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At Sam Houston State University, the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre prepares students to excel as storytellers, creators, and leaders. Guided by nationally recognized performers and scholars, our students thrive in programs that blend rigorous training with abundant performance opportunities. Here, creativity, collaboration, and excellence come together—fostering growth not only as artists but as individuals ready to make an impact.

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CABARET

Book by Joe Masteroff Based on the play by John Van Druten Stories by Christopher Isherwood Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb CO-DIRECTOR DR. FABRICE CONTE-WILLIAMSON CO-DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER KYLE CRAIG-BOGARD MUSICAL DIRECTOR LUKE KIRKWOOD SCENIC DESIGN KYLIE RICHARDS COSTUME DESIGN GEORGE CURRY SOUND DESIGN & LIVE MIXING BRYAN NORTIN LIGHTNING DESIGN ERIC MARSH STAGE MANAGER SHAYLEE EDELSON TECHNICAL DIRECTOR CRAIG BROSSMAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS KRISTINA HANSSEN, CHUCK NORTON, MAUREEN MCINTYRE, STEVE BOGARD AND THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL The Directors-Choreographers are Members of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC www.concordtheatricals.com

THE CAST EMCEE

JOEL CAMMACK

SALLY BOWLES

FAITH ABBOTT

CLIFFORD BRADSHAW

WYATT LANGEHENNIG

FRÄULEIN SCHNEIDER

BRI DELANEY

HERR SCHULTZ

ARTHUR CE

FRÄULEIN KOST

AYLEEN PEÑA

ERNST LUDWIG

CONNOR O’REAR

ROSIE / CHANTEUSE

RYLIE K. PORTER

LULU

KARISSA ELIZONDO

FRENCHIE

SOFIA CROWE

FRITZIE

EDEN LEON

TEXAS

MARIAH SIMON

HELGA

ELISA GARCIA

BOBBY

JORDAN MURRELL

VICTOR

CAMRON LETTRIES

HANS

GAGE RAMSEY

HERMAN

EMMANUEL PEÑA

RUDY

MICHAEL TAVERAS

MAX

CARLOS AVILA

GERMAN YOUTH

JAXON FIELDER

ENSEMBLE / SWING

ADDY RUDD

ENSEMBLE / SWING

JOAQUIN PORTAL

MUSICAL NUMBERS ACT 1

ACT 2

WILLKOMMEN

ENTR’ACTE

SO WHAT

KICK LINE

DON’T TELL MAMA

MARRIED (REPRISE)

MEIN HERR

IF YOU COULD SEE HER

PERFECTLY MARVELOUS

WHAT WOULD YOU DO

TWO LADIES

I DON’T CARE MUCH

IT COULDN’T PLEASE ME MORE

CABARET

TOMORROW BELONGS TO ME

FINALE

MAYBE THIS TIME MONEY MARRIED TOMORROW BELONGS TO ME (REPRISE)

15 MINUTE INTERMISSION

THIS PRODUCTION FEATURES ADULT CONTENT, SMOKING OF HERBAL CIGARETTES, THEATRICAL HAZE, AND STROBE EFFECTS.

