December 10, 2021
UW–Madison’s Megan Reilly, an assistant professor in the School of Education's Department of Theatre and Drama, has been selected for the inaugural cohort of the Experience Design Certificate Program by Odyssey Works.
Department of Theatre and Drama
Theatre and Drama presents dark comedy ‘Bonnets’ Dec. 2-12
November 29, 2021
The Department of Theatre and Drama’s newest production, “Bonnets,” is a dark comedy that plays with elements of camp, history, and rock ‘n roll. The play, by Jen Silverman and directed by guest artist Pamela Sterling, will run Dec. 2-12 in the department’s Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre.
Theatre and Drama presents ‘Don Juan’ Nov. 4-21
November 4, 2021
The UW–Madison Department of Theatre and Drama will present "Don Juan," by the French playwright Moliére, from Nov. 4-21 in the Gilbert V. Helmsley Theatre.
UW–Madison’s Kelly to be featured as a panelist in international webinar on Dec. 15
November 4, 2021
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly is a panelist in the international webinar, “The S Word: Stanislavsky and Gender,” co-hosted by the Stanislavsky Research Centre at the University of Leeds, and the School of Performing Arts, University of Malta. Kelly is a professor in the Department of Theatre and Drama, and also holds a concurrent appointment with the Odyssey Project in the Division of Continuing Studies.
UW–Madison’s Mark H. is dramaturg for ‘Deep Blue Sea’
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.
New ‘Artivism’ program provides immediate financial support for UW–Madison student projects intersecting art and activism
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.
For professor’s last show, a woodblock print sets in motion a story of UW–Madison connections
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.
School faculty and staff reunite at traditional ‘Welcome Back Bash’
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.
With cautious optimism, School community comes together to build new normal
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.
Theatre faculty to direct shows for Forward Theater’s 2021-22 season
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.