In a forest grove, a samurai is found dead, his wife assaulted, and a notorious bandit is captured. But as the mystery of the crime unfolds, witnesses tell very different stories of what happened. Based on stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa that were adapted into the iconic 1950 film by Japanese master Akira Kurosawa, “Rashomon,” to …
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly is joining the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Theatre in the honorary society’s next incoming class. Membership in the College is conferred on individuals of acknowledged national stature who have distinguished themselves during their careers for notable dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding achievement. “I am very honored and overcome with …
UW–Madison’s Mark H. (a.k.a. The NeoGriot) was featured on Mar. 24 in the African Studies Program’s Africa at Noon series in a talk titled, “The Way of the NeoGriot: Towards a True African American Theater.” Mark H. is an assistant professor (acting and directing) in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, and an affiliate of the African …
Major Discovery Week is a once-a-year event for all UW–Madison students. Whether you have already declared your major or if you are still looking for your path, join us from March 15-19 virtually and explore over 100 majors and certificates across all interests, and get connected across campus. Below is a list of all sessions …
UW–Madison Professor Chris Walker, the School of Education’s Dance Department, and the university’s Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) present “Moonshine 2021” on Friday, Feb. 26. “Moonshine” is a traditional performance gathering in celebration of Black History Month featuring dance, spoken word, and experimental contemporary performance. This year’s virtual event will feature performances by First …
Li Chiao-Ping Dance has been awarded a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts grant to support the creation of “Here Lies the Truth.” Li Chiao-Ping Dance’s (LCPD) project is among 1,073 across the nation totaling nearly $25 million that were selected during this first round of fiscal year 2021 funding in the Grants for Arts …
UW–Madison student Bryanna Plaisir was featured in a recent Capital Times article, headlined “What did we learn? Bryanna Plaisir embraces the stage, finds true allies.” Plaisir is a double major in theatre, in the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, as well as in mathematics. In the article — one in a series of …
What a year it has been! Since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, we faced challenges that few could have envisioned. Despite 2020 being such a unique year, our School of Education has retained its sense of optimism — and a belief in big ideas. As 2020 draws to a close, let’s take …
UW–Madison alumna Shasparay Lighteard, a 2020 graduate of the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama, is the founder and artistic director of the second Black Arts Matter Festival, presented by the Wisconsin Union Theater. Building a community around Black artistry by uplifting Black art and Black voices in white-dominated spaces, the Black Arts Matter Festival is an …
The Capital Times recently spotlighted the work of UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly, who joined the School of Education’s Department of Theatre and Drama this fall. Kelly is a professor of acting with the Department of Theatre and Drama and holds a concurrent appointment with the Department of Continuing Studies’ Odyssey Project, which offers UW–Madison humanities classes for adult students …