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Alumni Information: Name: Phil Donelson
'88
of Bloomington, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Owner Type of Event: Art
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Studio 222 art gallery Website: http://www.artstudio222.com/ Address: 108 E. Market Street City/State: Bloomington, IL Phone: 309-829-8222
Alumni Information: Name: Tom Linden
'89
of Rockford, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Artist Type of Event: Art Personal/Professional Website: www.tomlindenart.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Website: www.watercolorsocietyofalabama.org/awards.htm Awards received: Received the Daler-Rowney USA Award Other information: Created the orginal watercolor painting, "Copper Pot Blues II," which he received an award for at the Watercolor Society of Alabama 64th Annual Exhibition. The painting can be viewed on his website and images of the exhibition's award winning paintings can be viewed at the Watercolor Society of Alabama's website.
Alumni Information: Name: Nathaniel Price
'02
of Springfield, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Co-producer and Performer Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: www.nathanielprice.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Other Alums involved and their roles: Darin Holthaus '04, Dan Hartman '04, Sarah French '02, Kristi Kjeldsen '97. Producer/Director/Publisher: Price and Dr. David Burdlick, Associate Professor of Music Other information: Released the CD, "All of You." Faculty members Laura Ledford, Perry Rask, and Steve Schepper '76, also performed on the CD. For more info please visit his website.
Alumni Information: Name: Allison Gunty-Firey
'02
of Tulsa, OK/Nashville, TN Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Singer/booking agent Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: www.newfiremusic.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: NewFire (Band) Website: www.newfiremusic.com Date(s): "NewFire" available in stores June 3--touring this summer through west and in Ireland/UK in the fall Phone: 918.557.2996 Email: newfiremusic@aol.com How to get tickets or order a copy: www.newfiremusic.com Opening night date and hours/release date: June 3, 2007 Producer/Director/Publisher: Infinity Distribution
Alumni Information: Name: Julie Nagy
'05
of St. Louis Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Chorus Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Pippin Website: www.straydogtheatre.org Date(s): October 23-25/30, November 1/6-8 2008 Address: 2348 Tennessee Avenue City/State: St. Louis, MO Phone: 314-865-1995 How to get tickets or order a copy: For reservations and information call (314) 865-1995
Admittance fees or other charges: $20 Adults / $18 Students & Seniors / All major credit cards accepted
Alumni Information: Name: Tobi Lowrance
'99
of Oak Forest, Ill. Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Music director Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: "The People's History of the United States" Website: www.questensemble.org Date(s): Four weekends, beginning Aug. 24. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. Sunday show begins at 2 Address: Quest Theatre Ensemble's Blue Theatre: 1609 W. Gregory St. City/State: Chicago How to get tickets or order a copy: Reserve your tickets at www.questensemble.org Admittance fees or other charges: Free
Alumni Information: Name: Nathan K. Claus
'02
of New York Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: ASM Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: mikeyandnate.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: The First Breeze of Summer Website: signaturetheatre.org Date(s): 8/05/08 through 9/28/08 Address: The Peter Norton Space: 555 W 42nd St. City/State: New York, New York Phone: 212-244-PLAY How to get tickets or order a copy: Visit signaturetheatre.org for tickets. Admittance fees or other charges: Tickets are only $20 Opening night date and hours/release date: August 21st, 2008 Producer/Director/Publisher: Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Written by Leslie Lee Awards received: Obie Award for Best Play, '75; Tony Nom '75 Other information: Starring Leslie Uggams and YaYa DaCosta, and a stellar (and sizeable!) ensemble cast.
Alumni Information: Name: Matthew West
'99
of Franland, TN Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Song Writer Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: www.matthewwest.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Other information: Matthew West has written a song, "The Day Before You," that was recently covered by Rascal Flatts. Look for the song on Matt's sophomore album, "History," on Universal South. You can also look for the song on Rascal Flatts' new album. For info and to buy Matt's CD, please visit his website.
Alumni Information: Name: Joe Jencks
'94
of Cincinnati, Ohio Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Singer Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: www.joejencks.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: CD Other information: Relased the live CD, "Rise As One." For more information on Joe, please visit his website.
Alumni Information: Name: Jim Gustafon
'69
of Wheaton, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Music Recorder Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Other information: Has recorded the sound track for a new musical comedy, "The Most Beautiful Night of My Life," at Gremlen Studios in Aurora, IL. A much earlier non-musical version of the show debuted in AT Hall back in 1969. Paul Burgess composed the music and Gustafon wrote the lyrics and book.