DIRECTORS’ NOTE While the Western world roared through the 1920s on waves of economic prosperity and cultural liberation, Germany danced on a razor’s edge. Defeated and humiliated in the wake of the First World War, the fragile Weimar Republic inherited hyperinflation, political paralysis, and a fractured national identity. In Berlin, the artistic freedom was dazzling and the nightlife electrifying, but beneath the glitter ran a deep current of resentment, disillusionment, and quiet dread. When the global financial crash of 1929 obliterated what little stability remained, that fragile world fractured completely. Desperation turned to radicalism, and the shadows at the edge of the stage began to close in. It is here, in the smoke and decadence of a city teetering on the brink, that our story begins. Clifford Bradshaw, a young American writer, arrives in Berlin hungry for inspiration for his next novel. On the train, he befriends Ernst Ludwig, an affable German who steers him toward the modest boarding house of Fräulein Schneider—a practical, weary landlady hardened by years of survival. At the boarding house, Cliff meets his fellow tenants: Fräulein Kost, regularly turning tricks to pay her rent, and Herr Schultz, a gentle, Jewish, fruit vendor courting Schneider with small, tender gestures. Ernst points Cliff toward the Kit Kat Klub, a gritty cabaret where Berlin’s creatures of the night drink, sing, and dance away the darkness. Beneath the intoxicating haze of jazz and cheap liquor, it is a haven of absolute freedom—and dangerous denial. On his first night at the club, Cliff meets Sally Bowles, a magnetic English singer clinging to the spotlight, surviving on charm, champagne, and sheer willful delusion. Drawn from Christopher Isherwood’s Goodbye to Berlin, Cabaret poses a chilling question that reaches far beyond 1930s Germany: When hatred and authoritarianism rise in plain sight, do you look away, or do you take a stand?

ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR - LUKE KIRKWOOD PIANO

KIRK JIMENEZ

SYNTHESIZER

KEITH LALONDE

REED 1

DIEGO CARBALLO

REED 2

VADIN VILLATORO

BANJO/GUITAR

STEPHEN BADREAU

BASS

PEDRO NARANJA DIAZ

TRUMPET

JOSEPH AZZARELLO

TROMBONE

BEN OSBOURNE

DRUMS

DEVIN DUNN

JOEL CAMMACK EMCEE Joel is a first-year student musical theatre major from Longview, Texas. This is his debut on the SHSU stage! Other credits include 1776, Kiss Me Kate, Macbeth, and Emma at the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Upon graduation, Joel plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

FAITH ABBOTT SALLY BOWLES Faith is a senior musical theatre major from The Woodlands, Texas. Her SHSU credits include Philoclea in Head Over Heels and Ensemble, Elizabeth, u/s Kitty, and u/s Georgiana in Austen’s Pride. At other institutions, she has appeared as Bonnie in Bonnie & Clyde, Anastasia in Anastasia, Kayleen in Gruesome Playground Injuries, and Brooke Wyndam in Legally Blonde. Upon graduation, Faith plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

WYATT LANGEHENNIG CLIFFORD BRADSHAW Wyatt is a senior musical theatre major from Fredericksburg, Texas. His SHSU credits include Jordan in Significant Other. At other institutions, he has appeared as Clyde Barrow in Bonnie & Clyde, Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dmitry in Anastasia, Ambrosio in The Barber of Seville (Houston Grand Opera), and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors (The Match). Upon graduation, Wyatt plans to move to New York and pursue a career in musical theatre performance.

BRI DELANEY FRÄULEIN SCHNEIDER, FIGHT CAPTAIN Bri is a junior musical theatre major and a proud Dickinson, Texas native. Before transferring to SHSU, she studied at College of the Mainland. Her SHSU credits include Chris Gorman in Rumors and Hannah/Ethel/Rabbi/Aleskii/Henry/ Angel Asiatica in Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and Part 2: Perestroika. Previous credits include Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at COM. Upon graduation, Bri plans on pursuing a career in musical theatre.

ARTHUR CE HERR SCHULTZ Arthur Ce is a first-year student pursuing a BFA in Theatre with Acting and Directing emphasis from Cedar Park, Texas. This is his SHSU debut, and he’s hoping to make it a good one. Some of Arthur’s favorite previous performances include Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, King Charlemagne in Pippin, and Amos Hart in Chicago, all at Cedar Park High School. His future plans are unclear, but someday by some crazy circumstances, he’d like to make it onto SNL.

CONNOR O’REAR ERNST LUDWIG Connor is a sophomore theatre major with an emphasis in Acting and Directing from Friendswood, Texas. SHSU audiences may remember him as Joe Pitt, Prior 1, and Eskimo in Angels in America: Millinnium Approaches and Part 2: Perestroika. Upon graduation, Connor plans to pursue a career in stage and film.

