Department of Theatre

On the stage at Bass Hall with “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” cast. From left: Kaitlin Hatton (professional stage manager); Jennifer Engler (TCU theatre chair); Ethan Hyatt (current TCU student); Lana Hoover (professional actor); Lourdes Bradley (current TCU student); Stephanie Rhodes Russell (resident conductor of FW Symphony Orchestra); Peter Boyer (composer of “Ellis Island: The Dream of America”); Curtis Shideler (Theatre TCU alum); Alan Shorter (Theatre TCU faculty); Lucy Bennetch (child professional actor); Harry Parker (Theatre TCU faculty, director); Taylor Staniforth (Theatre TCU alum)

Theatre TCU, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Present Story of Hope and History 

For more than two decades, “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” has been a collaboration between the Department of Theatre and the Fort Worth Sy...

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Ian Loveall Creates Immersive Worlds Through Scenic Design

Associate Professor of Theatre Ian Loveall, M.F.A., served as associate scenic designer in collaboration with Las Vegas–based Andy Walmsley Entertai...

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Mackay with her fellow cast members of Black Clover at Nostalgia Con.

Lydia Mackay Inspires Through Voice Acting 

Associate Professor of Theatre Lydia Mackay, M.F.A., is known regionally for her stage work, but she’s recognized internationally for her voice-over...

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Henry Cawood ’26 Receives National Recognition with Emerging Theatre Artist Award 

Congratulations to Department of Theatre student Henry Cawood ’26, recipient of the prestigious Howard Vincent Kurtz Emerging Theatre Artist Award! ...

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Michael Skinner at the lighting console

Lighting the Stage: Celebrating Michael Skinner’s 31-Year Career

The first time Michael Skinner stepped into the theatre, he said it felt like home. After 31 years in TCU’s Department of Theatre, he is retiring an...

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Headshot of Penny Maas

Penny Maas Receives Prestigious Award at North Texas Stardust Awards 

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Theatre Penny Maas, who has been named “Distinguished Collegiate Performing Arts Educator” at the third ...

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Randy Alvarenga ’12

Shaping the Arts: Randy Alvarenga ’12

The Shaping the Arts series highlights TCU College of Fine Arts students, faculty and alums who are at the forefront of their field and Lead On, Creat...

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