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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Performing and Visual Arts
at Nova Southeastern University
presents
Festival of Student Works
DANCE
Collide
Choreographer: Rachel Belmont
Music: “Come Together” by Joe Cocker, performed by Alex Glamyan, Ryan Yero, Carlo Ricchi, Alex Weiss
Dancers: Sabrina Talamo, Erika Del Pozo, Sharifa Denis, Rayna Orsini, Brandon Fromhoff, Stephanie Ponce
As the people in New York City continue on with their daily lives, they encounter many different people
and personalities. Throughout their individual journeys, they will find each other and their self in an
entirely new perspective. Experience the day, in the big city, where everyone will eventually collide.
Voiceless
Choreographer: Sherelyn Gonzalez
Music: “Dancing” by Elisa
Dancers: Nefertari Bennett, Nicole Corey, Kirstine Rust
“One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can’t utter.”
—James Earl Jones
Getting to Where I Need to Be
Choreographed and performed by: Amy Peters
Music: Beethoven
Original Edit By: Amy Peters and Joshua Kolbenschlag
Developed in DANC4000 Dance Composition
It’s Not What It Seems
Choreographer: Nova Lishon-Savarino
Music: “Lady Marmalade” featuring Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, Pink, and Missy Elliot; “Private
Dancer” by Tina Turner; “Money, Money, Money” by ABBA; and “Can-Can” by Jacques Offenbach
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Video Director/Editor: Nova Lishon-Savarino
Dancers: Angela Sepulveda, Brittany White, Josselyn Perez, Nicole Corey, Victoria Ayers, Vitali Koulik
The life of a dancer who dances for money is not always as glamorous as it seems.
Special Thanks: Noah Strattan (sound editor), Dana Susanj, family, and friends
Location Affects…
Director/Videographer/Editor: Rachel Belmont
Music: produced by Shane Garcia
Dancers: Sabrina Talamo, Erika del Pozo, Nathalie Rengel, Daniela Wancier, Daryan Sullivan, Sheila
Scanlan, Rayna Orsini, Amy Peters, Pablo Malco, Shane Garcia
In a study researching how the environment affects a performer’s movement qualities, several dancers
were asked to improvise in uncomfortable, outdoor locations. The study proved that in every location
a performer dances, he or she changes his or her movement patterns, posture, and weight within the
improvisation.
Exposed
Choreographer: Erika Del Pozo
Music: Promontory composed by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman
Dancers: Victoria Ayers, Gabriella Delpozzo, Nefertari Bennett, Kirstine Rust
Bind
Choreographer: Nathalie Rengel
Music: John Powell, Roderick Jackson and Marty Beller
Music: mixed by Nathalie Rengel
Dancers: Erin Rogan, Sharifa Denis, Amy Peters, Gabriella Delpozzo, Josselyn Perez, Angela Sepulveda
Faces of the Same Shadow
Choreographer: Sabrina Talamo
Music: Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Second Bill of Rights Speech, “Heavy in Your Arms” by Florence and
the Machine, President Obama’s speech at the Brookings Institute; edited by Nick Peña, Sabrina Talamo
Dancers: Rayna Orsini, Brandon Fromhoff, Stephanie Ponce, Amy Peters, Rachel Belmont, Erin Rogan,
Nathalie Rengel
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Festival of Student Works | Dance
Choreographer Bios
Rachel Belmont is a senior dance major, pursuing a theatre minor, at the Farquhar College of Arts and
Sciences. She has been dancing for 19 years. By the age of 15, she was dancing for a professional hiphop
company, Pfuzion Dance Theater, and is now on the board of directors for the nonprofit Pablo Malco
Foundation. Belmont is a member of a professional modern dance company, Body and Soul Dance Theatre.
