Alumni in the News

Wesley Schulz Appointed Associate Conductor of North Carolina Symphony

July 14, 2017

Wesley Schulz (M.M. 2008; D.M.A., Conducting, 2010) has been appointed associate conductor of the North Carolina Symphony.

A portrait of Wesley Schulz

Arthur Bryan Marroquin to star in the feature film 'Urban Country'

July 14, 2017 | IMDB

Arthur Bryan Marroquin (B.A., Theatre and Dance, 2013) will star as Corey in the feature film Urban Country, alongside Walking Dead star Brighton Sharbino and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Arthur Marroquin stands with his arms crossed. To his left, a woman graffitis a building

Henry Smith selected as MASS Gallery Hotbox Resident Artist

July 14, 2017

Henry Smith (B.F.A., Studio Art, 2017) was named one of MASS Gallery's Hotbox resident artists, Aug. 7 to Sept. 9. The program features a series of multimedia installations and performances.

Henry Smith works on shoes as part of an art exhibition.

Lucy Amen Warner publishes first children’s book

July 14, 2017 | Spring Promise Productions

Lucy Amen Warner (B.M., Music and Human Learning, 1975), Music Department chair at The Browning School in New York City, has just completed her first children's book Zap! Boom! Pow! Superheroes of Music.

Lucy Amen Warner holds a copy of her children's book while sitting at a piano

Erica Shamaly joins City of Austin as music and entertainment manager

July 14, 2017 | Austin Culture Map

Erica Shamaly (B.F.A., Art History 1994; B.A., Studio Art, 1996) was named the music and entertainment manager at the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department.

A portrait of Erica Shamaly

Madilynn Garcia selected for Rising Leader of Color theatre program

July 10, 2017 | Broadway World

Department of Theatre and Dance alumna Madilynn Garcia was selected to participate in Rising Leader of Color, a program sponsored by Theatre Communications Group. The honor includes year-long curriculum designed to provide professional development and networking opportunities.

Carson Kreitzer named a MacDowell and Guggenheim Fellow

June 29, 2017

Carson Kreitzer (M.F.A., Playwriting, 2006) is a 2017 MacDowell Fellow and Guggenheim Fellow. Her musical LEMPICKA will have a workshop at Williamstown Theater Festival in August.

A portrait of Carson Kreitzer

Jacqueline Hinton to perform in French arts festival

June 26, 2017 | Anais Dance Opera

Jacqueline Hinton (B.F.A., Dance, 2001) will perform in the production Anaïs, A Dance Opera in Avignon, France on July 7-30, as part of the L’Off Festival. 
 

Abe Koogler’s work reviewed by the New York Times

June 26, 2017 | New York Times

Abe Koogler’s (M.F.A., Playwriting, 2014) latest play, Fulfillment Center, was reviewed by the New York Times, which described it as “finding poetry in missed connections.” The play runs off-Broadway through July 9.

Abe Koogler

Oliva Bransom opens tattoo studio

June 20, 2017

Oliva Bransom (B.F.A., Studio Art, 2012) recently opened Astral View Studios, a tattoo shop in Marble Falls. Her original artwork is on display in the shop, and she is the lead artist and owner.

A tattoo parlor with art on the walls.