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Jim Walters (MFA in Directing, 1969)

September 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)

September 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)

September 12, 2007

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

Jen Prince (BFA Drama, ‘98)

July 2, 2007

is Producer of Eve of Understanding, an award-winning indie film to premiere in Texas at the inaugural AFI Dallas International Film Festival. Eve of Understanding was filmed largely in Katy and Austin, Texas.

Gordon Prince (BFA Drama, ‘98)

July 2, 2007

is Co-Producer of Eve of Understanding, an award-winning indie film to premiere in Texas at the inaugural AFI Dallas International Film Festival. Eve of Understanding was filmed largely in Katy and Austin, Texas.

Jim Wear (BFA Drama, ‘73)

July 2, 2007

has opened three “new” theatres in Plano, Texas since 2002 in addition to advocating for the arts through several activities: planning the Arts of Collin County facilities, managing the City of Plano’s Cultural Arts grants program, and working with the Dallas Business Arts and Culture among other activities.

Elizabeth Holland Gendler (BA Dance, ‘05)

July 2, 2007

is a stockbroker with Alliance Financial Group, Inc. in Dallas

Mark Reeb (BFA Theatrical Design, ‘98)

July 2, 2007

is Associate Producer of Eve of Understanding, an award-winning indie film to premiere in Texas at the inaugural AFI Dallas International Film Festival. Mark also plays the role of Glenn in the film that was filmed largely in Katy and Austin, Texas.

Michael D. Arthur (PhD Theatre History & Criticism, ‘99)

July 2, 2007

made his New York stage debut in March 2007 at the Joyce Theater. He appeared on stage with Buglisi Dance Theatre in a piece called Acapelorus (A Walrus Tale) where his live drawings were projected on a screen behind the dancers as they performed.

Carson Kreitzer (MFA Playwriting, ‘06)

July 2, 2007

was accepted into New Dramatists Class of 2013.