Arts ·
Finding Magic in Puppetry: Alumna Maggie Rocha’s Journey After AU
Read our interview with Rocha, now Production and Operations Manager at The Puppet Co.
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Arts ·
Pairing Passions: One Grad's Dance between Science and Stage
What does bird tracking look like? Biochemistry grad and dancer Ali Kirschbaum will show you.
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Achievements ·
Professor Meghan Raham Wins Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Set Design
Scenic designer created innovative set for “Bad Books” last spring at Round House Theatre
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Alumni ·
Life After AU and Breaking into DC Theatre: A Conversation with Alumna Lila-Rose Roberts
A year out from AU, this multihyphenate artist is gaining hands-on experience in stage management and the nonprofit theatre scene.
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Arts ·
AU Songwriters' Hub: Where Student Musicians Become Recording Artists
Meet the student musicians—and stream their work on Spotify
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April is Music Month at American University!
The Department of Performing Arts strikes a vibrant note this season with a dynamic lineup of vocal and instrumental concerts—offering something for every listener.
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Clowning Around: Lessons from Actor Bill Irwin
Veteran performer spoke with aspiring AU theater artists on acting, movement, and the art of clowning
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American University Artists Snag Helen Hayes Award Nominations
AU alumni, faculty, and collaborators recognized across the DC theatre community
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Creating Actors with Agency: Devising a Family Drama for the Stage
The new play I Lay Awake runs at Katzen’s Studio Theatre February 26-28
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Alumni ·
From AU to the Grammys: Daniel Pérez Engineers Record of the Year
An interview with AU alumnus Pérez, audio engineer on Kendrick Lamar’s 2026 Grammy-winning Record of the Year
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