November 14, 2022
University Theatre’s newest production, “Peter and the Starcatcher” — which opens this week on Thursday, Nov. 17 — offers a chance for audience members of all ages to rediscover a spirit of childlike wonder.
Department of Theatre and Drama
Renowned actor, UW alum André De Shields visits campus, meets with School of Education faculty and students
October 24, 2022
Tony Award-winning actor and UW–Madison alumnus André De Shields paid a visit to his alma mater on his “day off” last Monday, to see the new exhibit that honors him at Alumni Park. While on campus, he stopped by the Education Building to meet with Dean Diana Hess and School of Education faculty members across the arts.
New Faculty Focus: Q&A with Aly Amidei
October 17, 2022
I am a costume designer and playwright focusing on new works and re-envisioned classics. ... Recently, my research has been on improving access and inclusion in costume design practices and theatre pedagogy for people with disabilities.
UW alum Jackson is author of book about theater artist Frank Galati’s Chicago years
September 9, 2022
UW–Madison alumna Julie Jackson is the author of a new book, “The Spectacular Theatre of Frank Joseph Galati: Reshaping American Theatre in Chicago, Illinois,” published by Bloomsbury in July 2022.
School of Education welcoming new cohort of faculty hires to campus
August 24, 2022
This fall, there are 13 new faculty hires joining us for the start of the fall semester.
UW–Madison’s Kelly reflects on theater coming out of the pandemic in new paper
August 18, 2022
A paper by UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly, a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the Department of Theater and Drama, was published in a recent issue of The Harold Pinter Review: Essays on Contemporary Drama. Kelly’s paper reflects on his work on the recent Forward Theater production of Adrienne Kennedy’s play, "Mom, How Did You Meet the Beatles?" in Sept. 2021, as the theater was beginning to transition out of the pandemic.
Latest Learning Connections alumni magazine now available online
July 29, 2022
The Summer 2022 edition of Learning Connections, a magazine for alumni and friends of the UW–Madison School of Education, is now posted online. This issue centers on Rising to the Challenge — and above the political noise — to demonstrate how quality education can play a vital role in helping people better understand each other and work together to reimagine a better future.
Get 2-for-1 tickets to University Theatre’s production of ‘First Date’ July 28 – Aug. 7
July 25, 2022
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Find out in University Theatre's production of “First Date,” to be presented July 28 – Aug. 7 in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre.
Theatre journal publishes Kelly’s interview with acclaimed actor Randall Duk Kim
June 20, 2022
An interview with acclaimed actor Randall Duk Kim by UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly was published in the Journal of American Drama and Theatre. Kelly is a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama.
Four faculty from School of Education honored with Vilas professorships and awards
June 13, 2022
Four faculty from the School of Education are among the 32 extraordinary members of the UW–Madison faculty who have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. senator, and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).