Theatre at Sam Houston

Parents, are you asking yourselves, "How will my child earn a living with a degree in THEATRE?" Take a look at the recent accomplishments of our alumni and you will see that they have gained more than a piece of paper.

We are very proud of our alumni. This page is dedicated to the documentation of their success, as well as our current students who are working well in highly respectable positions. This list is constantly evolving, as are their careers, so check back constantly for updates. *

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Last, First Name	Graduated	Attended	Information
Abney, Miles	1989		Has appeared in various TV series, including "Seventh Heaven", "Melrose Place", "Beverly Hills 90210", and "Pacific Palisades".
Acord, Stacey Diane	1992
Adams- Crafton, Amber	1994
Adams, Jesse	1989		After appearing in TV shows in LA, Jesse trained as an agent with Triad and the William Morris Agency. He is casting film and TV in Houston through Barbara Brinkley and Assoc. and his own multi-service company, Actors Warehouse. In 2001, Jesse received two proclamations from the Mayor of Houston for community Service.
Amiss, Richard	1998		Working as a lighting tech. in Las Vegas for the Cirque du Soleil show.
Amos, Amy Denise	1991

Amyx, Josh W.	2006
Argo, Brenda Dalaine	1990
Armstrong, Shara Roann	2001
X Baird, Amanda Leigh	2005
Baker, Clif	1986		Is a practicing attorney-at-law in Pasadena, CA. His wife is an actress.
Baker, Walter	1983		Lives in Seattle, where he is a university professor.
Barber, Kathy	1970		Teaches theater at Kilgore College.
Barker, James	1992		Is a staff set designer at the State Theater in Austin.
Barker, Jason Joseph	2003
Bartley, Connor David	2005
Barton, John	2002		Currently working with "Texas Justice", a Houston based TV show, where he works with audiences, set-up, and production.
Bauer, Amanda Denise	2002
Bell, Shannon Marie	2004
Berkovsky, Andy	1989		Is director of Theater Arts and Speech at Bay City High School. His direction of The Grapes of Wrath won a 4A State Championship. He also appeared in Little Shop of Horrors, Oliver, Tintypes, and Godspell in the costal area.
Birdwell, Jack	2002		Played Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew at the Dallas Shakespeare Festival. Currently cast in The Crucible at the WaterTower Theater at the Addison Theater Center. Part of the Second Thought Theater group that has just recently been named Best New Theater Company by the Dallas Observer.
Black, Ello	2001		Is living in New York and writing plays.
Black, James		1997	Triumphed in the lead of Not About Nightingales, which premiered in Houston and got rave reviews in London and New York and was nominated for a Tony Award.
Blakey, Caroline Michele	2005
Blue, Tye	2003		Has been cast on the European Tour of HAIR and is currently in RENT in Tokyo.
Boehm, Julia Marie	1999		Works at the Dallas Theater Center.
Bohan, John W.	1963		Passed away Jan. 18, 2006 at the age of 66. After graduation, John apprenticed at the Alley Theater in Houston. After moving to Milwaukee, he performed at the Melody Top, the Skyline Opera Theater, and Stage Alverno. In 1973, John became an important influence in local theater when he was hired as the Bay Players(Whitefish Bay's community Theater) group resident director. He ran and owned the Broadway Baby Theater in Milwaukee's north-west side since 1990. John also had a gift for finding talent.
Bollman, Cori	1996
Bonasso, Scott	1999		Upper Choral Director for St. John's School in Houston.
Bonner, Tedra Lea	1995
Borden, Danielle	1999		Currently working on a MFA in stage management at Iowa State University.
Borne, Jade Everette	1990
Boswell, Brannon James Taylor	2005
Boutell, Jennifer	1995		Her recent credits include Kitty(PC II); Crescendo Falls(The Kraine Theater); Burning Bush(HERE); Electra Speaks(MTS); Faith, Hope & Charity(The Greenwich Street Theater); The Feeling of a Beard and The Maid's Tragedy(HERE); and Four Quarters(The Red Room). She has appeared regionally in Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband and Midsummer Night's Dream (National Spakespeare Co.); Godspell and Play It Again Sam (The Knightsbridge Theater); Choices (Bilingual Foundation of the Arts); and Wild Dust: The Musical(Centenary Stage). Her recent film credits include Urchin, Shopping For Fangs, and Devolution.
Bradford, Cheryl			Teaches Theater at Langham Creek High School in TX.
Bradley, Ken	1991		Made a film last year called Room that went to both the Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals. He also took an original play to New York called Hit, which ran for 10 days off-Broadway as part of the NYCFRINGE Festival and won a festival award for performance. He will be in Glory of Living at the Hyde Park Theater in Austin.
Brannon, Chad			Won a Daytime Emmy Award for playing Zander on General Hospital from 2002-2004. Will appear in an episode of "Deadwood" on HBO. Chad recently became engaged to Carly Hayes.
Brasel, Kira Michelle	2004
Breaux, Jay Joseph	2001
Brickman, Art		1980-1981	Just past his 20 year anniversary on technical staff at Los Angeles Valley College's Theater Department. He consulted with Garry Marshall on the new production of Happy Days, The Musical. Art is still a Southern California Regional Representative for the Stage Managers' Assoc. and 2nd Vice-chair of the Western Region Stage Managers' Committee at Actors' Equity Association.
Brooks- Ashley, Jennifer	1999
Brune, Sarah Lois	2005
Burden, Casey	1998
Burgess, Ben E.	2000
Burkholder, Ginger		1980-1982
Burnett, Kelly		1996-1998
Butler, Marcus Aaron	2001
Byford, Jeramy	2001
X Calhoun, Chris	1997
Calkins, Samantha Elizabeth	2004
Callahan, Christopher H.	1997
Cameron, Karyn	1997
Cameron, Sue Anne	2006

