Marin Rose Helppie
Marin Rose Helppie is a dance artist and educator. Her performance credits include working with Ronald K. Brown, Helen Pickett, Paul Taylor, Michelle Gibson, the…
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Inspiring Spaces: The Dorans put the spotlight on production students
Justin and Robin Doran have dedicated a space in the new Dramatic Arts Building for production students, the backstage heroes who make up an essential part of the creative team.
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Faculty Spotlight: MaryAnn Hu
Interim Director of the BFA in Musical Theatre program MaryAnn Hu’s training in meditation and mindfulness helps her create the opportunities for empathy and connection that can only be found in theatre.
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Alumni Q&A: Kieran Gopaul MA ’13
For our Alumni Q&A series, Kieran Gopaul MA ’13 talks about change and movement, his work in strategic communications and the importance of having a support system in the professional world.
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Student Group Spotlight: Impulse Theatre Company
Impulse Theatre Company’s focus on contemporary realist pieces helps the group explore inclusivity and identity on stage.
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Jason Bateman talks vulnerability, subtlety and kindness to students of the School of Dramatic Arts
Hollywood superstar Jason Bateman stopped by the School of Dramatic Arts for a wide-ranging discussion on acting and directing with faculty member Alexandra Billings.
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Desi Jévon
Desi Jévon was born in northern California and raised in Honolulu. He has played The Matador on FX’s Legion, Paul in A Chorus Line (Po’okela…
Tony Taccone
Tony Taccone served as Artistic Director of Berkeley Rep for 22 years, during which time the theatre produced more than 70 world, American and West…
Sarabeth Belón
Sarabeth Belón, a Southern California native, is a UCLA and USC alumnus. Sarabeth started with her very first operatic role at UCLA, playing the role…
Jared Gertner
Jared Gertner is best known for playing Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, on the first national tour and in London (Olivier…