Theatre UTD

10/01/2025

You've gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta get your tickets to see Shrek the Musical live at the University Theater at UTD the last two weekends of October! Ticket link below or free with Comet Card in person/from our box office in the weeks prior to event.

SHOW DATES
Oct 23rd at 7:30pm
Oct 24th at 7:30pm
Oct 25th at 7:30pm
Oct 26th at 2:00pm
Oct 30th at 7:30pm
Oct 31st at 7:30pm

https://calendar.utdallas.edu/event/shrek-the-musical?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Comet+Calendar

03/18/2025

In case you missed the live show, here's a link to the full play, Karen Springs at UT Dallas!

A Contemporary Adaptation of the Modern Classic, An Enemy of the People, written by Henrik Ibsen, 1882, from the translation by R. Farquharson SharpVideo Edi...

02/20/2025

KAREN SPRINGS OPENS TONIGHT AT 7:30 P.M. AT The University of Texas at Dallas THEATRE! FREE ADMISSION. No ticket reservations necessary. The cast awaits your arrival! SHOWS ARE 2/20, 2/21, 2/22; and 2/27, 2/28, 3/1 - ALL 7:30.

Play Synopsis

In 2025, with the U.S. at a crossroads in deciding the future of American democracy, people are diving into big issues like economic growth, climate action, public health, and personal freedoms. Now, imagine all this intensity staged in a Texas suburb called Karen Springs, where a contemporary twist on playwright Henrik Ibsen’s 19th century classic An Enemy of the People, brings these debates to life. This tragicomic adaptation explores a local environmental crisis through a mix of personalities—a doctor, a teacher, a mayor, podcasters, business owners, and everyday residents—all tangled in questions of truth, justice, friendship, and loyalty. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the cast confronts the real question: “Who is the true enemy of Karen Springs?” This is your chance to see today’s moral and cultural divides played out on stage, with drama that’s as intense and relevant as ever.

01/29/2025

Mark your calendars for Karen Springs, UTD Theatre's next production opening February 20, 2025! FREE. A Battle of Science, Truth, and Survival Amid Politics, Pollution, and Betrayal, written and directed by Visiting Assistant Professor, Maiza Hixson. Starring UTD students. Please email [email protected].

Synopsis: In 2025, with the U.S. at a crossroads in deciding the future of American democracy, people are diving into big issues like economic growth, climate action, public health, and personal freedoms. Now, imagine all this intensity staged in a Texas suburb called Karen Springs, where a contemporary twist on playwright Henrik Ibsen’s 19th century classic An Enemy of the People, brings these debates to life. This gripping adaptation explores a local environmental crisis through a mix of personalities—a doctor, a teacher, a mayor, podcasters, business owners, and everyday residents—all tangled in questions of truth, justice, friendship, and loyalty. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the cast confronts the real question: “Who is the true enemy of Karen Springs?” This is your chance to see today’s moral and cultural divides played out on stage, with drama that’s as intense and relevant as ever.

12/03/2024

We are delighted to invite you to the opening of a new short play entitled Shop-Til-You-Drop at the UTD Theatre (JO 2.702) this Wednesday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. Written by UTD student Kyle Hurst and Directed by Darcy Krokus, the story is about a young woman named Katie who enters a mysterious grocery store called BIZ-ARRE-MART and becomes ensnared in a dystopian plot. DON'T MISS THIS EXPERIMENTAL PLAY. It is FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No tickets necessary. All are welcome!

11/08/2024

Looking for a theatre class next semester? Check out https://coursebook.utdallas.edu/guidedsearch and check out all the THEA offerings.

A few to point out...

Performance in Historical Context (THEA 3323) - Contemporary Art & Theatre, taught by Dr. Hixson

Improvisation (THEA- 2372) taught by Kathy Lingo

Acting I (THEA 1351) taught by Kathy Lingo

Theatre & Literature 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 (THEA 3380) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pride in Theatre; An Exploration of LGBTQIA+ directors, designers, playwrights, theatre practitioners, and productions.

^^^^ These are a few of the classes being offered, more will be detailed in the coming days. Please stay tuned!!

UT Dallas CourseBook is an advanced tool for obtaining information about classes at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Lookup course and catalog information, Class Syllabi (Syllabus), Course Evaluations, Instructor Evaluations, and submit syllabus files from a single central location.

11/07/2024

Looking for a theatre class next semester? Check out https://coursebook.utdallas.edu/guidedsearch and check out all the THEA offerings.

A few to point out...

Musical Theatre Perfromance (THEA 3326) - Callback is a ensemble and group performance based class that will help you to become better at auditioning and landing the role.

Stage Managment (THEA 3352) Join if you are interested in stage management!! Learn from an Equity Stage Manager on how to approach, prepare, and reoprts for the production.

Theatre & Literature (THEA 3380) Pride in Theatre; An Exploration of LGBTQIA+ directors, designers, playwrights, theatre practitioners, and productions.

^^^^ These are a few of the classes being offered, more will be detailed in the coming days. Please stay tuned!!

UT Dallas CourseBook is an advanced tool for obtaining information about classes at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Lookup course and catalog information, Class Syllabi (Syllabus), Course Evaluations, Instructor Evaluations, and submit syllabus files from a single central location.

11/07/2024

Sign up for Auditions for the spring play, Greetings From Karen Springs!!!! Auditions are OPEN to EVERYONE! Questions? Email [email protected]. Click on QR code for audition form for more information and audition monologues to choose from.

Greetings From Karen Springs is is a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s modern classic play, An Enemy of the People.

Greetings From Karen Springs Play Synopsis:

In 2024, with the U.S. at a crossroads in deciding its next president and the future of democracy, voters are diving into big issues like economic growth, climate action, public health, and personal freedoms. Now, imagine all this intensity staged in a Texas suburb called Karen Springs, where a contemporary twist on Henrik Ibsen’s 19th century classic An Enemy of the People brings these debates to life. This gripping adaptation explores a local environmental crisis through a mix of personalities—a doctor, a teacher, a mayor, reporters, business owners, and everyday residents—all tangled in questions of truth, justice, friendship, and loyalty. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the cast confronts the real question: “Who is the true enemy of the people?” This is your chance to see today’s moral and cultural divides played out on stage, with drama that’s as intense and relevant as ever.

11/03/2024

Well, that's a wrap on Heathers: The Musical! A big thank you to our Events Team... Alex Lorrain-Hill (and student assistants), Mike Stapp, Evan Ricks, Chinweolu Greer, Paulina Gil (their student assistants), and David Budd (and team) for all they did to help run and support the show before, during, and after the run. You helped to make our show, GO!

I’d also like to thank Mark Mullino and band for the support, they sounded terrific! Yay band!

Make sure and stay tuned for audition announcements for our upcoming spring shows and the next season (2025-2026 School Year)!

Exciting plans are on the horizon and you'll wanna make the choice to see more Theatre UTDance and Theatre UTD productions!

11/01/2024

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