Alumni in the News

Dink O'Neal (B.F.A. '84)

Dec. 4, 2007

guest stars as the goofy father on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”. The episode entitled “Disenchanted Evening” originally aired on Nov. 9th.

Scott Marlowe (BFA in Dance, 2004) dances with LEVYdance in San Francisco.

Oct. 22, 2007

LEVYdance is renowned for its daring, densely layered, kinesthetically detailed, and emotionally intense choreography.

David Rogers (B.F.A. in Lighting Technology, 1999)

Sept. 27, 2007

was recently promoted to Manager, Electronic Information Security Compliance at US Oncology, Inc. in the Houston area.

Catch Kim Dilts (M.F.A. in Acting, 2004)

Sept. 24, 2007

as she plays a reporter on Dirty Sexy Money, airing on Wednesday, September 26 at 10/9p Central on ABC.

Jim Walters (MFA in Directing, 1969)

Sept. 23, 2007

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.

Chad Raines (B.A. in Theatre and Dance, 1999)

Sept. 16, 2007

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.

Val Winkelman (MFA in Theatrical Design, 1990)

Sept. 12, 2007

has recently been named Interim Head of the Department of Communication and Dramatic Arts at Auburn University Montgomery.

Robin L. McGee (MFA Drama, ‘92)

July 2, 2007

co-wrote, with Arnold S. Levine, Patterns for Costume Accessories, a collection of over 80 patterns for period and costume accessories.

Fritz Gechter (M.M., D.M.A. Music Studies, ‘93, '01)

July 2, 2007

is currently Associate Professor of Music/Piano at Texas A&M International University in Laredo where he played the first recital of the TAMIU Steinway Series in October 2006.

Elliott Forrest (BA Drama, ‘79)

July 2, 2007

named co-artistic director of Riverspace Arts in Nyack, NY. The theatre had been dark for 11 months until Elliott helped gather community support to bring it back to life.