From the Chair of Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts
train artists not only to meet the moment, but to shape the future? What does it mean to build a truly inclusive creative space? And how can our work as storytellers contribute meaningfully to the cultural life of our communities? Whether you are a prospective student, a current collaborator or a longtime supporter, I hope you’ll join us in the vital, joyful work of making theatre. And I look forward to what we will create together.
Jef Awada Chair, Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts Webster University
Jef Awada
It is my great honor to step into the role of Chair at Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts — a program known for its rigorous training, deep sense of community and passionate commitment to both craft and innovation. Theatre is, at its heart, a collective act: a conversation between artists and audiences, and the world we share. At Sargent Conservatory, that conversation is alive in every rehearsal room, shop, design studio and classroom. Our students arrive with courage, curiosity and immense talent. Our faculty and staff bring a depth of professional experience and a devotion to mentoring that is second to none. As we look ahead, I’m excited to build on the remarkable legacy of those who have led before me — while asking the questions that propel our work forward: How do we
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