Kelly and Mark H. are both slated to direct productions in Forward Theater's upcoming 2021-22 season.
July 27, 2021
Like thousands of other Summer Term courses offered in 2020, Theatre 200 Acting Skills for Life was unexpectedly transitioned to an online format. For Clare Haden, a lecturer in the School of Education's Department of Theatre and Drama who was hired to teach four sections of the course, it posed an interesting challenge.
July 6, 2021
The latest edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for alumni and friends of the UW–Madison School of Education, is now posted online. The Summer 2021 issue centers on the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the many lessons learned. In addition, we spotlight a range of important and innovative work being done across the School.
July 1, 2021
Based on stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa that were adapted into the iconic 1950 film by Japanese master Akira Kurosawa, “Rashomon,” to be presented by the School of Education's Department of Theatre and Drama July 15-25, shows the elusive nature of truth.
May 4, 2021
We reached out to a few of our graduating students from bachelor's to PhDs to learn more about their favorite memories, advice for incoming students, and even where the best spot on campus to eat is.