A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes is, most simply put, a Thanksgiving play called by sports announcers. Traditions are part of every family holiday, and every family holiday is full of strife and joy. Kate Benson’s play invites us to join the family at Wembly Stadium as they play the game called Thanksgiving Day: a day of gratitude in which we watch some people knock some other people down in order to get the ball over the line. Meet the incredible group of artists bringing this athletic and bold dark comedy to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre.
Beyond the Stage
The Art of Teaching: Faculty Spotlight on Lara Dossett
As an instructor in the Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities area, faculty member Lara Dossett (M.F.A. 2014) can be found teaching graduate students and pre-service teachers throughout the academic year. As a researcher, she works to share arts-based pedagogies with K-12 educators across Texas and internationally. As a mentor, she shares a dedication to arts integration and her deep knowledge of working in school and community contexts. We spoke with Dossett about the ways her research informs her teaching and the path that led her to the Department of Theatre and Dance.
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Alumni, Faculty and Students Collaborate at Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Throughout the summer months, the outdoor stages of Illinois Shakespeare Festival have been filled with energetic performances, presented in repertory by a talented group of artists. During the 2024 season, UT faculty and former faculty have directed and designed new renditions of classic tales, UT alumni have reunited to act opposite one another and UT students have performed alongside professional actors. We spoke with the three students, two alumni and two faculty members about the meaningful collaborations that have brought a little bit of UT Theatre and Dance all the way to Bloomington, Illinois.
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