Copyright (c) 2011 UNH. All rights reserved. http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance News about faculty, students and alumni of the UNH Theatre and Dance Department. Click on item title to access hyperlinks within each item. en-us Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:37:40 GMT 144 60 http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance/media/misc/UNH_TD.jpg 1 http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:12:40 GMT Jerry Craven '09 is currently enrolled in the MFA program in the East 15 Acting School at the University of Essex in the UK. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:12:40 GMT THDA minor Scott Fish '89 owns and operates Vital Management Group, a talent and literary management company based in both L.A and NYC. A film staring Alison Brie, one of Scott's actor clients, will be screened at the 2012 Sundance film festival. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:12:40 GMT Jennifer Nolan '11 has been hired as a teaching artist by the Center for Dynamic Learning. Jenn will be teaching before and after school programs in Lincoln, RI elementary schools. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:12:40 GMT Steve Freitas 07' is currently performing the role of Felix in "The Odd Couple" with Amish Acres historic Round Barn Theatre in Indiana. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:12:40 GMT Kristianna Smith '10 is the Education Resident for the 2011-2012 season at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, CT. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:12:40 GMT Megan Godin ’08 can currently be seen in the national touring production of “Barney Live in Concert - Birthday Bash!” http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:12:40 GMT Mariel Matero '03 was nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Ensemble for her work in "Balm in Gilead", which was produced by T. Schreiber Studio. The awards were presented at a ceremony on September 19th. The IT Awards are given annually to honor individuals and organizations who have achieved artistic excellence in Off-Off-Broadway theatre. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:12:40 GMT Michael Graziadei '01 has landed a recurring role on Ryan Murphy's and Brad Falchuck's (Nip/Tuck and Glee) new show "An American Horror Story." The pilot will air Oct. 5, 2011. Michael's first appearance will be on the following show. American Horror Story stars Connie Britton, Dylan McDermott and Jessica Lange. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:12:40 GMT Meghan Blakeman '11 has been hired as a resident actor and teaching artist at Shakesperience in Waterbury, CT. This year, she will be playing both Lucy and the White Witch in "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" as well as Ophelia and Horatio in "Hamlet." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:12:40 GMT Bunty Shakur '05 just signed a development recording deal with Hampton's Entertainment which is the new parent company to Motown Records. Bunty's music can be heard at www.reverbnation.com/bunty. His next big performance is October 1st at "The Plough and Stars" in Cambridge, MA. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:12:40 GMT Prof. David Kaye can be seen in the upcoming production of "The 39 Steps", presented by Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, ME. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:12:40 GMT Michael Graziadei '01 will be on the new USA show "Necessary Roughness" on Aug 3 at 10:00pm. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:12:40 GMT Prof. Deb Kinghorn has been awarded the 2011-2012 Excellence in Teaching award for the UNH College of Liberal Arts. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:12:40 GMT This summer, Allyson Capetta '10 will be working for Texas Family Musicals. She’ll have roles in "Hello Dolly", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and "Smoke on the Mountain." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:12:40 GMT Current THDA senior Rebecca Pierce has been invited to sing the national anthem and the University's alma mater at this year's Honors Convocation. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:12:40 GMT Actor/Playwright Mike O'Malley '88 visited UNH to see the THDA production of his play "Diverting Devotion." The UNH production included both current and former THDA students. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:12:40 GMT This week, UNH's "Angel" met the original "Mark Cohen" when actor Anthony Rapp visited campus to perform his one-man show. Rapp is best known for his role in the original production of "Rent" on Broadway. Sean tells us Anthony was very interested in knowing all about UNH's production of "Rent" which took place in the Fall 2010. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:12:40 GMT Megan Reilly '00 was presented the B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for the 2nd year in a row for her work on "Murder Ballad Murder Mystery" with Tutto Theatre Company and Vortex Repertory Company (a co-production). http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:17:40 GMT Megan Godin '08 has been hired by VEE Corporation to perform in "Barney Live in Concert: Birthday Bash." Megan is the female understudy performing an ensemble role and covering the roles of Jessie and BJ the dinosaur. The show officially opens November 19th. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:20:40 GMT Bridgette Doucette '08 is the chairperson of the Children and Youth Division of the New England Theatre Conference. Next year, Bridgette will be co-chairperson of the 60th NETC Convention which will be held in Natick MA. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:38:40 GMT Carl Andress '93 recently directed “The Divine Sister” staring Charles Busch at the SoHo Playhouse in NYC. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:38:40 GMT Bunty Shakur '05 will be performing his new single "The City" at the HARD ROCK LIVE in Boston on Sunday October 17th for the new TV Show "Debra Crosby's Talent Quest" on MY NETWORK TV. The Song has been gaining momentum and climbed all the way to #10 on the independent artists chart on KISS 108's website. