Stories Tagged ‘Theatre & Dance’ 
UA’s Alabama-Cuba Initiative Continues With Play
Seth Panitch, associate professor of theatre at The University of Alabama, will take his play "Alcestis Ascending" on the road this summer to New York City, Havana and Alabama as part of his participation in creative research with the actors and dancers from UA and the Cuban El Instituto Superior de Arte .
UA to Debut Musical ‘Hermitage Cats’ in Concert Hall
“Hermitage Cats Save the Day,” a musical rendering of the book “Anna and the Hermitage Cats,” will premiere at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the concert hall of The University of Alabama’s Moody Music Building.
Premiere Music and Dance Performance, Art Show Celebrate 25th Anniversary of UA’s Holtkamp Organ
For the 25th anniversary of the Holtkamp organ in the Concert Hall of Moody Music Building, The University of Alabama will present the world premiere of “The Freese Collection,” performed by Dr. Faythe Freese, UA professor of organ. The interdisciplinary performance also will feature the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre and a NALL art show titled “Violata Pax" (Wounded Peace).
UA Graduate Competes in ‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Janelle Issis, a 2011 graduate of The University of Alabama, is competing in the ninth season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” broadcast at 7 p.m. Wednesdays on the Fox network.
UA Professor’s ‘Hell: Paradise Found’ Finds Its Way to New York City
"Hell: Paradise Found," a comedy written and directed by Seth Panitch, UA associate professor of theatre, will trod the boards in New York this July in an Off-Broadway production at the 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan.
UA Theatre Professor to Take Production of His Play to New York
Seth Panitch, associate professor of theatre and head of the Master of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts acting programs at The University of Alabama, will direct an Actors Equity Association Showcase production of his comedy “Hell: Paradise Found” in July at the 59E59 Theatre in New York.
UA’s ‘Dancing with the Bama Stars’ Arty Party to Benefit Dance Program
University of Alabama student dancers will be "Dancing with the Bama Stars" Kellee Reinhart, Pat Whetstone, Bob Olin and a surprise Crimson Tide “star” as part of UA’s Arty Party fundraiser March 31 beginning at 6 p.m. in Woods Quad on the UA campus.
Valentine-O-Grams, Concert Part of UA Theater Honor Society Fundraising Events
Students in The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega are taking a new twist on the singing telegram this Valentine’s Day by selling Valentine-O-Grams as part of their philanthropy fund raising.
UA Professor Wins Entry to Dance Film Festival
A film by Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance in The University of Alabama’s department of theatre and dance, has been selected for the 2012 San Francisco Dance Film Festival.
Contemporary Musical ‘See Rock City’ to be Presented by UA Theater Honor Society
The University of Alabama theater honor society Alpha Psi Omega will be presenting the contemporary musical “See Rock City & Other Destinations” Thursday-Friday, Dec. 8-9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Allen Bales Theatre.
UA Theatre Professor Continues Research in Cuba
Seth Panitch, University of Alabama associate professor of theatre, will lead a group of UA graduate students to Havana, Cuba, later this month to stage a production of American playwright Christopher Durang’s "Beyond Therapy."
UA’s Bama Grad Expo Seeks Top Prospective Students for Campus Visit
The University of Alabama will host Bama Grad Expo 2012, which brings top prospective graduate students to campus, Jan. 12-14, 2012.
‘Chicago,’ Ballet Performance to Highlight UA Theatre and Dance Season
Stagings of the musicals “Chicago” and “City of Angels,” as well as classics including “The Seagull” and “An Italian Straw Hat,” highlight the 2011-2012 University of Alabama department of theatre and dance season.
UA Professor Receives NEA Grant to Restage Notable Dance
Sarah M. Barry, assistant professor of dance at The University of Alabama, has received a National Endowment for the Arts grant for $15,000 under the American Masterpieces: Dance category.
UA Production of ‘Big River’ Winds Its Way to Montgomery
The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre will open its doors to Huck Finn and all his friends this April with a production of the American musical "Big River" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15. The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance is staging the performance.
Whale of a Tale: ‘Moby-Dick’ Adaptation Takes UA Stage
The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance is presenting the world premiere of "Moby-Dick," a play by Dr. Steve Burch, UA associate professor of theatre. The play will be performed Monday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 27, in the Marian Gallaway Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.
Kennedy Center Theatre Festival Honors UA Professor
Donna Meester, associate professor in The University of Alabama's department of theatre and dance and director of costume design/production, has been awarded The Kennedy Center Golden Medallion for her service to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.
Musical ‘Flora’ Fills UA Theatre With ‘Menace’
The University of Alabama theatre and dance department presents "Flora, the Red Menace," a musical by the creators of "Chicago" and "Cabaret," from Monday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 20, in the Allen Bales Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District.
Sanspointe Dance Troupe Returns to UA
Sanspointe, a professional dance company based in Birmingham, will present "Dances Fall," a free public performance, at The University of Alabama, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Morgan Auditorium.
‘Enemy of the People’ Pits Doctor Against Town on UA Stage
Henrik Ibsen's classic play “An Enemy of the People” will be presented Monday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 10 in the Gallaway Theatre on Stadium Drive in the UA Theatre District as part of The University of Alabama's theatre and dance department season.
Music, Crafts and Culture: UA’s Moundville Native American Festival Returns
Two Native American Music Award winners – Muscogee flutist Billy Whitefox and Cherokee guitarist and vocalist Michael Jacobs – highlight this year's Moundville Native American Festival, from Wednesday, Oct. 6 to Saturday, Oct. 9 at The University of Alabama's Moundville Archaeological Park.
Devilish ‘Screwtape’ Fires Up UA’s 2010-2011 Season in Theatre and Dance
“Screwtape,” a play by James Forsyth based on C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters,” will be presented Monday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 26 in the Allen Bales Theatre on The University of Alabama campus.
Musicals, Dramas, Dance and the Devil to Highlight UA Theatrical Season
Across the ocean, along the Mississippi, south to the Gulf of Mexico, over to France and Norway and down into hell itself -- The University of Alabama's theatre and dance department will take audiences on many exciting journeys during the 2010-2011 theatrical season.
UA Theatre Professor to Perform One-Woman Show in New York, Edinburgh
Allison Hetzel, assistant professor of theatre and dance at The University of Alabama, will present her one-woman show “Considering Georgia O’Keeffe” in July at the East to Edinburgh Festival in New York City and in August at Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, one of the top theater festivals in the world.
UA’s Moundville Celebration Marks Reopening of Museum
Living history and craft demonstrations, music, dance, children's activities and crafts will help visitors celebrate the reopening of Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park.