The Alumni Ambassador group and Theatre and Dance Alumni Society are comprised of committed individuals who seek to improve the Department of Theatre and Dance in a variety of ways.

Alumni Ambassadors 

The Alumni Ambassador Program seeks to provide education and mentorship to prospective BIPOC students in the arts and current students within the Department of Theatre and Dance at Ball State University. We supply accessible resources to communities in need, and in turn, break down barriers of privilege that keep theatre artists from entering the industry. Learn more.

  • Bev Bautista
  • Kayla Davion
  • Catherine Del Castillo
  • Evan Duff
  • Devon Hayakawa
  • Emil Thomas

Theatre and Dance Alumni Society Board

The Ball State Theatre and Dance Alumni Society engages and supports the Department of Theatre and Dance community through mentorship, philanthropy, and advocacy.

Vision: Drawing from our shared experience, we celebrate the past, present, and future of the Department of Theatre and Dance by fostering a network of support, inspiring meaningful engagement, and audaciously advocating for students, faculty, staff, and alumni in their creative endeavors and personal pursuits.  Lending our time, talent, and resources, we aspire to create meaningful connections for our community rooted in our empathy, craft, and humanity.

  • Dee Dee Batteast
  • Beverly Bautista
  • Amy Bouril
  • Matt Gibson
  • Laura Jansen
  • Bill Jenkins, Ex Officio
  • Sarah Jenkins, Ex Officio
  • Jonathan Jensen
  • Melissa Jones
  • Doug Long
  • Billy Murphy
  • Thomas Murray
  • Andrea Prestinario
  • Amy Rafa
  • Margaret Reeder
  • Kim Ruse
  • Shawn Stoner, President
  • William Surber
  • Kate Walker
  • Christie Zimmerman, Ex Officio

Alumni Reunion

Held approximately every 18 months, our alumni reunions allow you to reconnect with friends, network with professionals, and celebrate the proud past and bright future of the Department of Theatre and Dance. In addition, you can share and connect with current students to further establish the Ball State Theatre and Dance network.

At the Fall 2021 Alumni Reunion, we honored the accomplishments and contributions of these award recipients: 

Michael Daehn - Outstanding Faculty
Kayla Davion - Outstanding Young Alumni
Craig and Teneen Dobbs - CFAFT Award
Evan Duff - Outstanding Young Alumni
Megan Farley - Outstanding Young Alumni
Holly Stults - Outstanding Alumni
Ryan Woodle - Outstanding Alumni

The next Alumni Reunion will be held in the spring of 2023. More information about the event and award recipient nominations will be coming soon.