The Black Rep presents "Death Of A Salesman
The classic story of traveling salesman Willy Loman and his family explores the disillusionment of the American Dream and the toll it takes on all aspects of life.
Past Events
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On ‘Death of a Salesman’: A Conversation with Ron Himes
Join Himes for a conversation about the production, the Black Rep and this moment in American theater.
2023 A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Competition-Call for Submissions
The Deadline for submitting a play to the A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Competition is February 5, 2023. Start writing today!
Applications Are Now Open for The Summer Program at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Immersing the student in an intensive exploration of Shakespeare; his plays, the historical-political-cultural context of his time and the stage skills necessary to perform his work.
London, England, July 8 - 29 2023.
Kindred: A Senior Dance Showcase
Kindred is a showcase of two senior dances choreographed by Diamond Warren-Tucker & Izzy Yanover exploring themes of family and belonging.
More Than Just Entertainment: The Politics of Branson’s Tourism Industry and Ethical Questions for Scholars
Joanna Dee Das, Assistant Professor of Dance, Washington University
The Oresteia
The House of Atreus is burdened by an old curse and trapped in a cycle of retributive violence.
"Looking at the Creative Process Through the Lens of Scenic Design"
Rob Morgan, Teaching Professor of Drama, Washington University in St. Louis
2023 MFA Student Dance Concert: No Boundaries
This year’s concert, "No Boundaries", celebrates the sixth year of the MFA in Dance final project with choreography by Kendra Key and Erin Morris.
Careers in the Entertainment Industry
Join us as Washington University Alumni come together to discuss their experiences within the entertainment industry. All aspects of the business will be discussed, from the creative process of writing and acting, to the nuts and bolts of the business of entertainment, and beyond.
"On the Aesthetics of Black Inexpression"
Tina Post, Assistant Professor, Department of English, The University of Chicago
WUDance Collective: GENESIS
“There is an important story needing to come through each of us. We are longing to be seen, to be necessary.” — Toko-pa Turner
2023 Helen Clanton Morrin Biennial Lecture
"Write What You Don't Know" a conversation with David Henry Hwang
Retina Burn
The students of the Lighting Technology class will put on a full concert in the Edison Theatre.
Student Dance Showcase
Student Run, Student Choreographed, Student Danced!
Lena Blou: Performing the political
Lena Blou will share her dance practice by evoking the practical, aesthetic, historical, anthropological and philosophical dimensions of Gwoka, Techni’ka and Bigidi and discusses with our students what these concepts teach us about how to approach uncertainty, unpredictability, imbalances, in contemporary society.
F***ing A
In Suzan-Lori Parks's "Fucking A", Hester Smith, the shunned local abortionist, hatches a plan to buy her jailed son’s freedom — and nothing will deter Hester from her quest.
Shakespeare Day: Celebrating 400 years of Shakespeare in Print
Join us as we celebrate the 400-year anniversary of William Shakespeare’s first folio—the first time his collected works were printed.
Spring 2023 Final Showings
The end of the semester means opportunities for our students to put into practice what they have been learning in class.
2023 Handprint Ceremony for Graduating PAD Students
If you were involved, you are invited!
Graduate Hooding & Recognition Ceremony
College of Arts & Sciences Recognition Ceremony
Dance Placement Class for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
All new students with interest in dance at WU are strongly encouraged to attend the Dance Placement Class.
Drama Audition Workshop
Not sure how to audition? No worries! Attend this short workshop with Bill Whitaker, Professor of the Practice, along with current PAD students.
PAD Kick-Off
Welcome back! Join us for the PAD Kick-Off!
Fall Drama Auditions
GENERAL AUDITIONS for the fall semester will take place in-person and through online submission.
PAD Dance Auditions
Auditions will be held for both Washington University Dance Theatre and the WU Dance Collective.
A.E. Hotchner Playwriting Festival 2023
We invite you to become a part of the playwriting process at the script-in-hand staged reading of each play.
Return to Play: A Workshop in Clown and Improv
Join PAD Alum Lindsay Brill as she presents an introduction to clowning and its application to improvisation.
Fall Break
No Classes
Love Dances: A Workshop and Lecture on Intercultural Collaboration
Writing and Embodied Creativity
A Talk with 2023 Marcus Artist-in-Residence, Choreographer Leslie Cuyjet
Cabaret
“What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play..."
God of Carnage
Thanksgiving Break
No Classes