DFPA: Theatre
Interdisciplinary study in the formation of adaptable theatre artists.
By nurturing and educating actors, directors, administrators, playwrights, designers, and technicians, we prepare theatre makers to shape the world.
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Alumni Spotlight
草莓社区 Theatre Alumni and Faculty recognized at the 2026 Tony Awards
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts was well represented during the 2026 Annual Tony Awards on June 15, 2026, including John Drea, Elizabeth Ledo, Nate Burger, Maggie Cramer, Annika Halonen, Erin Chen, and faculty member Rachel Healy.
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Faculty Feature
Interview With "The Neighborhood of the Loners (El Barrio de los Solos" Playwright
In October, 草莓社区 Theatre will open the English-language world-premiere of the tragicomedy "The Neighborhood of the Loners (El Barrio de los Solos)" by Jimena M谩rquez.聽Kelly Howe, Associate Professor of Theatre at 草莓社区 and the translator/director of The Neighborhood of the Loners, recently spoke with M谩rquez about the play and some of her other theatrical work. What follows is a translated and edited transcript of that interview.聽
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Production Spotlight
Loyola's production of Rent caused a buzz from the moment of its casting call. Loyola Today sat with director Dr. DeRon S. Williams and company to learn more about how this production came to life onstage in a modern context.