Alumni in the News
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Hana Hillerova (M.F.A., Studio Art, '04)
will exhibit her latest sculptures constructed of mirrors at the Lawndale Art Center in the John M. O’Quinn Gallery in Houston from March 7 – April 12 in conjunction with FOTOFEST2008. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 6:30-8:30 pm with an artist talk at 6 pm.
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Kathryn Holliday (M.A., Art History, '94)
has just written a new book entitled “Leopold Eidlitz: Architecture and Idealism in the Gilded Age”. It is the first critical examination of the work of New York architect, Leopold Eidlitz, America’s first Jewish architect, founding member of the American Institute of Architects, and the first American to define a modern organic architecture; this book reveals his formidable influence.
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dink O'Neal (B.F.A. '84) appears as the irate carwash customer on "MONK".
The season finale episode entitled “Mr. Monk Is On The Run” airs Friday, February 22nd.
Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Adam Kulbersh (BFA '96) joins Joan Rivers
in the premiere of “Joan Rivers: A Work in Progress by a Life in Progress” at L.A.‘s Geffen Playhouse, February 5-March 30.
Posted: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
BFA Dance Graduate pens new blog - Life as a dancer in Las Vegas
Lisa Browder (B.F.A. Dance, ’76) recounts her 13 years as a professional dancer, and her ten year stint as a Las Vegas “Showgirl”, in her new blog One Showgirl’s Life.
Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Nora Christie Puckett (B.F.A. in Art History, ‘95)
recently became Chair of the Museum Division of the Texas Art Education Association. Currently she is also the Student, Family, and Adult Programs Manager at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth.
Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Brian Cassidy (B.M., M.M. Music Studies, '02, '04)
is the lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist for Okkervil River, a band whose recent album “The Stage Names” received ‘best of 2007’ honors from NPR, Rolling Stone, Harp, and others. Brian has recently performed live with Okkervil on NBC‘s Late Night with Conan O’Brien, NPR‘s World Cafe, BBC Radio 1, Radio France, and the Australian Broadcasting Company.
Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Dink O'Neal (B.F.A. '84)
guest stars as the goofy father on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”. The episode entitled “Disenchanted Evening” originally aired on Nov. 9th.
Posted: Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Scott Marlowe (BFA in Dance, 2004) dances with LEVYdance in San Francisco.
LEVYdance is renowned for its daring, densely layered, kinesthetically detailed, and emotionally intense choreography.
Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
David Rogers (B.F.A. in Lighting Technology, 1999)
was recently promoted to Manager, Electronic Information Security Compliance at US Oncology, Inc. in the Houston area.
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2007
Catch Kim Dilts (M.F.A. in Acting, 2004)
as she plays a reporter on Dirty Sexy Money, airing on Wednesday, September 26 at 10/9p Central on ABC.
Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Jim Walters (MFA in Directing, 1969)
is set designer for a hit television show “NCIS” (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) that is entering its 5th season. It airs Tuesday nights on CBS.
Posted: Monday, September 24, 2007
Chad Raines (B.A. in Theatre and Dance, 1999)
recently took a position with Enspire Learning as a Producer. He is also pursuing a Masters in Project Management at St. Edwards University, is a company member of Salvage Vanguard Theatre, and regularly volunteers as venue and stage manager at various festivals in Austin.
Posted: Monday, September 17, 2007
Val Winkelman (MFA in Theatrical Design, 1990)
has recently been named Interim Head of the Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts at Auburn University Montgomery.
Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2007
Jim Wear (BFA Drama, ‘73)
has opened three “new” theatres in Plano, Texas since 2002 in addition to advocating for the arts through several activities: planning the Arts of Collin County facilities, managing the City of Plano’s Cultural Arts grants program, and working with the Dallas Business Arts and Culture among other activities.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Carson Kreitzer (MFA Playwriting, ‘06)
was accepted into New Dramatists Class of 2013.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Mark Reeb (BFA Theatrical Design, ‘98)
is Associate Producer of Eve of Understanding, an award-winning indie film to premiere in Texas at the inaugural AFI Dallas International Film Festival. Mark also plays the role of Glenn in the film that was filmed largely in Katy and Austin, Texas.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Dan Dietz (MFA Drama, ‘99)
is one of eleven playwrights selected in the ninth round of the Theatre Residency Program for Playwrights, jointly developed by the TCG and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional funding from the Ford Foundation. The program allows playwrights to create new work while in residence at a theatre, and to become a part of that theatre’s artistic life and community activities. He will be in residence at Salvage Vanguard Theater in Austin, TX.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Robin L. McGee (MFA Drama, ‘92)
co-wrote, with Arnold S. Levine, Patterns for Costume Accessories, a collection of over 80 patterns for period and costume accessories.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Greg Romero (MFA Playwriting, ‘06)
premiered his play The Most Beautiful Lullaby Ever Heard at City Attic Theatre, an emerging off-off-Broadway company in May 2007.
Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2007
