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Contemporary, Ballet, Live Music and More on Stage in EQUINOX

Flower petals fall, shadows dance and live music fills the B. Iden Payne Theatre in Dance Repertory Theatre’s EQUINOX. This evening of dance performance weaves between light-hearted, playful works and contemplative, powerful pieces, with ballet and contemporary movements punctuated by vivid design elements. We spoke with the choreographers, along with some dancers, designers and musicians, to learn more about what to expect in this season’s EQUINOX.

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A Closer Look at the Plays on Stage in UTNT (UT New Theatre)

Within the span of two weeks, audience members attending UTNT (UT New Theatre) can experience five different worlds; five different groups of characters with goals and challenges; five unique locations, from far-away lands to a secluded abbey to a raucous senate floor. These five stories explore the human condition, relationships and community. We spoke with each of the playwrights to dig deeper into the themes and storylines of each play, on stage February 26-March 8, 2026.

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Meet the Casts of UTNT (UT New Theatre) 2026

UTNT (UT New Theatre) showcases exciting new work by graduate playwrights, giving audiences the chance to witness the future of theatre right here at The University of Texas at Austin. This year’s “new plays for the new normal” invite audience members to engage with a tale of extinction and mourning, exercises in stillness, a satirical Senate floor and an exploration of migration and memory. Meet the casts and creative teams of UT Theatre and Dance students who are bringing these stories to life.

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