Theatre News

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The Trade Federation, or, Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels by playwriting alumnus Andy Boyd ’18 was recently published by NoPassport Press.

Playwriting alumnus Harrison David Rivers ’09 writes Interlude, which began performances virtually on March 1, 2021.

Alumna Barbara Whitman ’05 partners with the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDFC) to establish the Barbara Whitman Award.

The Alumni Spotlight is a place to hear from the School of the Arts alumni community about their journeys as artists and creators.

Live at the Lortel, an Off-Broadway podcast, recently hosted Associate Professor Lynn Nottage for an evening of conversation.

Alumna Nana Dakin ’18 directs Love Letter To A Seed, an illustrated letter, invitation, and audio experience.

Dramaturgy alumna Ilana Lucas ’10 was recently appointed Vice President of the Canadian Theatre Critics’ Association (CTCA).

Directing Student Rebecca Miller Kratzer was recently named the Resident Stage Director & Chief Engagement Officer at Helios Opera. 

My Lord, What A Night, a new play by Adjunct Professor Deborah Brevoort will play Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC. 

The Playwright’s Room is a series featuring the newest cohort of Columbia Playwriting students. These playwrights study under the tutelage of David Henry Hwang and Lynn Nottage. 

Stars Behind The Stars is a bi-weekly series featuring theatre makers behind the scenes. This week, we sat down with Alumna Annie Jin Wang ’20. 

Last year, Columbia Alumni established Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble AAE), a theatrical company dedicated to empowering young people to be creative and think outside the box.

Student Series

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Dramatic Influences

by Lillian Mottern

This series asks Columbia Theatre artists about their artistic obsessions—what drives these individuals, even as it drives them crazy?

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This is Who We Are

by Carlos Barragán

A series featuring Columbia School of the Arts’ professors, covering careers, pedagogy, and art-making.

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Theatre in Motion

by Anastasia Ellis

A series featuring Columbia theatre makers, discussing theatre's movement across stages, through time, and within communities.