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Design/Tech Student Lisa Gallagher Receives National Award Recognition
5/23/25
Lisa Gallagher is a Theatre Design/Technology student originally from Rockland, NY. As a rising senior, her time at University at Buffalo has allowed her to experiment in many different areas of design, including sound, lighting, scenic, and projection design.
Six Design/Tech Students Receive URTA Awards Towards Graduate Schooling
5/9/25
Founded in 1969, the University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) assists American theatre by supporting professional training of new artists, including those in university theatre programs. “The URTAs” has been its flagship program, bringing together hundreds of MFA candidates across all theatre disciplines—acting, arts leadership, design and technology, directing, and stage management—in a single, centralized recruiting event from its 45 member universities.
Technical Director
9/23/22
The Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo, is seeking a Technical Director to oversee and manage all 12+ workspaces within the department. These spaces are multi-purpose, used for classes, creative research, and productions, and are reconfigured throughout the day to accommodate various programming needs.
"The Pajama Game" Receives Kennedy Center ACTF Recognition
3/11/25
The department’s production of "The Pajama Game" was registered as an Associate Production in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 2 program. As such, it received a response from its recent two-week run.
The Pajama Game: Interview with Cellist Adriana Pera
5/1/25
Cellist and Western New York native, Adriana Maria Pera joined UB Theatre and Dance in 2022 as Assistant Director of Academic Advisement / Senior Academic Advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. after a near 10-year career in the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College, SUNY. Adriana brings expertise as a teacher, advisor and curricular designer into her role to better serve the faculty and students.
The Pajama Game: Interview with EvelynPaige Feron and Will Tocke
4/21/25
Theatre and Dance’s (THD) spring musical “The Pajama Game” continues through this weekend at UB Center for the Arts from May 2 - 4, 2025. For tickets: www.ubcfa.org
The Pajama Game: Cast Interview with Allinee NeGron
4/21/25
UB Theatre and Dance’s annual spring musical “The Pajama Game” opens for a two-week run at UB Center for the Arts, from April 25 – May 4, 2025. Get best seats early at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=ub%20center%20for%20the%20arts%20pajama%20game
UB College of Arts and Sciences 2025 Outstanding Seniors
4/18/25
The Outstanding Senior Award honors one graduating senior from each department who has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time at the University at Buffalo. These students' efforts have distinguished them among their peers and set an inspiring example of academic and personal achievement.
The Pajama Game: Ensemble Interview with Robert Bartolotta
4/17/25
Theatre and Dance’s (THD) spring musical “The Pajama Game” opens for a two-week run at UB Center for the Arts next Friday, April 25 – May 4, 2025. For tickets visit: www.ubcfa.org
The Pajama Game: Cast Interview with Ryan Butler
4/16/25
UB Theatre and Dance’s annual spring musical “The Pajama Game” opens for a two-week run at UB Center for the Arts, from April 25 – May 4, 2025. Get best seats early at:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=ub%20center%20for%20the%20arts%20pajama%20game
The Pajama Game: Interview with Director/Choreographer James Beaudry
4/9/25
UB Theatre and Dance Assistant Teaching Professor James Beaudry is the Director and Choreographer of our annual spring musical “The Pajama Game.” We spoke at length about Beaudry’s vast experience as a director and what audiences can look forward to when the show opens for a two-week run at UB Center for the Arts from April 25 – May 4, 2025.
Professor Max Levitt Receives Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Nomination
3/19/25
Congratulations to new THD Costume Shop Manager / Assistant Teaching Professor Max Levitt aka Pinwheel Pinwheel for their nomination for theatrical excellence in Costume Design in 2024 for “Reefer Madness: The Musical” by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle.
Professor Melanie Aceto’s Community Engagement Through Cuban Dance Project
3/12/25
Professor Melanie Aceto’s Community Engagement Through Cuban Dance project, which is open to the general public, was featured on UBNow.
"Fefu" Receives Kennedy Center ACTF Recognition
3/11/25
The department’s production of "Fefu and Her Friends" was registered as an Associate Production in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 2 program. As such, it received a response from this weekend's run.