In addition, she has danced in several music videos, movies, artist tours, and commercials, as well as
worked with celebrities including DJ Ian Carey, T-Vice, Casely, Sal Richards, Mandy Ventrice, and Video
Music Award-winning director Eddie Enciu. After graduation, she plans to direct music videos and continue
with her dance journey. “Motivation is the key, and passion is the drive.” –Rachel Belmont
Sherelyn Gonzalez is a senior dance major, pursing a theatre minor, at the Farquhar College of Arts
and Sciences. Though she danced throughout her middle and high school years, it wasn’t until Gonzalez
began college that she discovered her passion for dance. She began at Broward College where she studied
under Linda Strickland and Erin St John, and soon received an Associates of Arts degree in Dance before
transferring to NSU. She has performed in various productions at the college under the guidance of
professors Elana Lanczi, Daniela Wancier, and Katie Sopoci Drake. Gonzalez participated in an internship
with the dance department of the NSU’s University School. She was appointed assistant choreographer
in the university’s production of Ruthless! The Musical and is currently the events coordinator of the Nova
Dance Society. She was the recipient of the 2010 Female Dancer of the Year Award. Outside of college,
Gonzalez is the founder of Dance with Me, a Christian dance program that reaches out to at-risk youth
and specializes in liturgical dance. She is currently the leader and choreographer of Genesis Praise Dance
Ministry of New Hope World Outreach. In 2007, she was given the opportunity to travel to Zambia, Africa,
where she danced at various conferences. She has also traveled to Arkansas and Georgia, dancing in both
solo and group productions at various church conferences and celebrations. She is truly passionate about
dance and not only sees it as a form of art, but as a way to influence and change the lives of others. She
believes that dance is not only a movement, but a voice.
Erika Del Pozo is a senior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She began her training
dancing ballet, tap, and jazz and later discovered Middle Eastern dance. At the start of her freshman year
of college at Florida International University, Del Pozo studied ballet under Whitney Shulman and Paul
Vitali and modern dance under Heather Maloney. Erika also had studied classical ballet under former
Cuban National Ballet soloist Gypsy Hall. In 2009, Del Pozo began studying at Vladimir Issaev’s School
of Classical Ballet and performed in Don Quixote. Since her arrival at NSU, Erika has won the 2010 Black
Box Award for Best Student Choreographer and has earned the Dean’s List for two semesters. Her plans
include earning a master’s degree in occupational therapy. She feels very fortunate to have been a part of
the university’s dance program.
Amy Peters is a junior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She has also studied dance
at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Peters started learning dance at the University Center for the Performing
Arts in 2007. She has studied with Eileen Hebron, Jin Young Lee, Kathleen Klein, Gaynelle Gosselin, Elana
Lanczi, Katie Sopoci Drake, Daniela Wancier, and choreographer Heather Maloney. Peters enjoyed being a
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part of Florida’s first Waterways Dance Project. She is an honoree recipient of the scholarship grant award
for dance and has earned the Dean’s List. She has also performed in the Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant
for three years, working with Christy and Jeff Crevier.
Nathalie Rengel is a senior dance major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She is pursuing a
minor in business administration. Rengel is also the vice president of the Nova Dance Society. Her passion
for dance started at a very young age. Her formal dance education began at Miami Dade College, where
she followed the teachings of Diane Brownholtz and Delma Iles, among other professors. Rengel has also
trained at various dance studios including In Motion, Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Conservatory,
and University Center, as well as at professional workshops at New World School of the Arts. Rengel spent a
summer in New York City attending the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Peridance Center, and Broadway Center.
She performed in different choreographies directed by the college’s dance faculty and guest choreographers
including Elana Lanczi, Katie Sopoci Drake, Chetachi Egwu, and Josee Garant. Rengel has also participated
and assisted in the production of the 2011 Florida Waterways Dance Project. One of her latest performance
was at the Here and Now Festival at the Adrianne Arsht Center under the direction of Letty Bassart. Rengel’s
goal is to expand the arts in South Florida by teaching and opening her own dance studio.
