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Paul Alix (MFA in Theatrical Design, 2005)

November 29, 2006

is working as Assistant Set Designer for Herbalife International based in Encino, California. His job has taken him to Boca Raton, Bangkok, Las Vegas, Mexico, Anaheim, and Lisbon. His advice to all new set designers: “After you learn how to hand draft, learn Vectorworks.”

Devon Painter (MFA Theatrical Design, 1990)

November 19, 2006

is a freelance costume designer, currently serving as Costume Designer for the Studio Theatre’s production of “The Long Christmas Ride Home” by Paula Vogel. Check out Devon’s portfolio and current projects on her website.

David Utley (MFA Theatrical Design, 2006)

November 15, 2006

is currently the Assistant Art Director on “Rendition,” a New Line Cinema feature film starring Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gylenhaal, and Meryl Streep. David is a new member of USA local 829, is living in L.A., and is scheduled to design “Mother Courage” in January at the Nevada Conservatory Theatre.

William Peterson (PhD in Theatre History & Criticism, 1991) is now a Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Coordinator in the Centre for Drama and Theatre Studies at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

November 15, 2006

Monash is one of Australia’s leading universities with strong academic links with Southeast Asia in ethnomusicology, history, politics, and anthropology. Part of his role in the Center is to further links with Southeast Asia in theatre and performance and to attract additional postgrads to the program.

Adam Kulbersh (BFA Theatrical Design, 1996) will appear in ABC's "Ugly Betty" on Thursday, November 16 at 8/7 pm Central.

November 12, 2006

Lisa D'Amour (MFA in Drama, 1996) has created the new play Stanley with her brother Tim D'Amour.

October 31, 2006

Written and directed by Lisa and performed by Tim, Stanley is a sequel to “Streetcar Named Desire” and runs through November 18, 2006 at Here Arts Center in New York City.

Blake Hammond (BA in Theatre & Dance, attended) stars as Edna Turnblad in Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY.

October 8, 2006

Allen Robertson (MFA in Drama and Theatre for Youth, 1992) plays the role of Buford in Austin's home-grown kiddie show "The Biscuit Brothers."

September 28, 2006

The show just received a Lone Star Emmy nomination for children’s programming.

David Utley (MFA in Theatrical Design, 2006)

September 25, 2006

has been made a member of United Scenic Artists local 829. This membership allows him to design theatre anywhere in Los Angeles and design theatre, television, and film in New York City.

Flordelino Lagundino (MFA in Acting, 2004)

September 5, 2006

is currently playing Laertes in Hamlet and will be in Noises Off (dir. Keith Baxter) as Tim. Productions both staged at the Perseverance Theatre in Douglas, Alaska.