UB Dance Students to Perform at Fox Run at Orchard Park Senior Living
3/3/25
Junior dance and psychology major Selena Pereyra is a UB Presidential Honor’s Scholar who is very interested in the non-profit side of the performing arts, and who “really wants to bring dance to those who do not have the same chances to experience it as I do.”
THD Faculty and Students in Starring Buffalo's Production of "Cats"
2/26/25
An abundance of UB Theatre and Dance faculty, alumni, and students are part of the production team, cast and chorus for Starring Buffalo’s new production of “CATS,” running February 27 – March 1 at Shea’s 710 Theatre in downtown Buffalo, NY. For additional information and tickets please visit StarringBuffalo.org or Sheas.org.
Zodiaque Dance Company Featured on Buffalo Rising
2/19/25
The Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Spring Program runs from Feb. 27 –March 2, 2025 at UB Center for the Arts. Learn more about the show and ZDC’s mission and history in a new interview and podcast with co-directors Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver on Buffalo Rising.
THD Students Honored at 2025 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
2/4/25
Congratulations to the students and faculty who proudly represented the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD) and UB at the 57 annual Region II Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at the Playhouse Theatre in Pittsburgh, January 14-18, 2025. KCACTF is a national theater program involving 18,000 students from universities across the country. It exists to celebrate the educational and creative process of college theatre. There are eight regions in the United States and winners of regional festivals advance to the annual national event hosted in Washington D.C.
Professor Lana Sugarman Stages New Play Readings in Cleveland
1/31/25
Earlier this month, Clinical Assistant Professor of Theatre Lana Sugarman directed staged readings of the new play The Vase by Tyler Whidden, with Seat of the Pants (SOTP), an ensemble-based, process-driven theatre company in Cleveland.
Dr. Ariel Nereson Receives Research Fellowship and Publication Prize
11/21/24
Congratulations to Associate Professor Ariel Nereson, PhD, on being awarded a Research Fellowship from the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) to help underwrite research expenses of scholars undertaking projects significant to the field of theatre and/or performance studies.
"Cyclone" Receives Kennedy Center ACTF Recognition
11/12/24
The department’s production of "Ride the Cyclone" was registered as an Associate Production in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 2 program. As such, it received a response on Friday evening.
UB Students: Take an OPEN or PATHWAYS Class with Us in Spring 2025!
3/14/24
There are many Spring 2025 Theatre and Dance courses which are open to all UB students. Several classes also satisfy your PATHWAYS requirements towards graduation. View the full list of eligible classes below!
Contributions of Alumni Designers Essential to Zodiaque 50th Anniversary Shows
10/24/24
After years of preparation and work, the Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC) 50 Anniversary Fall concerts will finally take place this week at UB Center for the Arts, beginning Thursday, October 24! In keeping with ZDC’s mission, the fall program features a diverse array of dance styles, including modern, contemporary, jazz, African, tap, and other percussive forms. Performances are: Oct. 24 - 25, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., plus Oct. 27, 2024. (The Oct. 26 Gala is sold out.) https://www.ticketmaster.com/zodiaque-dance-tickets/artist/836688
Dr. Ariel Nereson Appointed Co-Editor of Theatre Journal
9/17/24
Congratulations to Associate Professor Ariel Nereson, PhD, on being named co-editor of Theatre Journal along with Laura Edmonson, professor of theatre at Dartmouth University. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, the Journal celebrates its 75 anniversary this year, with seventy-five volumes and a total of 298 issues to date.
Urban Bush Women's 40th Anniversary Celebrated by Dance Magazine
9/12/23
Congratulations to Urban Bush Women on the occasion of the dance company's 40th anniversary and accompanying cover story feature in this month's Dance Magazine.
First Staged Reading for "A Crack in the Egg," A New Rock Musical by UB Students
9/12/24
“A Crack in the Egg” is a new rock musical written by senior UB Music Theatre major Jeremy Ephraim Meyers, with alumna John DellaContrada (‘24 Theatre BFA). Its official premiere won’t be until February 2025 as part of the 2024-2025 Theatre and Dance (THD) production season, but this Sunday, September 15, 2024 audiences can preview the show as a work-in-progress / staged reading at UB Katharine Cornell Theatre on North Campus beginning at 8pm.
