Alumni Board

Matthew Boring has been on the Lied Center for Performing Arts staff since 2011 and currently serves as Associate Director — Marketing & Patron Development where he leads integrated marketing and development campaigns. After graduating with a degree in music (trumpet) from the Hixson-Lied College, he worked at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as a member of their Corporate & Foundation Relations team before returning to Lincoln to join the Lied Center staff. 

Rebekah Hoke Brown received her bachelor's degree in art history from Brigham Young University with a minor in Scandinavian Studies and her master's degree in art history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. At Nebraska, Rebekah’s master’s thesis discussed American Gilded Age portraits by the Swedish artist, Anders Zorn. 

Currently, Rebekah is a Ph.D. student in art history at Indiana University-Bloomington. At IU, Rebekah continues to pursue research in American, Scandinavian, and Trans-Atlantic art history of the late 19^th and early 20^th century. 

Coming soon.

Amanda Christi is an award-winning director, producer, editor, and colorist based in Nebraska. She earned her BFA with honors from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, where she was a Regents Scholar, and pursued additional studies in new media in Australia.

Amanda currently works as a producer at Nebraska Public Media, developing original documentaries and digital series, including I-80 Sculptures and The Stacks. Her career spans scripted filmmaking, documentary production, national advertising campaigns, and storytelling for higher education. Her work has received Gold and Silver MUSE Creative Awards and a CASE Award.

Lindsey earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the UNL School of Art, Art History & Design in 2012 with an emphasis in ceramics and sculpture. She started her professional career at LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln where she worked to uplift communities through facilitating the creation of public art and hands-on art experiences. Her work with the LUX won a Mayor’s Arts Award in 2021. In 2023, Lindsey founded Archway Studios, a workspace for artists at the heart of the UNI Place Creative District.

Adrienne received her B.F.A in Music Theatre from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1994) and her M.M. in Opera Performance from The Boston Conservatory (1997). Currently, she is pursuing a D.M.A. in Vocal Performance at UNL under the direction of Donna Harler-Smith and was a 2004-2005 Fling Fellowship Scholar as well as a 2004-2005 P.E.O Scholar Award winner. As a mezzo soprano solo artist, some of her operatic roles include Madame Lidoine in "Dialogues of the Carmelites," Marcellina in "The Marriage of Figaro," Augusta and Mamma McCourt in "The Ballad of Baby Doe," the title role in "Julius Caesar," and Dame Carruethers in "Yeomen of the Guard." 

Nancy Nordstrom Heiser is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Having received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Education in 1976, she taught art in the Omaha Public Schools, the Kansas City Public Schools, and the Nelson-Adkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a practicing artist and a community volunteer. She has served on the board of trustees of Pius X High School, and has been an active member in the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association, the Lancaster County Medical Alliance, Friends of St.Monica's, and the Hildegard Center for the Arts. 

Miller starred on the Apple TV+ original series “Home Before Dark.” Prior to this, she appeared as a series regular on “The Sinner,” where she played Officer Caitlin Sullivan opposite Bill Pullman. Her turn as Charles Manson follower Mary Brunner on “Aquarius” came on the heels of her dynamic turn as Ellen May on the FX original series “Justified.” 
 

Eric Moyer is an actor, marketer and property developer who calls Lincoln, Nebraska, home.  After graduating from the College of Fine and Performing Arts with a bachelor’s degree in theater, Eric moved to Los Angeles where he earned a number of bit parts in both film and television. Eric returned to Nebraska in 2006 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Marketing Communication and Advertising; not long after, he rekindled his love of acting appearing in a number of locally produced film projects. Eric is also an active participant in Lincoln’s thriving theater community appearing in productions produced by the Lied Center, Angel’s Theatre Company and Haymarket Theater.

Aaron Nix is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, digital artist, marketing specialist, photographer and professor. He’s a native Nebraskan interested in stories that inhabit place and how we can restore community and land through our shared experience. His work has been seen in numerous programs, film festivals and galleries worldwide. Nix earned his MFA from Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts. He also earned his BFA with an emphasis in film and new media from University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. He currently serves as the director of visual media for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and continues to work with many freelance clients and their multimedia needs.

Barb Schmit earned a Bachelor of Music Education in 1993 and a Master of Music in 1997 from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She plays trumpet in the Lincoln Municipal Band, Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble, Monday Night Big Band and other area ensembles and works at the University of Nebraska Foundation. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Musicians Association and Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble.