Department of Theatre, Dance & Media Arts Alumni
We are currently developing a UCO Theatre Alumni Association. Our national president is Allen Brawner.  There will be chapters in LA, New York and Oklahoma City. For more details, contact the department at (405) 974-5511 or email sadams16@ucok.edu.

To update or add your information, please email Susan Parks, marketing and promotions coordinator.

The following is a list of some of our fantastic alumni and their achievements. There’s always room for more, so please send us your latest information!

Ana Anderson: Administrative Assistant at the largest talent agency in Oklahoma City. Frequently appears in television and radio commercials…an actress at area theatres.

Erin Anderson:  Recently appeared as Helen of Troy in the Dreamstuff's production of "The Trojan Women," directed by UCO graduate Tyler Woods.

LaTrisha Anderson:  Currently completing her Master's Degree in Theatre at Washington State University, working in radio and plans to pursue missionary opportunities in China in 2004.

Nicole Adkins: Moved to North Carolina…working as an actress in theatre, film and television there.

James Alltizer: Working for the San Francisco Opera as part of the Artistic Team.

Erin Anderson: Earning money in Oklahoma City…a much sought after actress in the metro area.

Matt Avra: Working as the Assistant Technical Director/Shop Foreman at UCO's Mitchell Hall Theater.

Jamie Keffer Baker: Working as a counselor in Austin, Texas while pursuing an acting career.

Catherine Baird: Working as a part-time costume designer at Rose State College.

Jonathan Beall: A petty officer in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Keflavik, Iceland.

Betsy Beutler: Pursuing an acting career in New York City…auditioning daily for commercials and roles…signed by CMI for voice-overs.

Patricia Bieger: Completed an MPA degree at Oklahoma City University with an emphasis in Theatre Education,now the drama teacher at Mount St. Mary’s High School.

Matt Boethin: Graduated with an MFA in Musical Theatre from University of Nevada at Las Vegas. He is now pursuing a career in NYC.

David Bradke: Working in New Orleans as a lighting designer.

Meghan Clark Brausell: Just completed her MFA in Arts Management at the Hillberry Classic Repertory Company of Wayne State University, and is now working in Chicago.

Troy Brausell: Just completed his MFA program in Scene Design at the Hillberry Classic Repertory Company of Wayne State University, and is now working in Chicago.

Allen Brawner: Completed an MA in Creative Studies…now an executive in New York City.

Jason Burkhart: Teaching drama in the Oklahoma City area and enjoying his new daughter.  He has appeared in various productions including three appearances on Walker Texas Ranger.

Mandy Chapman-Roach:  Recently appeared in the OKC production of "Helen of Troy" as Andromache.

Adrian Cook: Taught at Seminole Junior College and now pursuing an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in Writing and Dramaturgy at the University of Dallas.

Cristie Dickson Cook: Pursuing an MFA in Costume Design at Southern Methodist University.

Mark Conyers: Working in the Health Care Industry.

Christopher Corff: Nearing completion of his Ph.D. in Theatre History at the Ohio State University.

Alison Crane: Completed an MFA in Acting at the Actor’s Studio of the New School in New York City. Currently working as an Au Pere and acting in Off Off Broadway productions.

Emily Dake: Drama teacher at Mustang High School.

Shannon Dedman: Pursuing an MFA degree in Properties Design at California School of
The Arts.

Sara Jane Delmonte: Became Sara Jane DelMonte Doddwhen she married in September 2003. She lives in OKC. As of January, she has returned back to school to work on her Master's Degree in Family and Child Studies, looking towards working as a couple's counselor. She is no longer doing theatre, but does volunteer quite frequently with the Paseo Art Association whenever they are conducting children's art activities, especially during the Paseo Arts Festival. Sara Jane graduated from UCO's theatre dept December 1999 with a Communications degree in Theatre Tech-specialization in make-up designs, with a minor in Family and Child Studies.

Jacob DeTomasso: The newest company member of The Pollard Theatre.

Joseph DiBello: Working at Radio City Music Hall and pursuing an acting career in New York City.