Camp- Guidry, Nina Marie Withers	1987
Campbell, David	1974
Canfield, Amanda M.	2006

Cantrell, Amy Sue	2001
Carr, Chad- Alan	1997		Chad-Alan Carr has been appointed the new Academy Director for The ACADEMY At Eichelberger, which is the Musical Theatre training wing of the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in Hanover, Pennsylvania. During the 2006-2007 Season, he will be directing/choreographing Disney's High School Musical, Man of La Mancha, and Peter Pan for this company, as well as directing their annual Summer Camp Programs.
Carr, Scott	1981
Carver, Laura Ann	2005
Chambers, Fayla	1997		Was Director and Owner of Starlight Expressions Dance Instruction and Choreography Company in Houston. She is currently the dance team director and dance teacher at Conroe High School. She continues to do freelance choreography and instruction as well as adjudicating various dance competitions.
Chambers, Steven T.	2006
Chasteen, Timothy J.	2006
Cherryholmes, Scott	1975
Christensen, Debi
Christensen, Sharna Marita Wes	2002
Christie- Kato, Janelle	1998
Clarabut, Craig K.	1991
Clark, Darren Marshall	1993
Clarke, Katherine Rose	2005		Just over a month after graduating, Katie beat out 150 actresses, landing her the role of Clara in The Light in the Piazza on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Clement, Christopher James	2006

Colburn Lee, Janet	1996		Full time member of the English faculty at Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas. In addition to her role as educator, she serves on the staff of New Caney Family Worship Center in New Caney, Texas, as Choir Director and Drama Minister where she writes and directs productions that advance the Gospel message and promote “Afterlife”-changing results. Her credits include “Family Matters,” “Everything for Christmas,” “All Gave Some, Some Gave All,” “Star of Hope,” “The Christmas Diaries” and various skits and human video choreography. In addition to the direction of creative arts ministry at NCFWC, her vocal talents are highlighted through the music ministry as a solo artist, featured vocalist and ensemble member of the Praise and Worship Team.
Cole, Ben	2001		Was attending Circle in the Square Theater Company; now a freelance actor in NYC.
Collins, Sarah Elaine	2003
Comley, Bethany Michelle	2001
Connell, Ronnie	1995		Named Teacher of the Year at Durham Elementary in Houston.
Cook- Leonard, Natalie	1994
Cooke, Ryan Walter	1999
Cooper, Sheena Elaine	2006

