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We are proud of our alumni - our Longhorn family - a collection of vibrant actors, writers, scholars, educators, designers, entrepreneurs and community leaders. They have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

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Alumni in the News

Robert Schenkkan

Robert Schenkkan's (B.A., Drama, 1975) new play opening at ZACH Theatre next month

Feb. 17, 2025 | ZACH Theatre

Schenkkan is a recipient of the E. William Doty Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Naomi Boyd

Naomi Boyd (B.F.A., Dance, 1999) elected to serve three-year term as Treasurer of the National Dance Education Organization

Nov. 25, 2024

Naomi Boyd was elected to serve as Treasurer of the National Dance Education Organization for a three-year term beginning Jan. 2, 2025.

Kevin Adams

Kevin Adams (B.F.A., Theatrical Design, 1984) to light new Avett Brothers musical and "Aida" at the Met

Nov. 11, 2024

Renowned lighting designer Kevin Adams is set to illuminate a range of performances in the coming months. Adams is currently preparing to light the new Avett Brothers musical Swept Away, and in December he will design the lighting for the new production of Aida at the Met Opera. Other recent work includes lighting design for the opera Grounded, by Jeanine Tesori and with a libretto by George Brant (M.F.A., Play Writing, 2008).

In 2016, the college honored Adams with the E. William Doty Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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