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:38:40 GMT Colleen Lewis '08 is a third grade teacher in Mason Elementary School in Mason, NH. She will be co-directing her school's first drama production of Alice and Wonderland this spring. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:38:40 GMT Liam Billingham's '05 short film "Display" will have it's world-premiere at the The Big Apple Film Festival on Nov 2-6, 2010 at the Tribeca Cinemas in NYC. The film also stars alumna Sebastian Piemonte '07. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:38:40 GMT Prof. David Richman's new essay, "The Tragic Historie of Hamlet: Staging the Naughty Quarto" has just been published in the book "Shakespeare and Asia" (Shakespeare Yearbook Vol. 17). http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:38:40 GMT Basil Harris '94 will appear in director Stephen Gyllenhaal's upcoming feature "Grassroots" and the horror-comedy "Knights of Badassdom." He also recently appeared in the TNT series "Leverage." This winter, he'll be back on stage at Seattle Children's Theatre in "Go, Dog. Go!",adapted and directed by Steven Dietz. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:38:40 GMT Mallory Triest '08 has been hired at the Westport Country Playhouse in CT as a Business Associate. Her duties include among other things, payroll, administrative support and production budgets. WCP Board of Trustees include James Earl Jones and Joann Woodward. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:38:40 GMT Steve Freitas '07 is currently filming a new season of "The Electric Company", winner of the 2010 Emmy for Outstanding Children's Series. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:38:40 GMT Michelle C. Doucet '02 will be appearing as Bertha in "Boeing, Boeing" and as Minka in "Murderers" at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY this summer. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:38:40 GMT THDA Professor David Richman is currently performing the role of "The Ghost" in "Hamlet", produced by the Player's Ring in Portsmouth, NH. The production is directed by CJ Lewis '07 and has many THDA alumni is the cast. The production, along with "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead", runs through June 20, 2010. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:38:40 GMT Michael Graziadei '01 received the 2010 Best Actor Award for his role in the 2009 film "The Outside" at the Honolulu Film Festival. Michael played Ned Blakely in the film, which is set for a DVD release on July 20, 2010. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:38:40 GMT Rachel Brodeur '08 can be seen in the new music video for the song "Bang Pop" by the band "Free Energy." Look for the mint green jump suit. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 26 May 2010 11:38:40 GMT On May 21st, Prof. Gay Nardone and a group of UNH dance students participated in a workshop held by the acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Theatre. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 3 May 2010 11:38:40 GMT Tommy Labanaris '02 recently received a 2009 Spotlight on the Arts Award: Best Actor in a Musical for Bobby Strong in "Urinetown" at Seacoast Repertory Theatre. He just finished up a successful 7 months at The Rep performing in "Altar Boyz", "A Christmas Carol", "Almost, Maine", and "Our Town". Tommy is currently playing Jesus in "Godspell" in Maui, Hawaii at The Historic Iao Theater until May 16 and will then be returning to Bristol Valley Theater for his 6th summer performing in "Red, White and Tuna", "Boeing-Boeing", and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". Feel free to visit Tommy's website for more info and updates: www.tommylabanaris.com. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:04:40 GMT Prof. Raina Ames was selected to participate in the 2010 Curt C. and Else Silberman Seminar for University Faculty, sponsored by the United States Holocaust memorial Museum Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. Twenty faculty from North America are selected to participate in this seminar each year. The Curt C. and Else Silberman Foundation endowed the Silberman Seminar for Faculty in memory of Curt C. and Else Silberman. The Foundation supports programs in higher education that promote, protect, and strengthen Jewish values in democracy, human rights, ethical leadership, and cultural pluralism. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:04:40 GMT The nominations for the Seacoast Spotlight Awards have been announced and THDA is well represented. Tommy Labanaris '02 is up for best actor in a musical for his role in "Urinetown" (Seacoast Repertory Theatre). For best actor in a play, CJ Lewis '07 is nominated for his role in "Lamplight Dialogues" (Harbor Light Stage) and Dan Beaulieu '05 for his role in "Finnegan's Sister" (ACT ONE's Festival of Fun). Dan Beaulieu has also been nominated for best supporting actor for his performance in "Julius Caesar" (Players' Ring). For best actress in a musical, Christine Dulong '06 for her role in "Gypsy" and "Urinetown" (both Seacoast Repertory Theatre), Laura Loy '10 in "Anything Goes" (Hackmatack Playhouse), and Mallory Rinker '12 in "Grease" (Prescott Park Arts Festival). For best supporting actress in a musical, Megan Quinn '04 has been nominated for her role in "Urinetown" and “Gypsy” (both Seacoast Repertory Theatre) and Christine Penney '99 is nominated for best play director for the Player's Ring production of "Julius Caesar." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:04:40 GMT Prof. David Kaye receives 2010 Faculty Excellence Award http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:04:40 GMT The UNH Theatre and Dance Department was well represented at the 2010 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival: Region 1 awards ceremony. Student David D’Agostino placed second for the Award for Excellence in Stage Management for the show "Curtains." Last year's production of "The Boy Who Stood Still" was awarded for Outstanding Aerial Choreography and this year's production of "Tintypes" was awarded for Outstanding Stylistic Production and Ensemble Work. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:04:40 GMT Kirk Pynchon '92 is the writer/choreographer for "HEY! DANCIN'!" which runs March 19-24 at the Prop Thtr in Chicago, IL. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:04:40 GMT Steve Freitas '07 can be seen as "Paul the Gorilla" on Season 2 of The Electric Company, airing weekdays on PBS. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:04:40 GMT Michael Graziadei '01 will appear on CSI New York on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:04:40 GMT Sara Antkowiak-Maier '04 is currently performing at The Metropolitan Opera in "Les Contes d'Hoffman" directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. She is a featured dancer and could be seen in the Live HD broadcast of the production on Dec. 19. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:04:40 GMT Gregory Funaro's '91 debut novel, "The Sculptor" has just been released. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:04:40 GMT Megan Godin '08 is currently working for ArtsPower Touring Theatre performing in their musical "Harry the Dirty Dog." The production will tour throughout the country from January 17th until May 23rd. The show hits the seacoast on May 18th at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:04:40 GMT Meg Oolders (Bialobrzeski) 02' will perform as Joan Crawford in "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Court Street Theatre in Nashua, NH, December 10-13th. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:04:40 GMT Megan Reilly '00 received the B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Lighting Design for her work on the show "Ophelia" with Tutto Theatre Company in Austin, TX. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:04:40 GMT Prof. David Kaye was awarded the 2009 Leonidas A. Nickole Educator of the Year by the New England Theatre Conference. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:04:40 GMT 2001 UNH Graduate Michael Graziadei will appear on this seasons last three episodes of Crash with Dennis Hopper. Crash airs on Starz, Fridays at 10:00 PM. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:16:40 GMT David Litzenberger '03 is currently working for a mechanical engineering company in Pennsylvania. When not working, David plays on a Billiiards team and works with a local theatre group. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:16:40 GMT Many former Theatre and Dance students are featured in an online detective show called "Becket Logan." To see episodes 1-5, go to http://www.tiedaypictures.com/becketlogan. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 24 Sep 2009 13:16:40 GMT Emily Louick '09 just finished a production internship at As The World Turns. Her next gig is a Digital Abuse Public Service Announcement with MTV. Emily has also been accepted to the Barrow Group Apprenticeship program for acting. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:16:40 GMT Sarah (Duclos) Cost '05 has recently been hired by Boston Ballet as their Education and Community Outreach Coordinator. Sarah's responsibilities will include continuing to be a lead teacher for Taking Steps, an in school, extending learning time program for 11-14 year old girls, and heading up the North Shore location's Adaptive Dance program. Adaptive Dance is a nationally acclaimed program, developed in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital. The program was recently featured on NBC's nightly news. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:16:40 GMT Bunty Thakkar '05 just finished the summer 2009 season at Hackmatack Playhouse. Bunty is currently playing the role of "Diesel" in West Side Story at Riverside Theatre Works in Boston. He is currently training as a MMA athlete. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 18 May 2009 09:20:00 GMT Heidi Hanson '04 is currently working full-time as the Marketing Director for PainCare, a pain management clinic. Heidi also works for Arts Rochester where she is the Outreach Director and Ensemble Director. She also teaches tap and jazz dance and organizes the annual Dance Rochester festival. This summer, Heidi will be teaching aerial dance at the UNH Theatre and Dance Dept Dance Intensive Camp. You will soon be able to see Heidi in a music video for musician Dan Walker for the song "Tye Dye Tree." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 18 May 2009 09:20:00 GMT Steve Freitas '07 can be seen in a television commercial for WB Mason airing on the NESN and YES networks. Steve is also "Paul the Gorilla" in season one of the remake of "The Electric Company" airing Fridays on PBS. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 4 May 2009 09:20:00 GMT Michael Graziadei '01 recently appeared in the new ABC series "Castle." He also has a new movie that just came out on DVD "Into The Blue 2, The Reef." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:20:00 GMT The Neoteric Dance Collaborative Dance Company has been accepted into the IndepenDance Dance Festival. The festival will take place June 10 and 11 at City Center Studios in New York City. The company will perform "Burst", a piece by Sarah (Duclos) Cost '05. The company also includes Jessica (Minkle) Soucy '05, Heidi Hanson '04, Joe Meallo '06 and Dance minor Kim Robinson '05. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:20:00 GMT Tony winning actress Maryann Plunkett '76 has signed on to play Chris Cooper's wife in The Company Men, a recession-inspired drama now being shot in the Boston area. The movie also stars Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:20:00 GMT My Effortless Brilliance, an independent film starring and co-written by Basil Harris '94, has just been released through Amazon-on-Demand. The film tells the story of an unfit urbanite author who must confront nature and friendship when he travels to the Washington backwoods to restore the tattered remains of a broken friendship. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sam Cistulli '07 will be performing in a production entitled "Changes" at the American Theatre of Actors in New York City. The show runs May 6th-10th. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:20:00 GMT For the last few years, THDA Minor Mark Nagle '07 has been working as a costumer's assistant in San Francisco. He has just been accepted at Yale in their MFA program for costume design. While at UNH, Mark designed costumes for "Electra" and "All my Sons." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT Theatre and Dance Associate Professor David Kaye has been selected to receive a University of New Hampshire Teaching Excellence Award. Three faculty members are selected from the College of Liberal Arts this year. Prof. Kaye's nomination packet included letters of support from many current students as well as alumni. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT On March 27 and 29, Christian Swenson '77 will perform his piece "Body of Music," an evening of a cappella songs and improvisations at the Rendezvous Theatre in Seattle, Washington. Christian was recently interviewed for the Seattle Times. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT Laurey Masterton '76 is biking from coast-to-coast to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer. Follow Laurey's progress on her blog (http://www.laureybikes.blogspot.com/). http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT On Friday March 27, 2009, Travis Bedard's '98 Cambiare Productions will be producing a staged reading of Caryl Churchill's controversial "Seven Jewish Children" in celebration of World Theatre Day. It will also be streamed live at CambiareProductions.com. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT Mike Davidovich '07 just completed a 10-month acting apprenticeship at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, MN. Mike is now an intern at the Guthrie Theater in External Relations/Education. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT Libby Stevens '06 is currently working in the broadway revival of "West Side Story." Libby is a Child Guardian, which is part of the the stage management team. Libby also performed this task with the musical "13." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:20:00 GMT THDA Majors Adrienne Lesser '09 and Cara Rossi '09 have been nominated for best supporting actress in a musical in the 15th annual Spotlight Awards. Adrienne was nominated for her role as The Wardrobe in the Prescott Park Arts Festival production of "Beauty and the Beast" and Cara was nominated for her role as Rose Smith in the Seacoast Repertory Theatre production of "Meet Me in St. Louis." THDA alumni CJ Lewis '07, Christine Dulong '07, Christine Penney '99, and Megan Quinn '04 were also nominated for awards. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, April 16 at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH. Voting for these awards can be done at www.seacoastonline.com/spotlight2008 through March 20. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT THDA Major William Fullam has been invited to present his research, entitled "Redefining Evil in Medieval Drama," at the DePauw University Undergraduate Honors Conference. The conference will take place April 2-5 in Greencastle, IN. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sean Quinn '05 just finished the international tour of Cinderella with its final stop in Singapore. Next up for Sean is the national tour of "Joseph and the technicolor Dreamcoat" where he will be playing the role of Reuben. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT Hayley Bagwell '05 is currently a certified massage therapist in Boulder, CO. She continues to audition while at the same time working towards a graduate degree in Sports and Orthopedic emphasis for massage. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT Carl Andress '93 recently finished directing the New York Premiere of Charles Busch's "The Third Story." The play is being performed at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The production, which opened on February 2, features Charles Busch, Scott Parkinson, Sarah Rafferty, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Walker and Kathleen Turner. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT Seth Mrowka '01 just finished performing in "Forever Plaid" at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre on Portsmouth, NH. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT Michael Vaccaro '92 currently lives in North Hollywood and works as an actor and set designer. Michael recently designed and built a set for The Secret Rose Theater in North Hollywood for the show "Old Broads Can't Dunk." Michael continues his acting studies, currently study with Ivana Chubbuck in her Master Class. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT "Saving a Drowning Man", a new play directed by Autumn Clark '03, was performed 1/30-2/2 at the TBG Studio Theater in New York City. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:20:00 GMT The University of New Hampshire faired well at the 2009 Region I Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Seven students competed at the festival: Kelsey Bevins, Cat Claus, Libby DeAmicis, Jessica Miller, Joe Nelson, Sara Packin, and Cara Rossi. Libby DeAmicis, Jessica Miller and Joe Nelson advanced to semi-finals (36 total participants); Libby and Joe advanced to finals (12 total participants). We had technicians and stage managers involved in workshops and events, and Ubu Roi was given the Outstanding Ensemble Award. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT At this year's annual conference of the Lessac Training and Research Institute, Prof. Deborah Kinghorn received the Institute's "Leadership Award." The award is given for "years of service toward the growth and direction of the Lessac Institute" and was given by the membership of the Lessac Training and Research Institute. This was the first award of its kind for the Institute, and will become an annual award. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sarah Cost (Duclos) '05 has recently been hired at Boston Ballet. Sarah is a lead teacher in their "Taking Steps" program. "Taking Steps" is an after school program for 7th and 8th grade girls. Sarah will be teaching both ballet and jazz dance in the program. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:10:00 GMT Dance minor Shoshana Ritzler '04 is working for a production company called Leftfield Pictures. Shoshana is the Production Manager as well as Casting Producer for the show "The Principal's Office." The season premiere airs 1/9/09 at 10PM on truTV. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:40:00 GMT Megan Godin '08 has joined the cast of the Sesame Street Live production of "When Elmo Grows Up". Megan plays the part of Abby Cadabby. The tour runs through June 2009. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:40:00 GMT Sara Gunther '02 is currently the stage manager for two world premiere's at the Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (Lovelace: the Rock Opera by Anna Waronker and Charlotte Caffey and Latinologues T2U by Rick Najera.) http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:40:00 GMT Karl Maier '03 will perform in "The Damnation of Faust" at the Metropolitan Opera. The performance will be broadcast live in HD on Saturday, November 22 at 1:00 PM at various movie theaters throughout the country. Karl is one of nine acrobats/aerialists that perform throughout the show. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:40:00 GMT Liam Billingham '05 and Kevin Condardo '05 just finished Episode one of the web series "Becket Logan". It's directed by Liam, co-written by Liam and Kevin, and starring UNH Grads Sam Cistulli '07 and Krystal Rowley '05. Contact Liam and Kevin at becket.logan@gmail.com. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:40:00 GMT If you were watching "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" on September 15th, you saw Chris Samperi '04 competing for big money.  Chris walked away with $25,000. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:40:00 GMT Jillian Barsalou '03 was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Individual Giving for the Development Department at the American Ballet Theatre. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:40:00 GMT Mike O'Malley '88 stars alongside Christian Slater in the new NBC series "My Own Worst Enemy."  The series premieres on Oct. 13 at 10pm. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT 2001 Graduate Michael Graziadei has been cast in a recurring role on CW's new show "90210"  Michael recently wrapped on episodes of "The Cleaner" and "Criminal Minds." He is also a series regular on "The Young and the Restless." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT Kim Lemieux, THDA Minor and longtime member of the UNH Dance Company, is performing at the Paper Mill Playhouse in their production of Oklahoma.  The show opened this past Sunday and runs through October 19th.  Productions shots can be viewed at http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=32714. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT Julia Zukerman '08 was recently hired to teach pre-school in Eugene, OR http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT Prof. Gay Nardone will perform in a new Jazz/Tap production entitled "Jazz Tap Odyssey."  The production will tour throughout the North East during 2008-2009. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT Bunty Thakkar '05 spent the summer working at the Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, ME.  This week, Bunty will help Cirque Du Soleil celebrate the grand opening of its Boston production of "Kooza."  On September 3, Bunty will participate in a promotional street performance in Amherst, MA for the Cirque show "Saltimbanco." On September 5, Bunty will be in Boston working the outdoor premier ceremony for the grand opening of "Kooza" Boston. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:40:00 GMT When former THDA Major Robyn Hurder finishes up her stint in the Broadway production of "Grease", she will play the role of "Cassie" in the national tour of "A Chorus Line." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:40:00 GMT Maryann Plunkett '76 will play the role of Alice More in the new Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons."  The play will run Sept. 12 through Dec. 7.  Maryann won a Tony Award for her role as 'Sally Smith' in 'Me and My Girl' (1986), her other Broadway credits include 'Saint Joan' (1993 revival), 'The Seagull' (1992 revival), 'The Master Builder' (1992 revival), 'A Little Hotel on the Side' (1992 revival), 'The Crucible' (1991 revival), 'Sunday in the Park with George' (1984), 'Agnes of God' (1982). http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:40:00 GMT Samantha Cistulli '07 has spent the last year working at the Ensemble of Cincinnati.  She is currently playing the roles of Hermia and Snug in a tour of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the Cincinnati Shakespeare Co. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:40:00 GMT Stephen Tewksbury '93 spent this past spring playing the role of the Phantom in the US touring production of "The Phantom of the Opera."  He finished his run on June 15. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:40:00 GMT 2001 Graduate Michael Graziadei will be appearing on the new show "The Cleaner" airing Tuesday, July 15th on A&E. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:40:00 GMT Several THDA alumni recently met for a mini reunion http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:40:00 GMT UNH Theatre & Dance graduates Travis Bedard '99 and Megan Reilly '00 were married June 14 in Durham, NH.  Many THDA alumni and faculty attended the event.  In recent years, Megan has also worked for the department, designing lights for "X Factor" and "A Doll's House."   http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 08 May 2008 12:40:00 GMT Look carefully and you'll see current THDA student Lee Mattox in a promotional vignette for the Fox show "So you Think You Can Dance." The entire clip can be viewed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=BU8O2VTDATU (Lee is at the 1:32 mark.) http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 08 May 2008 12:40:00 GMT Kendahl Ferguson '03 will be joining the Danzare Internationale Dance Company for their 2008-2009 dance season.  http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT Elizabeth (Libby) Stevens '05 is currently performing in the new musical "13" at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT.  This production will move on to Broadway next year. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT John Furey Moynihan '07 will be performing in the Leddy Center For The Performing Arts production of "Sense and Sensibility", running April 18-22.  A review of the production was printed in the April 24, 2008 edition of Showcase (Fosters Daily Democrat).  