As an institution that takes great pride in the arts, our performing arts community never ceases to amaze us. They continue to push boundaries and forge new and exciting collaborations inside and outside the classroom — through multidisciplinary partnerships, innovative teaching and community engagement. Chancellor Alexander N. Cartwright talks with three members of our Department of Theatre to explore the many ways that theatre and creativity go beyond the stage.

Dr. Suzanne Burgoyne is a Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor and the director of the Center for Applied Theatre and Drama Research. Xiomara Cornejo is a doctoral student and an associate director of the Center. And Zahria Moore is a senior McNair Scholar majoring in theatre and English, who is also a member of the Center’s Interactive Theatre Troupe.