Sabrina Talamo is a senior double-major in dance and communication studies at the Farquhar College of
Arts and Sciences. She is the president and founder of the Nova Dance Society and a member of Alpha Chi
National Honor Society and Lambda Pi Eta, the communication studies honor society. She began dancing
ballet and jazz at age 3 and continued to perform on her high school dance team, through which she
participated in state and national competitions throughout Florida. In college, Talamo began studying
modern dance and discovered her passion for composition and choreography. She has performed in various
productions at the college and worked with choreographers Josee Garant, Elana Lanczi, Chetachi Egwu,
Daniela Wancier, and Katie Sopoci Drake. Talamo was the recipient of the New Star Dance Award and the
Lifetime Star Award at NSU. She is also a contributing writer for NSU’s The Current student newspaper, an
editor for Digressions student literary magazine, and a choreographer for the NSU Vocal Ensemble. She has
performed in Ian Carey’s music video “Let Loose,” and has been featured in NSU commercials. In 2010,
she became a company member of Body & Soul Dance Theatre. She hopes to pursue a Master of Fine Arts
degree in Dance and Writing.
Nova Lishon-Savarino is a senior at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. In 2011, she will graduate
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance, and three minors: marine
microbiology, psychology, and theatre. Lishon-Savarino is an Honors student and has earned the Dean’s
List. She has had formal dance training for more than 16 years and has had formal training in ballet
including pointe, jazz, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, lyrical, improvisation, and contact improvisation.
She is an instructor at Ballet Elite Dance Studio and has trained there for 12 years, performing in shows,
festivals, and charity benefits. Lishon-Savarino has performed with the Fort Lauderdale Ballet Classique
and the Goldcoast Opera. She has participated in many shows and events at the university, working on
stage and behind the scenes. She is also a competitive figure skater and a three-time Gold Medalist at the
Florida State Championships.
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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Performing and Visual Arts
at Nova Southeastern University
presents
Festival of Student Works
ONE-ACTS
The Next Mrs. Jacob Andersen
by Ann Weuhler
Director
Jody-Ann Henry
CAST
Mrs. Jacob Andersen Kati O’hearn
Lisa
Jaimie Kautzmann
Stage Manager
Amy London
Stuffed Grape Leaves
By Damon Chua
Director
CAST
Iram
Naomi
Sandrine
Stage Manager
Barry Marks
Jonathan Sanz
Jen Chia
Jaimie Kautzman
Alex Weiss
Traces of Memory
by Ann Weuhler
Director
CAST
Ruth
Phoebe
Stage Manager
Jody-Ann Henry
Britni Serrano
Ruthannn Antolik
Peta-Gaye Whyte
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by Sigrid Heath
Director
CAST
Chris Guazzardo
Nora Yessayan
Barry Marks
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Quarks
By William Borden
Director
CAST
Veronica
Joseph
Waiter
Stage Manager
Barry Marks
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Richard Nixon
Alex Weiss
Britni Serrano
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Stage Manager
Mens Intuition
by James Itamar
Director
CAST
Wallace Jean
Alex Glamayan
Rosa Merlo
Elizabeth Rodriguez

Performing and Visual Arts | Studio Series
Downtown
By Jeffrey Hatcher
The Duck Pond
By Ara Watson
Director
Jonathan Sanz
Director
Edward Marks
CAST
Brett
J
Saskia
Chris Waggoner
Richard Nixon
Monica Lynne Herrera
CAST
Rachel
John
Elizabeth
Elisa Ortiz
Chris Waggoner
Emma Magner
Stage Manager
Wallace Jean
Stage Manager
Lindsay Bartels
Sorry, Wrong Number
By Lucille Fletcher
Director
Jonathan Sanz
CAST
Mrs. Stevenson Jody Ann Henry
Operator Kati O’Hearn
Sgt. Duffy/Information/Man
Alexander Weiss
Georgia/Western Union
Britni Serrano
Catastrophe
By Samuel Beckett
Director
CAST
Director
Director’s Assistant
Actor
Luke, Lighting Guy
Stage Manager
Edward Marks
Chris Guzzardo
Ruthann Antolik
Wallace C. Jean
Alex Weiss
Lindsay Bartels
Pillow
by Frederick Stroppel
Director
CAST
Isabeau Dornevil
Jaimie Kautzmann
Tongue, Tied
by M. Thomas Cooper
Director
CAST
Alex Glamyan
