DRAFT Curriculum Vitae

Thomas J. Ossowski

Last Revised: December 15, 2023

General Information

University address:	School of Theatre
College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
Fine Arts Building 0239
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1160
Phone: (850) 644-7257

E-mail address:	tossowski@fsu.edu

Web site:	tomossowski.com

Professional Preparation

1998	M.F.A., Florida State University. Major: Theatre. 

1981	BA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Major: German/Music. 

Professional Experience

2010–present	Associate Professor, School of Theatre, Florida State University. 

2007–present	Producing Artistic Director, Post Playhouse. 

2013–2023	Foreign Expert Musical Theatre, Music Theatre, The Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, China. Direct & Music Direct, Into The Woods Direct, The Family, Lucky Stiff (Production, Royalties, Localization of Translation).

2006–2010	Assistant Professor, Florida State University. 

2005–2006	Associate Professor, School of Theatre Arts, Illinois Wesleyan University. Head of BFA Music Theatre Program.

1999–2005	Assistant Professor, School of Theatre Arts, Illinois Wesleyan University. Head of BFA Music Theatre Program.

Language Proficiency

German - advanced in speaking, reading, and writing.

Visiting Professorship(s)

1998–1999	Florida State University. 

Current Membership in Professional Organizations

Music Theatre Educators Alliance International 
Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers 
Southeastern Theatre Conference 
The University Resident Theatre Association 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Musical Theatre History II (THE4245)
Musical Theatre History II (THE5247)
Selected Subjects in Theatre Studies (THE4935)
Directing I (TPP4310)
Music Theatre Workshop BA (TPP4226)
Musical Theatre History I (THE4244)
Musical Theatre History I (THE5246)
DIS - La Cosa Nostra - Kate Masiak - True Man (TPP 4905)
Theory for Musical Theatre (THE 4935-0)
BA MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP (TPP 4226-0)
DIR INDIV STUDY (Directed Individual Study) (THE 5905-0)
SPECIAL SUBJECTS -BA Music Theatre Singing (THE 4935-0)
BA Music Theatre Singing (THE 4935)
MUSICAL THEATRE PEDAGOGY (THE5905)
Directed Individual Study (TPP4905)
Honors Work (THE4917)
BA/MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP (THE4935)
Musical Theatre Workshop (TPP4923)
BM Music Theatre Workshop (MUS 4006)
MFA Music Theatre Workshop (MUO 5007)
Music Theatre Workshop (MUO4006)
Audition Techniques (TPP4224)
Theatre Problems (THE5084)
Directing II (THE 4935)
Directed Individual Study (THE4905)
Directed Individual Study (TPP5906)
DIS - Music Theatre Genre - Julie Haverkate (TPP 5906)

New Course Development

Directing Musicals (2020)
Theory for Musical Theatre (2020)
BA Music Theatre Singing (2018)
BA Performance/Music Theatre Workshop (2010)
Theatre Problems: Music Theory for Theatrical Sound Application (2007)
Pit Orchestra (2001)

Master's Committee Member

Martin, S. F., graduate. (2023). Something Rotten - Costume Design. 
Villasana, B., graduate. (2014). Cabaret - Costume Design. 
Peterson, K. L., graduate. (2013). Full Monty. 
Higginbotham, S., graduate. (2012). Leading Ladies. 
Mayer, G., graduate. (2012). Jesus Christ Superstar. 
Barnes, D. A., graduate. (2011).
Bredemeyer, A. K., graduate. (2011).
Kimble, D. A., graduate. (2011).
Kosanovich, J. E., graduate. (2011).
Santiago, J. L., graduate. (2011).
Scholl, E. L., graduate. (2011).
Young, S. C., graduate. (2011).
Chamblin, R. T., graduate. (2010).
Cihocki, C. O., graduate. (2010).
Klamm, L. M., graduate. (2010).
Mikrut, S. E., graduate. (2010).
Sneshkoff, K. S., graduate. (2010).
Towns, A. J., graduate. (2010).
Waage, J., graduate. (2010).
Holst, K., graduate. (2009).
Kasler, J. M., graduate. (2009).
Clark, R. M., graduate. (2009).
Franklin, R. A., graduate. (2009).
Frost, A. A., graduate. (2009).
Kassler, J. M., graduate. (2009).
Sassaman, J. A., graduate. (2009).
Haverkate, J., graduate. (2008).

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Danielle Wirsansky (Jul–Mar 2015). 

Miskoff, A. (Sep 2010–Apr 2011). 

King, C. (Aug 2007–Apr 2008). 

