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 Tene.Carter@tsu.edu
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 Adjunct Professor of Art M.F.A., University of Houston B.A., University of Houston AA, Houston City College (formerly Houston Community College) 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 \| Granville Sawyer Auditorium
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 \| John T. Biggers Art Center #115A
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
Benito Vasquez Adjunct Professor of Theatre M.F.A., Texas Tech University B.S., University of Houston - Downtown Benito.Vasquez@tsu.edu
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