Emma Manger
Stage Manager
Nora Yessayan
Nora Yessayan
Richard Nixon
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Festival of Student Works | One-Acts
Director Bios
Jody-Ann Henry is a senior theatre major, pursuing minors in arts administration and media
studies, at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. She is a graduate of New World School
of the Arts High School. She interned with Mosaic Theatre and the Promethean Theatre during
their production of Dumb Show by Joe Penhall. Henry is making her directing debut with Traces
of Memory and Mrs. Jacob Andersen by Ann Weuhler. Her previous credits include The Rimers of
Eldritch (Evelyn), Ladies of AP Present (Ms. in Your Face), Hand-Picked (Ava Cadoo), Messiah
(Mary), I’m Gonna Do Your Will (Stacy), He Came (Woman), Great Expectation (Mother), and
Unconditional Love (Ebony). Henry’s NSU Theatre credits include The Dining Room (Ensemble),
Baby, the musical (Doctor), Dead Man Walking (Sister Colleen), Poof (Florence), The Importance
of Being Earnest (Ms. Prism), Wonder of the World (Lois), and Twelfth Night (Clown). She would
like to thank the entire NSU Theatre family for their support and trust in her as an actor. She would
like to extend appreciation to her mom, Jennifer, and sister, Owesha and all those who believe in
her. In the fall, Henry will begin the M.F.A. program at the University of Louisville.
Barry Marks is a senior theatre major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and a transfer
student from Adelphi University. During high school, Marks was involved in many productions
and state conferences. While at Adelphi University, he was assistant stage manager on the first
collegiate performance of RENT (fall 2008). He was also the stage manager for NSU Theatre’s
production of Wonder of the World. Marks is proud to be a part of NSU Theatre. He is extremely
grateful to his very supportive parents, who have given him this opportunity.
Elizabeth Rodriguez is a senior double-major in theatre and legal studies at the Farquhar College
of Arts and Sciences. She has performed in productions at the college including Women of
Lockerbie and the Festival of the One Acts. She has also been the stage manager of NSU Theatre’s
first musical, Cinderella, and the theatre review. She is excited to have the chance to return to the
theatre one last time before she graduates from the college. She appreciates everyone in her life
who has supported her.
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Jonathan Sanz is a junior double-major in theatre and music at the Farquhar College of Arts and
Sciences. He is thrilled to be making his directorial debut for this Festival of Student Works and
would like to thank both of his amazing casts, his stage manager Wallace, and Mark, Dan, and
Margaret for their support, input, and encouragement. Sanz’s previous performance credits include
Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch), Renaissance and Juliet (Soloist), Voice of Dickens (Ensemble), A
Year with Frog and Toad (Father Frog), Evil Dead the Musical (Demon Tree), Naomi in the Living
Room (John), Ruthless! The Musical (Mr. Thorn), The Importance of Being Earnest (Rev. Dr.
Chasuble), Cannibal the Musical (Townsintern), Dead Man Walking (Clyde Percy), The Proposal
(Chubukov), Baby the Musical (Alan), and Opening Night: Say It Somehow (Bottom). He thanks
his family and friends for their love.
Edward Marks is a non-degree seeking student attending classes at the Farquhar College of Arts
and Sciences. He is thrilled to be making his directorial debut with Beckett’s Catastrophe and The
Duck Pond by Ara Watson, two plays that spoke to him the moment he read them and wanted to
bring them to life. Marks’ other credits with NSU Theatre include Twelfth Night, Or What You Will
(Antonio), Wonder of the World (Glen), The Importance of Being Earnest (Footman), Stop Kiss
(Detective #2), The Festival of Student Works (Marcus, Funeral Parlor; Vladimer, The Duel), and
IMPROV JAM! (writer/various). He is truly grateful to have directed such a gifted and hardworking
group of actors and is honored to call them his first casts. Marks extends special thanks to Beckett
and Ara Watson, Mark Duncan, Margaret Ledford, and stage manager extraordinaire.
