Elia Adams (Theatre ’19) and Cameron O’Neil (Theatre ’17) were both spotlighted in Houston Press as “Ones to Watch in Houston’s Theater Scene” for 2025–2026, recognized for their standout work in the theatre community. Liza Anderson (Visual Arts ’16) released her novel We Who Have No Gods in January. Jalen Baker (Instrumental ’13) performed in…
Chandler Dean (Theatre ’14) is the creator and host of “Abolish Everything!,” a comedy debate series on Nebula that has quickly become the platform’s most‑watched original. It was recently renewed for a second season. Paul Cornish (Instrumental ’14) signed with jazz label Blue Note Records in January and plans to release his debut album, You’re Exaggerating!, on August 22. Check out…
Conner Gray Covington (Instrumental Music ’06) conducted the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season opener, Joy! Covington is one of five candidates in the running to be TSO’s next conductor. Read more about his musical journey. Ellie Knaus (Theatre ’01) is a comedy writer on the Apple TV+ hit Bad Monkey starring Vince Vaughn. She…
Rachelle Mendez (Theatre ’94) is the new Head of Unscripted at Hyphenate Media Group. Hyphenate COO Eva Longoria said, “I’ve been impressed by Rachelle’s vast knowledge of the unscripted business since meeting her, and I am thrilled to have her here at Hyphenate. The elegance with which approaches a subject matter is second to none—she…
Mia Desalos (Instrumental ’24) performed at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz’s All-Star Concert Gala with the National Peer-to-Peer Jazz Sextet. Mia, who plays bass, was joined onstage at the new Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City by HSPVA alumni. Paul Cornish (Instrumental ’14) won third place in the Institute’s International Piano Competition.…
Samiyah Green (Creative Writing ’26) and Myaan Sonenshein (Creative Writing ‘25) are members of the youth slam poetry team Meta-Four Houston. Meta-Four won first place at the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam in San Francisco in July. The team was coached by former Houston Poet Laureate Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean and HSPVA Creative Writing adjunct…
THIS WEEKEND The family of Adam Elkhadem (Visual Arts ’14) invites you to celebrate Adam’s life and legacy on Saturday, July 29, from 5:30-8:30 PM at Art League Houston (1953 Montrose Boulevard). Two Kinder HSPVA students were recognized by the New York Times’ 10th Annual Student Editorial Contest. Callisto Lim (Creative Writing ’24) was in…
ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 27: Jason Moran (Instrumental ’93) exhibits visual art alongside artworks by influential American composer John Cage at Houston’s Josh Pazda Hiram Butler Gallery, owned by Josh Pazda (Visual Arts ’03). In April, the Stuart Adams Collective (Instrumental ’23) opened for Jason Moran in concert at Discovery Green. Jason was joined by…
The HSPVA Black Alumni Network (BAN) is hosting the Emerald City Experience on Saturday, February 25th, before the Kinder HSPVA Black History performance of The Wiz. The pre-show reception will feature a presentation by Olly Sholotan (Theatre ’15), who co-stars as Carleton in the TV series Bel-Air. Proceeds will help BAN provide scholarships and summer intensive training…
You’re invited to celebrate with us! Tuesday, April 11 Outpost at POST 401 Franklin Street 11:00am || Registration & Reception 11:30 – 1:00pm || Seated Luncheon Event Co-Chairs Victoria & Alex Lazar || Carey Jordan & Brian Simmons Honoring 2023 Distinguished Alumna and 8x Emmy® winner Rachelle Mendez ’94 Celebrating HSPVA Friends’ 2023 Community…