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University Dance Theatre rehearsals with Cowles Visiting Artists, Photo by Isabel Fajardo

UMTAD Newsletter: February 24, 2021

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02/24/2021 | In our second newsletter of 2021, we provide details on our free upcoming virtual spring events and provide COVID-19 resources.

University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion (Promo Clip!)

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From the Dance Program and the work of local artists comes University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion, a showcase of short films presented in 3 parts!

Champions of Change in Minnesota: Vie Boheme

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Dance Teaching Specialist and Cowles Visiting Artist, Vie Boheme, has been finding creative ways to connect with audiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Marisol,' by Jose Rivera. Directed by Talvin Wilks, Fall 2016. Photo by Dan Norman.

UMTAD Newsletter: January 27, 2021

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01/27/2021 | In our first newsletter of 2021, we feature our double-header virtual dance and theatre events on January 29th, give a special shout-out to the UMTAD Peers, and provide COVID-19 resources.

Call for Feedback: 2021-22 Culled Mainstage List

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The Season Selection Committee is looking for feedback on the culled list of plays and new musicals for UMTAD's 2021-22 mainstage season.

BA Theatre Arts Season Selection Committee Mid-Semester Report

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The Season Selection Committee for the BA Theatre Arts mainstage season releases their mid-semester report in discussing the 2021-22 production season.

Carl Flink named CLA's 2020 Dean's Medalist

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Dance Professor and Program Director, Carl Flink, has been named the College of Liberal Arts' 2020 Dean's Medalist.

Open Call for Submissions to 2021-22 Mainstage Season

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The Season Selection Committee is looking for submissions from students, faculty, & staff for the BA Theatre Arts 2021-22 mainstage season.

Birth Play Photo, courtesy of Jake Badovski

UMTAD alum & current student find a way to present new piece in person &...

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New theater initiative, The Birth Play Project run by UMTAD alum Madeline Wall, presents seven new in-person performances at soon-to-close Minneapolis theater. Article by Pioneer Press.

UMTAD Newsletter: October 19, 2020

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10/20/20 | In our October 2020 newsletter, we share audition information for our spring productions, pass along a note from the USITT UMN student chapter, provide COVID-19 resources, and feature UMTAD community members' outside creative pursuits.

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Upcoming Events

February 25, 2021 to April 1, 2021

University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion

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From the University of Minnesota Dance Program comes a showcase of short films choreographed by local artists, 'University Dance Theatre presents: Local Motion' Featuring work by Cowles...

February 26, 2021 to February 28, 2021

Sueño

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The BFA Acting Company of 2022 presents, Sueño, translated and adapted by José Rivera. From the play by Pedro Calderón de la Barca.

March 11, 2021

Aleshea Harris and Harrison David Rivers: "Black Arts and Activism"

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A conversation with playwrights Aleshea Harris and Harrison David Rivers on Black arts, writing, activism, and performance. Moderated by English Professor Douglas Kearney. Presented by the...

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