Associate Professor of Theatre Kerry Bechtel designed the costumes for The Stranger at Unity Theater in Brenham, TX. One of Agatha Christie’s more obscure works, The Stranger is a 1930s psychological thriller pitting a young woman against a charming grifter. Tickets are available at unitybrenham.org. The Stranger runs from April 23–May 10.

The Department of Theatre sent four seniors to the United States Institute of Theatre Technology conference in Long Beach, CA from March 13–17. Aidan Balakrishnan ’26, Warren Mullinnix ’26, Piper Swisher ’26, and Marley Wickersham ’26 took part in sessions ranging from stage and production management to lighting, scenic, and audio design. The students also networked with professional companies and artists, and presented their digital portfolios as part of Associate Professor of Theatre Kerry Bechtel’s capstone course.

Associate Professor of Theatre Kerry Bechtel designed the costumes and masks for Zach Theater’s beloved classic, Charlotte’s Web. This family-friendly production tells the story using live bluegrass music, aerial silk acrobatics, and mask work. Performances run through May 17. Get your tickets here!

Associate Professor of Theatre Kerry Bechtel designed the costumes for A Charlie Brown Christmas at Zach Theater in downtown Austin. This musical is based upon the classic Peanuts family favorite and is a wonderful holiday event for the whole family. The production runs from November 7 through the end of the year. Tickets can be obtained here.

Associate Professor of Theatre Kerry Bechtel was invited to collaborate with the Drama Department at Austin Community College (ACC) on their production of The Long Christmas Ride Home  by award-winning playwright Paula Vogel. Bechtel designed the costumes and mentored three ACC students in costumes, hair, makeup, and puppetry. This deeply moving play chronicles a seminal event in the life of Vogel and her siblings and features bunraku puppetry. The production runs through March 2, 2025. Tickets can be reserved here.