Program: Theatre

Michael Hendrick joins the University of Mobile and Alabama School of the Arts family as a graduate of Louisiana State University and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance (Vocal Pedagogy) degree. Michael also possesses an undergraduate degree in Music Education and two graduate degrees from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

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 Coordinator of the Roger Breland Center for Performing Arts, which houses ASOTA’s ensembles and productions where he is able to display his giftings for administration.

As an internationally experienced ballerina and ballet master, I have earned valuable interdisciplinary theatre based experience over the past 30 years. I have had the opportunity to perform in classical, neo-classical, and contemporary productions as a principle and chorus dancer produced by prominent choreographers such as Maurice Bejàrt. The invaluable experience gained through my professional

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

Originally from North Alabama, Alison Wilks, graduated in 2009 from the University of Mobile with two bachelor’s degrees and immediately began teaching. With a B.A. in Theatre and B.A. in Psychology, Alison taught both theatre and journalism as the Theatre Department Chair for a high school in Northwest Florida. Her pursuit to further her education

Hailed by Opera News as an “excellent mezzo,” Indiana native Lori Guy has created a diverse career for herself by training and singing in operas, operettas, and musical theater productions. Lori has sung a variety of roles, including Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Prince Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus, Mother in Ragtime, Zita in Gianni Schicchi,