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.
New Work
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
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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