The School of Performing Arts is proud to highlight some of the alumni, faculty, guest
artists, and other opportunities that make us a unique, rich, & diverse school.
She is in her second career, leading strategic efforts to grow fundraising support
for both the College of Fine Arts and Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University.
Andie graduated from Wichita State University with a performance dance major as well
as later completing a Kinesiology degree to further her knowledge of the human body.
Renee attended college at Wichita State University. While at WSU, Renee was a member
of the Shocker dance team for four years where she helped her team compete and earn
top honors at the national level with NDA and UDA.
Dawn DiPasquale (MA Dance Education, NYU) is a former Visiting Assistant Professor
of Dance and Musical Theater at Wichita State University, teaching modern, musical
theater and tap dance.
Alex Michael Stoll graduated from Wichita State Universitywith a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Dance. Currently, he can be seen
in season 2 of Red Eye on Hulu/Disney.
Laurie Sutton '07 is a NYC-based actor who recently starred as Laurie in The Glass Menagerie. She and her sister Lindsay were guests for a voiceover workshop for our students.
Zack Powell graduated from WSU in 2009 with a BFA in Theatre Performance. After graduating,
he got a full ride to pursue his MFA in Classical Theatre at Illinois State University,
where he also spent a summer studying at the Globe in London...
After graduating in 2018 with a BFA In Performing Arts - Dance, Hunter has kept busy
and active. COVID-19 hasn't stopped this artist from pursuing her dreams...
Maria Tate graduated from WSU in 2006 with a BFA in Dance. Since graduation Maria
has performed and/or taught with Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Ballet, Joel Hall Dancers (Chicago),
Spark! Circus in Thailand and many others...
Julius returned to Wichita to perform in Smokey Joe's Cafe in Concert at Music Theatre
Wichita. The Alumni Association caught up with him for a video chat.
We are so excited to welcome Mario Raymond to the School of Performing Arts as a guest
adjunct faculty member and lighting designer for the 2026-27 academic year.
The School of Performing Arts welcomes our new faculty member, Ben Juhnke, as a Visiting
Professor of Performing Arts - Scenic/Lighting Design. Get to know more about Ben...
The School of Performing Arts welcomes our newest faculty member, Jacob McGlaun. Jacob
joins us as the Assistant Professor of Performing Arts - Musical Theatre...
With immense experience as a dance educator, community arts advocate & facilitator,
and arts administrator/manager, Mina Estrada will make an immediate and important
impact on the dance program and entire SPA...
Joseph Urick is an award-winning actor from New York City. He has performed nationally
and internationally at such theatres as the ZACH Scott in Texas, Florida Shakespeare,
the Hippodrome Theatre in Florida, as well as the Papagaou Theatre and Anagyius Theatre
in Greece...
Sheldon Mba is an actor, dancer, choreographer, director, intimacy coordinator, and
educator. He has a passion for bringing people together through the arts and creating
meaningful connection through performance and collaboration.
Michael E. Downs is a distinguished career designer and 3D storyteller, specializing
in the creation of immersive events, experiences, and environments.
We are so excited to welcome Kirven Douthit-Boyd to Wichita State School of Performing
Arts as our special guest choreographer for the 2026-2027 SPARK Dance Concert.
Katy Pfaffl is a Broadway-trained performer and holistic voice teacher whose career
bridges professional musical theater performance and long-term artist development.
The School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University is pleased to announce that AnnaHalza, a writer, actor, and theatremaker in Norman, Oklahoma has been named the winner
of the 2026 Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition for her original
play, DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses.
Amanda D'Archangelis (Music) and Sami Horneff (Lyrics) met in the world-renowned BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. After
being paired for the final project..
Jessi Stegall (she/her) is a choreographer based between Chicago and Boston. She has been an artist-in-residence
with DanceWorks Chicago, Boston Center for the Arts...
One of three globally recognized guest artists in residence, Carlos Vecar is a faculty
member in the theatre department of the University of Veracruz. Learn more about Carlos
and the residency...
One of three globally recognized guest artists in residence, Karina is a faculty member
in the theatre department of the University of Veracruz. Learn more about Karina and
the residency...
One of three globally recognized guest artists in residence, Juan Meza is a faculty
member in the dance department of the University of Veracruz. Learn more about Juan
and the residency...
Emily Orr is a music director, conductor, pianist, arranger, vocalist, and educator
with over 10 years of professional experience. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Emily
comes from a musical family and became involved in multiple facets of the Fine Arts
at an early age...
Crystal U. Davis is a dancer, educator, movement analyst, and critical race theorist with over twenty years of experience teaching dance and supervising dance educators in P-12
education...