AYLEEN PEÑA FRÄULEIN KOST Ayleen is a senior theatre major with an emphasis in Acting and Directing from Houston, Tx. She has previously been seen on the SHSU stage as Rosemary Sydney in the production of Picnic as well as participating as an assistant stage manager for Angels in America: Perestroika. Her credits at other institutions include stage managing Glengarry Glen Ross, Mrs. Norman in Children of a Lesser God, Julia in 1984, lead female role in a short film called “Satan’s Hands”, and many more! After graduation she plans to pursue a career in theatre, film, and stage management.

RYLIE K. PORTER ROSIE, CHANTEUSE, U/S FRÄULEIN SCHNEIDER, CO-DANCE CAPTAIN Rylie is a Senior Musical Theatre major from The Woodlands, Texas. Her SHSU credits include Female Swing and Dance Captain in Be More Chill, u/s Jane Austen in Austen’s Pride, ensemble in MTA’s Love Notes Cabaret 25’, ensemble member in Miscast Cabaret 24’. Her professional credits include ensemble/featured dancer in The Wizard of Oz, Asher in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and The White Stag in Narnia: The Musical. Upon Graduation Rylie plans on pursuing a career in musical theatre. She thanks God for the gift of sharing her art with you!

KARISSA ELIZONDO LULU Karissa is a junior Dance major and Theatre minor from San Juan, Texas. This is her debut to the SHSU stage! At other institutions she has appeared in Chicago as Hunyak, Ricky in Ride The Cyclone, Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong, and Lucinda in Into The Woods. Upon graduation, Karissa plans to pursue a career in musical theatre and dance.

SOFIA CROWE FRENCHIE Sofia is a senior musical theatre major from San Antonio, Texas. Her SHSU credits include Austen’s Pride, The Children’s Hour, and Stage Fright. At other institutions, she has appeared in Little Shop of Horrors and Bye Bye Birdie. Upon graduation, Sophia plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

EDEN LEON FRITZIE, U/S FRÄULEIN KOST Eden is a junior musical theatre major from San Antonio, Texas. Her SHSU credits include Lydia, Austen’s Pride, The Children’s Hour, Twice As Good, For Half, Miscast Cabaret: Broadway Backwards, Resonance of Excellence: Shades of The Stage, The Forgotten Prayer, Reincarnation, Yuletide Follies and Happily Ever After: A Disney Cabaret. Outside SHSU, she as appeared in Little Shop of Horrors, The Scent of Jasmine, Clue: A Walking Mystery, and many more. Upon graduation, Eden plans to pursue a career in theatre, musical theatre, and film/television. A special shoutout to my mom and dad for supporting me and to my little brother, Becton, who inspires me every day.

MARIAH SIMON TEXAS, U/S SALLY BOWLES Mariah Shanelle is a junior musical theatre major from Houston, Texas. SHSU audiences may remember her as Olivia in Fireflies and Brooke in Be More Chill. Mariah is dedicated to continuing to grow as an artist and performer while developing her skills within the theatre industry. Following graduation, she plans to pursue a career in theatre and explore opportunities that allow her to share her creativity, talent, and passion for storytelling with audiences. She remains committed to artistic growth and future success.

ELISA GARCIA HELGA, U/S TWO LADIES Elisa is a sophomore musical theatre major. SHSU audiences may remember her as Laura in Significant Other. At other institutions she has appeared in Tuck Everlasting. Upon graduation, Elisa plans to pursue a career in musical theatre in New York City.

JORDAN MURRELL BOBBY, CO-DANCE CAPTAIN Jordan is a senior musical theatre major from Houston, Texas. SHSU audiences may remember him as Belize and Mr. Lies in Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and Part 2: Perestroika, an ensemble member in Carrie, Mr. Bennett in Austen’s Pride, and Pythio in Head Over Heels. At other institutions he has appeared as William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Frederick Frankenstein in Young Frankenstein. Upon graduation, Jordan plans to pursue a Master of Fine Arts Degree

CAMRON LETTRIES VICTOR, U/S BOBBY Camron is a junior Musical Theatre major at Sam Houston State University. He’s born and raised in Houston, Tx. He has appeared in Head Over Heels, and most recently Camron made his professional debut in The Tap Dance Kid at The Ensemble Theatre. He is incredibly honored and excited to continue growing as an artist through each new opportunity.

