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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 15, 2026
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Check out this preview of University Theatre's Much Ado About Nothing and Forward Theater's Much Ado inspired Lady Disdain
from the Cap Times!
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Still looking for summer classes? The Department of Theatre and Drama has several exciting options
- online and in person!
Dip your toes in the world of theatre with online offerings Theatre 100: Experiencing Theatre and Theatre 200: Acting Skills for Life.
Get hands on training in our studios with Theatre 220: Scenic Studio Practicum and Theatre 221: Costume Studio Practicum.
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Student Production Proposals April 22
The Department of Theatre and Drama's Programming Committee will hear proposals for student projects on Wednesday, April 22 from 9:30-10:30 am in the Theatre Department Conference Room Vilas 6181. Anyone planning to do a project proposal should either email Jahana Azodi
jazodi@wisc.edu or stop by her office 2131 Vilas in advance of the meeting.
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Save the Date!
Get ready to shine, sparkle, and celebrate! Theatre and Drama is excited to invite you to this year's Spring Banquet!
When: May 1st, 5pm - 8pm
Where: Gilbert V. Hemsley Theatre, Vilas Communication Hall
Who: Students, faculty, staff, friends, guests and everyone who helped make this year and every year a success for faculty, staff, and students!
Why: Celebrate the achievements of the 2025-2026 school year with food, dancing, awards, and more!
RSVP by April 27.
In addition, we will be collecting photos from the past year for a look-back slide show. If you would like to submit photos to include, please submit them here.
If you have any questions or concerns about attending, please email Department Program Specialist Sydney Prather at sprather2@wisc.edu. We hope to see you there!
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UNIVERSITY THEATRE
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Announcing the University Theatre 2026-2027 Season!
The Compass by Michael Rohd
October 15-25, 2026, Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre
Urinetown Music and Lyrics by Mark Holman, Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
November 19-22, December 3-6, 2026, Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre
She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen
March 4-14, 2027, Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre
Ushuaia Blue by Caridad Svich
April 15-25, 2027, Gilbert V. Hemsley Theatre
For details and information on additional projects visit the Theatre and Drama website and online
Callboard.
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Student Support Funding Opportunities
The Department is thrilled to be able to offer the students of Theatre and Drama at UW-Madison some additional funding to support continued Professional Development outside of the classroom!
Deadlines are approaching soon! Apply today! Click on this Google Form
for more info and to apply.
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INTERNSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
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Deadlines Approaching for Applications for Summer Internships!
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Explore internships, jobs, and other resources at the School of Education Career Center's Gain Experience page.
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About the play: A record player spins as snow falls outside the living room window. The picture of nostalgia. So, what happens if the record skips? When that feeling of warmth feels a touch too hot? It Had to Be You follows Cameron, Andy, and Quinn as they navigate through a storm of grief and love, with the hope that they can come out of it together.
It Had to Be You
Featuring:
Megan McCarty
Bex Schmitt
Amelie Rosenhagen
Shruthi Menon
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WUD Games Presents: Hollywood Murder Mystery
Join WUD Games for an evening of mystery and investigation on either the 18th or 19th of April! The event will run 6pm-10pm, during which time you will take on the role of a member of a Hollywood film studio, socialize with your fellow filmmakers, and then solve the curious case of someone's untimely demise. A great chance for practicing improv skills! Dress-up is encouraged, and dinner will be provided. Use the QR code above or head to the
RSVP form to join!
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Get Free Studio-Quality Headshots with the Iris Air Photo Booth at the Wisconsin Business School
The Iris Air photo booth is now available for WSB employees, students, and the campus community. It is located on the second floor between the central elevators and the Learning Commons, just above the West Atrium.
The Iris is available any time Grainger Hall is open. Simply press the touch screen to begin and follow the prompts. Each session takes about 4-5 minutes and your photos are delivered instantly via email. We ask that WSB students and employees use their wisc.edu email address when signing in.
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Help Students Navigate Food Insecurity
25% of School of Education graduate students are food insecure (more than 3 times the general US population).
25% of students at UW Madison report being food insecure.
International students, who cannot receive financial aid and often cannot work in the United States, are struggling with hunger.
How you can help:
- Know resources and communicate them to students (newsletters, CANVAS module, etc.)
If you have left over food from an event, this app allows you to share it with those who sign up for alerts.
The pantry is run by volunteers, mostly students. It closes when there are not folks to keep it stocked and open.
Volunteering needs no training and can be as little as 1 hour. Sign up for a shift here.
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Resource for Students
UW-Madison has launched a new resource for students that gathers together information and resources for everything from food and health issues to housing and IT help. Visit https://basicneeds.students.wisc.edu to learn more.
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More Student Opportunities
Be on the lookout for casting calls for Student Film projects!
Check the Student Opportunities page on the department website for audition announcements, jobs (on campus and off), performances, and more.
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Have an announcement to share? Send to publicity@theatre.wisc.edu. Submissions received by Friday will be considered for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
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