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Jan 8

Reece Cross: Alumni Spotlight

Theatre of Arts class of 2019 alumnus Reece Cross is an actor, musician, comedian, videographer and editor. Originally from Pine Bluff,...

Sep 16, 2020

Virtual Roundtable: Alumni Reflect On The TOA Experience

Eight recent graduates return to Theatre of Arts (virtually!) to chat with David Conolly about their time at TOA, lessons learned, and...

Aug 12, 2020

New Film Documents TOA Standup Comedy Journey

Premiering Today: Alumnus Antonio Scarpitta stars in "8 Weeks to 6 Minutes", the story of his decision to pursue standup at mid-life...

Jul 26, 2020

R.I.P. Olivia de Havilland

Theatre of Arts is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our legendary alumnus Olivia de Havilland. Truly an icon of the Silver Screen

Jul 8, 2020

D.R. Bellard: Alumni Spotlight

TOA alumnus D.R. Bellard is a theater-trained actor, filmmaker, writer and standup comedian from Houston.

Apr 7, 2020

Marcus Jay Allen: Alumni Spotlight

TOA class of '17 alumnus Marcus Jay Allen is a US Marine Corps veteran, composer, editor, and musician recording as Journey to the View.

Oct 15, 2019

Cody Kearsley: Alumni Spotlight

Catch Theatre of Arts Alumnus Cody Kearsley as Moose Mason on the CW's Riverdale, and as Turbo Bro Jock in the Netflix series, Daybreak!

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