Alumni Information: Name: Jessica Tussey
'04
Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Email: Jessica.Tussey@gmail.com How to get tickets or order a copy: Contact her by email to purchase CD. Admittance fees or other charges: $5 Other information: Released her senior project album, "These Red Walls."
Alumni Information: Name: Victoria Venier
'89
Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Other information: Her single, "You Remain," is included on a country contemporary CD that was released to 2,200 radio stations nationwide. The CD also includes performances by Jimmy Buffet and Lonestar, among others.
Alumni Information: Name: Brandon Weber
'03
of Rochelle, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Record Producer Type of Event: Music Personal/Professional Website: www.cdfreedom.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Producer/Director/Publisher: Brandon Other information: Made his debut as a record producer. Red Rock Productions released, "Left of the Double Yellow" by The Morrison Group. Brandon co-wrote several of the tracks as well as performed all of the guitar parts. Red Rock Productions is an independent label based out of Woodstock, IL. The CD is available for preview and purchase at cdfreedom.com
Alumni Information: Name: David Saenger
'01
of Chicago Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: band member Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: NYCO Website: www.nycomusic.com City/State: Chicago, IL Other information: NYCO's second album Realize will be released on May 18th and celebrated with a show at the Park West! Pre-orders on sale at www.nycomusic.com.
Alumni Information: Name: Chapter 6
Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Band Type of Event: Music
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Chapter 6 Website: www.chapter6.com Other Alums involved and their roles: Chuck Bosworth '01, Mark Grizzard '01, Jarrett Johnson '01, Luke Menard '01, John Musick '01, Nathtan Pufall '03, A.D. Stonecipher '01 Other information: This spring Chapter 6 will have shows in Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and Florida. Check their website for dates and times of shows.
Alumni Information: Name: Elaine K. Miller
1959
of Pittsford, NY 14534 Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Invited speaker in Political Views series Type of Event: Other Personal/Professional Website: www.ekmillerproductions.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Gender Issues in the Political Cartoons Date(s): Aug. 21, 2008 Address: Norman Rockwell Museum City/State: Stockbridge, MA Phone: 585-248-8581 Email: emiller@ekmillerproductions.com How to get tickets or order a copy: NA Admittance fees or other charges: NA Opening night date and hours/release date: Aug. 21, 2008, 5:30 pm Other Alums involved and their roles: NA Other information: The Norman Rockwell Museum hosts a Political Views series in the summer, and I was invited as one of 8 speakers.
Alumni Information: Name: Laura Ciresi Starr
'99
of Ithaca, NY Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Charlie Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Goodbye Charlie Website: http://www.appleseedproductions.org Date(s): 09/12/08-09/27/08 Address: 116 West Glen Avenue City/State: Syracuse, NY Phone: (315) 492-9766 Email: reservations@appleseedproductions.org How to get tickets or order a copy: http://www.appleseedproductions.org/goodbyetickets.html Admittance fees or other charges: $15 Opening night date and hours/release date: 09/12/08 Producer/Director/Publisher: Appleseed Productions
Alumni Information: Name: Jen Usellis
'99
of Chicago, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Actor Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Making Art by Janet Arvia Website: http://www.gorillatango.com Date(s): October 10, 11 Address: Gorilla Tango Theatre -- 1919 N Milwaukee Ave City/State: Chicago, IL How to get tickets or order a copy: Tickets can be purchased online by going to www.gorillatango.com. Click on Show Schedule, then click on Making Art. Or you can call 773-598-4549. Admittance fees or other charges: $15 Opening night date and hours/release date: October 10 @ 10pm Producer/Director/Publisher: Slash Productions
Alumni Information: Name: Jennifer Tullock
'06
of New York City Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Performer/various Type of Event: Theatre Personal/Professional Website: www.jentullock.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: The Larry Meyer new works series Date(s): 2007-2008 City/State: New York City Producer/Director/Publisher: Jon Stelmer/Eddie Lew
Alumni Information: Name: Jen Malenke
'98
of Los Angeles, CA Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Faculty (series regular) Type of Event: Theatre Personal/Professional Website: www.myspace.com/jjmalenke
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: High School Musical: Get In the Picture Website: www.abc.com Date(s): Premieres July 20, 2008 Address: ABC How to get tickets or order a copy: Watch it! Producer/Director/Publisher: ABC/Disney/Derby Productions, Tony Sacco, dir. Other information: High School Musical reality show! Runs Sundays and Mondays from July 20 through September. Watch it!
