Theatre Notable Alumni

A Selection of Outstanding 5C Graduates

Michael Addison, artistic director

Matthew Beals, dancer and Chinese medicine

Maria Bernhard, screenwriter and published playwright

Richard Chamberlain, actor

Karen Christopher, performance artist

Aram Ebben, lighting designer

Mary Hong, dancer

Ames Ingham, actress, artistic director

Vanessa Justice, dancer-choreographer

Kris Kristofferson, musician/actor

Juan Lopez, costume designer (24)

Robert Mandan, actor

Marla McClure, musical theatre dancer

Rahmi Mowjood, medical doctor, radio actor

Patrick Mueller, professional dancer

Kelly Perine, actor (One on One, The Drew Carey Show)

Rose Portillo, actress

Casey Rafter, AEA stage manager (The Producers)

Andrew Reinert, costume and scenery design professor

Jerrad Roberts, dancer and Laban certification

Scott Sala, film promotion

Daniel Senning, performer (Laurie Cameron & Company)

Alexa M. Stone, costume designer (assistant: Pirates of the Caribbean)

James (Jim) Taylor, Academy Award-winning screenwriter (Sideways)

Robert Taylor, actor (Ivanhoe)

Mary Thomas, Lessac voice teacher, college professor

David Ward, film director & screenwriter (Major League)

George Weiss, actor

George C. Wolfe, director

Thad Wong, professional dancer

Jesse Zaritt, dancer (Shen Wei Dance Arts)

Ingrid Zimmer, associate director – Word Dance Theatre