Cate Haney Dickerson: Worked for city, state and now, federal government.  She now lives in Eagletown, Oklahoma and works in Texarkana, Texas.  Her youngest child, Hesston, is currently enrolled at UCO as a general studies major.

Corey Douglas: Working as a paid staff member at a Community Theatre in Tulsa.

Jimmy Driskill: Completed his MFA in Acting at DePaul University. Currently pursuing an
acting career in Chicago.

Gary Duksherer: Working as an actor in New York, and just got cast to perform the leading role of Jim in "Pump Boys and Dinettes" at the Westhervane Theatre in Neward, Ohio.  Recently appeared as an extra in the movie "School of Rock".

Jennifer Farley: Completed one year towards an MFA in Acting at DePaul University and working in Chicago.

John Fowler: A full-time technical staff member at the University of Oklahoma School of Drama.

Deanna Jones Gallavan: Working in NYC as a Theatre Administrator.

Rob Gallavan:  Appeared in the New York Shakespeare Festival Public Theatre's production of "Henry V" in Central Park, Summer 2003.  Working off-Broadway at the Pearl Theatre, and was just hired to play the role of Nick in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at the Penobscot Theatre Company in Bangor, Maine.

Steven Gillmore: Scenic and Lighting Designer for Carpenter Square Theatre.

Ashon Glover: Pursuing an acting career in LA Has appeared in a number of
films and television shows including the award-winning Cable
Ace production of "America’s Dreams."

Ginny Godfrey: Has appeared Off Broadway at the Sheridan Square Theatre and has toured with that production. Currently pursuing a career in LA…has appeared on "Days of Our Lives."

Derrick Graves: Toured with "The Barney Show" all over the United States and Canada, and now, married and two children later, has returned to UCO to complete his degree in Theatre.

Bryan Grigsby: Studying to become an Operating Room Medical Technician.

Michael Glendenning: Recently graduated and still deciding his next career move.

Neisha Howell Haskins:  Teaching drama at Shawnee High School.

Kelly Haikin Hadsall: Working as an event coordinator at the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City and as an adjunct faculty at OCCC.

Luke Hadsall: Currently working at the University of Oklahoma-Opera Production Department as Technical Director/Scenic Designer.

Ben Hall: Has appeared on "Real Stories of the Highway Patrol." Currently the
Executive Director of a new theatre for urban youth in Oklahoma City.

Alison Hinton: Recently married…moved to Texas…working in the communications industry.

Sarah Hurst: Currently working in Burbank for Brad Lachman productions as an Assistant Segment Producer. Some of the production companies credits include "Animal Planet's funniest Animals," "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," and "Life's funniest Moments."

Neal Kerr: Achieved an MFA in Lighting Design from the Arizona State University. Many professional credits in NYC and LA, currently teaching in Austin, Texas.

Josh Koehn: Has appeared in over thirty shows Off-Off Broadway in NYC.

Renee Krapff: Working in Dallas…has appeared in many local and regional commercials and is turning out to be a very popular actress in that area.

Lisa Lasky: Working in Oklahoma City…a popular local actress…appears in many television commercials.

James Martin: Pursing a second degree in Audio Production in Middle Tennessee State University.

Graham McCarty: Pursuing an acting career in New York City, and was just cast in a national tour of "Babes in Toyland".

Fawnda McMahan: Currently living in Los Angeles where she started two businesses - "Material Girl", which helps actors select material for auditions, and her own commerical acting classes.  She has appeared in numerous commercials and professional theatre shows in LA…appeared in a national Hallmark Christmas commercial…has appeared extensively on the theatrical scene of LA.

Wesley Brad Meyer: Pursuing a Masters of Divinity degree at a Theological Seminary in California.

Julie Meyer: Working locally as a contract Stage Manager…she plans to pursue graduate studies beginning in the Fall of 2004.

Siobhan Morava: Development associate with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.Siobhan also teaches beginning acting as part of Lyric's Academy program for children.

Presley Morton Lindermann: Completed an MFA in Costume Design at the Ohio State
University and does costume design on a contract basis.  She is currently working with The Contemporary American Theatre Company on their bi-annual Shorts Festival.  She is married and the mother of Hunter Andrew and the newly arrived Andrea Katherine.

