News & Events

Christine Esterl (MFA)

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Christine has extensive experience in the Twin Cities area working with Theater Latte Da, Ordway Center, Penumbra, and many more.

Nathan Stenberg (MA/Phd)

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Nathan's current research explores the connection between critical race theory, religion, and disability in the United States by examining the performativity of institutions for the disabled.

Patricia Goodson (MFA)

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Patricia comes to the University with a unique theater and business background, and is currently pursuing her MFA in lighting design.

Matthew Gawryk (MFA)

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In addition to continuing to design in theater, Matthew hopes his lasting contribution to the world will be his work in arts integration education.

We Are Liberal Arts: Ian Truitner

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For alum Ian Truitner (theater arts '95), a successful film and television content creator, the College of Liberal Arts inspired him to see life with a wider, interdisciplinary perspective. Watch his video to discover how a Liberal Arts degree rocketed him to success!

Sara Pillatzki-Warzeha (MA/PhD)

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Sara's research focus is indigenous performance and storytelling and also specializes in working with students with ASD and sensory-processing needs.

Two students and a faculty member face a seated student in a costume.

On Purpose: Portrait of Theatre Arts & Dance

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Your body matters and we want to talk about it. My body matters and I want to talk about it. Body/Matters is a student-led discussion that focuses on bodies in space. Any voices, any opinions, any bodies are welcome!

Director, Dramaturg & Playwright of Images

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"What inspires me is what's next and what's coming. And the importance of being connected to that in a collaborative way". Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Journal Highlights Productions and Projects by Theatre Professor, Talvin Wilks.

Leila Awadallah Receives 20/20 Artist Fellowship

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The 20/20 Artist Fellowship exists to support artists creating community-centered and asset-based solutions to the systemic and structural disadvantages that are facing artists of color and Native artists in Minnesota.

Choreographer Deneane Richburg improvises with Dance Program students

Mock Dance Audition Prepares Students for the Real Thing

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Mini mock dance audition gives students auditioning experience and helps demystify the hiring process.

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Upcoming Events

September 28, 2018

Geographies of Gesture: Representing Intercultural Affects in Mexico, India, and...

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"Geographies of Gesture. Representing Intercultural Affects in Mexico, India, and the Caribbean" Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 25 September 28, 3:30pm Free to Attend This lecture...

September 28, 2018

Eko Supriyanto Informal Dance Showing

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Eko Supriyanto Informal Dance Showing September 28, 2018 4:30pm Barbara Barker Center for Dance, Studio 100 Free to attend Get a glimpse of choreographer Eko Supriyanto's work in rehearsal...

October 4, 2018

Ballet Hispánico

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Latina Choreographers Program Ballet Hispánico makes its Northrop debut in a thrilling program of works by three Latina choreographers exploring Hispanic culture. More info can be found...

October 5, 2018

Marcus Jarrell Willis Informal Dance Showing

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Marcus Jarrell Willis Informal Dane Showing October 5, 2018 4:30pm Barbara Barker Center for Dance, Studio 100 Free to attend Get a glimpse of cheographer Marcus Jarell Willis's work in...

October 11, 2018

Arts Quarter Festival

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Arts collide at the 3rd annual Arts Quarter Festival: an evening mashup of visual art, dance, music, and theatre showcasing student and faculty talent from across the University. Presented...