Coopwood, Michelle	1990
Copenhaver, Paul Bryan	2004		Hired as assistant lighting designer for Cirque du Soliel. Currently employed at the Alley Theater in Houston.
Cottom, Clint	1990
Cox, Darrell W.	1989		Darrell is the associate artistic director of Profiles Theater in Chicago. He recently won his third Joseph Jefferson Award for Principal Actor for his performance in Adam Rapp's Blackbird. His most recent performance was in The Glory of Living.
Coyote, Joanie		1979-1981	Joanie lives in Los Angeles where she has won third place in the Funniest Female in California Contest, is a regular at the Hollywood Improv, appeared in commercials, and is a active performing member of the Theater West. Joanie also has one child.
Crafton, William Perry	1994		After graduating from SHSU in 1994, William received his Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from University of Arizona in 1996. William is currently an Assistant Professor/ Director of Theater at West Texas A&M University. Through the years, William has received many KCACTF awards.
Croix- Dickman, Sheryl	1979		Performed as Miss Stephanie in To Kill A Mockingbird at Country Playhouse in Houston.
Crouch, Kevin	2005		Was accepted at NYU Tisch School of the Arts in fall 2005. He is pursuing a Masters in Acting.
Crowston, Tracy Lynn	2004
Cuevas, Anrea Bernadette	1999
Cuevas, Lorie		1998-1999
Curfman, Rhonda Renee	2001
Curry Jr., George Evans	2001		Received his Masters in Fine Arts in Costume Production from Boston University. George will continue to Tailor and Drape for Opera Poston until he travels to Williamson Theatre Festival to be Head Draper for their 2006 Summer Season.
Custer, Lindsey Marie	2006

X Dacy- Stuckey, Claire	1997
Dailey, Kregg	2003
Daugherty, Matt	2003
Davidson- Hines, Lisa	1991
Davies, Jennifer Leigh	2003
Davis, Krystal Marie	2002
DeBacker, Christie Gayle	2006

DeBerry, Debra Ann	1998
Deckert, Blue	1974
Degollado, Anne Tonya	2004
Denson, Guy David	1993
Devine- Rosenstein, Lisa	1992
Devries, Martin Christian	1989
DeWaegeneer, Stephanie	1989		After graduating from SHSU with a B.F.A. in Theater/ Acting and Directing, Steph has continued to work as both an actress and voice-over talent. Steph is currently part of the ensemble at The ComedySportz Theater in Chicago, IL.
Dewees-Dunayer, Laurel	1992		Laurel is now the Costume Shop Manager at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She graduated from the University of Illinois with an MFA inCostume Design.
Domann, Koy Duran	1997
Dooley- Bonasso, Joanne	1999		Works constantly in the Houston area. Just finished Baby at Stages.
Dougharty, Laura Ann	2006

Dowler, Kathryn	1988
Driggers, Melissa Kay	2001
Driskell, Ashley Anne	2004
Drummond, Jason		1990-1993
Dudley, Bethany Anne	2004
Duke, Allison Elaine	2006
Dumas, Cadien Eleese	2006
Durst, Vanessa	1997
Dyer, Jennifer Jane	2006

Dyes, Haley Jane	2004
X Edwards, Tracy		1997-1999	Was "Amber" in HAIRSPRAY on Broadway. She has appeared in Guys and Dolls at the Downtown Cabaret Theater in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She was "Chelsea" in a musical version of Jekyl and Hyde that toured the midwest and northeast. She was in Germany for a four month tour of Grease. She was "Taddy Jo" in the Ann Margaret National Tour of The Best Little Whore House in Texas.
Elfstrom, Aaron Allan	2004
Ellington, Brittini Susanne	1993
Ellis, Anissa L.	2002
Ello, Bridget K.	2001
Embesi, Connie	1986
Error, Dalin	1991
Error, Darise		198?
Ervin, David Joseph	2003
X Ferguson, Dave	1998
Finke, Cheryl Lynette	2004
Fisk- Clark, Becca	1996
Fitze, Shelly			Written under the pen name, Lane Riosley, Hysterical Friction won Heller Theater's 2005 Original play contest. This "[very] well-written" play won the competition over 50 other submissions.
Flatt, Ashley Diane	2006

