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Kenann's beautiful costume drawing for Theatre VCU's production of The Grapes of Wrath

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Kenann Quander (MFA 10)
is the new associate professor in Costume Design
at Hampton University. Great news!








Joshua Boone (Performance BFA 2010) just completed a workshop of  Holler if Ya' Hear Me - keep an eye out for where that production may go.

Josh also appeared in the New York Musical Theatre Festival production of Central Avenue Breakdown - WINNER OF  THE DAEGU INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL PRODUCTION AWARD  and WINNER OF FOUR NYMF 2011 AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Here is his bio from the show's website 

Joshua Boone is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Some of his credits include Felony Friday (NY Fringe Encores), Cutman: A Boxing Musical (Goodspeed), Well (Barksdale), Thunder and Lightning (staged reading), A Raisin in the Sun, Smokey Joe’s Café, Ain’t Misbehavin’. He is excited to be a part of the cast for Central Avenue Breakdown and the amazing journey the show is on. Many thanks to God, family, friends, Professional Artists, and Stevie Wonder. Always grateful for an opportunity.
See more at: http://www.centralavenuebreakdown.com/2012_dimfnymf_cast/#sthash.jm0zgJtW.dpuf

Vanessa Leuck (MFA Costume Design) is the Costume Designer for the Orlando Fringe Festival hit musical DISENCHANTED!, playing at The Abbey in downtown Orlando September 19 through October 27. 

DISENCHANTED! is the story of six bold women who refuse to be damsels in distress any longer. Snow White and her angry band of storybook friends are “storming the castle” in order to take their lives back, with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Hua Mulan, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and more all brought to life, singing the truth about the “once-upon-a-time girls.” 

VANESSA LEUCK (Costume Designer) is a New York City based costume designer with over twelve years experience designing for musicals, plays, dance, and large-scale productions. She is incredibly happy to be part of the ‘DISENCHANTED!’ team. Other favorite designs include: ‘Disney on Ice: Let’s Celebrate’ (International Tour), ‘Annie’ (Sierra Repertory Theatre), ‘American Icons’ (American Music Theatre) and several productions with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. In addition to designing she has assisted on: ‘The Little Mermaid’ (Broadway), ‘Ringling Brother’s Circus’ (5 productions), ‘Disney on Ice’ (National Tour), and ‘Disney Live!’ (International Tour). Vanessa holds an MFA in Costume Design from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of United Scenic Artists 829. www.vanessaleuckcostumes.com




Isn’t that 
Dallas Tolentino (Performance BFA 2010) in Synetic Theater’s production of The Picture of Dorian Gray?

September 26 >> November 3, 2013
Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili

Fearing the ravages of time and realizing the impermanence of youth, Dorian Gray makes a fateful wish–that his almost supernaturally lifelike portrait grow old while he remains forever young and beautiful. Synetic’s inventiveness and unforgettable visuals will elevate Oscar Wilde’s fantastical story to yet another level.

Check out 
Joe Carlson & Dallas Tolentino  

at Synetic Theater’s appearance at The Kennedy Center’s Page to Stage Festival, you will get to see a Synetic Company warm up/technique led by Choreographer Irina Tsikurishvili Followed by a showing of Scenes in progress from the up coming show The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates is doing beautiful work in South Africa during her sabbatical. She is  teaching:

Production Module Drama 203/303: We are devising a new work 
Acting 304: Honors Scene Study Unit 
PostModernism: Tutorials Unit on Identity 
The ARTS and Practice: Upper Level Unit on Multiculturalism 

More From Dr. T later.

One last alumni:
Check out the photographic work of Timothy Nathaniel Douglas (Performance BFA 2011) on this website: http://binggraphic.com/portfolio/crossroads-micky/

This is a MFA thesis work of a graphic designer called BING,  Tim was his model for a series of photos set during WWII. The photographs are stunning. 
Worth a look!

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