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Students in "Mr. Burns" Recognized by Kennedy Center Festival
3/14/24
Congratulations to the dozen students and faculty members who proudly represented the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD) and UB at the 56^th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at the Playhouse Theatre in Pittsburgh, January 24-27, 2024.
Buffalo Theatre District Honors Vincent O'Neill
10/27/22
Associate Professor Vincent O'Neill was named the 2022 Buffalo Theatre District Plaza of Stars Inductee for his work as Co-Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus of The Irish Classical Theatre Company.
2023 Faculty Publishing Achievements
1/2/24
This is our second feature about UB Theatre and Dance faculty research publishing in academic journals and books in 2023, which was a busy year. Congratulations once more to our talented faculty. We look forward to what’s in store in 2024.
2023 Faculty Creative Work Highlights
1/4/24
2023 was a busy year for UB Theatre and Dance faculty in creating performance work across many stages-local, regional and national. Faculty contributions to the vibrant Buffalo, NY arts scene are a point of pride, with much more to come in 2024. Here’s a look back at some of the creative activities of our talented faculty in 2023.
2023 Faculty Publishing Achievements
12/29/23
2023 was a busy year for UB Theatre and Dance faculty in publishing research in academic journals and books, as well as creating performance work across many stages-local, regional and national. Congratulations to our entire talented faculty. We look forward to what the New Year brings. Here’s a look back at some of the scholarship our faculty produced in 2023.
2023 Faculty Creative Work Highlights
1/5/24
This is our second feature about UB Theatre and Dance faculty creative work in 2023, which was plentiful. Congratulations once more to our talented faculty.
Dance Professor Anne Burnidge Collaborates on Immersive Exhibition Exploring Marine Ecology at Burchfield Penney
12/18/25
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is hosting an innovative multimedia exhibition, Serenades for Settling, which immerses visitors in the underwater world of oysters and examines how human-generated sounds may influence their behavior. The exhibit, on view through March 1, 2026, blends acoustics research, animated graphics, robotics, live performance, real-time data, and marine ecology.
Associate Dance Professor Chanon Judson Nominated for Prestigious Bessie Award
12/1/25
The New York Dance and Performance Awards—known as The Bessies, New York City’s premier honors for excellence in dance—has announced its nominees for the 2024 and 2025 awards. Among them is Associate Professor Chanon Judson, recognized in the category of Outstanding Choreographer/Creator alongside Mame Diarra Speis of Urban Bush Women for their acclaimed work “Haint Blu,” performed at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Harlem. https://bessies.org/the-bessies-announce-nominees-for-the-20242025-bessie-awards/
Associate Theatre Professor Eero Laine Honored with ASTR Collaborative Research Award
11/25/25
The American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) has recognized Associate Professor Eero Laine with its prestigious Collaborative Research Award. Laine, a former chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, has also served as director of graduate studies and director of theatre studies.
Behind the Costumes of “Urinetown:” Interview with Costume Designer Faith Marsala
10/30/25
The toilets are closed. The revolution is open. “Urinetown, The Musical” is a Tony-winning satire that flushes the rules of capitalism, politics, and musical theatre itself. Think Brecht meets Broadway—with plumbing problems.
Zodiaque Dance Company: Interview with Company Member Nathan Eck
10/10/25
Zodiaque Dance Company’s (ZDC) 51 Fall Program opens in just two week, running October 23 – 26, 2025, at UB Center for the Arts! Tickets are only $10-$25: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688
Zodiaque Dance Company: Interview with Choreographer Kurt Adametz
10/15/25
Zodiaque Dance Company’s (ZDC) 51 Fall Program opens next week, running October 23 – 26, 2025 at UB Center for the Arts! Tickets are only $10-$25: https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688

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