Faculty Profile for J Michael Costello
J Michael Costello
Professor Emeritus — Department of Theatre & Dance
THEA 101
phone: (512) 245-2147
Selected Scholarly/Creative Work
- Director, The Crucible. September 2018 - November 2018.
- Director, The Rivals. January 2018 - February 2018.
- Director, A Flea in Her Ear, Texas State University/San Marcos, TX. April 2016.
- DIRECTOR AND PRODUCER, The Way We Weave (20 min.), Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. 2014 - 2015.
- Actor, Alfieri, (AEA Guest Artist), A View from the Bridge, Regional, Resident & University Guest Artist, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. October 2015.
Selected Awards
- Award / Honor Nominee: Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities. 2013
- Award / Honor Nominee: Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities. 2013
- Award / Honor Nominee: Into the Woods, Best director and Best Production, BroadwayWorld.com. 2012 - 2013
- Award / Honor Recipient: Excellence in Directing, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. 2009
- Award / Honor Recipient: Best Director/Best College Production, The Rover, Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman. 2007
Selected Service Activities
Other
Acting Area Recruitment
2007-Present
Mentor
Mentoring acting students on development of skills, strategies and solutions for rehearsals and performances, career planning, and auditions
2001-Present
Undergraduate Advisor
Advisor for B.F.A. students on craft development, career planning, and auditions
2001-Present
Other
Student Coaching
2001-Present
Respondent
Actors Lab
2007-2019