UW News
October 16, 2014
‘Antigona’ retells Greek tragedy through flamenco dance, music
![Soledad Barrio in the Noche Flamenca production of "Antigona," presented by the UW World Series.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2014/10/04180144/Noche-Flamenca-150x150.jpg)
The UW World Series presents Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca’s production of “Antigona” — a world premiere — October 23 to 25 in Meany Hall.
March 28, 2014
“Simming” a mile in others’ shoes
![Role players in a simulated Iraqi village](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2014/03/04184140/Simming_IraqiMarketplace-TILE-150x150.jpg)
A waiter in a logging camp, Mexican migrant trying to cross into the U.S, and observer during an attack on an Iraqi village are examples of roles played by Scott Magelssen, a UW associate professor of drama, and described in his new book about simulated experiences.
January 30, 2014
When songs trumped rifles, new book by Guntis Šmidchens
![A black and white photo of a Baltica Folklore Festival procession in Riga, Latvia in July 1988.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2014/01/04185314/Baltic_Baltica1988_600-150x150.jpg)
In his new book “The Power of Song,” Šmidchens explores what is often dubbed “the Singing Revolution,” a passive resistance movement that took hold in the Baltic nations.