Classes ended in April and since then students and faculty have hit the ground running, filling their summers with new projects and opportunities. Performing, directing, playwriting, design, education — Longhorns from all areas of the Department of Theatre and Dance are furthering their craft outside the classroom. Check out our summer updates for just a few examples of their wonderful work. Continue Reading Summer Updates 2025, Part 1
From Math to Matinees: How Alumni Alice and Chip Gentry Became UT Theatre and Dance’s Biggest Fans
As a performer, there’s nothing like the feeling of peeking through the curtain on opening night and seeing familiar faces in the crowd excited to support you. For the UT Department of Theatre and Dance, those faces include Alice (M.A. 1976) and Chip Gentry (M.A. 1979, M. Ed. 1996), retired mathematics alumni turned devoted theatre patrons and season subscribers. What began with a single dance performance in spring 2019 quickly grew into a deep appreciation for the department’s bold creativity and the students who bring it to life. We spoke with the Gentrys, who have become part of the fabric of the community they admire, about their experience attending Texas Theatre and Dance productions, from experimental new plays to dazzling musicals and dance performances.
Meet the Casts of UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2025
UTNT (UT New Theatre) is a collaborative showcase of new plays and readings by M.F.A. candidate playwrights from Texas Theatre and Dance and the Michener Center for Writers. Now in its 18th season, UTNT (UT New Theatre) continues to serve as a launching pad for the next generation of playwrights and directors. Many of the works debuted here continue on to be professionally produced across the country, giving the audience a special chance to get a taste of the future of theatre, right here in Austin. This year’s UTNT (UT New Theatre) presents works that span centuries and locations, featuring performers, designers and collaborators from The University of Texas at Austin and beyond.
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