Last week, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) released the results of its internal review of performing arts programs. Its decision to cut its dance major and refocus its drama and acting programs has caused angst among some alumni and industry, but sources close to ArtsHub say the shift is less dramatic than it seems.
Sean Mee worked as part of the acting and departments at QUT from 1984 until 2018. He isn’t particularly scared by the language. “The Program has been committed to moving towards emerging opportunities energetically for as long as I have been involved, which has been a really long time,” he says. “I have always been proud of that. So, to me, the findings of the review, as it relates to Drama, are just an, albeit impressive, word salad to fill the word count.”
