<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>
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<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 big room for a big conversation – that’s the only way to describe the interview I had with playwright Carlos Murillo, and Nick O'Leary, alongside Kate Drummond, MFA student, at Hutchinson Hall on November 30, 2023. Initially, the room appeared empty, but it gradually filled with a delightful blend of wonder, comfort, and laughter—A kind of joy that is only comparable to a warm hug.<br /><strong></strong></p>

<p>We're pleased to highlight the recent success of Drama Alumn"J" Jha, (PATP, 2014). Jha has been garnering attention for their standout performance in the Oakland Theater Project’s production of "Mahābhārata."</p>
<p>Under the direction of Michael Socrates Moran, Jha's solo act showcased their dynamic talent, bringing a fresh perspective to the Bay Area's artistic scene. Adapted by Burlingame playwright Geetha Reddy, the production highlighted Jha's versatility and stage presence.</p>

<p>The University of Washington's School of Drama proudly showcased its vibrant community of faculty, students, and alumni at the recent American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) annual conference held in Providence, Rhode Island, in November. The event served as a platform for several UW Drama members to share their scholarly contributions and engage in meaningful discussions within the Theatre History and Performance Studies field.</p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are delighted to share a momentous achievement within our UW School of Drama community. Jesimiel Jenkins, a third-year graduate student in the Professional Actor Training Program (PATP), has been accepted into the esteemed BTC-BAA Fellowship program starting January 9.</span></p>
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<p><span>All new and returning Huskies are invited to join us for our annual Dawg Daze Performing Arts Open House, Friday September 20th 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Come by and learn all about how to get involved in the performing arts at UW. Representatives from the Schools of Drama and Music, as well as performing arts-related student organizations like the Undergraduate Theater Society, Stage Notes, The Collective Improv, Arts Diversity Council, Dance Student Association, and more will be on hand to answer questions and fill you in on opportunities.

<p>Four to six volunteers from this workshop will coach their crafted songs/monologues using the process learned in the <a href="/events/2019-10-16/diana-trotter-monologue-audition-part-one">October 16th clinic</a>. This master class is well worth observing with a host of take-aways for your own auditions and time to Q&amp;A with Diana.</p>

<p><span>How to find, cut, and craft a stand-out monologue to power your auditions. Diana Trotter is a seasoned, award-winning director, actress, and education. In this first session, she will take participants through a process to custom-cut monologues that highlight each individual actor and, more importantly, help you learn to love monologue auditions! She will also address how to approach songs as monologues, cut and craft them using the same process, and deliver them with a strong sense of character and intention.

<p><img src="/sites/drama/files/styles/portrait/public/images/rainn-wilson.jpg?itok=2MvThQF7" alt="Rainn Wilson" class="image-portrait" style="margin: 10px;" caption="false" width="200" height="250" align="left" />UW Drama honorary alum Rainn Wilson will give a talk entitled <em>Philosophy, Soul Pancake, and the Baha'i Faith</em> on Friday, October 18th at Kane Hall. The event is free and open to all.</p>

<div>A clinic on theater education, workshopping, and strategies for young actors. </div>
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