Theatre and Dance Students Star in "Newsies" at Shea's 710 Theatre
9/9/24
UB Theatre and Dance (THD) students and graduates are in demand with professional theater companies in Buffalo and nationally. We’re proud to announce that ten current and former THD students will appear in the Kavinoky Theatre’s production of “Newsies” at Shea’s 710 Theatre this September! https://www.kavinokytheatre.com/newsies
Watch the Zodiaque Dance Company 50th Anniversary Retrospective Video!
8/29/24
Founded in 1974 by University at Buffalo Professor Linda Swiniuch, Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC) is the region's premier pre-professional dance company. Archival video footage was captured beginning in 1985, presenting the opportunity to revisit 40 years of performances. Enjoy 40 years of dance in only 30 minutes!
Additional Actor Sought for "Fabulation"
8/29/24
We are looking for one actor to join our UBTHD Fall Drama Production of Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine. We are excited to welcome another actor into our production, and look forward to meeting anyone who would like to audition! You DO NOT have to be a Theatre & Dance major to audition: you can be undergraduate or graduate, and you can have extensive experience or just want to try this out because it sounds interesting!
THD Seeks Costume Shop Manager
8/29/24
The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (UB), invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor and Costume Shop Manager.
THD Welcomes New Faculty and Celebrates Promotions
8/28/24
As we begin a new academic year, the Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased and excited to welcome new faculty members, as well as to announce the promotion of current instructors. 2024-2025 also represents the department's third year under the leadership of Eero Laine.
Dr. Danielle Rosvally Publishes New Book on William Shakespeare
8/19/24
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Danielle Rosvally, PhD, on the publication of her most recent book Theatres of Value: Buying and Selling Shakespeare in Nineteenth-Century New York City.
UB Theatre and Dance Announces Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50
5/29/24
Zodiaque Dance Company Celebration 50 Fall Program
Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver
Production Design Coordination by Lynne Koscielniak
Choreographers: Richard Ashworth, Liz Borom, Michael Deeb Weaver, Brittney Griffin, Robin Hibbert, Thomas Ralabate, Kerry Ring, Cesar Salinas, and Bill Thomas
Dr. Kellen Hoxworth Publishes New Book on History of Racialized Performance in the Anglophone Imperial World
5/20/24
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Kellen Hoxworth, PhD, on the publication of his most recent book Transoceanic Blackface: Empire, Race, Performance.
THD Students Showcase Work at the Celebration of Academic Excellence
5/3/24
Several Theatre and Dance (THD) students were recognized for their achievements at UB’s annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence on May 2 in Alumni Arena.
Amanda Healey Announced as Outstanding Senior
5/3/24
Every year, each College of Arts and Sciences department selects a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional diligence and promise during their time at the University at Buffalo. These students’ efforts have distinguished them among their peers and set an inspiring example of academic and personal achievement. In recognition of their accomplishments, each student receives a certificate and an engraved award.
Grad Student Spotlight: Dance Dynamo Josh Ikechukwa is on a Mission
5/1/24
A native of Delta State, Nigeria, second year MFA student Joshua Ikechukwu is a dynamic and driven dancer, choreographer, playwright, director, and producer. Trained in African dance, Latin ballroom, Contemporary, Afro-pop, and Hip-hop dance, Joshua received his BA in Theatre Art from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with a specialization in Choreography and Directing, graduating in 2015.
9 to 5 The Musical: Interview with Costume Designer Sam Lyko
5/1/24
Senior Theatre Design and Technology major Sam Lyko is the Costume Designer for UB Theatre and Dance’s new production of 9 to 5 The Musical, which runs one more weekend from May 3 - 5, 2024 at the Center for the Arts. Sam gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into costuming for such a large production.
THD Production Spotlight: Shakespeare Showcase at KCT
4/12/24
Accessible Shakespeare for all
THD Production Spotlight: "9 to 5 The Musical"
4/29/24
A lasting message of female empowerment
9 to 5 The Musical: Cast Interviews with Hannah Countermine and Sophia Vessecchia
4/24/24
Freshman Music Theatre major Hannah Countermine and junior Music Theatre major Sophia Vessecchia star as Judy Bernly and Violet Newstead in UB Theatre and Dance’s new production of 9 to 5 The Musical, running April 26 – May 5, 2024 at the Center for the Arts. Hannah and Sophia tell us a little bit about what audiences can expect during the two-weekend run.