Fleming, Rebecca Banner	2002
Flemming, Rebecca	2001
Flournoy, Taryn Lee	2005
Floyd, Kimberly Ann	1991
Fojt, Kassity	2001
Fox, Diana Margaret	2004
Foy, Danniell Marie	2002
Freeman, Jamie	1998
Furneisen, Nicole Ann	1997		Married to Shawn May for 6 years and has an eight month old baby boy named Gabriel. Nicole Furneisen completed her M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Regent University; Spring 2006. Currently, she teaches ESL at AISD, auditions, and raising an active baby boy.
Fussell, Amber Denise	2003
X Gaddis, Cassandra Lyn	1993
Galipp, Pollard	1999
Gammons, Robert Lee	1998
Garber, Babette	1991
Gardner Jr., Alex Charles	2000
Garrett- Curtin, Elizabeth	1993
Garton, April	2000
Gelber, Bill		1977-1979	Head of acting at Texas Tech University.
Gerbert, Bob		1977-1981
Giffen, Bill	2001
Gilbert, Jennifer Louise	2005		She has been working steadily in theater since graduation. Jennifer is currently working on Our Town as Emily for The Texas Repertory Theater Co. in Houston. She has been working with the Thunderbird Theater, a traveling children's theater. Finally, she works as an office manager for the Fort Bend Theater(as her day job).
Godwin, Connie Sue	1985
Gomez, Sofia	2003		Is entering her third year at Yale School of Drama for a Masters in Acting. Has just received her Equity Card. She will be going to Romania to perform for two weeks in May.
Gonsoulin, Grant C.	2004
Goodwin, Thomas	1970
Graham, Greg	1999		Was in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway. He has also appeared in Never Gonna Dance, Hairspray, Fosse, Chicago, and the movie Blue Chips.
Green, Sammy
Greene, Robyn Elizabeth	1991
Grimes, Leslie D.	1999
Gunn, Stephanie Anne	2005
Guthrie, Brian John	2006

X Hakke, Ron	1979		Ron heads his own company, Scene 2, designing scenes and models for film and television production in San Francisco.
Hamilton, Lee- Anna Katherine	2005
Hammonds, Kevin		1986-1990
Hannon, Stacey	2000
Harding, Chris
Haring, Andrea Kristen	2004
Harris, Kandice Nicole	2005		Works as the Theater Manager at the SHSU Dept. of Theater and Dance.
Harris, Rebekah A.	2006		Is the technical director at a college prep school in Santa Monica called Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences.

Harris, Rex	1995
Hart, Andy	1993		Head of the Theater program at Branham High School.
Hart, Crystal	2001
Hart, Tim	1972		Tim teaches at Spring High School. A musical he was largely involved with received numerous nominations for the Tommy Tuns Awards sponsored by Theater Under the Stars.
Harvey, Carrie Lorraine	1993
Hayes, Darrell	1985
Haynes, Ciscerly Kushana	2001
Heidami, Daoud	2000		Performed in the off-Broadway play Nobody's Lunch with The Civilians Group. Currently has a part working for Verison Wireless in their commercials. As well as commercials for H&R Block.
Heinold, Mandy	1999
Heinzmann- Sheets, Kristen	1995		After working for MGM Studios and acting and directing for local theater in Los Angeles, Kristen is now living in Houston with her husband two children. She is also pursuing her passion for photography.
Henderson, Lisa	2002		Lisa is teaching at Livingston High School.
Hengstenberg, William Douglas	1994
Hensley, Holli Rheanne	2002
Herman, Carol Anne	1992
Hernandez, Gary	1994
Hester- Daussat, Patsy	1979
Hibbert, Terry
High- Mackie, Brownie
Hill, Christi		1984-1986
Hill, Leanne	2002		Recently received her medical degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center. Is performing as "Philia" in A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum & is still active in theatre, commercial, and modeling work in Omaha.
Hines, Ron	1990
Hinojosa, Armando	1975
Hirsch, Amanda Michelle	2006

Hobbs- Broad, Amy	1982
Hodnett, Heather Ann	2000
Hooker, Kelli Joan	1994
Hopkins- Tooch, Denise	1994		Currently serving as director for the McKinney High School theatre department in McKinney, TX. Received an MFA in stage management from Yale School of Drama. Worked as an AEA stage manager at Long Wharf Theatre, Center Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre, and Princeton Ballet Company. Stage managed several shows for Tony-award winning director Doug Hughes.
Hoyt, April Lynne	2004		In the national tour of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (2005) .
Huckabay, James
Hughes, Brandi Elaine	1992
Huguley III, Thomas Clinton	2002
Huguley, Trey	2002		Played the lead in Theophilus North at the Main Street Theater- Rice Village in Houston.
Hull, Tom	1995
Humphrey- Harwood, Bonnie
Humphries, Joel		1982-1985
Hunley, Kami	1996
Hutto, Timothy
Ibarra-Santiago, German Alejandro	2000		Is Aladdin in the big musical extravaganza of the same name at Disneyland.
Isenburg, Lacy Lynn	2006

