Tulane Department of Theatre & Dance

We are proud to announce The Vision(ary) Institute 2024, which is a student-centered conference based around issues of gender equity in theatre, film, tv, and literature!

This year's keynote speaker will be writer/producer, filmmaker Felicia Pride (Queen Sugar, Bel-Air, Grey's Anatomy, and others) and this event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. She'll be speaking on campus at 6 pm on 9/21 in the Diboll Gallery of the Newcomb Institute. The event is FREE and we'd love to see you there! Please join us!

TUTD’s first MainStage of the season opens Wednesday, September 25th and runs through Sunday, September 29th. ‘Everything That Never Happened’, a new play by Sarah Mantell and directed by Jessica Podewell.
'Everything That Never Happened' offers a revisionist retelling of Shakespeare’s 'The Merchant of Venice', reimagining the classic tale from a Jewish and feminist perspective. The narrative delves into the lives of Jessica and Lorenzo, two lovers who must navigate the complexities of escaping her father’s house, the Venetian ghetto, and her entire culture. Set in the interstices of Shakespeare’s original play and the stark realities of Jewish history, this production explores themes of disguise, assimilation, and the untold stories that Shakespeare left behind.
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CALLING ALL CREATIVES! Come learn more about the DMP program this Wednesday. In Dixon 118 (the building next door to McWilliams😉

With the end of the semester fast approaching, there are so many opportunities to see the incredible creative work coming from theatre and dance students! All of these events are free, open to the public with no RSVP.

Fall Class Spotlight! Check out DIRECTING I with

This Friday and Saturday, join TUTD for YOUNG PERFORMERS. This free show features our student choreographers work from this semester! Open to the public and no reservations required.

Are you a creative looking for a chance to increase your business skills this summer? Join us for this unique, 3week online course, with local music and events producer Leah Hennessey of the MusicBox Village for a deep dive into leadership skills for creative professionals. Perfect for students from any area of the creative industry, this is an opportunity to earn 3credits while meeting local artists and events producers. Jump start your connection for future careers today!

A huge congratulations to the cast and crew of ‘Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play’! Everyone worked so hard and the show was a HIT! Now go get some rest 💙💚

Looking for another reason to catch ‘Mr. Burns, A Post Electric Play’ before it closes Sunday?? Its the MFA thesis show for in costumes and in scenic design. Both of these students have put their all into this show and the sets & costumes are EXTRAORDINARY! Tonight and Sunday are sold out so scoop up the few remaining tickets for Saturday afternoon and evening a.purplepass.com/tulaneTD
Photos by Bruce France Media

Meet ‘Mr.Burns’ ensemble member Nya Phillips!
Nya is a sophomore from New Orleans, currently studying International Relations and Theatre! Get your tickets to see Nya and the rest of the Burns ensemble performing March 12th through 17th ASAP! LINK IN BIO!

Meet ‘Mr. Burns’ ensemble member Simon Rucker!
Simon is a junior majoring in theatre performance and psychology who really loves his dog. Get your tickets to see Simon and the rest of the Burns ensemble performing March 12th through 17th ASAP!
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An Evening of Dance with NDC opens tomorrow! Come see Nicole Boyd Buckels’ new work ‘Lure’ featuring the Newcomb Dance Company. Link in bio for tickets.

New Orleans dance legend Carolyn Barber-Pierre brings excitement and energy to the stage with her piece, ‘A Taste of Brazil’! Don’t miss out on all the fun this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 in Dixon Hall. Tickets available at www.purplepass.com/tulanetd

Come see ‘Love and Marriage’ choreographed by the one and only Jeffrey Gunshol in AN EVENING OF DANCE with the Newcomb Dance Company this Friday, Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2 in Dixon Hall.
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Meet our first choreographer for Newcomb Dance Company’s An Evening of Dance, Melanie Greene. We are so excited to see Melanie piece “Organic Matter” and all the innovative choreography in Dixon Hall February 23rd through 25th. Tickets and further details available at www.purplepass.com/TULANETD

Beat those post-Mardi Gras blues with DANCE!
'An Evening of Dance' with NDC performs Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th at 7:30, and Sunday, February 25th at 2pm in Dixon Hall.
Featuring choreography by Nicole Buckels-Boyd, Melanie Greene, Jeffrey Gunshol, and Carolyn Barber-Pierre.
Tickets available at www.purplepass.com/TulaneTD

Wow! TUTD Professor Monica Payne's production of ‘Dying For It’ at The Artistic Home in Chicago has received FIVE Jeff Nominations. Congratulations!!

The first MainStage of 2024 is coming up soon! Join us for An Evening of Dance with Newcomb Dance Company on Friday, February 23 & Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 25th at 2pm in Dixon Hall. Link in bio for 🎟️

Congrats to all on the hard work, creativity, and dedication that went into making this such a wonderful semester at TUTD!
Now go get some rest!!

Photos by and
Images from TUTD Fall Mainstages
'what you see' created by .space
'Ubu Roi' directed by Prof. Sandoval
'Crumbs from the Table of Joy' directed by Dr. Proctor

This Thursday 12/7 and Friday 12/8, join us for a double-bill of dance delight!
'The Animal Cracker' at 6:30 PM and 'Young Performers' at 7:00 PM
FREE & NO RSVP!
In McWilliams 300

Check out some of the highlights from TUTD this past week!