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The 39 Steps, 2024. Photo by Ken Smith.

Professor Emeritus Kazimierz Braun Receives London Literary Award
10/16/23
Congratulations to THD Professor Emeritus Kazimierz Braun, who has received the London Literary Award for Lifetime Achievement, with a focus on writing, theatre and science, by the Polish Writers' Union in the Undergrowth.
Professor Jenna Zavrel Contributes Dance Film to Istanbul Festival
10/3/23
Congratulations to Clinical Assistant Professor Jenna Zavrel. Her screendance Nina was accepted into the Dance Camera Istanbul International Film Festival, currently in progress. The six-day festival is in collaboration with Impro Dance Fest, also based in Istanbul, Turkey.
THD Announces 2023-2024 Production Season!
9/1/23
Join us for a great season of dance, musicals, and drama. The 2023-2024 season consists of 18 new productions, with live performances at UB Center for the Arts and the Katharine Cornell Theatre, both on UB North campus.
Professors Koscielniak and Shimon Publish New Book on Theatre Design Technology
9/12/23
Congratulations to Professor Lynne M. Koscielniak and Associate Professor Jonathan Shimon on the publication of their new book Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition: Made by Teams, co-authored with Jennifer Dasher, Assistant Professor of Costume Design in the College of the Arts at The University of Florida.
THD Welcomes New Faculty and Staff Members
9/12/23
As we begin a new academic year, the Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased and excited to welcome new faculty and staff members, as well as announce the promotion of current personnel. 2023-2024 also represents the department's second year under the leadership of Eero Laine, PhD.
UB Department of Theatre and Dance seeks Assistant Production Manager
9/23/22
The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo, is seeking a full time Instructional Support Technician to serve as the Assistant Production Manager.
UB Department of Theatre and Dance seeks Two Clinical Assistant Professors of Theatre
9/23/22
The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo, invites applications for two Assistant Teaching Professors (official state title: Clinical Assistant Professor) in Theatre with overlapping specializations in acting, directing, voice, movement, and theatre studies.
Kindness Conquers All in "Cinderella:" An Interview with Isabella Gomez-Barrientos
5/2/23
Don’t miss the final week of UB Theatre and Dance’s spectacular production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Performances continue from Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7, 2023! With a Broadway-ready voice, Junior Music Theatre major Isabella Gomez-Barrientos commands the stage as Ella, and took some time to share her thoughts about the production with us. Tickets are available at: https://tinyurl.com/mr3j2vwk
"Cinderella" Cast Interview with Glen Chitty!
5/1/23
Excitement is growing for UB Theatre and Dance’s spectacular production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Junior Music Theatre major Glen Chitty plays Prince Topher and we had the opportunity to chat with him about all of the work that the cast, technical crew and show directors have poured into the show.
Family Fun and Theatrical Spectacle Highlight UB's "Cinderella!"
4/25/23
"The Rodgers and Hammerstein estate really wanted Cinderella to come to Broadway for a long time, and it only took 60 years for it to happen!” explained Clinical Assistant Professor James Beaudry. As director / co-choreographer of THD’s new musical theatre production of the popular folk tale, Beaudry is familiar with its production history.
"Cinderella" Cast Interview with Valentina Rodriguez!
4/21/23
UB Theatre and Dance’s spectacular new musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella opens next Thursday, April 27! There are nine performances in all, running through May 7, 2023 in the UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre. Advance tickets are available at: https://tinyurl.com/mr3j2vwk
Digital Elevator Pitches: How to Put Your Research on TikTok
4/17/23
with Trevor Boffone and Danielle Rosvally.
FREE WORKSHOP: Friday April 21, 2023, from noon - 1:30pm, Capen 310 (inside Silverman)

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