Saturday, March 21, 2009

Upcoming: UT Drama Season 2009-2010



THE 2009-2010 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE SEASON

FALL 2009

The Best of the Fest

The most popular selections from the 2009 University Co-op presents the Cohen New Works Festival

There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
A play for young audiences written by Louis Sachar (Holes) and directed by M.F.A. in Drama and Theatre for Youth candidate, Brian Fahey

The Trojan Women
World Premiere adaptation by M.F.A. in Playwriting candidates, Kimber Lee and Meghan Kennedy; directed by M.F.A. in Directing candidate, Halena Kays

Pride and Prejudice
Adapted for the stage from the Jane Austen novel

Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Showing
Free public showing of works in progress by UT's student dance company

SPRING 2010

Dance Repertory Theatre Concert

The final product of skillful choreography and collaborative performance originally presented in the Fall Showing

Our Town
Written by Thornton Wilder and directed by M.F.A. in Directing candidate, Marie Brown

The Difficulty of Crossing a Field
New music theatre by Pulitzer-prize winning composer, David Lang, and Obie-award winner, Mac Wellman; directed by M.F.A. in Directing candidate, Luke Leonard

The Gingerbread Man
World Premiere experimental work by Obie-award winning director, Katie Pearl and award-winning playwright and UT alumnus, Kirk Lynn

M.F.A. Actor Showcase
Final performance by the M.F.A. Acting class of 2010 featuring a series of scenes and songs designed for presentation to industry professionals

UTNT (UT New Theatre)
Yearly showcase of new plays written by 3rd year MFA in Playwriting candidates

Ears, Eyes + Feet
Collaborative works by student and faculty composers, choreographers, and video artists from each of the College of Fine Arts academic units

Performance dates, times and locations will be announced as they are confirmed.
Fore more information, visit www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad.


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