"It's So Fun Playing the Villain:” 9 to 5 Cast Interview with Ryan Butler
4/23/24
Freshman Music Theatre major Ryan Butler will be one of the featured actors in THD’s upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, running April 26 – May 5, 2024 at UB Center for the Arts. Cast as Franklin Hart, Jr., a role originated by character actor Dabney Coleman in the 1980 movie, Ryan tells us what audiences can expect during the two-weekend run. Get best seats early!
"BEING DORALEE:" An Interview with Kyra Orgass
4/19/24
Senior Music Theatre major Kyra Orgass will be one of the featured actors in THD’s upcoming production of 9 to 5 The Musical, running April 26 – May 5, 2024 at UB Center for the Arts. Cast as Doralee Rhodes, a role originated by show creator Dolly Parton, Orgass provides insights about her process and what audiences can expect during the two-weekend run. Get your tickets early!
THD Production Spotlight: "King Henry VI Part 2"
4/2/24
A coup d’état of traditional theatre practices
THD Students Excel at American College Dance Association
3/21/24
Congratulations to the 20 students and faculty members who represented the Department of Theatre and Dance (THD) and UB at the American College Dance Association (ACDA) North East Regional Conference Festival at the University of Rochester, March 7-10, 2024.
MFA Dance Student Natasha McCandless Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
3/20/24
Congratulations to MFA Dance candidate Natasha McCandless, who is an award winner for this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Assistants at the University at Buffalo.
THD Faculty and Alumni Work on "Cabrini" Movie Shot in Buffalo
3/14/24
Theatre skills translate to the film industry
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.
PhD Student Troy Coleman Publishes First Article in Thornton Wilder Journal
3/11/24
Congratulations to first-year PhD student Troy Coleman on the publication of his first article in the Thornton Wilder Journal. In "The Uncoupling of Humanity Aboard the Pullman Car Hiawatha” Coleman explores the inclination of humans to seek solace in luxury as a response to shared hardship, as depicted in Wilder's one-act play, The Pullman Car Hiawatha. The article is available in the Thornton Wilder Journal (2023) 4 (2): 200–222. (https://doi.org/10.5325/thorntonwilderj.4.2.0200).
THD Production Spotlight: "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play"
3/7/24
This freakish ‘Simpsons’-adjacent future is not far off
THD Production Spotlight: Zodiaque Dance Company
3/1/24
Combining technique with technology
"danceSense" Integrates Wearable Sensor Technology Into Zodiaque's Spring Program
2/28/24
Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC) is UB Theatre and Dance’s (THD) in-house pre-professional dance company, celebrating its 49 season with a spring program which includes diversified choreography in jazz, tap, ballet, modern, commercial, and contemporary dance works performed by current UB dance majors. The show is under the co-direction of faculty members Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver.
THD Production Spotlight on "The Odd Couple"
2/22/24
Who knew divorce could be so funny?
THD Production Spotlight: "The 39 Steps"
2/15/24
Student-directed play promises to be ‘unlike anything’ UB has done in recent years.
THD Students Honored at Kennedy Center Theater Festival
2/9/24
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.
Dr. Meredith Conti Co-Edits New Anthology on Identity, Culture, and Science Performance
1/9/24
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Theatre Dr. Meredith Conti, who is celebrating the release of Identity, Culture, and the Science Performance Volume 2: From The Curious to the Quantum, as Anthology Co-Editor alongside Vivian Appler, Associate Professor of Performance Studies at the University of Georgia.
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.
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
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 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.
Guest Director Eric Deeb Weaver to Helm "9 to 5 The Musical" This Spring
12/8/23
Guest Director/Choreographer Eric Deeb Weaver will direct 9 to 5 The Musical for THD in spring 2024. The show runs April 26 - May 5, 2024 in the UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre.
UB Department of Theatre and Dance Seeks Assistant Teaching Professor of Entertainment Technology
9/23/22
The Department of Theatre & Dance at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB), invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (official state title: Clinical Assistant Professor) in Entertainment Technology.
