News & Stories
On any given day, School of Music, Theatre & Dance students, faculty, and alumni are performing and directing, designing and producing. They are winning awards and distinguishing themselves in competitions. They are releasing new recordings and publications. They are engaging in innovative research, scholarship, and collaborations. Read about the latest SMTD happenings and get to know members of the SMTD community.

Louise Toppin Named University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor

[In the News] José Casas Wins Dominic Orlando Playwriting Award

[Campus News] Amy Stillman Honored with the 11th Shirley Verrett Award

[In the News] SMTD’s Aaron Dworkin Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

[In the News] Guggenheim Fellowship Awarded to Petra Kuppers, Professor of Theatre & Drama, Dance

[In the News] Mo Zhou’s Directing Debut with Boston Baroque Awarded a 2023 Opera Grant for Women Stage Directors and Conductors

[In the News] Recognizing Creative Distinction: An Interview with George Shirley

Colleen Conway, Recipient of Teaching Excellence Award, to Deliver Lecture

Michigan Muse Winter 2023

Marie McCarthy Receives 2022 NAfME Senior Researcher Award

SMTD Announces Winners of 2023 Teaching Awards
