This course examines sources of fear and the obstacles that keep us from becoming our most human, most successful self, whatever your field. Develop courage, connecting and communicating.
Surveys the role of the functional arts in the cultural identity of Western Civilization and the ways concepts of gender, religion, status, and place have informed visual arts in the west.
Through physical, vocal, mental, and emotional warmups, students will identify their own personal values and approaches to being a professional communicator in any communication setting — and gain confidence in public speaking.
Learn about socially and politically impactful plays that have shaped and changed the world around us, with emphasis on race and methodologies of social change.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dear School of Drama community, </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to logistical concerns related to the omicron surge and the desire to balance safety and learning goals, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the first week of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Photograph 51 </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">performances. </span></p>
<p><strong>Anna Ziegler’s award-winning play <em>Photograph 51 </em>runs Jan. 27 – Feb. 6, 2022 at The Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theatre (4045 University Way NE, Seattle). </strong><strong>Tickets: $5-$20 and can be purchased at </strong><strong><a href="/events">drama.washington.edu/events</a> </strong></p>
The Broadway musical was created predominantly by people marginalized from mainstream society. Examine this uniquely American art form through issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, social justice, and equality. Taught by the emeritus artistic director of Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre.
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Nikki Yeboah will join the UW School of Drama this fall as our new Assistant Professor of Playwriting. As the first full-time faculty member hired in the playwriting area since the retirement of Executive Director and playwriting professor Betty Comtois in 1993, Yeboah will be instrumental in designing and implementing the school’s playwriting pedagogy.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
<p>UW Drama alum Malie Fujii <i>(she/her)</i> is a proud Yonsei Japanese American who pronounces her name “muh-LEE-ay foo-JEE-ee” and resides on the lands of the Coast Salish, Canarsie, and Munsee Lenape peoples. She works primarily in stage and production management, prioritizing projects that center Global Majority (BIPOC) artists, communities, and abundance. Recent credits include <i>Twelfth Night,</i> <i>As You Like It, Shout Sister Shout!