GAGE RAMSEY HANS, U/S CLIFF BRADSHAW Gage is a senior musical theatre major from The Woodlands, Texas. His SHSU credits include Rich in Be More Chill, Redcoat/Wickham u/s in Austen’s Pride, ensemble in MTA’s Love Notes Cabaret 25’, and ensemble in The Prom. Upon graduation, Gage plans on pursuing a career in musical theatre. Gage would love to thank his parents for believing and supporting him!

EMMANUEL PEÑA HERMAN, U/S EMCEE Emmanuel is a junior theatre major from Rio Grande Valley. His SHSU credits include Tigers Be Still, Head Over Heels, and Be More Chill. At other institutions, he has appeared in Grease, Dancing at Tiffany’s, Dogfight, and Thirteen O’Clock. Upon graduation, Emmanuel plans to be a performer and writer/director for both stage and film.

MICHAEL TAVERAS RUDY, U/S ERNST LUDWIG Michael is a junior musical theatre major from McAllen, Texas. His SHSU credits include Significant Other. At other institutions he has appeared in Urinetown, Legally Blonde, and Into The Woods. Upon graduation, Michael plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

CARLOS AVILA MAX, U/S HERR SCHULTZ Carlos is a sophomore musical theatre major from Miami, Florida. This is Carlos’ debut to the SHSU stage. His past credits include Assassins (Zangara), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Voice 5), Parade (Frankie Epps), The Outsiders (Doctor/Socs), Blood Brothers (Ensemble), Bonnie & Clyde (Preacher), SpongeBob the Musical (Patrick), Footloose (Willard), and Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble/Audrey 2 Understudy). Carlos is excited to learn everything he can from his professors and peers, and upon graduation, he plans to pursue a career in musical theatre in New York, Miami, and Houston.

ADDY RUDD ENSEMBLE / SWING Addy is a junior musical theatre major from Keller, TX. While at SHSU, she has been seen in the musicals Head Over Heels and Carrie, as well as multiple Student Cabarets. This past year, Addy was in regional productions of Hairspray, Rent and The Lightning Thief at Casa Mañana. After college, she plans to pursue her passion for entertaining as a professional musical theatre performer and vocalist, while also pursuing other artistic interests and working to educate youth performers. She is grateful to her family and friends for their ongoing support—and grateful for every opportunity to do what she loves!

JOAQUIN PORTAL ENSEMBLE / SWING, U/S MAX Joaquin is a junior musical theatre major from Pharr, Texas. His SHSU credits include ensemble member in Head Over Heels. At other institutions he has appeared in Into the Woods, Ride the Cyclone, and Legally Blonde. Upon graduation, Joaquin plans to pursue a career in musical theatre.

JAXON FIELDER GERMAN YOUTH Jaxon is thrilled to be making his Sam Houston State University debut in Cabaret! He is a passionate young actor who has performed in productions including Assassins, Bonnie & Clyde, Pirates of Penzance Jr., and Anastasia. Jaxon is incredibly grateful for every opportunity to learn, perform, and grow alongside such talented theatre artists. He would like to thank his family and all his theatre friends who continue to encourage and support his love of performing.

SHAYLEE EDELSON STAGE MANAGER Shaylee is a senior theatre major with an emphasis in Theatre Studies from Hutto, Texas. Her SHSU credits include assistant manager for Angels in America, Part 1: Perestroika, Significant Other and I & You. At other institutions, she has participated in Little Shop of Horrors, Twelfth Night, and Grease. Upon graduation, Shaylee plans to pursue a career in acting and stage management.

