This annual showcase was originally created and produced in 2002, by Molly Snell, from the HLKN Department. This program is supported by the Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts, OPAS, and the HLKN Dance Program. The purpose of this concert is to give faculty artists an outlet to perform, while teaching in various art programs throughout Texas A&M University. Several colleges have participated in this eclectic concert showcasing performances such as: dance, dramatic monologues, music, opera, and dance/drama. Each faculty member must submit a proposal to the Faculty Showcase Committee each fall, stating their concepts and ideas. After committee review, faculties and their works are selected to participate in this annual showcase. The showcase is a free event to all Texas A&M University students, staff, faculty, families and the surrounding community. If interested, please contact Molly Snell at msnell@hlkn.tamu.edu or 979-862-4404, to receive a program proposal form. You may also download the program proposal form (pdf). The proposal form has all of the necessary information and dates, as well as names of the committee members, mission statement and purpose of the showcase. If you missed the showcase last year. . . .come and be a part of the 5th Annual Faculty Performing Arts Showcase in 2006, and show your support for the performing arts at Texas A&M.

Committee Members:
Molly Snell – Dance; Committee Chair
Anne Black – OPAS
Dr. Leon Couch, III – Music
Mardelle Shepley – Architecture
Ward Wells – Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
Penny Zent – At Large

Mission:
The Faculty Performing Arts Showcase is a performance forum for Texas A&M faculty and professional artists who are dedicated to providing the university and local communities with access to a diverse spectrum of the performing arts.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Faculty Performing Arts Showcase is to:

• Support a community of faculty artists at Texas A&M University;
• Provide a forum for A&M faculty artists to showcase their works;
• Support Vision 20/20 in the arts;
• Support the efforts of related arts organizations at Texas A&M University, and the community;
• Expand and broaden the art culture of Texas A&M University, and the Bryan/College Station communities;
• Provide a performance of the arts free of charge for Texas A&M University students, staff, faculty, and surrounding communities.

Program Planning Process:
Interested individuals may submit a program proposal to the committee on their works or materials to be showcased. The committee will review all program proposals with the intention of being inclusive, unless the number of proposals exceeds the time available for the actual program performance. The committee will emphasize quality of performance materials, while also being attentive to broad representation of performing arts. The committee would prefer to receive proposals for programs no longer than 10 minutes. If the proposed program exceeds 10 minutes, please add an appropriate explanation.