★ TXST ACTOR UPDATE ★
Congratulations to one of our very hardworking Alum, Kaycee Swierc ‘20 (@kayceeswierc ) on being the Directing Observer in Open Jar’s workshop production of Trading Places, a new musical produced by Marc Madnick.
While there are no performance dates for this production, we are so proud of Kaycee and all the hard work she’s done in both our program and Carnegie Melon’s directing program.
Keep shining and Happy Grad, Kaycee ❤️🐾
★ TXST ACTOR UPDATE ★
Our very own Kate Glasheen (@kateglasheencoaching ), the lovely head of our program, is currently staring as Beatrice in Austin Shakespeare Company’s production of Much Ado About Nothing.
In this hilarious, witty, enemies-to-lovers, Kate performs side by side with Texas State’s beloved Nick Lawson.
This production runs from May 7th through May 24th, Thursday through Sunday at 8PM at Zilker Hillside Theatre.
This performance has FREE ADMISSION! RSVP for a guaranteed spot through Austin Shakespeare Company’s account and their provided links (@austinshakespearecompany ).
Eat ‘Em Up, Kate!❤️🐾
#TXSTACTING ANNOUNCEMENT: The wait is OVER! The Texas State BFA Acting Class of 2030 is officially here! We are thrilled beyond belief to welcome these bold first-years into our TXST family. Show some love to our newest bobcats.
Eat ‘em up!🐾
#TXSTACTING30 #TXST #GoBobcats
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Jack Peznola (He/Him)
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
“The acting program has made me into the person I am today. It has challenged me, encouraged up, and has made me a better artist and individual. Allowing me to fail & grow and to learn to trust myself. I couldn’t be more thankful for my time in the Acting Program and the family I have made forever. And to take my time, take a breath and just breathe.“ - @_jackpez_
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
📸— @officialabmphotography
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Vineeth Nadella (He/him)
Hometown: Houston, Texas
“This program has shaped my artistry to meet my authenticity allowing me to cherish the canvas and the art is allows to be manifested in this world.”
- @vineeth_nadella
VineethNadella.com
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
📸— @officialabmphotography
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Eva De Guelle
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Eva’s utmost achievements at Texas State have been with Bryan Poyser in his new short “To-Go” (Landshut Short Film Fest, Florida Film Fest) and with TXST MFA Directing candidate Caitlin Parker on “oh, to be pure again.” — @evadeguelle
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
📸— @officialabmphotography
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
★ TXST ACTOR UPDATE ★
We are so excited to share that Daniella Treviño has been accepted into Yale (David Geffen School of Drama) to continue her education to get her masters in the acting program!!
We are so proud of you, Dani🐾💐
#txstacting #actorupdate #mfa
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Oliver Knight (He/Him)
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
“Texas State has given me experience and confidence I need to start the rest of my adult life. I thank my parents for making it all possible and my friends for supporting me when I needed it most.” - @flesheatingwarm
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Jordan Rockhill (she/her)
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
“Four years ago, I came into Texas State Acting dreaming of becoming the kind of well-rounded performer I am today. With the skills I’ve gained through the program, I am ready to conquer the world!!!!!” — @jordanrockhill
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
📸— @officialabmphotography
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
Congratulations to our very own Ronisha Reneus (‘26) and Nathan Bachtell (‘28) on a sold out run of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella! 🏰🐾
If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, be sure to arrive at 7:00 pm for a spot on the waitlist! Gear up for a magical night ✨
We are so proud of our Bobcats!
#txstacting #txst #cinderella
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Omari Crocker (he/him)
Hometown: Waxahachie, Texas
“I’m eternally grateful to the Texas State Acting program for not only giving me the tools to grow as an actor, but for cultivating a space where I could fully embrace who I am as a person. ” — @omaricrocker
Eat ‘em up bobcat! 🐾🐾
📸— @officialabmphotography
#txstacting #grad26 #eatemup
#TXSTACTING SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ’26
Name: Alyssa Hurtado (She/her)
“I’ve learned to adapt to change, to release expectations and allow new ideas into my process as they arrive. Gratefully, this fluid mindset has followed me into other aspects of my life. I’ve become a more open, trusting artist and person in my time here.” - @alyssa.b.hurtado
Eat em up Bobcat! 🐾🐾
#txstacting #grad26
