Arts and Entertainment

The School of Drama’s Playhouse Theatre, now the Jones Playhouse, has a long history that includes housing one of the few Negro Theatre Units of the WPA’s Federal Theatre Project in the 1930s.

After an extensive remodel—only the second in its 78-year history—the Jones Playhouse reopens in October with a host of improvements.

The new Northwest African American Museum opened in Seattle in March, with many A&S alumni among its dedicated staff. 

A new lighting system provides much-needed flexibility for the many productions presented at Meany Hall. 

Immediately after graduating from the UW School of Drama, 11 alumni founded Washington Ensemble Theatre, or WET. As they begin their third season, WET's members remain true to their original vision for the theatre. 

Photography professor Rebecca Cummins’ artwork at the Montlake branch of the Seattle Public Library is an aperture sundial that beams colorful circles of light into the building.

Graduate students in the Dance Program and DXARTS collaborated on works presented in a recent concert. 

Students in the UW's Wind Ensemble describe their ten-day tour of Japan as a life-changing experience. 

A new Skyspace created by artist James Turrell explores the effect of light on space and perception. Located in the Henry Art Gallery's sculpture court, it is one of only four public Skyspaces in the United States. 

When internationally acclaimed artists perform through the UW World Series, many also visit local schools or University classes through residencies. 

Alexa Meyer, an English Literature and Journalism & Public Interest Communication student, discusses the value of a liberal arts education.

On Classical King’s “Northwest Focus Live” with host Sean MacLean, the UW Wind Ensemble led by Timothy Salzman performs the first two movements of Zhou Tian's Sinfonia.

Guitar Studies Chair Michael Partington performs music from Baroque composer Jakob Johann Froberger for KING FM's Northwest Focus Live in this video broadcast recently on NPR Music's Live Sessions.

Connie Eggers loves seeing families come through the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Eggers is a visitor services specialist at the Burke, part of a rotating team that works at the museum’s front desk.