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Reunion Weekend Alumni Roundtable and 150 Vanderbilt Project

Nov. 16, 2023—This past Reunion weekend, the Theatre department hosted three alumni for a roundtable discussion titled “Cultivating Careers from Theatre Skills.” Laura Payne (’14), Julie Jones (’17), and Isabelle Mann (’17) spoke with students about their experiences with VUTheatre, what they learned, and how they continue to use those skills today both inside and outside the...

Ibby Cizmar publishes book featuring Ernie McClintock

Mar. 16, 2023—Ibby Cizmar, assistant professor of theatre, recently published Ernie McClintock and the Jazz Actors Family (Routledge 2023). The book represents the culmination of many years of archival and ethnographic research into the actor-director’s career. Cizmar establishes McClintock as a leading figure of the Black Theatre Movement, proven by the jazz acting technique, his critically acclaimed...

Faculty and students explore New York City theatre offerings

Apr. 16, 2022—During the last spring break in 2023, six theatre students traveled to New York City with Christin Essin, associate professor of theatre, and Krista Knight, writer-in-residence of cinema and media arts, to see a range of theatre offerings and meet with department alumni. In addition to touring the new Museum of Broadway, they saw Sam...