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Upcoming Events
- April 17
Senior fête, a celebration of graduating TFMS majors and minors, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Bruce Davis Theater. - April 27
Last day of regularly scheduled classes. - May 2
TFMS Night, 7:00 p.m., Bruce Davis Theater, MH. Free and open to the public. - May 3
Final exams begin.
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The Faculty
TFMS Alumni
Where Are They Now?
Megan Rippey (class of 2008, B.A. women, gender, and sexuality studies, minor in theater studies) is currently an M.F.A. student in the acting program at the California Institute of the Arts (class of 2013).
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Site maintained by:
Mark A. Rhoda
For comments about this site or suggestions for its improvement, contact: marhoda@smcm.edu
Michael Ellis-Tolaydo
Professor of theater, film, and media studies and former Steven Muller Distinguished Professor of the Arts. Acting, directing, dramatic literature, Shakespeare, theater history, internships.
e-mail: mellistolaydo@smcm.edu
Website: http://faculty.smcm.edu/mellistolaydo
Michael Ellis-Tolaydo was born in Kenya and attended high school in England. He is a Graduate of the Academy of Dramatic Art, Oakland University, and received his M.A. from The American University and his M.F.A. in directing from Catholic University. He continues to work as a professional actor and/or director under the name Michael Tolaydo and has worked in those capacities in every one of the U.S. states; he is proud of the fact that he never had to wait tables during that time! Michael is a firm believer that a liberal arts education provides the best educational grounding for everyone. (Office: MH 176, next door to Box Office)
