Dance and theatre students worked with actress Tandy Cronyn, British playwright Simon Bent and director David Hammond on the world premiere of Bent's play, The Tall Boy, in August. During their two-week residency, the three internationally renowned artists helped polish the production on the play they have been developing since 2010.

"The precision, rigor and creativity these professionals bring to the script development, acting and staging is something that I think can really inspire young theatre artists," says Marjorie Hayes, managing director of theatre production.

"This will make them more aware of the standards they need to meet if indeed they want to become professional actors, playwrights and directors."

Cronyn performed the solo role in the play, which is based on the Kay Boyle short story, "The Lost," about a Bavarian displaced persons camp for children after World War II.