On "Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play:" An Interview with Guest Director Scout Davis
12/8/23
UB Theatre and Dance thrives in great part due to the contributions of professional guest artists and scholars. In 2024 we welcome two new guest directors, Scout Davis and Eric Deeb Weaver, to guide the creation of our spring productions of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play and 9 to 5 The Musical, respectively.
Professor Chanon Judson Performs at The Joyce Theater
12/5/23
Congratulations to Visiting Associate Professor of Dance Chanon Judson, who is in the middle of a 12-performance run at the Joyce Theater in New York City as part of Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes, celebrating the 85th birthday of composer Philip Glass.
Pushing The Boundaries of Stage Makeup Design
11/21/23
Some classes are simply more fun than others, though in the post-graduate world of professional theatre, knowing how to do one’s own stage makeup is very important.
Professor Michael Deeb Weaver and Students Featured on UB Now
11/14/23
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dance Michael Deeb Weaver and several of his students are featured in a new article on UB Now about psychoneuromuscular theory, and the ways in which a strong mind/body connection helps dancers to learn and remember dance by imagining movement even when still.
Zodiaque Dance Company Collaborates with UB Digital Media Studies
4/12/23
THD Professors Lynne Koscielniak, Zechariah Saenz, and Kerry Ring have been working with Professor Jason Geistweidt in UB Digitial Media Studies Department (DMS) on danceSense, a collaboration process which will be included in the spring Zodiaque Dance Company concert.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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)
Grad Student Spotlight: Natasha McCandless Fosters Emotional Wellness for Students by Bridging Somatics and Psychology
2/10/23
“I want to combine my interest in pedagogy with experiences to ask, as a teacher, what are the best practices to foster emotional wellness? How do we as teachers not just help students to become good dancers but to be resilient and healthy and successful people in the world?"
What's New with ChoreoLab?
3/27/23
Now in its fourth season, ChoreoLab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory for faculty, graduate and undergraduate dance students, and guest artists. Under the direction of Clinical Assistant Professor Jenna Zavrel, the spring showcase opens next weekend.
"Eurydice" Features in The Spectrum
3/17/23
Two articles about the Department's recent production of Eurydice appeared this week in The UB Spectrum.
Congratulations to the "Eurydice" Team!
3/16/23
Multiple honors awarded by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 2.
Student Directed Series - Applications Now Open for the 2023-2024 Season
9/23/22
The Student Directed Series in the UB Department of Theatre and Dance is where emerging practitioners can challenge themselves artistically while collaborating with peers.
Announcing Our Spring 2023 Productions!
2/20/23
Join the University at Buffalo Department of Theatre and Dance for a season of dance, musicals, and drama. The spring 2023 season consists of live performances at the UB Center for the Arts and at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, both on UB North campus.
THD Students Shine at Kennedy Center Theater Festival
2/3/23
This January UB Theatre and Dance was represented at the 55^th annual Kennedy Center Theater Festival at West Chester University in West Chester, PA by four talented students and new THD Costume Shop Manager / Clinical Assistant Professor Zechariah Saenz.
Spring 2023 Student Directed Show Auditions
9/23/22
The Department of Theatre & Dance invites all students to audition for this spring's Student Directed Productions.
UB Spectrum Reviews Four THD Productions
12/6/22
Sincere thank you to UB Spectrum and writer Alex Novak for their extensive coverage of our fall season of productions!
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.
Dr. Ariel Nereson to Join Sawyer Seminar on Reimagining Race in America
8/29/22
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Ariel Nereson, PhD, on her acceptance as a participant in the Sawyer Seminar Reimagining the American Landscape: Race and the Future of Public History.
Dr. Meredith Conti Co-Edits New Book on Theatre and Horror
5/11/22
Congratulations to Associate Professor and Director of Theatre BA Meredith Conti, PhD, on the publication of her most recent book Theatre and the Macabre, co-edited with Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
Dr. Ariel Nereson Publishes New Book on Dance Pioneer Bill T. Jones
1/24/22
Congratulations to assistant professor Ariel Nereson, PhD, on the publication of her most recent book Democracy Moving: Bill T. Jones, Contemporary American Performance, and the Racial Past.

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