ZACK SHORNICK (BFA, Acting, ’09) will perform as Zack Shornick and the Pathetic Men at the LA Musical Comedy Fest on 7/29/2017 at 5:30pm in the Treehouse Upstairs.
Year: 2017
The Food Show at The Neo-Futurists
The Food Show, The Neo-Futurists at Metropolitan Brewing, closes 9/2/2017. DAN KERR-HOBERT (BFA, Acting, ’03) is the creator and director.
In The Wake by The Comrades
In the Wake, The Comrades at Greenhouse Theater Center, closes 8/26/2017. SAMANTHA NEWCOMB (BFA, Acting, ’17) is in the cast.
The Fair Maid of the West by Oak Park Festival Theatre
The Fair Maid of the West, Oak Park festival Theatre, closes 9/2/2017. MARK LANCASTER (MFA, Acting, ’12) is in the cast.
Source: THE FAIR MAID OF THE WEST | Oak Park Festival Theatre
TTS alumni receive Emmy nominations
Congratulations to three of our alumni who received 2017 Emmy nominations!
ANN DOWD (MFA, Acting, ’82) received two nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Aunt Lydia on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Patti Levin on HBO’s The Leftovers. These are Ann’s first two nominations.
KEVIN LAWSON (BFA, Lighting Design, ’91) received a nomination for Outstanding Lighting Design Lighting Direction For A Variety Special for his work as lighting director on NBC’s Hairspray Live! This is Kevin’s third nomination.
EUGENE LEE (BFA, Scene Design, ’64) received a nomination for Outstanding Production Design for Variety Nonfiction Reality or Reality Competition Programming for his work as production designer on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he has served as production designer since SNL began. This is Eugene’s 13th nomination. He previously won in 2013 for Outstanding Art Direction For Variety Or Nonfiction Programming.
The Emmy awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, 9/17/2017 at 7pm CDT on CBS.
Source: All Awards | Television Academy
Judy Greer the new face of Hilton Garden Inn
JUDY GREER (BFA, Acting, ’97) is the face of a new Hilton Garden Inn advertising campaign that launched this week. The campaign announces a systemwide “brand refresh.”
The fruits of a 2-year brand refresh debut today.
Source: Hilton Garden Inn Is Upping Its Food-and-Beverage Game With Some Help From Judy Greer – Adweek
Eugene Lee interviewed in GQ
EUGENE LEE (BFA, Scene Design, ’64) was interviewed by GQ about his production design work on “Saturday Night Live“, a visit with Prince at Paisley Park, and his unique personal style. Eugene recently received his 13th Emmy award nomination for Outstanding Production Design for Variety, Nonfiction, Reality Or Reality-Competition Programming for his work on SNL.
The legendary SNL production designer favors boat shoes, bowties, and private performances from Prince.
Source: Meet Eugene Lee, the Crazy Stylish 78-Year-Old Man Who Literally Built SNL | GQ
Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow at The Williamstown Theatre Festival
Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow Moscow, Williamstown Theatre Festival, closes 8/6/2017. GLENN DAVIS (BFA, Acting, ’04) is in the cast. MISHARI ZAMBRANO (BFA, Theatre Management, ’17) is the development assistant.
Romeo and Juliet by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
Romeo and Juliet, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in the park, closes 8/27/2017. RYAN KITLEY (MFA, Acting, ’98) and EDGAR MIGUEL SANCHEZ (BFA, Acting, ’07) are in the cast. COURTNEY O’NEILL (BFA, Theatre Studies, ’06) is the scenic designer.
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival
Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, University of Notre Dame, closes 8/27/2017. CAMERON KNIGHT (Faculty) directs and DELANEY FEENER (BFA, Acting, ’17) is in the cast of Twelfth Night. CAMERON KNIGHT (Faculty), NICK SANDYS (Faculty), and KIAH STERN (BFA, Acting, ’18) are all in the cast of Much Ado About Nothing.
Source: Shakespeare at Notre Dame // University of Notre Dame