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2010’s
Chad Albert (2010) - Master Electrician, American Stage Company
Julie (Baldwin) Thoreen (2010) - Program Assistant, UNI Study Abroad Center
Tom Kobes (2010) -Stage Manager for Curious Theatre Company, Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids and Wolf Theatre Academy, Denver Co., Drama Teacher at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Eden Neuendorf (2010)- Artistic Coordinator, California Shakespeare Theater
Dani Jo Stephenson (2010) - Contract teaching artist, Omaha
Ronnie Wells (2010) - Props Master, Omaha Rose Theatre Company
2000’s
Juli Acton (2000) - Rental Assistant, Costume Rentals, Minneapolis
Lewis Atkin (2002) - Carpentry Department Head, Fandango Productions, LLC.
Jade Bettin (2003) - Adjunct Asst. Professor of Costume, UNC Chapel Hill
Angela Brommel (2001) – Director of Arts & Culture Initiatives/Part-time faculty at Nevada State College
Brad Carlson (2003) - Assistant Professor of Scenic Design, University of Missouri
Nate Coon (2006) - Technical Director, Des Moines Playhouse
Chelsea (Cunningham) Haaland (2008) - Theatre Teacher
Sam Dean (2003) - Reimbursement Manager, Neuronetics, Inc, Minneapolis, Mn.
*Aaron DeYoung (2004) - Sound Designer
Tom Fagerholm (2003) - MFA Candidate in Technical Direction, Minnesota Sate University, Mankato
*Eugenia Furneaux (2004) - Production Manager at Rattlestick Playwrights' Theater, Freelance Set Designer, NYC
Andrea (Goergen) Johnson (2004) - Speech and Theatre Teacher, Dallas/Fort Worth High School
Carmelita Guse (2003) - Performer, Minneapolis, Minnesota Opera
Nick Hodge (2005) - Artistic Staff, Old Creamery Theatre Company, Amana, IA
*Justin Hossle (2004) - Stage Manager, Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis
Ben Kass (2006) - Resident Performer, iO Theatre, Chicago
*Chad Kolbe (2000) - Assistant Professor, Technical Production, Viterbo University
Joe Link (2000) - Language Arts Teacher, Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, IA
Josh Mullady (2008) - Actor/Educator, Omaha Theater Company
Jenny (Nutting) Kelchen (2000) - Resident Costume Designer and Shop Supervisor, Cornell College
Ryan Penning (2009) - Theatre and Speech Teacher, Waterloo West High School
Sarah (Noll) Wilson (2003) - Experiential Learning Professional, Des Moines
Jessie (Wilson) Phillips (2000) - Co-founder and Artistic Director, Tallgrass Theatre Company, Des Moines
Ben Powell (2002) - Assistant Professor of Speech, Theatre, and Communication, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Hans Pregler (2008) - Production Manager, Wartburg College
Katie-Sue Nicklos (2004) - Business Manager, Timberlake Studios, NYC
Karissa Riehl (2006) - Stagehand, NYC
Sarah Rinner (2000) - Elementary School Program Director
Andy Shaw (2008) - Flyman/Rigger, NETworks Productions LLC
Kevin Sullivan (2007) - Subscriber Services Manager at the Manhattan Theatre Club
Andrea Tonsfeldt (2000) - Marketing Associate, The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts, Minneapolis
Jessica Van Essen (2009) MFA Candidate in Costume Design, Wayne State University
Brianne Waychoff (2001) - Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. Of Rhetoric, Communication, and Theatre, St. Johns University
Gabe Wilkinson (2007) - Commercial Producer, KWWL Television
Anna Marie Wilharm (2008) - Marketing and Education Outreach Coordinator, Community Performance Series, Potsdam, NY
Jess White (2004) - Pre-press Manager, Scholastic Publishing
*Jamie Wolfe (2004) - Stage Manager, Goodman Theatre
1990’s
*Matthew A. Anderson (1994) - Creative Director, Ex-Machina Design and Marketing; 2001 Emmy Award winning scenic designer
John Bagby (1990) - Associate Professor of Theatre Design, SUNY Oneonta
Jill Beebout (1992) - Managing Director, Illuminations...Theatre with the Deaf
Jeff Boorom (1996) - Interpreter and Costumer at Fort Snelling, Minnesota Historical Society
James Davis (1999)- Assistant Professor of Theatre & Performance Studies, Kennesaw State University
Emily Dunn (1993) - Assistant Costumer/Cutter, Smith College
Robert Grady (1993) - Artistic Director, The Spartan Theatre
