News

Ohio State Theatre and the American Society of Theatre Research (ASTR)
A significant number of Ohio State Theatre graduate students, faculty, and alumni attended the American Society of Theatre Research (ASTR) annual conference this year that took place in Atlanta,…

Professor Lesley Ferris on BBC Persian
Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of Theatre Lesley Ferris was recently interviewed by BBC Persian in connection with her latest theatrical endeavor--Sahar Speaks: Voices of Women from…

Professor Stratos Constantinidis Published in Volume on Aeschyllus
Stratos E. Constantinidis' lengthy article about the translation and adaption of Aeschylus’ plays was published this month and is now available for review. The full bibliographical entry is:
…PhD Candidate Josh Truett Wins Dana Greenblatt Award
The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies announced this summer that Josh Truett, PhD candidate in the Theatre Graduate Program, is one of two winners of the 2017-18 Dana Greenblatt…

Associate Professor Jennifer Schlueter Opens New Play with Available Light Theatre
Jen Schlueter's new show, Bootleg Radio opens at Available Light Theatre September 28th. Collaborators include Associate Professor Brad Steinmetz; current students Karie Miller (PhD candidate…

Sifiso Mazibuko ('15) Joins West End Production of Hamilton
The cast for the London premiere of Hamilton has been announced, and Ohio State Department of Theatre alumnus Sifiso Mazibuko (MFA, 2015) is among those bringing the show to the Victoria…

WW1 Centennial News Podcast Includes MFA Acting Students
Episode #31 of WW1 Centennial News includes MFA Acting students Blake Edwards, Joe Kopyt, and Ambre Shoneff reading "The Song of Mud" at the War to End All Wars Symposium.
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MFA-Acting Alumna Johamy Morales (09) Appointed to TCG Board of Directors
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, announced six new members to its board of directors, including Department of Theatre alumna Johamy Morales ('09). Johamy…

Jeanine Thompson Heads to DC for the Capital Fringe Festival
Professor Jeanine Thompson is performing The Dream Dancer at the 2017 Capital Fringe Festival. Thompson co-created the piece with long-time collaborator John Giffin, professor emeritus of dance.…