February 1, 2022
We are kicking off Black History Month with a tribute to Errol Hill that was written by Professor Baron Kelly of our Department of Theatre and Drama.
Department of Theatre and Drama
University Theatre’s 2022-2023 season announced
January 31, 2022
The UW–Madison Department of Theatre and Drama, housed in the School of Education, has announced University Theatre’s 2022-2023 performance season.
UW–Madison’s Kelly links his journey to that of acclaimed actor Ira Aldrige in WPR program
January 20, 2022
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly, a professor in the Department of Theatre and Drama, was featured on Wisconsin Public Radio’s University of the Air in an episode that is titled, “Back Stage to Center Stage: The Groundbreaking Ira Aldrige.” In the episode, Kelly links his own journey to that of Aldrige (1807-1867), America’s first internationally acclaimed African American actor, and speaks about the one-person show he is developing.
Division of the Arts announces 2022 Creative Arts Award recipients
January 19, 2022
Each spring, the UW–Madison Division of the Arts celebrates artistic achievement, recognizes service to the arts, and supports arts research by bestowing the Creative Arts Awards. This year's awards include several individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education.
UW–Madison’s Haden is recipient of McBurney Center Access Award
December 17, 2021
UW–Madison’s Clare Haden, a lecturer in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, is a recipient of a McBurney Center Access Award.
Winter 2021 graduates reflect on their time at UW–Madison
December 16, 2021
On Sunday, Dec. 19, UW–Madison will celebrate its Winter 2021 Commencement. We reached out to a few of our graduating students to learn what brought them to UW–Madison, their most meaningful experiences, and favorite places on campus.
UW–Madison’s Reilly is among those selected for ‘Experience Design’ program
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.
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.