Ten years ago, the BurkTech Players began with a simple but radical commitment: to create a space where neurodivergent artists could collaborate, express themselves, and be fully seen through the performing arts.
The School of Theatre and Dance proudly welcomes a new faculty member, Dr. Clarence McFerren. With a background in classroom teaching, district leadership and higher education administration experience, he brings a clear sense of purpose to his role.
When director Jim Wren was asked to helm "Sweeney Todd" at Texas Tech University, the decision came easily. After nearly a decade of working with the university through the WildWind Performance Lab, he already knew the kind of creative environment he was stepping into.
Critical response is the foundation of a healthy educational and performative environment. If we are to grow—not only as artists, but as humans—we must learn to welcome rather than resist it.