Biography and education
Tom is a Co-Head of Musical Theatre: Head of Production and New Works, and holds a Master’s degree in Directing from Texas State University, where he serves as Co-Head of Musical Theatre and Head of Production and New Works. His directing credits at Texas State include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, RENT, Spring Awakening, Guys & Dolls, Cabaret, Hair, Speech and Debate, and the new musical workshop Dylan Spencer’s Cat Obedience School. He has also produced and developed numerous original works for the stage.
In Texas, Tom has worked as an Associate Director at prominent regional theatres, including the ZACH Theatre in Austin and Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. As a performer, his credits include the world premiere and Toronto companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Boys in the Photograph and the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tom has performed at regional theatres across North America and has appeared as a lead vocalist with Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises.
In Texas, Tom has worked as an Associate Director at prominent regional theatres, including the ZACH Theatre in Austin and Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. As a performer, his credits include the world premiere and Toronto companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Boys in the Photograph and the North American tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Tom has performed at regional theatres across North America and has appeared as a lead vocalist with Disney Cruise Line and Princess Cruises.
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured scholarly/creative works
- 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.
Featured service activities
- Chair
Serving as Chair for the Assistant / Associate Professor of Musical Theatre Dance search
- Other
Texas State University
- Member
Audition Committee
- Member
Season Selection Committee
- Other
- Member
Director and Designer Creative Process