Alan Morti: After completing a year towards his MFA in Scene Design at the University of Iowa, became an executive with Coates International.

Lauren Mustain:  Just finished her MFA in Acting at Roosevelt University. She will be interning with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre this year, and is a member of the company for "King John," which opens in late March 2004 and continues through June.

Darren Park: Recently completed his degree…working towards founding a community theatre in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Lana Petty: A dance instructor in the Oklahoma City Metro area.

Brad Poarch: A manager of Corey Audio in Oklahoma City.

Sara Richardson: Received an MFA in Stage Management from University of California at San Diego, working professionally in the entertainment industry in LA.

Stephanie Scott: Working at Tinker Air Force Base.

Anne Lower Shirey: Works as a freelance development consultant and grantwriter for performing and creative arts projects with an empahasis on social, educative and economic impact.  She is the organizing director for V-Day OKC 2004 and will direct "The Vagina Monologues" for that event.  She recently received the Oklahoma 2003 "You Can Make a Difference" Award for her work using the performing arts to benefit the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.  This past summer, she was the associate producer for the "Trail of Tears" outdoor drama in Talequah, Okla.  She is the co-founder of the Bullshed Theatre Company.

Jonathan Siler: Working as a graphic artist for OETA Public Television Network, as well as being involved in the production of news and public affairs programming.

Diana Sission: Graduated with a BA in Dance Education from UCO in 2001. Was a member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Is now an enrollment counselor for the University of Phoenix while pursuing her MBA there.

Maya Sloan: Member of City Kids Repertory of NYC…currently pursuing a MFA in Fiction Writing at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville…has toured as Hermia in the East LA Classic Equity Company production of "A Midsummer Night’s Dream…appeared in a regional PSA, appeared in an original play at the Strassberg Theatre in LA.

Laura Standley:

She is Founding Member and Resident Director for Ground UP Productions
in NYC where she has directed numerous shows. Currently she is
directing the new musical The People Vs. Mona by Jim Wann (Pump Boys
and Dinettes). Her production of Burn This just closed to completely
sold-out houses. Backstage said, "This revival makes it clear that
the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright crafted a timeless piece about
art, society, illusion, and love." In the fall, Laura will be joining
the faculty of Stony Brook University where she will direct and teach
classes on acting and movement for the theatre.

Alana Stoldt: Just completed her MBA, recently married and working in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Youhei Suzuki: Returned to his native Japan, and working in Theatre.

Keisuke Takashima: Returned to his native Japan, and working in Theatre.

Haley McPheeters Thompson: Teaches drama at Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City and just received a "Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance" scholarship through the "English Speaking Union" and Georgetown University, and completed the program at the Globe Theatre in London during the summer, '03.

James Alex Tosspon: Moved to Austin and is pursuing an acting career in film.

Tracey Townsend: Married…a mother…working in California.

Dom Tran:  Recently appeared in a Corona beer print ad marketing in several national magazines, including the May 2003 issue of "Spin."

Thomas Tucker: A law student.

Jennifer Turner: Working in Edmond and a very popular actress in Oklahoma City.

Chris Williams: Returned to his home in Louisiana and working towards founding a theatre there.

James (Jamie) Polk Wilson: He is the Theatre Manager, Production Designer, and Technical Director at St. John's School in Houston, TX. He is also the Head Counselor for the Houston Chapter of Camp Jam and the Resident Designer for World-Stage.com. Jamie is also a proud member of the OU Club of Houston and The Houston Aero's Booster Club.

Tyler Woods: Completed a tour with Shenandoah Shakespeare Company and most recently directed "Trojan Women" for the Dreamstuff Theatre Company.

Mykle Williams: Has appeared in over thirty television and film productions…living and working in LA.

Martin Wooton: Graduated with an MFA in Audio Design from Ohio University, now working as the chief engineer, tech consultant, fill-in DJ and severe weather expert (since he's from Oklahoma!) at 97.7 KNSP-FM in Burlington, Kansas.

Sky Young: Working as a professional theatre technician in New York City.

We apologize for any possible errors on this page. If some of the information is incorrect, or if you would like to have information added or removed, please email Susan Parks, marketing and promotions coordinator.

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