X Jackson, Richard	1988
James, Anne	1995		In honor of Black History Month, Anne portrayed Barbara Jordan in Barbara Jordan: Texas Treasure which showed in many Houston-area schools as well as the Alley Theater. Anne also wrote Urban Aphrodite which showed at the Twelve Spot in Houston. Anne also directed The Journey of Leaders.
Janecka, Joseph Anton	2002
Jasso, Holly Ann	2005
Jensen- Fair, Cheryl	1995
Jeter, Mark	1997
Jewell, Peter G.	1999
Johnson, Tim	1974
Jones, Sam	1996
Jones, Traci Lyn	2002		Traci is a busy actress working in Las Vegas, Nevada. Previously a regular performer in "Tony and Tina's Wedding" at the Rio Hotel, she is now appearing as "Adriana" in "The Sopranos Last Supper", a popular new dinner comedy featured on the famous Las Vegas Strip.
Jordan, Elliott R.	2004
X Kajino, Haruna	2005
Kaldis, Laura Joan	2004
Karpelenia, Denise	1977
Kato, Gene	1994
Keaver, David
Keel, Kevin J.	1999
Keith, April Michele	2005
Kelley, Lorne Samuel	2005
Kemp, Becky	1998
Kemp, Evelyn R	1998
Kemp, Steven Craig	2004		Served an internship in the scene shop of the Alley Theater in Houston and is finishing his first year at University of California for a Masters in Scenic Design.
Kendrick, Sara Katherine	2002
Kenner, David	2004		Just accepted into the NYU Tisch School of the Arts for fall 2006. He is pursuing a Masters in Acting. He has portrayed Ethan Erskine, the shooter, in Good Boys, a play inspired by the Columbine tragedy. He also starred in An Infinite Ache at Stages Repertory Theater in 2006.
Kersh, David	1997
Key, Kesha Cay	2006

King, Glenn D.	2004
King, Stephen	1983
Koontz, Susan	1979
Kothman- Routh, Jude Lee	1976		Worked 8 years manager of Live Wire Entertainment Co. Hollywood, CA Worked 15 years producing and editing educational Videos for Educational Video Network Owner - Videoasis Productions – Huntsville , TX . 15 years video production services Recipient of Alumni recognition for work in video production (2005, I think. Check date) 18 years performing at The Texas Renaissance Festival Currently working as archivest/historian/videographer for John M. O'Quinn in Houston , TX to help create world class automobile museum. Currently teaching “Acting for the Camera” at Houston Academy of Dramatic Arts and Conservitory
Kresta-Tobola, Geri	1984
Krienitz, Skye Lynn	2005
Kropp- Manty, Jill	1995
Kullberg, Shane Patrick	1996
Kyle, Kevin	2005
X Lack, Richard L.	1994
Lacy, Anna Elizabeth	2005		Received an Irene Ryan acting award for the role of Lois in Wonder of the World. She also received an Excellence in Sound Design and an Excellence in Playwriting award for her script Searching for Forever.
Lahaie, Scot	1983		His play Dogfall won SETC's Gtechel New Play Award for 2004-05, won the NCTC's New Play Award for 2004, and was a semi-finalist in Edward Albee's Last Frontier Theater Conference in 2004. Scot is Assistant Professor and Director of Theater at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina.
Laird- Carroll, Joy	1996
Lakavage, Roberta Danielle	2000
Lamb, Thomas Bryan	2005
Lane, James Aaron	2005		Is "Smudge" in Forever Plaid at the Great Caruso Dinner Theater.
Lane, Jeff	1989
LaVergne, Amanda	2004
Leak- Tennant, Jude		1985-1986
Lee, Crystal Marie	2004		Is a Head Lighting Technician for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Leggett, Holli	1995
Lemley- Doss, Brook	1990
Lemley, Vance	2000
Leonard, Luke		1993-1995	In 1998 he received his BFA in Acting from Brooklin College. In 1999 he opened DUMBO Theater eXchange in a street level garage in New York, where he wrote, produced, directed and acted in six of his original plays. In 2005, Actor/Director John Harlacher, offered Leonard the role of Director of Photography in his upcoming feature, Urchin (produced by 2 Cities Productions & The Enemy). He was also cast as Dopey in Barefoot Theatre Co.'s 40th Anniversary production of Lanford Wilson's, Balm in Gilead (The Sargent Theatre at ATA in NYC), directed by Eric Nightengale.
Lewcun, Anastasia A.	1991
Lilley, Sarah Elizabeth	1999
Lind, Kodee	1997
Linnard, Julie	2002
Lucas, Wendy	2000
Luce, Kristopher George	2005		Kris is currently in Dallas where I work as a full time performer at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, currently a squire and working towards my knighthood.
Lynch, Jerry	1986
Lynch, Laura	1985