Though the F. Loren Winship Drama building was quiet this summer, the students and faculty of The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Theatre and Dance were busy cultivating their skills in all aspects of performance across Texas and beyond. Now that the fall semester has started, we’re taking a look back at some of the amazing things our students and faculty did over the summer months.
Beyond the Stage
Summer Updates 2025, Part 1
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.
