Faculty Profile for Linda Nenno Breining

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Linda Nenno Breining
Assoc Professor of Instruction — School of Theatre, Dance, & Film
THEA 203
phone: (512) 245-2147

Biography Section

Biography and Education

Born in NYC, raised and educated in Colorado and then back to NYC for a career on Broadway. Passed through Los Angeles for a few years in the Television industry then to Austin, Texas where I direct and stage manage new plays and perform in Shakespeare and Sondheim musicals. I teach Voice and Diction and Acting at Texas State University in San Marcos and have a Theatre coaching studio in South Austin.

Teaching Interests

Providing the tools and the environment for creative artists to find their authentic voice.

Research Interests

Theatre as a healing tool for individuals, communities and society

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Breining, L. N. (2024). AN ARTIST’S REGRETS. Austin Texas, USA: One Ounce Opera.
  • Actor/Singer, Grey Gardens. October 2024 - November 2024.
    Performances:
    • Grey Gardens. October 2024 - November 2024 Austin Playhouse/Parker Jazz Club, Austin, Texas.
  • Actor, Suddenly Last Summer. August 2024 - October 2024.
    Performances:
    • Suddenly Last Summer. August 2024 - October 2024 Filigree Theatre, Art on 5th, Austin Texas.
  • Actor/Singer, Merrily We Roll Along. August 2024 - September 2024.
    Performances:
    • Merrily We Roll Along. August 2024 - September 2024 Parker Jazz Club, Austin, Texas.
  • Actor, 14/48 Play Festival. March 2024.
    Performances:
    • 14/14 Play Festival. March 2024 Ground Floor Theatre, Austin, Texas.

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Schoolhouse Rock II, Christmas Schooner,, B. Iden Payne Awards. 1925 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Sweeney Todd , Into the Woods, Passion, Austin Critic’s Table Awards and Nominations. 1925 - Present

Selected Service Activities

University Mentor
Honors College Mentor
September 2024-December 2024
Undergraduate Advisor
Penfold Internship
August 2024-December 2024
Undergraduate Advisor
NYC Fashion Internship
August 2024-December 2024
Undergraduate Advisor
JTLT
January 2024-December 2024
Undergraduate Advisor
Performance and Production/Acting Track Advisor
January 2024-December 2024