http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT 2001 UNH Graduate Michael Graziadei will be appearing in the April 30th episode of "Criminal Minds" on CBS. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT Veronica DiPerna, class of 2005, will be performing in "The Producers" at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly, MA from May 13th-June 1st.  Veronica will also be performing in "The Producers" at the Ogunquit Playhouse, July - August. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT Greg Kalafatas '03 will be playing the role of the "Big Bopper" in "The Buddy Holly Story" at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, June 17 – July 27.  http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:40:00 GMT Sean Quinn '05 is scheduled to appear in "42nd Street" at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.  After that, Sean is very excited to be a part of the Asian tour of "Cinderella" starring Lea Salonga.  The show will open in the Philippines and from there will tour China, Japan, and Korea.  http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:40:00 GMT Laura Halzack, a 2003 graduate of UNH and Dance minor, is currently performing with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The company just finished a two-week run at the NY City Center. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:40:00 GMT Husband and wife team Ian Hannan '03 and Sara Desmarais '01 have founded a touring theatre group entitled NEETT (New England Educational Theatre Tours). Several THDA graduates are involved with this group. They are currently looking for people who might be interested in their mission and working as actors or behind the scenes in production, management, or administration. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:40:00 GMT Megan Reilly '00 and Travis Bedard '99 have recently mounted Megan's original series of design-driven performance art pieces called "Transformations," inspired by the poetry of Anne Sexton, at Salvage Vanguard Theatre in Austin, TX. For this project Megan contacted artists from all over the United States, including Mark and Trish Vaillancourt ('98) and their five year old daughter, who contributed her fingerpainting talents to the performance. Other artists involved include LA independent recording artist Terami Hirsch, NYC-based actress Amy Kersten, UNH graduate Kim Bird, NovaArts artistic director Amy Hopper and Houston filmmaker Julia Shackleford. Megan received national recognition last winter in Excellence in Design as Performance by USITT for one of the "Transformations" pieces, "Rapunzel." "Rapunzel" was also invited to be performed at the 2007 Prague Quadrennial before it became part of the full production of "Transformations." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:40:00 GMT Steve Freitas '07 is headed to Richmond, VA, touring the eastern part of the country this January - April with "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad", a Theatre IV Production. Recently Steve worked as an intern at Peterborough Players with shows "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", "The Long Christmas Dinner" and "The Man Who Came to Dinner". http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:40:00 GMT Mike Davidovich '07 spent the past summer performing in the Seacoast Repertory Theatre. He has since moved to St. Paul, MN where he will work with CLIMB Theatre in Inver Grove Heights, MN.  Mike's first production is a play entitled 'Shattered.'  The play will tour throughout Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin, and Iowa. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT Johnny Blaze Leavit '97, Chris Keating '97, Jeff Love '96 and Melanie Kuchinski Rodriguez '99 are all founders of Point of You Productions in NYC, where they have just revived an audience favorite called "Hurt So Good" (Originally produced in 2006 and written by Johnny Blaze Leavitt). Johnny, Chris and Melanie are performing in the show and Jeff designed the lights and is stage managing. "Hurt So Good" is an accessible S&M romantic comedy that aims to enlighten as it entertains.  The show ran from Oct 11 through Oct 27.  Read a review of the production at http://www.unitedstages.com. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT Kate Feerick '04 is currently performing in the national tour of "Beehive the 60's Musical." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT Theatre & Dance Minor Brittany Moore '03 is a featured extra in the new Julie Taymor film "Across The Universe". http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT Tatum Harvey '05 placed first in a singing competition on September 14th, which awarded her a $2,500 cash prize and a chance to sing at Symphony Hall with the "Cross Borders Orchestra" on November 3rd! Tatum will also be singing with the orchestra at their opening concert in Dublin at The Helix http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT Joshua Clement '06 will be playing the role of "Chino" in The Palace Theatre's production of "West Side Story" in Manchester, NH.  The production runs weekends October 12-20. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Liam Billingham '05 has been quite busy as of late. He recently finished assistant directing the New Repertory Theater's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire." Liam's own theatre company's production of "Exception and The Rule", which starred fellow UNH alums Ben Gettinger '05 and Harmony Stempel '05, was well received at the Prague Fringe Festival. This fall, Liam will be directing a Chekhov/Beckett evening and a production of a new Irish play in Prague. In the spring, he will be assisting directing "King John" with Actor's Shakespeare Project in Boston. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Mike O'Malley '88 stars in the award-winning movie "On Broadway", which is coming to Portsmouth on October 12, 2007 as part of the New Hampshire Film Festival. The film also stars Joey McIntyre, Eliza Dushku, and Jill Flint. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Harmony Stempel and Ben Gettinger, both 2005 graduates of the Theatre & Dance Department, star in the independent film "Dribbles." The film was recently named an official selection to the New Hampshire Film Festival to be held in Portsmouth, NH from October 11th through the 14th. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Kim Lemieux, THDA Minor and Veronica DiPerna '05 are currently performing in the Asian tour of "42nd Street."  There are several clips of the tour on Youtube.com, including one from a TV show called MyShow. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Tommy Labanaris, a 2002 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, just finished his third summer at Bristol Valley Theater. Since graduating, Tommy has toured the US and Canada with 'The Full Monty', 'Copacabana', 'I Get a Kick Out of Cole,' and 'RENT' in Japan. This Fall 2007, Tommy will be heading out on the road with the National Tour of "A Year with Frog and Toad" which plays the Portsmouth Music Hall October 27th. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT Maryann Plunkett '76 is currently performing in "The Autumn Garden" at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Williamstown, MA. The production was reviewed in the August 22 edition of the New York Times. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:40:00 GMT Jon Wells, a 2006 Theatre & Dance graduate, performed in an aerial dance show at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH during the 2007 Summer months. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:40:00 GMT Sean Quinn '06 has joined the national tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Sean will be a member of the ensemble in addition to being an understudy for one of the leads in the show. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:40:00 GMT Jaci Adams, a 2004 UNH graduate, received a minor in Musical Theatre.  She can currently be seen in the new film "Balls of Fury". http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:40:00 GMT Alexis Dascoulias, a 1995 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, has recently become the new executive director of Maui OnStage. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMT In the Fall, Jamie Marcotte, a 2006 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, will begin teaching English and Drama at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. In addition to teaching sophomore and Junior English as well as Intro to Drama for Juniors and Seniors, Jamie will have access to Pinkerton Academy's state-of-the art Stockbridge Theatre. Jamie is also an alumni of the school and is thrilled to become part of the faculty. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 16 May 2007 12:40:00 GMT Megan Reilly, a 2000 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, recently completed her MFA in theatrical design and will be graduating from UT Austin this month. She is a also freelancing in the Austin area. This past year, Megan designed lighting for UNH's production of "X Factor" and will be returning in October to design lighting for "A Doll's House." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:40:00 GMT Mike O'Malley, a 1988 graduate of our program, recently finished working on the movie "Leatherheads" starring George Clooney.  Mike's next project is a supporting role in "Starship Dave", starring Eddie Murphy.  He and his wife are expecting their third child. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:40:00 GMT Kimberly Lemieux, a member of the UNH Dance Company for many years, will join the touring cast of "42nd Street." This production will tour throughout Asia. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:40:00 GMT Brittany Moore, a 2003 graduate of UNH, is currently a lead in the PBS children's show "Dittydoodle works." A live, stage version of the show is set to tour the east coast in the near future. Both Brittany and fellow THDA Dancer Karl Maier will be participating in this tour. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:40:00 GMT Sara Antkowiak-Maier, THDA class of 2004, has been hired by the Media Theatre in Media, PA. She will play the part of Dream Laurie in their production of "Oklahoma!." Sara will also be part of the ensemble. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:40:00 GMT Robyn Hurder, a THDA student in 2000-2001, will star in the Broadway revival of "Grease." She will be playing the part of Marty Maraschino. The show opens in June 2007. This production has gained considerable media attention because of it's association with the NBC reality show "Grease: You're the One That I Want." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT Karl "Los" Maier, who graduated in 2003, will be dancing in Turandot with the Metropolitan Opera. The production opens March 30 and runs through May 8. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT While at UNH, David O'Brien '04 studied technical theatre and design. Since leaving UNH, he has worked in Boston as an Audio Visual Technician. He is now the TV Studio Technician at Everett High School in Everett, MA. David runs the local access cable TV station (EHS-TV15) for the school. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT Chris Bean, a 2000 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, is set to perform in the Actor's Playhouse production of "La Cage Aux Folles. The production runs March 9 - April 8, 2007 in Miami, Florida. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:40:00 GMT Laurie Ewer, a 2006 graduate, is performing in the world premiere of Academy-Award winning playwright Ernest Thompson's "Ax of Love." Thompson, known critically for the play and Oscar-winning play-turned-movie "On Golden Pond," directs this five person cast as the piece spans the thirty year history between four college roommates who meet in 1970. Laurie's play “Happy Girl” will make its world premiere in London, 2008. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:40:00 GMT Bunty Thakkar, a 2005 graduate, is currently working for Walt Disney World as a character performer. Bunty dances in the Disney parades as well as their stage shows. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:40:00 GMT Jon Wells, a 2006 Theatre & Dance graduate, performed solo at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino in Uncasville, CT on New Years Eve. Jon performs with the group "Nimble Arts" from Brattleboro, VT. Watch a video of Jon's performance at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiDkW4UR_aY". http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:40:00 GMT Natalie Lynch, a 2004 graduate, recently finished a summer stock season in Macon, MI working as the Stage Manager at City of Maples Repertory Theatre. She is currently working as Assistant Stage Manager for the Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, UT. One of the shows she will be working on is the Regional Theatre Premier of Les Miserables. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:40:00 GMT Liam Billingham, a 2005 graduate, is currently living in The Czech Republic, teaching English. This fall he will be directing a series of short plays with an international cast. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:40:00 GMT Brittany Lynch, a 2003 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, recently toured throughout Europe as part of the "Exchange Project 2", presented by Jana Hicks and The Next Stage Project. Brittany visited The Netherlands, Germany, and Norway as part of this experience. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 12:40:00 GMT Jennifer Vento, a 1998 graduate of the department, will be receiving her Masters in Theatre Education from Emerson College this December. Jennifer's degree includes advanced coursework in directing, playmaking and licensure to teach theatre K-12.  Jennifer also directs small works in the Boston area. In 2003, she received a Spotlight on the Arts Special Achievement award for co-creating and directing "With Love", an original musical based on life in New England during World War II. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 12 May 2006 12:40:00 GMT Krystal Rowley, a 2005 graduate of the department, is playing the part of "Maria" is Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost", directed by Nicholas Martin and being performed at the Huntington Theatre in Boston. Performances begin May 12 and run thru June 11. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 May 2006 12:40:00 GMT Andrew Penney, a 2005 graduate of the department, is currently working as a lighting technician on the national tour of Cirque Du Soliel's "Quidam." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 10 May 2006 12:40:00 GMT Kimberly Lemieux, a member of the UNH Dance Company for many years, is currently performing in the national tour of "Cats." Kim joined the cast in July 2005. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Tue, 09 May 2006 12:40:00 GMT Karl "Los" Maier and Sara Maier, both graduates of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, have been offered contracts for a touring production of "Pippin." After it's run in the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT, the show will go on a national tour. Both Los and Sara are busy these days. Sara just finished the Broadway-preproduction of "The Pirate Queen" and Los is currently an understudy in "L'Elisir d'Amore", being produced by the Metropolitan Opera. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:40:00 GMT 2001 UNH Graduate Michael Graziadei has been nominated for the second year in a row as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Daytime Drama for the 2006 Daytime Emmys. Michael plays Daniel Romalotti on "The Young and The Restless." http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:40:00 GMT Michelle Doucet and Tommy Labanaris, both 2002 UNH graduates, performed in an equity reading of a new musical entitled "The Man in the Iron Mask." This reading was directed by another UNH graduate, Brian Swasey, and was presented at the Lamb's Theater off Times Square on February 13, 2006. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:40:00 GMT John W. Hurney, a civil litigator in California, is running for an open seat on the Los Angeles Superior Court. Hurney graduated from UNH in 1989 with a degree in Theatre & Dance.  Visit http://www.metnews.com/articles/2006/elec020606.htm for more info regarding Hurney's election bid. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:40:00 GMT UNH Senior Sean Quinn won the award for "Best Actor" at this year's New Hampshire Theater Awards. The awards ceremony took place on Friday, February 3 at the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH. Sean won the award for his performance in "Dames At Sea", which was presented by Lakes Region Summer Theatre this past Summer. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:40:00 GMT Brittany Lynch, a 2003 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, will be participating in the  "Repertory/Choreography Performance Workshops 2006", sponsored by Jana Hicks and The Next Stage Project. The workshop will take place in Maui, Hawaii in February 2006. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:40:00 GMT Karl "Los" Maier, a 2003 graduate of the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, has been hired by the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in New York City. His first production with the company, Mazeppa , will run March 6-30, 2006. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:40:00 GMT On October 30, 2005, THDA Major Krystal Barry was crowned Miss New Hampshire USA. The pageant took place in Merrimack, NH at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. Krystal, a Junior at UNH, is currently studying dance. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:40:00 GMT Professor Raina Ames' first book, A High School Theater Teacher's Survival Guide, hit the shelves this October. It is a practical guide for theatre teachers of all levels of experience, both for curricular and extracurricular drama activities in the high school. The extended appendix offers everything from course syllabi to sample rehearsal schedules. The book is published by Routledge Press. http://unh.edu/theatre-dance/index.cfm?ID=49DE04DF-DF45-2E11-4EED933324642AC5 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 12:40:00 GMT In August 2005, Professors David Kaye and David Richman, along with over a dozen THDA students, presented William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" on Appledore Island. This unique presentation was sponsored by the UNH Theatre & Dance Department, Cornell University, and the Shoals Marine Laboratory.