Program: Theatre

Keone Fuqua is a seasoned theatre professional with a rich and diverse background in the performing arts. With a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Performance from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts/Communication from the University of South Alabama, Keone brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the

Maggie Stith was thrilled to join the UM faculty this spring as collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and theory professor. Having worked with student singers and instrumentalists for over 12 years at Baylor University, Auburn University, Belhaven University, and Colorado College, Maggie is passionate about a collaborative approach to making excellent music both on the stage

Stephen French, a theatre professional turned theatre educator, is so glad to have the opportunity to serve as a University of Mobile adjunct professor! Stephen is a graduate of both Auburn University (BFA in theatre) and the University of Montevallo (MEd in secondary education). After graduating with his theatre degree in the early 90s, Stephen

Roger has been a professional actor and teacher for over 25 years.  He is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity, and has appeared on a number of television shows, including iCarly, House MD, and House of Cards, acting opposite Emmy and Oscar winners.  A graduate of Second City Conservatory, he has extensive experience in

Malinda Powers, hailing from Chipley Florida, is a proud graduate of University of Mobile, where she earned both a Master of Arts in musical theatre and a Bachelor of Music in musical theatre. During her undergraduate studies, she traveled with Voices of Mobile from 2017 to 2019. She has taught classes, camps, and directed children’s

A Southwest Florida native, Shadoe Valentin has been involved in music and theatre for over 20 years with blended credits in both Opera and Musical Theatre. Shadoe serves as the Director of Production and Administration where he works heavily with operas and shows, securing production licenses, venue locations, managing box-office, and coordinating production season guest

Haines is an adjunct faculty member in the Musical Theatre Department, Alabama School of the Arts, University of Mobile. She teaches classical ballet, Vaganova methodology, modern dance specializing in Martha Graham technique, and dance history focusing on the power of ritual in Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring to illuminate the centrality of the relationship between music

Dr. James A. (Andy) Wood is the managing partner of the LifeVesting Group in Mobile, Alabama, providing executive leadership coaching, consulting, counseling and communication services to clients worldwide. As a university professor, he has taught nearly 500 sections over 17 years at every level in various institutions. He also has 32 years of church ministry