Nora Yessayan is a junior theatre major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.
Her previous acting credits in the college include The Dining Room (various roles), Dead
Man Walking (Hope/Emily), Mpls., St. Paul (Mel), Slop-Culture (Cindy), The Importance
of Being Earnest (Merriman), Stop Kiss (Sara), A Year with Frog and Toad (Bee, Mouse,
Squirrel), Wonder of the World (Cass) as well as assistant director of 12th Night. Yessayan
has also interned with Promethean Theatre. She is looking forward to her directorial debut.
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The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Performing and Visual Arts
at Nova Southeastern University
presents
Festival of Student Works
MUSIC
Musical Theatre Class
Jett Canary, M.F.A., director
Caryl Fantel, accompanist
“Maybe This Time”................................................................ Music by John Kander, Words by Freb Ebb
From Cabaret
Kati O’hearn
Jamie Kautzmann
Brielle Rassler
Elisa Ortiz
Raisa Leon
Kendra Augustin
Britni Serrano
“Mister Cellophane”.............................................................. Music by John Kander, Words by Freb Ebb
From Chicago
Phillip Williams
Jonathan Sanz
Toby Barton
Ed Marks
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Bossa Nova Chorale
“On the Sunny Side of the Street”................................................................................. Jimmy McHugh
Carlo Alberto Ricchi, piano
Alex Glamyan, guitar
Ryan Yero, bass
Alex Weiss, drums
Gillian Smith, percussion
“Blue Skies”......................................................................................Words and Music by Irving Berlin
Arr. Steve Zegree
Ryan Yero, bass
Alex Weiss, drums
Carlo Ricchi, piano
“Longest Time”.......................................................................................Words and Music by Billy Joel
Tenor soloists: Jonathan Sanz; Toby Barton; Bill J. Adams, D.M.A.
“Firework”............................................................................................ Words and Music by Katy Perry
Arr. Bill J. Adams
“Soon It’s Gonna Rain”......................................................................................... Words by Tom Jones
From The Fantasticks
Music by Harvey Schmidt
Alex Weiss, drums
Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., piano
“Wunderbar”....................................................................................... Words and Music by Cole Porter
From Kiss Me, Kate
Jonathan Sanz, tenor
Monica Herrera, soprano
Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., piano
Michelle Mandelbaum, conductor
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Festival of Student Works | Music
“Over the Rainbow”......................................................................................... Words by E.Y. Harburg
Music by Harold Arlen
Arr. Teena Chinn
Kaitlyn Horvath, soprano
Britni Serrano, alto
Jonathan Sanz, tenor
Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., piano
Alex Glamyan, conductor
“Nine Hundred Miles”...........................................................................Traditional American Folk Song
Arr. Philip E.Silvey
Ed Stieve, Ph.D., piano
“Go Down Moses”.................................................................................................Traditional Spiritual
Arr. Mark Hayes
Ryan Yero, bass
Alex Weiss, drums
Gillian Smith, percussion
Ed Stieve, Ph.D., piano
“Praise His Holy Name”................................................................................................Keith Hampton
Ryan Yero, bass
Alex Weiss, drums
Gillian Smith, percussion
Carlo Ricchi, piano
Sabrina Charles, soloist
“Piano Man”.................................................................................................................. by Billy Joel
Carlo Alberto Ricchi, piano
Alex Glamyan, guitar
Ryan Yero, bass
Alex Weiss, drums
Gillian Smith, percussion
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Soprano
Andrea Psomopoulos
Heidy Rivera
Stephanie Rivera
Christie Rubio
Sabrina Charles
Stephanie Cortes
Elisa Ortiz
Alto
Katy Popejoy
Adielle Silochan
Gillian Smith
Bridgette Weiss
Rachel Berger
Saily Regueiro
Daphnie Francois
Isabel Moreno
Performing and Visual Arts | Studio Series
The Bossa Nova Chorale
Tenor
Bill J. Adams
Jonathan Sanz
Toby Barton
Bass
Paul Cunningham
Alexandre Glamyan
Carlo Alberto Ricchi
Alexander Weiss
Ryan Yero
Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A., Director
Bill J. Adams, D.M.A., Assistant Director, Coordinator of Performing Arts
Conductor Bios
Alex Glamyan is a senior music major earning a theatre minor. He most recently appeared in the college’s
productions of The Importance of Being Earnest and the Festival of Student Works. As a musician, Glamyan
is a member of the Bossa Nova Chorale, the NSU Vocal Ensemble, and the Chamber Choir. He has performed
in the college’s Spring Concert and Peace Concert during the 2009–2010 Season of the Arts. He has
worked as a technician for several college productions and most recently as an intern for the Promethean
Theatre’s production of Evil Dead: The Musical. Glamyan was excited to the college’s production of A Year
with Frog and Toad, as it marked his musical theatre debut. He thanks Jett Canary, Bill Adams, the PVA
faculty, the cast, his family, and his girlfriend.
