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Department of Visual and Performing Arts


Faculty Profiles

The faculty members of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Texas Southern University are experts in their fields and passionate about nurturing creativity. Each brings a unique blend of experience and knowledge, ensuring students receive top-tier education and mentorship. From accomplished artists to seasoned performers and scholars, our faculty profiles highlight the outstanding individuals who inspire and guide the next generation of creative leaders.

 
 

Dr. Elizabeth Brown-Guillory
Distinguished Professor of Theatre
Ph.D., Florida State University 
M.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Elizabeth.Brown-Guillory@tsu.edu | 713-313-1132 | Roderick R. Paige Education Building #B03-E

Tené A. Carter
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.Ed. National University
B.A. Florida A&M University
Yvonne Casique 
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
B.A., University of Houston-Downtown
Yvonne.Casique@tsu.edu | John T. Biggers Art Center #112

Rachel H. Dickson
Assistant Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., University of Illinois-Champaign
M.A., University of Houston
B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia
Rachel.Dickson@TSU.EDU

Mark Francis
Mark.Francis@tsu.edu

Rosine Kouamen
Adjunct Professor of Art
M.F.A., University of Houston
B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
B.A., Washington and Lee University
Rosine.Kouamen@tsu.edu

David Landry
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.L.A., University of St. Thomas
B.A., University of St. Thomas
A.A.S., Fashion Merchandising
David.Landry@tsu.edu

Donyail Linsey
Instructor of Theatre / Technical Theatre Director
M.A., Texas A&M Commerce
B.A., Texas Southern University
Donyail.Linsey@tsu.edu

Thomas Meloncon
Associate Professor of Theatre
M.A., Texas Southern University
B.A., Texas Southern University
Thomas.Meloncon@tsu.edu | 713-313-1313 | Granville Sawyer Auditorium #313

Andrea Miranda
Visiting Instructor of Art
M.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake
B.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake
A.A., Houston Community College
Andrea.Miranda@tsu.edu | John T. Biggers Art Center #107
 

Kingsley Onyeiwu
Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A., Houston Baptist University
B.A., Texas Southern University
Kingsley.Onyeiwu@tsu.edu
| 713-313-7676 | John T. Biggers Art Center #105

Robert Riojas
Visiting Instructor of Art
Robert.Riojas@tsu.edu

Dr. Rosarito Rodríguez-González
Interim Chair/Associate Professor of Theatre
Ph.D., University of Houston
M.F.A., Savannah School of Art and Design
B.F.A., University of Puerto Rico
Rosarito.Rodriguez@tsu.edu | 713-313-1314 | Granville Sawyer Auditorium #301

Sloane Teagle
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., Mississippi University for Women and Academia dell’ Arte
B.F.A., Texas State University
Sloane.Teagle@tsu.edu | Granville Sawyer Auditorium

Benito Vasquez
Adjunct Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., Texas Tech University
B.S., University of Houston - Downtown
Benito.Vasquez@tsu.edu | Granville Sawyer Auditorium

Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw
Professor of Art / University Museum Curator
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., New York University
B.A., Wellesley College
Alvia.Wardlaw@tsu.edu | 713-313-7127 | University Museum