*Kate Hefel (1997) - Equity Stage Manager, currently pursuing Master's in Childhood Education
John Kaufman (1993) - Professor, Beloit College, Wisconsin
Cory Losenicky (1997) - Theatre Arts Teacher, Greenway High School, Glendale AZ
Matt Downs McAdon (1999) - Scenic Designer, NYC
Julie McLaughlin (1997) - Fiber Artist
*Matt Mullin (1997) - Actor/Writer, NYC
*Scott Olinger (1996) - Production Manager/Lighting & Scenic Designer/Faculty, Cornell College
Jason Palmquist (1993) - Executive Director, Hubbard Street Dance Company
Teresa Petersen (1998) - Consultant, Fisher Dachs Associates, Theatre Planning and Design
Mark Ruark (1999) - Lighting Designer, Rhythmic Circus, Xelias Aerial Arts
*Katrina Sandvik (1994) – Costume Designer, Waterloo Community Playhouse
Corey Shipler (1997) - Charge Scenic Artist-Huntington Theatre Company, Boston
James Stephenson (1999) - Co-founder and Technical Director, Tallgrass Theatre, Des Moines
Randy Steffen (1997) - Technical Director, Syracuse Stage
*Tyler Stilwill (1993) - Sales, Trader Joe's; Former Director, Black Hawk Children's Theatre
Mark Strabala (1999) - Language Arts/Speech/Theatre Teacher, Jesup High School
Angie Toomsen (1997) - Director of Content Strategy, MedTouch; Freelance Theater Director.
1980’s
*Brenda (Bedard) DeVita (1989) - Casting Director, American Players Theatre
Michael Boudewyns (1989) - Actor; co-founder Really Inventive Stuff - orchestra credits: Philadelphia, Saint Louis, Milwaukee, Richmond, Charlotte, New Haven
Phillip Buchanan (1982) - Production Supervisor at Derse, Inc., Chicago
Leann Diercksen (1984) - Costumer, Cruise Ship Line
Michael Dunagan (1989) - Director of Institutional Giving, National Building Museum (Smithsonian)
Tina Hantula (1982) - Costume Designer and Technologist, University of Georgia
Neal Perry Jacobs (1983/90) - Instructor in Communications, Hawkeye Community College; Library Assistant, City of Cedar Falls.
John Jensen (1989) - Freelance Artist, South Burlington, VT.
Tom Neville (1983) - Theatre Consultant, Auerbach Pollock Friedlander, Performing Arts/Media Facilities Planning and Design
*Bill O'Brien (1985) – Former Director of Theater and Musical Theater, National Endowment for the Arts
Tim Slaven (1982) - Theatre Instructor, North Iowa Community College
Steph (Steil) Hoppe (1989) - Senior Director Marketing, 7-Eleven, Inc.
Sara Young (1988) - Stage Manager, American Players Theatre
1970’s
Cheryl (Ammeter) Owen (1979) - Actress/Writer/Voiceover Artist, Dallas; credits include "Barney and Friends"
J. David Carey (1974) – Administrative and Finance Director, Theatre Cedar Rapids
*Steve Gilliam (1970) – Faculty Designer, Trinity University; Scenic Designer for National Tour, Fiddler on the Roof
Linda Grimm (1971) - Theatre Instructor, University of Northern Iowa
Jeanne (Hickerson) Paulsen (1974) - Actor, Tony Award nominee for The Kentucky Cycle
Ron Keller (1978) - Head of design, Virginia Commonwealth University
Gregg Lauterbach (1977) - Actor, A Beautiful Mind; national touring company of Music Man
David McCarl (1977) - Costume Designer, Minnesota State University
*Larry Paulsen (1977) - Director, Actor
*Michael J. Peitz (1972) - Executive Director, Educational Theatre Association
Jeff Steitzer (1975) - Artistic Director, The Empty Space, A Contemporary Theatre, Seattle; Broadway credits include Inherit the Wind, Mary Poppins, Halo
*Mary (Tharp) Booty (1975) - Actor
1960’s
Judith (Lauer) Adamson (1967) - Head of Costume Technology Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
David Adamson (1967) - Department of Dramatic Art, Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rick Anderson (1977) - Director of Theatre, Kirkwood Community College
*Richard Devin (1966) - Former Producing Artistic Director, Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Thomas P. Johnson (1966) – Co Producer, Iowa Theatre Artists Company
Roger Meeker (1960) - Associate Director, Design & Production, Boston University
Phyllis Somerville (1966) - Actress; credits include The Big C (HBO), Oscar nominee, Little Children
Sean Whitesell (1960) - Producer/Writer/Actor; credits include Push, Nevada and OZ (HBO)