JADYN BURROWS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Jadyn Burrows is a sophomore theatre education major from Pearland, Tx. Jadyn has participated in crew for Rumors at Sam Houston and has acted in several productions in her high school including Peter and the Starcatcher, Pippin, and Wit. She has also acted in Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre’s production of A Year With Frog and Toad. Jadyn is so excited for her next few years at SHSU and hopes to become a theatre teacher after graduation.

RENN CHAPA ASSISTANT STAGE MANGER Renn is a senior theatre major with emphasis in Design and Technology from Houston, Texas. Their SHSU credits include scenic painter for The Prom, run crew for Mr. Wolf and Matt & Ben, and make-up designer for Head Over Heels. At other institutions they have been the scenic designer for Mamma Mia, properties designer for Taming of the Shrew, and was a scenic build crew member/painter for Galveston Railroad Museum’s The Polar Express: Train Ride. Upon graduation Renn plans to attend cinema makeup school in Los Angeles.

RETAJ HAMADI ASSISTANT STAGE MANGER Retaj is a first-year theatre major with emphasis in Design and Technology from Houston, Texas. Her previous credits include In The Heights, Marisol, Cloud Tectonics, and Ugly Lies the Bone. Upon graduation, Retaj plans to pursue a career in technical theatre.

KYLIE RICHARDS SCENIC DESIGN Kylie is a senior theatre major with emphasis in Design and Technology from Crosby, Texas. Her SHSU credits include scenic design for Children’s Hour, Picnic, I & You, assistant scenic designer/assistant stage manager for Twelfth Night, and properties designer for Head Over Heels and Clarkston. At other institutions she has been a stage manager, scenic designer and properties designer for Annie, Little Mermaid the Musical, In Between, and Beggar’s Opera. Upon graduation, Kylie plans to pursue scenic design and to work in a scene shop as a scenic carpenter.

BROOKE ARNOLD ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGN Brooke is a senior theatre major with design and technology emphasis from Cypress, Texas. Her SHSU credits include Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches and Part 2: Perestroika, Significant Other, Twelfth Night, Little Women, and I and You. At other institutions she has been on crew for student films and worked on Almost, Maine, The Library, A Christmas Carol Radio Play, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, Goodbye/Hello, Amadeus, Little Shop of Horrors, Simprov, and The Five Mrs. Dusselburgers. Upon graduation Brooke plans to pursue a career behind the scenes of theatre, production, and film.

LAUREN TAYLOR ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGN Lauren is a first-year theatre major with emphasis in Design and Technology from Houston, TX. Her previous theatre credits include Newsies, Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Mary Poppins, and Epic Proportions. Upon graduation, Lauren plans to pursue a career as a scenic designer.

HADLEY ELLIOTT DRAMATURG Hadley is a senior theatre education major at Sam Houston State University. Her SHSU credits include The Children’s Hour (Assistant Director), and The Penelopiad (Composer), Uncle Vanya (Assistant Stage Manager), Carrie (Assistant Stage Manager), and Mr. Wolf (Assistant Stage Manager). Her professional credits include Animal Farm, Olympus: The Greek Rock Musical, and Page to Stage. She has additional professional experience with The Alley Playmakers, the Cold War Choir, and Main Street Theater. Hadley would like to thank the incredible mentors, friends, family, and collaborators who have encouraged and inspired this journey.

PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER FIGHT CAPTAIN DANCE CAPTAINS INTIMACY COORDINATOR DIALECT COACH GERMAN LANGUAGE CONSULTANT DRAMATURG

KEVIN CROUCH BRI DELANEY JORDAN MURRELL, RYLIE K. PORTER DR. VICKY LANTZ DAVID KENNER DR. JASON K. WILLIAMSON HADLEY ELLIOTT

