To more fully explain the impact that The Empty Space has had on students, faculty, and the public, we have invited people familiar with the Space to tell their own stories.
Kristin Bervig Valentine, Professor Emerita, Arizona State University
The Empty Space at Arizona State University, Tempe campus, is a performance venue that features scholarship developed by students a
Student Work
End of Semester Showcase. April 21st, 5:45pm
Students across our undergraduate and graduate performance studies courses will showcase the work they have done over the Spring 2025 semester.
The Empty Space features creative scholarship developed by students and faculty in the Hugh Downs School, often in collaboration with other ASU departments and schools. Projects range from extended solo performances to group performances, including explorations in (auto)ethnography, literary-based texts, adapted scholarship, and trigger scripting. The Empty Space also hosts local and national artists and performance educators who offer lectures, workshops, and performances.
Hugh Downs School of Human Communication Invitational
The Communication Sciences Laboratory at Arizona State University conducts perceptual, behavioral, and physiological research connecting interpersonal communication with mental and physical health. The laboratory is located in room 349 of Stauffer Hall (A wing), on the northwest corner of campus.
The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication offers a wide variety of courses! Use the links below to search for courses.