Alumni in the News

Tonya Larson

June 22, 2008

(maiden name Bordeaux) 1996 B.A. in Theater, recently released her fitness DVD, “STEP PUMP/ Body-Mind-Spirit-Fit.” You can view clips of the DVD on www.TonyaLarson.net

Kate Cullen Roberts (M.F.A. '07)

June 16, 2008

appears in scene on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”. The episode titled “Betrayed” airs Sunday, June 22nd.

Brian Spolans (B.F.A., Studio Art, ‘02)

June 12, 2008

will exhibit his new work in the exhibition Love is Forever at The Art Corridor II on the Southeast Campus of Tarrant County College in Arlington, Texas. The exhibition will run from June 2 – July 24, 2008.

Tommy Tune (B.F.A. ’61)

May 19, 2008

to receive lifetime achievement honor at 2008 Astaire Awards

Carlen Gilseth (M.F.A. '92) of The Woodlands High School and Billy Dragoo (B.F.A. '87) of Austin High School

April 29, 2008

direct students competing in the 82nd Annual State One-Act Play contest in Austin, TX

Sets and props designed by James Walters [B.F.A. '69)]

April 6, 2008

appear in episode of “N.C.I.S.“ The episode entitled “Stakeout” airs Tuesday, April 8th.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents "Coriolanus"

March 17, 2008

directed by former M.F.A. in Directing Student, Laird Williamson. “Coriolanus” runs March 26 – November 2.

Alumnus Dock Jackson,

March 9, 2008

director of parks and recreation for the City of Elgin and a current Bastrop City Council member, vies for seat on Bastrop County Commissioners Court.

Hana Hillerova (M.F.A., Studio Art, '04)

Feb. 20, 2008

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.

Kathryn Holliday (M.A., Art History, '94)

Feb. 20, 2008

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.