Alumni News

On Broadway

Music Theatre alums Montego Glover (c/o '96) and Kevin Covert (c/o '92) are performing in Memphis, a musical that combines Broadway splendor with the roots of rock. Other alumni participating behind the scenes include alum Steve Rankin (MFA Acting, c/o '77) as the production's Fight Director, Hair Supervisor Michelle Rutter (BFA Design Technology, 1995), Associate Wardrobe Supervisor Fred Castner (BA Theatre, 1985: MFA Costume Design, 1990), and Scenic Design Intern Caite Hevner (BFA Design Technology, 2006)

Kevin Covert was recently cast in the revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, his third Broadway show. Sharing the stage with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Kevin will play the role of “Twimble,” head of the mailroom, and lead of the song “The Company Way.” Kevin will remain with Tony-nominated Memphis until January.

Darren Bagert (BFA Music Theatre, 1992), the Producer behind the recent Broadway revivals Guys and Dolls, Company, and Sweeney Todd, just announced plans to bring a new production of William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning Picnic to Broadway.

Heather Provost (BA Theatre, 1994) is the lead producer on the Broadway bound production, Under My Skin, which is set to open this Spring.

Joey Haro is currently performing in the Broadway Revival of West Side Story and can be heard on the Grammy-Award winning cast recording.

Jessica Patty (BFA Music Theatre, 2001) is currently performing in the Broadway musical The Addams Family, which stars Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth.

Gretchen Margaroli (MFA Theatre Management, 2007) is currently the General Management Associate with New York City Center Encores! and recently served as producer on her first musical, the Tenth Floor, in New York City as part of the 2010 NY Musical Theatre Festival.

Television/Film

John Brace (1984) was nominated for a 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting of a Drama Series for his work on the hit-show Friday Night Lights.

Gerald McCullough (BFA Music Theatre) can be seen as Crime Scene Investigator Bobby Dawson on the CBS hit-show CSI

Henry Zebrowski (BA Theatre, 2005) can be seen in the upcoming NBC comedy Beach Lane, which stars Matthew Broderick.
which airs Thursdays at 9pm.

John Papsidera (1983) was the Casting Director for the summer blockbuster INCEPTION, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and was written by Christopher Nolan (THE DARK KNIGHT)

Mekia Cox (Music Theatre) can currently be seen in the new NBC show Undercovers, which airs on Wednesdays at 8pm

Megan Boone (BFA Acting, 2005) can be seen in the new drama Law & Order: Los Angeles, which airs on NBC Wednesdays at 10pm.

Randy Ser (BA Theatre, 1975) is currently the Production Designer for the ABC comedy, The Middle, which airs on Wednesdays at 8:30pm.

Stephen Guarino (BFA Acting, 1997) CBS and CBS TV Studios have signed Stephen Guarino in a talent holding deal. He was discovered through the CBS Diversity Showcase, which features minority as well as LGBT performers. At the showcase last month, he wrote and performed a number of sketches. Guarino previously co-starred on Logo's sketch-comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show and will appear in 2 episodes of ABC's upcoming comedy series Happy Endings.

Additional Updates

The School of Theatre currently has a number of alums in National Tours:

D.B. Bonds Legally Blonde: The Musical

Tiffany Howard Mary Poppins

Michael Fatica Beauty and the Beast

Natalie Caruncho In the Heights

DeWitt Cooper In the Heights

Kristina Fernandez In the Heights

Elizabeth Stacey Grease

Mike Evariste South Pacific

Hardy Weaver A Chorus Line

Curtis Schroeger Fiddler on the Roof

Morgan Rose Shrek

Holly Butler Shrek

Davis Gaines (BA Theatre, 1976) will headline the Dallas’ Lyric Stage production of The Night of the Hunter.