Since graduating from the Austin College Anthropology and Theatre programs, I’ve joined the Peace Corps in Madagascar as a TEFL certified English teacher. During my first 2 years of service, I taught English to over 400 middle and high school students in the highlands of Madagascar and took part in many secondary projects including: massive… [Read More]
Michelle Davis Leverette ’96
Michelle Davis Leverette graduated from Austin College with her BA in 1996 and her MAT in 1998. She is now the Science Department Chair and 8th grade science teacher for the Arlington ISD. Michelle sings with her church’s praise band and a blues/jazz/groove band called Pi 4 vi (Pie for Six). Michelle is also a… [Read More]
Dan Pucul ’04
Dan Pucul was inducted into Alpha Psi Omega Nu Kappa chapter his sophomore year at Austin College and graduated in 2004 with degrees in Communication Arts and Psychology. While spending a year in Los Angeles, Dan acted in several productions at Zombie Joe’s Underground Playhouse. Dan went on to get an MA in drama from Texas… [Read More]
Julia D’Ambrosi ’10
Julia D’Ambrosi was a theatre scholarship recipient, and graduated in 2010 with a BA in Communication Arts (Theatre Emphasis). She recently adapted and directed Twelfth Night for 4th-7th graders at Highwood Theatre. Her recent roles include Manny Swartz in Highwood’s immersive murder- mystery Everyone’s a Critic and customers in the Helen Hayes Recommended Parfumerie at… [Read More]
Melinda Massie ’97
Melinda Massie is a performing arts marketing coach, published author, and performer. She helps performers and performing arts organizations channel their creativity and storytelling for the stage into their marketing. She also teaches marketing courses for TCU Extended Education. Prior to performing arts marketing, Melinda had award-winning careers in ballroom dance, event management, and professional… [Read More]
Ashley Jump ’13
A recent graduate of Austin College, Ashley “Hopper” Jump has pursued the two things she loves: designing and working with people. Since starting her job with Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, she is also taking custom costume design orders in her spare time. She hopes to continue this for many years to come, and hopefully… [Read More]
Aldo Billingslea ’87
Majors: English & Communications M.F.A, Southern Methodist University Professor of Theater at Santa Clara University I am a Professor of Theatre Arts and a professional actor. I served as Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Santa Clara University, and Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre of San Francisco, which makes works by and… [Read More]