February 24, 2022
Forward Theater Company’s upcoming world premiere of “The Mytilenean Debate” is directed by UW–Madison’s Mark Hairston (Mark H.), an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama. Written by poet, award-winning author, and UW–Madison professor Quan Barry, the play raises questions about race, legacy, and the issues couples face as they navigate the world, both together and as individuals.
February 8, 2022
An inspiring story about UW–Madison alumnus Edward Wortis appears in the Winter 2021 issue of On Wisconsin magazine. Wortis, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Theatre and Drama, has struggled through his lifetime with dysgraphia, a neurological disorder that impairs the ability to write. Despite this, he has written more than 80 bestselling children's books and earned top honors in the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.