Rion Towery

Lecturer

Professor of Theatre, Performance

Education

• MFA in Directing, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, School of Theatre & Dance

• BA in Music, Centenary College of Louisiana

Other Professional Experiences

Rion is a professional Director, Choreographer, and Performer with over 20 years of experience in the theatre/performing arts industry with an MFA in Directing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theatre & Dance and a BA in Music from Centenary College of Louisiana. Rion has toured the United States, Romania, Morocco, and Costa Rica as a singer, dancer, stuntman, choreographer, theatre educator, and masterclass teacher. Rion has performed alongside artists such as Beyoncé, has worked for Walt Disney World, as well as performed in various musical productions. Rion has also performed in the commercial entertainment scene for such companies as Cabi Fashion, A-MAX Entertainment, La Quinta Inn, Encore National Dance Competition, DIFFA, and Mary Kay Cosmetics. Professional theatre (selected credits): Tarzan the Musical (Tarzan), A Christmas Carol (Old Joe), Bonnie & Clyde The

Musical (Frank Hamer/Henry Barrow), Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon Zealotes), XANADU (Terpsichore), Cabaret (Bobby), Crazy For You (Bobby Child). Recent professional directing/choreography credits: The Prom, Ring Of Fire, Godspell, Shrek, Little Shop of Horrors, Hayfever, Matilda Jr., Aladdin Jr., Beauty & The Beast Jr., and Taming of the Shrew.