William Grayson, MFA
Professor of Drama
Director of Theatre
William.D.Grayson@LoneStar.edu
VPA 117
281.290.2956

MFA in Acting, University of Arkansas, 2011
BA in Theatre Performance, West Texas A&M University, 2006

William Grayson is a native of Dallas, Texas. He earned a BA in Theatre Performance from West Texas A&M University, and his MFA in Acting from the University of Arkansas. As a student he was active in the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival where he performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as part of the Irene Ryan Acting competition. After earning his MFA he co-founded The Step 1 Theatre Company in Arkansas, where he brought avant-garde and new works to the area before transplanting the company to New York City. There he worked primarily as a writer, producer and director. His original play The Chamber was invited to participate in the New York International Fringe festival. He directed Miss Julie at the Producer's Club, and later wrote, directed, and performed in the one-person show Odessa at TheatreROW as part of the United Solo Artists One-Person Show Festival. He is a UIL adjudicator and active member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association. Currently he serves as Director of Theatre for LSC-University Park.

Mary Carol Schreier, MFA
Assistant Professor of Drama
Technical Director
Mary.Schreier@LoneStar.edu
VPA 127
281.290.1819

MFA in Technical Direction, University of Houston
BA in Theatre Performance & Production, University of Indianapolis

Mary Carol Schreier is a recent graduate of the University of Houston’s MFA Program for technical direction. After three years of continuing education there she was given the full-time technical director position at Theatre Under the Stars. She is a co-owner of a production company based in Houston that services the regional theatre community in the area. She has knowledge and background in CNC programming, 3D printing, & laser cutting/engraving. Mary has taught middle school through college, has a passion for learning, and is always seeking to diversify her skills as a technical director and an educator. She is so excited to have joined the Lone Star team at LSC-University Park. 

Kimberly Bryant, MA
Adjunct Instructor of Drama
Kimberly.Bryant@LoneStar.edu

MA in Theatre, University of Houston, 2011
BS in Education, Lubbock Christian University, 1989

Kim Bryant is a veteran educator with 22 years teaching experience in theatre, music, and general education, and has taught all levels, from grade one to twelve, as well as post-secondary. She is currently overseeing Educational Outreach for the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest Renaissance Festival in the country. She graduated from Lubbock Christian University in 1989 with a BS in Education, and from the University of Houston in 2011 with a Master of Arts in Theatre.  Additionally, Mrs. Bryant has served for three years as a University Interscholastic League judge for One Act Play contest.?

Robert Connick, PhD
Adjunct Instructor of Drama
Robert.Connick@LoneStar.edu

PhD in Theatre, Bowling Green State University, 2011
MA in Theatre, Bowling Green State University, 2007
BA in Drama, Edinboro University of PA, 2002

Rob Connick is a director, actor, and designer originally from Erie, PA. He currently serves as the technical theatre teacher for Macarthur High School in the Aldine ISD. While running the Laugh/Riot Performing Arts  company in Erie, he was named one of northwest Pennsylvania's "Top 40 Under 40" by the Erie Reader. He has produced and directed theatre performances at venues and festivals across the country.

Corinne Doss, MFA
Adjunct Instructor of Drama
Corinne.Doss@LoneStar.edu

MFA in Costume Production, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2015
BFA in Theatre Design and Theatre Production, Texas Christian University, 2011

Corinne Doss has an MFA in Costume Production.  She has an emphasis in costume management but is skilled in draping, drafting, cutting, stitching, dyeing, and millinery.  Corinne has had the opportunity to practice her craft in many well known places including the Santa Fe Opera, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and the Buehnen der Stadt Koeln (Stages of the City Cologne) in Cologne, Germany.

Lloyd Wayne Taylor, MFA
Adjunct Instructor of Drama
Lloyd.Taylor@LoneStar.edu

MFA in Theatre, University of Houston, 2022
BA in Communication Studies, University of Houston-Downtown, 2020

Lloyd Wayne Taylor is Filipino-American multi-hyphenate artist and educator. He received his MFA in Theatre from the University of Houston Professional Actor Training Program. Selected credits include: Brutus in Julius Caesar, Jacques in As You Like It, Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Lama in The Oldest Boy, Roger in Silence, and Ray in Lone Star. He has also worked with the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Equity Festival, and Stages Houston.

Degree Abbreviations

• PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
• MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
• MA (Master of Arts)
• BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
• BA (Bachelor of Arts)
• BS (Bachelor of Science)