Michelle Mandelbaum is a senior music major at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences and a major
in business. She began her career as a pop singer in Colombia. After having the opportunity to perform
in important events in her native country, Mandelbaum traveled to the United States in 2008 to continue
to pursue her dreams. Her music credits include Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe of 2007, for which
she was invited to sing the anthem at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. On these
occasions, she shared the stage with Carlos Vives and El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Her NSU Theater
credits include Gypsy (Mazeppa and Miss Cratchett) and Ruthless (Lita Encore). Her music credits at the
college include The National Anthem at the 2010 Florida Pre-Senatorial and Gubernatorial Debates. She
would like to thank Jennifer Donelson and Richard Skirpan for giving her the opportunity to conduct a piece
for the first time.
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Festival of Student Works
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts
would like to congratulate our 2011 graduating students.
Rachael Belmont, Dance
Ashley Cruz, Theatre
Erika Del Pozo, Dance
Alex Glamyan, Music
Sherelyn Gonzalez, Dance
Britney Gooden, Theatre
Jody-Ann Henry, Theatre
Nova Lishon-Savarino, Dance
Barry Marks, Theatre
Michelle Mandelbaum, Music
Nathalie Rengel, Dance
Elizabeth Rodriguez, Theatre
Eric Soto, Theatre
Sabrina Talamo, Dance
Special Thanks
Don Rosenblum, Ph.D.
Michael Caldwell, D.M.A.
Mark Duncan, M.F.A.
Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A.
Susan Chastain, M.M.
Ed Stieve, Ph.D.
Ed Fitzpatrick
Lindsay Bartels
Nastassia Baltodano
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Division of Performing and Visual Arts Faculty and Staff
Michael Caldwell, D.M.A.
Mark Duncan, M.F.A.
Bill J. Adams, D.M.A.
Jennifer Donelson, D.M.A.
Dan Gelbmann, M.F.A.
Elana Lanczi, M.F.A.
Barbara Ryan, M.F.A.
Tennille Shuster, M.F.A.
Ed Fitzpatrick
Margaret Ledford
Lindsay Bartels
Nastassia Baltodano
Director, Division of Performing and Visual Arts
Assistant Director, Division of Performing and
Visual Arts/Associate Professor
Coordinator of Performing Arts/Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Performing and Visual Arts Facilities Coordinator
Performing and Visual Arts Theatre Technical Manager
Performing and Visual Arts Office Manager
Performing and Visual Arts Administrative Assistant
Elaine Azen
Tim Dixon
James Doan and
Ron Norwood
George L. Hanbury, II
Thank you to the following Performing and Visual Arts Members
for your generous support of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
2010-2011 Season of the Arts.
Lisa Hickman
Dan Madden
Gary and Ivy Margules
Edwin Stieve and
Otto Paier
Sally Robbins
Don and Sherry
Rosenblum
Amanda Thompson
Robert Weisberg
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