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Tom Murdock is the head of the COS Theater Department. Tom holds an M.F.A. in performance from the New School University/Actors Studio in NYC, a B.S. in theatre from Eastern Michigan University and an A.A. in theatre from the College of Du Page. Tom had the opportunity to work with many of his heroes during his training, a few which include Harvey Keitel, Ellyn Burstyn, Lee Grant, Estelle Parsons, James Belushi and Arthur Penn.Toms acting credits include stints in NYC, Chicago, Kansas City and Los Angeles working in theatre, television and film; as well as numerous commercials along the way. You might catch him on a late night rerun here and there. Soap fans might remember him on As the World Turns in the mid 90's. Tom is excited to be working with the faculty and students at College of the Siskyous. |
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Sharon
Swingle
has been with the COS Theatre Department since 1997, but first became
interested in theatre as a student here at COS in 1980. She has worked
in Theater over 20 years primarily as a designer. She has also acted,
directed, and managed. She is primarily the department's costume designer but
she also teaches adjunct in theater, computer graphics,
and web design. Ms. Swingle holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre
from Southern Oregon University. She is currently working on a Master in Theatre at the Ashland Center for Theater Studies. She is also an accomplished watercolorist.
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This is Neil Carpentier-Alting's first year at COS. Neil earned his Bachelor's Degree in Theater Arts from Eastern Michigan University and a Master's of Fine Arts specializing in design at Wayne State University. Mr. Carpentier-Alting comes to COS with twenty years experience as a Technical Director and thirteen as an educator. He most recently served as the Head of Design and Production/Technical Director/Lighting Designer at Interlochen Arts Academy as well as the Production Manager at the Interlochen Arts Camp in Michigan. Prior to that, he served as the Technical Director at numerous professional theaters in the Illinois and Michigan areas, as well as at Wayne State University. Neil is happy to be a member of the team and is looking forward to meeting you at our performances. |