Northwestern State University of Theatre and Dance Alumni https://capa.nsula.edu/theatre/

Northwestern Theatre and Dance Alumni can be found pursuing their careers in cities throughout Louisiana, the US and all over the world. All of us in the Theatre and Dance program thank them for representing our program and confirming Northwestern Theatre and Dance as one of the best programs in the US.

CLASS OF 2019

Katherine Langlois, Costume Character, Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

Bethany Lee, Performer, Brightstar Touring Co, Asheville NC, and Scenic Designer, Stagedoor

Manor, Loch Sheldrake, NY

Asher Van Meter, Performer and Dance Captain, Pagosa Springs Center for the Performing Arts,

Pagosa Springs, CO

CLASS OF 2018

Nicholas Hebert, Rigger, Cajun Iron Workers, Port Fourchon, LA

Mary Rogers, Stitcher/cutter, Sight and Sound Theatres, Lancaster, PA

Savannah Thibodeaux, Stage Management Apprentice, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL

CLASS OF 2017

Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Jefferson, LA

CLASS OF 2016

Charlotte Alcorn, Scenic Charge/Intern Coordinator, Florida Rep, Ft. Myers, FL

Holli’ Conway, 2nd Runner up 2019, Miss Louisiana 2018, Tina: The Tina Turner

Musical, New York City, NY

CLASS OF 2015

Kacey Garrett, Entertainment, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL

CLASS OF 2014

Marlee Roberts Floyd, Company Member, North Pointe Ballet, Cleveland OH

Mitchell Martin, High School Coordinator, Trinity Bible Church, Willow Park, TX Northwestern State University of Louisiana Theatre and Dance Alumni https://capa.nsula.edu/theatre/

CLASS OF 2013

Sharla Mills, Vice President of Operations, K-12 Culinary Connection, Bryant, AR

Lindsey Page, Payroll Accountant, Film Industry, , LA

Eileen Peterson, Actress, Playhouse on the Square, Memphis, TN

CLASS OF 2012

Tim Sandifer, Theatre Teacher, Plaquemine Teacher of the Year, Plaquemine, LA

Timothy Callias, Drama and Music Teacher BASIS Baton Rouge, LA

CLASS OF 2010

Nicholas Frederick, Managing Director, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Metairie, LA

Ford Haeuser, Dancer, Holland-America Cruises/RWS and Associates, The MS Oosterdam in the Mediterranean Sea

Donald Jones, Actor/Dancer on Broadway, Frozen, Aladdin, Sweet Charity, and Chicago, New York City, NY

CLASS OF 2009

Casey Barrett, Ensemble in Book of Mormon, New York City, NY

Jayson Belew, Actor-Interpreter and Manager, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA

Tracena Marie, Registered Drama Therapist, Therapeutic Arts Director, Muncie Civic Theatre & Self-Employed, Indianapolis/Muncie/Yorktown, IN

Ashley Crockett Guido, Graduate Assistant- Stage Props, University of Cincinnati CCM, Cincinnati, OH

Ryan Hazelbaker, Choreographer at Playmakers Rep. Theatre, Chapel Hill, NC

Regan McLellan, Actor in New York City, NY

Renee Scallorn Oates, Owner of Renee’s Dance Studio, Adjunct Professor at NSU, Natchitoches, LA

Katie Bell Kenney (Springmann), Scenic Designer, Long Beach, CA Northwestern State University of Louisiana Theatre and Dance Alumni https://capa.nsula.edu/theatre/

CLASS OF 2008

Liz Breitling, Assistant Scenic Charge Artist, University Of Delaware REP, Newark, DE

Mickie Marie, Assistant Professor of Lighting Design, Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Liz Maxwell, SOCAP 365 Product Manager, Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) Conference, New York, NY

Camille Sotomayer, Choralist in San Juan Philharmonic Choir, and Dyslexia Therapist at the Multisensory Reading Center of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR

Jeff Springmann, Director of Theatre, Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, FL

CLASS OF 2007

Bonnie Gordon, Voiceover Actor/Singer/Songwriter, Library Bards, Hollywood, CA

Jamie Hipp, Adjunct Professor, LSU; Arts Integration Consultant and Fellow at Louisiana A+ Schools, Baton Rouge, LA

Gwen Mahan, Technology Specialist, Lexus, Baton Rouge, LA

Robert Richoux, Assistant Professor of Theatre Technology, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

CLASS OF 2006

Jacob Justice, Lead Theatre Teacher, Bryan ISD, Bryan, TX

Abbey Peterson Murrell, Talented Theatre Teacher, St. Tammany Parish, New Orleans, LA

Leea Reese Russell, Director of Education and Community Engagement, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, LA

Shane K. Stelly, Scenic Charge Artist, Philadelphia, PA

CLASS OF 2005

Stacey England, Film/Television Dailies Technician, FotoKem NOLA, New Orleans, LA

Adam Breaux, Currently seeking a career in Theatre, TV, Film, and commercials, New York City, NY

Brian Jarreau, Professional Photographer, Member of Brown Improv and Drunk Toons Comedy Troupes, New Orleans, LA Northwestern State University of Louisiana Theatre and Dance Alumni https://capa.nsula.edu/theatre/

Amber Kitzman, Assistant Supervisor Operations, SeaWorld, Orlando, FL

Teddric Matthews, Mental Health Specialist, The Guidance Center, New Orleans, LA

Ross Schexnayder, Co-Owner/Artistic Director, Lagniappe Theatre Company, Alexandria, LA

Luke Sexton, Actor / Stuntman, SAG AFTRA, Los Angeles, CA

Meghan Shea, Talented Theatre Teacher, St. Tammany Parish, Salmen, LA

CLASS OF 2004

Karen Burns-Schexnayder, Co-Owner/Producing Director, Lagniappe Theatre Company, Alexandria, LA

Justin Gutierrez, Project Manager and Lighting Designer, FX Design Group, Orlando, FL

Jules Lambert Ford, Actor, Appeared in multiple commercials and television shows such as Masters Of Sex and recently a recurring role on The Bold and the Beautiful, SAG/AFTRA-self employed, Los Angeles, CA

Jessica Marasco, Financial Advisor (specializing in creating retirement and emergency plans for freelance artists), Edward Jones, New Orleans, LA

Dezmond Meeks, Recording artist, Sony Music Entertainment

Joe Naples, Actor/ Director, New York City, NY

Levi Petree, Musical Artist and Actor, Levi Petree and The Radio Publica, Los Angeles, CA

Jacob Smith, Audio Engineer and Designer, Spiegelworld and Self Employed, Las Vegas, NV

CLASS OF 2003

Ryan Glorioso, Casting Director, Glorioso Casting, Shreveport, LA

Heather Stephenson, Talented Theatre Teacher, Jefferson Parish Public Schools, Gretna, LA

Taryn Vinet, Senior Executive Secretary, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

CLASS OF 2001

Virginia Monceret, District Manager, Association Member Benefit Advisors, New Roads, LA Northwestern State University of Louisiana Theatre and Dance Alumni https://capa.nsula.edu/theatre/

CLASS OF 1996

Leah Dunn Witman, Performer, Walt Disney World, Lake Burna Vista, FL

Deven MacNair, Stunt woman, stunt coordinator, Los Angeles, CA

Melissa Randall, Owner/Creator of Baking with Melissa, a high profile kids baking party entertainment company, Los Angeles, CA

Jeff Williams, Sr., Post Producer, Horgath World Wide, New York, NY

CLASS OF 1991

Joel Ebarb, Associate Dean, previously Costume Design Faculty and Theatre Department Chair, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. 2019 Inductee to NSULA CAPA Hall of Fame.