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Tom Delbello

  • Asst Professor of Practice - School of Theatre, Dance, & Film
Portrait of Tom Delbello

Biography and education

Tom is a Co-head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works. They hold a Masters in Directing from Texas State University. At TXST, Tom has directed Spring Awakening, Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Hair, Speech and Debate, the New Musical workshop of Dylan Spencer’s Cat Obedience School, and many other new works. In Texas he has worked as an associate director at regional theatres such as The Zach Theatre in Austin, and Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. Select acting credits include, the world premier and Toronto companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Boys in the Photograph and the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. He has performed at regional theatres across North America and cruised the high seas as a lead vocalist with both Disney Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Co-Director and Producer, THE COMPLETE PICTURE - New Musical Development Lab at TXST. September 14, 2024 - September 21, 2024.
    Performances:
    • THE COMPLETE PICTURE - New Musical Development Lab at TXST. September 21, 2024 Recital Hall, Texas State University.
  • Lead Producer, Director, QUEER TO TELL AUSTIN: TALES OF PRIDE. June 1, 2024 - August 9, 2024.
    Performances:
    • QUEER TO TELL AUSTIN: TALES OF PRIDE. August 9, 2024 Captain Quacks, Austin.
  • Co-Creator, Director, Designer, facilitator and lead producer, JUST ANOTHER DEAD DAUGHTER. August 1, 2024 - August 8, 2024.
    Performances:
    • JUST ANOTHER DEAD DAUGHTER. August 8, 2024 Captain Quacks, Austin TX.
  • Producer, Story Coach, QUEER TO TELL: THE FOLK TALE THAT MADE ME. May 1, 2024 - June 27, 2024.
    Performances:
    • FÉILE BRÓD (PRIDE FEST). June 27, 2024 W. Scott McLucas Studio Theatre, New York, NY.
  • Producer, QUEER TO TELL: CAPTURED IN COLOR. May 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024.
    Performances:
    • QUEER TO TELL: CAPTURED IN COLOR. June 21, 2024 The Tank, New York, NY.
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  1. Chair

    Serving as Chair for the Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance search

  2. Other

    Texas State University

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    Audition Committee

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    Season Selection Committee

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    Director and Designer Creative Process

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