ASSOCIATE COSTUME DESIGNER

LIZDETTE TREVINO

COSTUME DESIGN COORDINATOR

BARRY DOSS

DESIGN ASSISTANTS

IRMA LAZCANO, EDDIE MOORE

COSTUME SHOP ASSISTANTS

M. AIDEN MOODY, BRIAN NAVARRO, LUKE PARKER

COSTUME CRAFT ARTISANS

GEORGE CURRY, LUKE PARKER

DRAPERS

GEORGE CURRY, BARRY DOSS, M. AIDEN MOODY

STITCHERS

TAILORS

BRIAN NAVARRO, LUKE PARKER, GABRIELLA TREVINO, TODD GARNER, MAELI SMITH, ZORAH SHINTO, ANEL GARCIA GEORGE CURRY, BARRY DOSS

WIG/HAIR DESIGNERS

BIANCA DUBON-ONEAL, MEZLI GOMEZ

MAKEUP DESIGNERS

BIANCA DUBON-ONEAL, MEZLI GOMEZ

WARDROBE CREW HEAD

JOSHUA GARCIA

ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNERS

BROOKE ARNOLD

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SCENE SHOP COORDINATOR

JADYN BURROWS, RENN CHAPA, RETAJ HAMADI MASON JOHNSON TASHA WALTON

LIGHTBOARD OPERATOR

AUDREY KEOUGH

SOUNDBOARD OPERATOR

BRYAN NORTIN

SPOTLIGHT OPERATORS FLY OPERATORS SCENE SHOP TECHNICIANS SCENIC ARTIST AUDIO DESCRIPTION SERVICES

ADRENA ROMERO, KAYDA ARMELIN MACKENZIE GARNER, MAX MAYFIELD, JOSH WASHINGTON JESSE HANCOCK, KYLIE RICHARDS AMANDA PARRY MELISSA RODGERS

TECH RUN CREW TALINA KOUKOUI, JOSH WASHINGTON, KAYDA ARMELIN, NINA JAMES, IMRA MORRISON, AUDREY KEOUGH, MACKENZIE GARNER, MAX MAYFIELD, KEZIA DESHAZER, ADRENA ROMERO

COSTUME BUILD CREW

ISSAC ALVAREZ, KAYLA DRYDEN, MCKENZIE FITZSIMMONS, ANEL GARCIA, JOSHUA GARCIA, TODD GARNER, D’ANGELO GONZALEZ, CHRISTIANA GRIFFIN, MAELI SMITH, MICHAELA THROWER, GABRIELLA TREVINO, LORENZO TRUILLO, GABRIELLE WILSON, LAUREN BENN, AZAVION HARRIS, CLINISE HUDSON, ALAHANA KEYS, ZOE POOL, XYLIA RODRIGUEZ, SARA RYAN, ZORAH SHINTO, JORDYN SMITH, ANITA WILSON

COSTUME RUN CREW ANEL GARCIA, JOSHUA GARCIA, TODD GARNER, CLINISE HUDSON, MICHAELA THROWER, GABRIELA TREVINO, ANITA WILSON

MANAGEMENT CREW LINDSEY ARENAS, KARLA BERBER, JADYN BURROWS, CIARA CHANDLER, ELLA CORPUZ, CAMI DICKERSON, JOHN EPPERSON, METZTLI GOMEZ, GRACIE HALL, TEDDY HENDERSON, CAITLYNN IVINS, IRMA LAZCANO, ELLA MOORE, CHANNING MULLER, BRIAN NAVARRO, MACY PARTEE EMMA PULLIN, JOSEPH SHIRLEY, MICHAEL TAVERAS, BENEDITE TRECY, TONI VALDEZ,TYLER WARNIE DIAMOND WEST, TRISTYN YEATS

POSTER DESIGN LIZA CRUZ

THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE FACULTY & STAFF JASON VEST, D.M.A.,M.B.A.

DEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA

NICHOLAS GRAVES, M.F.A.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE CHAIR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

ERIC MARSH, M.F.A.

PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

THOMAS PRIOR, M.F.A.

PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

RONALD SHIELDS, PH.D.

PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

FABRICE CONTE-WILLIAMSON, M.F.A., PH.D.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & MUSICAL THEATRE ASSOCIATE CHAIR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

KYLE CRAIG-BOGARD, M.F.A.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

KEVIN CROUCH, M.F.A.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

VICTORIA LANTZ, PH.D.

ASSOCIATE DEAN, COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

PATRICK PEARSON, M.F.A.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

GEORGE CURRY, M.F.A.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF THEATRE

ZACHARY BRYANT, D.M.A.

LECTURER OF THEATRE

DAIN GEIST, M.F.A.

LECTURER OF THEATRE

DAVID KENNER, M.F.A.

LECTURER OF THEATRE

HEATH MARTIN, M.M.

LECTURER OF THEATRE

AMANDA WAITES, M.F.A., S.V.W.

LECTURER OF THEATRE

BARRY DOSS, B.A. PAULA TUCKER, B.A.

COSTUME DESIGN COORDINATOR ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS William F. Brown Endowed Scholarship Margaret A. Conwell Memorial Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship Kevin Dodson Memorial Theatre Endowed Scholarship Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship Ruth Wynne Thomason Hollinshead Endowed Scholarship in Theatre & Dance Humphreys Foundation-Drama Scholarships Mary S. and G. Scott McCarley Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship Sofia Victoria Mendez Performing Arts Scholarship Jim & Julee Miller Theatre Scholarship Ethel Brown Nicholson Endowed Scholarship Ethel Brown Nicholson Scholarship in Honor of James Bozeman Jr. Katherine and Glenn Payne Theatre Scholarship Larry D. Routh Theatre Production Endowed Scholarship Penelope Hasekoester & Daniel Sellers Endowed Scholarship in Musical Theatre Dr. Charles A. Schmidt Drama & Dance Endowed Scholarship SHSU Dance and Theatre Endowed Scholarship Erica Starr Memorial Theatre Endowed Scholarship Erica Starr “Live Your Dream” Memorial Theatre Endowed Scholarship Nancy and Mike Czerwinski “Dream With Me” Scholarship Bill & Ann Stokes Endowed Scholarship Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre Scholarships Thelma Jean Barnes Townley Scholarship Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Jennifer Kathleen Weber Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Music JANE MONHEIT LIVE IN CONCERT Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC Music CHORALE CONCERT Oct. 6 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC Art SOMEWHERE ELSE: LEILA MCCONNELL AND MELINDA LASZCZYNSKI Oct. 14–Nov. 25 | Exhibition University Art Gallery, ARTS Music FALL JAZZ BANDS CONCERT Oct. 16 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC Media & Communication SLICE OF ADVICE SPEAKER SERIES Oct. 21 | 5:00 p.m. Rm 125, DRCB Theatre & Musical Theatre THE PENELOPIAD Oct. 22-24 | 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 | 2:00 p.m. Showcase Theatre, UTC Music ALL CHOIRS CONCERT Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

Dance SENIOR STUDIO Nov. 5-7 | 8:00 p.m. Montague Dance Theater, GPAC

Music HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 3-4 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

Music SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT Nov. 6 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

Dance DANCE SPECTRUM IN CONCERT Dec. 3-5 | 8:00 p.m. Montague Dance Theater, GPAC

Theatre & Musical Theatre KEN LUDWIG’S THE THREE MUSKETEERS Adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas

Art STUDIO ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, & ANIMATION SENIOR EXHIBITION Dec. 7-12 | Exhibition University Art Gallery, ARTS

Nov. 19-21 | 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21-22 | 2:00 p.m. Erica Starr Theatre, UTC Music FLOWERS, STARS AND MIRACLES: A CHRISTMAS EVENING Nov. 19-21 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC Music WIND ENSEMBLE & SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT Nov. 23 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC Music FALL JAZZ BANDS CONCERT Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. Payne Concert Hall, GPAC

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Audio description for the visually impaired is provided through partnership with the Edwin Rumsey Endowment.