Speakers and Performers

Speakers:

Performers:

Sandra Organ, liturgical dance

Artistic Director of Sandra Organ Dance Company, was Houston Ballet's first African American ballerina and a soloist for twelve seasons. She has danced in theaters all over the world, and has performed the ballets of world famous choreographers such as Ben Stevenson, Christopher Bruce, Paul Taylor, James Kudelka among a host of others, having created many diverse roles in the repertoire of Houston Ballet in her fifteen years with them.

Ms. Organ was born in Omaha Nebraska, of two native Texans, into a family of doctors. Her respected position in the dance community has helped draw attention to Houston's contemporary dance scene, cultivating an appreciation for dance as creative expression.

Tony Lawton

Tony Lawton, professional actor from Philadelphia, will be performing his riveting one-man performance of Lewis’ famous work, The Great Divorce. He is founder of The Mirror Theatre Company, the mission statement of which is: "Spiritual theatre for a secular audience." Tony taught acting and directing for two years at the University of Notre Dame.