Alumni Information: Name: Jim Gustafson
1969
of Wheaton. IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Screen Writer Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: "The Treasure of Anna Hawkins" Date(s): 2008 City/State: Long Island, NY Opening night date and hours/release date: May 2008 Producer/Director/Publisher: Addy Avenue Films Other information: Direct to Video Feature Film
Alumni Information: Name: Jim Gustafson
'69
of Wheaton, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Writer Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: "Hot Lead/Hot Dames" City/State: Odessa, TX Producer/Director/Publisher: Brooklyn Publishers, Odessa, TX Awards received: Radio version has been broadcast on Kosa, El Paso.],WGMU, Fairfax, VA and WNCU, Durham,NC Other information: Live stage version of an original Comedy Radio Play circa 1932
Alumni Information: Name: IAN LIBERTO
'05
of NYC Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Bobby in the first national 'A Chorus Line' tour Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Date(s): May 6 - ? How to get tickets or order a copy: www.achorusline.com
Alumni Information: Name: Christopher DeAngelis
'89
Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Swing/ Assistant Dance Captain Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Jersey Boys Website: Jerseyboystour.com
Alumni Information: Name: Gretchen Burghart
'02
Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Enid Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Legally Blonde, Broadway First National Tour Website: http://www.legallyblondethemusical.com/ Date(s): September 23, 2008 - September 20, 2009
Alumni Information: Name: Ginny Reid
'00
Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Singer/Dancer on the Eurodam Cruiseship Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Stilletto Entertainment & Holland America Cruiseships Website: http://www.stilettoentertainment.com/cruiseship/index.htm
Alumni Information: Name: Carey Anderson
'01
of Astoria, NY Type of Event: Theatre Personal/Professional Website: http://www.careyanderson.com/
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Website: http://www.avenueq.com/ Date(s): beginning July 8, 2008 Address: Golden Theater, 252 West 45th Street City/State: New York, NY How to get tickets or order a copy: http://www.avenueq.com/tickets.html
Alumni Information: Name: Corey Blake
'96
of Buffalo Grove, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Director, Actor Type of Event: Theatre
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Website: www.unsuitablemovie.com Other information: Has completed a new film, "Unsuitable," which he directs and appears in. The film was produced by his film production company Elevation 9000 and his studio in the LA Film Lab. Also launched a podcast series of my book excerpts: first excerpt features Corey Blake reading from the forthcoming novel he is working on with Angelica Harris, "Excalibur Reclaims Her King"
(http://www.angelicaharris.com/index.php)
Alumni Information: Name: Allan Ferguson
'66
of Denver, Colorado Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: author Type of Event: Writing Personal/Professional Website: www.fergusongolf.com
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Other information: Wrote the book, "Golf in Scotland: A Travel-Planning Guide." To order a copy and for more details please visit his website.
Alumni Information: Name: Maria Brcik-Bojan
1992
of New Lenox, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Children's Author Type of Event: Writing
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Name: Hannah's WHEELY Lost Website: http://www.trafford.com/07-2008 How to get tickets or order a copy: Log on to www.trafford.com/07-2008 Opening night date and hours/release date: Released in 2008 Other information: Published the book for my children.
Alumni Information: Name: Janelle Worley
'72
Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Publisher Type of Event: Writing
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Website: www.authorhouse.com Date(s): January 2005 Other information: Published the book, "There Isn't Always a Tomorrow." It is about being a survivor of suicide.
Alumni Information: Name: Mary Ongjoco Chapman
'89
of Ellisville, IL Role or Title in this Project/Production/Exhibit: Author Type of Event: Writing
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Producer/Director/Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press Torrid Other information: Had two of her short romance stories published. The first book, which will be released in e-book format, is due out in September. The second, an anthology of short stories, will be available in October. She is currently working on two full-length romance novels.
Alumni Information: Name: Elaine K. Miller
'59
of Pittsford, N.Y. Type of Event: Writing
Project/Production/Exhibit Information: Website: www.ekmillerproductions.com Other information: Does presentations and workshops on using editorial cartoons in the classroom. Detailed information is available on her website. Also, her essay, "Shifting Gears," based on her 1998 cross-country bicycle tour, has been published in "Outside of Ordinary: Women's Travel Stories" from Second Story Press (Toronto, 2005).
