The summer gives The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance students and faculty a chance to explore opportunities, learn new skills and broaden their network of fellow artists and educators. Check out our summer updates for just a few examples of their wonderful work.
Creating the Character of “Miss Bag” for AIN’T NO MO’
Sometimes in plays, props take on a life of their own – they seem to develop a personality and demand a certain amount of respect from all who handle them. Lights up on “Miss Bag” – a large, colorful handbag with LED trim. In Ain’t No Mo’, the fabulous flight agent Peaches introduces Miss Bag with flare, and she (even the designers and crew members refer to Miss Bag as “she”) plays a significant role in the story. How do you give an inanimate object so much power and presence on stage? We spoke with the designer, fabricator, director and actor portraying Peaches to find out.
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Meet the Cast of AIN’T NO MO’
Texas Theatre and Dance is thrilled to present Ain’t No Mo’, an unpredictable comedy that expertly blends sketche, satire and avant-garde theatre to answer the incendiary question: What if the United States government offered Black Americans one-way plane tickets to Africa? Under the direction of M.F.A. candidate Mikala Gibson, this production comes to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre April 9-19, 2026. Meet the incredible cast and creative team of Ain’t No Mo’, closing out Texas Theatre and Dance’s 2025/2026 Season.
