Alumni in the News

Randall Rapstine (B.F.A. '85)

Aug. 4, 2008

moves latest directing project, “7 Sins” from New York to Edinburgh Scotland.

George Garrett Keast (B.M. Music Studies, 1995)

July 10, 2008

makes his debut with the Brooklyn Philharmonic in Central Park with violinist Tim Fain on June 24th, 2008. He recently served as guest conductor for the UT Butler Opera Center production of Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah, and next season he will conduct the Texas All-State Philharmonic at the TMEA conference in San Antonio. This season also included several dates with the Oregon Symphony and a seventh season as conductor of Canada’s Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Festival.

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.