<p><i>Theatre History and Performance Studies at the School of Drama at the University of Washington -- with support from the Simpson Center for the Humanities, The School of Art + Art History + Design, and the Department of Dance -- present:</i></p>
<p><em><strong><span class="TrackedChange SCXW68220959 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW68220959 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW68220959 BCX0">The Winter's Tale</span></span></span></strong></em><span class="TrackedChange SCXW68220959 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW68220959 BCX0
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<p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW159673289 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW159673289 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW159673289 BCX0"><strong><em>THRIVE, OR WHAT YOU WILL</em></strong> tells the story of Jeanne Baret, a gender-nonconforming 18th-century herb woman, who embarks on an 11-year voyage around the world disguised as a </span></span></span><span data-contrast="none&quo
<p><strong>Written by Sarah Ruhl / Directed by Nick O’Leary </strong></p>
<p><strong>PART OF THE PRODUCING ARTISTS LABORATORY SERIES </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">Audience members may see more vigorous artistic risk-taking in these Lab productions. From their first year to graduation, the Lab is a space for our student-artists to practice their craft.</span></p>
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<p>The Producing Artist Laboratory is a unique part of the School of Drama's production structure. The Spring Lab in 2025 will feature first-year MFA directors and designers working alongside second-year MFA actors for the first time. </p>
<div>Title to be announced Winter 2025</div>
<div>Directed by TBD</div>
<p><span>April 15 - 19, 2025</span><br /><span>Preview April 18, at 7:30 pm</span><br /><span>Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre</span></p>
<p>A big room for a big conversation – that’s the only way to describe the interview I had with playwright Carlos Murillo, and Nick O'Leary, alongside Kate Drummond, MFA student, at Hutchinson Hall on November 30, 2023. Initially, the room appeared empty, but it gradually filled with a delightful blend of wonder, comfort, and laughter—A kind of joy that is only comparable to a warm hug.<br /><strong></strong></p>
<p>We're pleased to highlight the recent success of Drama Alumn"J" Jha, (PATP, 2014). Jha has been garnering attention for their standout performance in the Oakland Theater Project’s production of "Mahābhārata."</p>
<p>Under the direction of Michael Socrates Moran, Jha's solo act showcased their dynamic talent, bringing a fresh perspective to the Bay Area's artistic scene. Adapted by Burlingame playwright Geetha Reddy, the production highlighted Jha's versatility and stage presence.</p>
<p>The University of Washington's School of Drama proudly showcased its vibrant community of faculty, students, and alumni at the recent American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) annual conference held in Providence, Rhode Island, in November. The event served as a platform for several UW Drama members to share their scholarly contributions and engage in meaningful discussions within the Theatre History and Performance Studies field.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are delighted to share a momentous achievement within our UW School of Drama community. Jesimiel Jenkins, a third-year graduate student in the Professional Actor Training Program (PATP), has been accepted into the esteemed BTC-BAA Fellowship program starting January 9.</span></p>
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