<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80454149 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80454149 BCX0">THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE</span></span></em></strong><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW80454149 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80454149 BCX0"> is a parable inspir
<p><span class="TrackedChange SCXW159673289 BCX0"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW159673289 BCX0" xml:lang="EN-US"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW159673289 BCX0"><strong><em>THRIVE, OR WHAT YOU WILL</em></strong> tells the story of Jeanne Baret, a gender-nonconforming 18th-century herb woman, who embarks on an 11-year voyage around the world disguised as a </span></span></span><span data-contrast="none&quo
<p><strong>Written by Sarah Ruhl / Directed by Nick O’Leary </strong></p>
<p><strong>PART OF THE PRODUCING ARTISTS LABORATORY SERIES </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem;">Audience members may see more vigorous artistic risk-taking in these Lab productions. From their first year to graduation, the Lab is a space for our student-artists to practice their craft.</span></p>
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<p>The Producing Artist Laboratory is a unique part of the School of Drama's production structure. The Spring Lab in 2025 will feature first-year MFA directors and designers working alongside second-year MFA actors for the first time. </p>
<div>Title to be announced Winter 2025</div>
<div>Directed by TBD</div>
<p><span>April 15 - 19, 2025</span><br /><span>Preview April 18, at 7:30 pm</span><br /><span>Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theatre</span></p>
<p>A doctoral degree recital by Alex Fang, DMA piano, a student of Craig Sheppard, performing works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff.</p>
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<p>The recital will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. <br /><strong><a href="https://youtube.com/live/eFKWIfJw44I?feature=share" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the livestream</a></strong></p>
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<p>A degree recital by Flora Cummings, BM, Viola Performance, a student of Melia Watras, performing works by Bach, Hess, and Clark. With guest musicians Mia HyeYeon Kim and Elinor Cummings</p>
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<h3 dir="auto">PROGRAM</h3>
<div dir="auto">J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 2<br />Traditional: Scottish Fiddle Set<br />Nigel Hess: Theme from <em>Ladies in Lavender</em> </div>
<div dir="auto">Rebecca Clarke: Sonata for Viola and Piano<br />
<p>The Öngtupqa Trio, featuring Clark Tenakhongva (Hopi singer, recording artist, and past vice chairman of the Hopi Tribe), shares music from their recent Hon Muru (Bear’s Ears) project. This concert is part of a three-day UW residency by the trio.</p>
<hr /><h3><b><span>Öngtupqa Trio Residency at the University of Washington</span></b></h3>
<p>A degree recital by Cassidy Cheong (MM, Voice), a student of Carrie Shaw, performing works by Purcell, Debussy, Mozart, and others. With Steve Swanson, piano.</p>
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<p>Violinist Rachel Lee Priday celebrates the release of her solo debut album, <i>Fluid Dynamics, </i>with a live multi-media<i> </i>world premiere performance. The result of a unique collaboration between ocean scientist Dr. Georgy Manucharyan of UW's School of Oceanography and Rachel Lee Priday, <em>Fluid Dynamics</em> combines videos of fluid motion experiments with new commissions from leading young American composers Gabriella Smith, Timo Andres, Paul Wiancko, Leilehua Lanzilotti, Cristina Spinei, and Christopher Cerrone.
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Members of acclaimed Chicago-based Ensemble Dal Niente—Connie</span> Volk, flute, and Katie Jimoh, clarinet<span>—</span>join faculty soprano Carrie Shaw in performing works for voice and winds by Volk, Luis Naòn, Jérôme Combier, and a newly commissioned work by Sky Macklay. Shaw is joined by soprano <span>Danielle Reutter-Harrah in performing duets for voice by Farzia Fallah.</span></p>
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