Illinois Wesleyan University

Ossowski, T. J. (2001–2006). MUTH 032 Pit Orchestra. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). MUS 475 Independent Studies. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). MUTH 383 Music Theatre Scene STudy. BFA Music Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). MUTH 420 Music Theatre Workshop. BFA Music Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). MUTH 480 Independent Projects. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). THEA 181 Acting II. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). THEA 280 Acting III. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2000). THEA 329 Directing I. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). THEA 381 Auditions - BA. 

Ossowski, T. J. (1999–2006). THEA 482 BFA Actor's Studio - Auditions. 

Music Direction

Ossowski, T. J. (2023). Music Direction of Something Rotten - with apprentice Caitlyn Primous. School of Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2022). Music Direction of Cinderella - with apprentice Caitlyn Primous. School of Theatre. 

Research and Original Creative Work

Presentations

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Ossowski, T. (presented 2014, January). Orchestrating and Arranging with MainStage by Logic. Presentation at New York, 2014, Musical Theatre Educators Alliance - International, New York. (International)

Ossowski, T. J. (presented 2009). STRAIGHT FROM PRODIV: TOP FIVE FACTORS THAT AFFECT OUR CASTING CHOICES. Presentation at Birmingham, AL, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Birmingham, AL. (National)

Ossowski, T. J. (presented 2009). TYING IT ALL TOGETHER: A COURSE IN ACTING, SINGING AND DANCE. Presentation at Shenandoah Conservatory, Musical Theatre Educators Alliance, Winchester, Virginina. (International)

Ossowski, T. J. (presented 2006). SEASON SELECTION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. Presentation at NYU, Musical Theatre Educator Alliance, New York, NY. (International)

Original Creative Works

Performed Musical Arrangements

Ossowski, T. (Orchestral Arrangement). (2018, October). A New Brain [Music Theatre Performance]. FSU LAB Theatre: School of Theatre. 

Performances

Invited Performances

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Conductor). (contract). Urinetown [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Greg Kotis, Mark Hollmann]. [Artistic direction by Michael Jablonski]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University, School of Theatre. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Annie [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Charles Strouse, Thomas Meehan, Martin Charnin]. [Artistic direction by Don Denton]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Catch Me If You Can [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Terrence McNally]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Cats [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Andrew Lloyd Webber, T.S. Eliot, Trevor Nunn]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Church Basement Ladies [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Drew Jansen, Jim Stowell]. [Artistic direction by David Craven]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Damn Yankees [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Richard Adler, Jerry Ross, George Abbott, Douglass Wallop]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Orchestra Conductor). (2023, November–2024, April). Show Me Eternity - New Musical Staged Reading [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Music / Lyrics by Sam Caps, Additional Lyrics by Annie Dillon]. [Artistic direction by Sam Caps and Annie Dillon]. Studio Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Orchestra Conductor). (2022, September–2023, February). Something Rotten [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by John O'Farrell, Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Orchestra Conductor). (2022, September–October). Sweet Charity [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields and Neil Simon]. [Artistic direction by Lynn McNutt]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Juried Production and Design

Ossowski, T. J. (Director / Music Director). (contract). Music Man [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Willson]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Kitsap, Washington: Kitsap Performing Arts Center. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Conductor). (contract). Kinky Boots [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein]. [Artistic direction by Michael Jablonski]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University, School of Theatre. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director and Conductor). (contract). Urinetown [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis]. [Artistic direction by Michael Jablonski]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University, School of Theatre. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Annie [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin, and Thomas Meehan]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Catch Me If You Can [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Terrence McNally, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Cats [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Andrew Lloyd Webber]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Church Basement Ladies [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Jim Stowell, Jessica Zuehlke, and Drew Jansen]. [Artistic direction by David Craven]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (contract). Damn Yankees [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by George Abbott, Douglass Wallop, Richard Adler and Jerry Ross]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. (Cancelled due to COVID-19)

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2022, June–August). Church Basement Ladies [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Jim Stowell, Jessica Zuehlke and Drew Jansen]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski and David Craven]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2022, June–August). Damn Yankees [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2022, June–August). Desperate Measures [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by David Friedman and Peter Kellogg]. [Artistic direction by David Craven and Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2022, June–August). Something Rotten [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by John O'Farrell, Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2022, June–August). The Sound of Music [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Rodgers and Hammerstin]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2020, September–October). The World of 2020, a shit show musical [Online Virtual Cabaret]. [Origination of the work by Tom Ossowski, Kate Gelabert]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Online Virtual: Florida State University, School of Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2019, June–August). A Year With Frog and Toad [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by music by Robert Reale, book and lyrics by Willie Reale]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2019, June–August). Little Shop of Horrors [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by music by Alan Menken and lyrics and book by Howard Ashman]. [Artistic direction by Chari Arespacochaga]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2019, June–August). Sister Act [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner]. [Artistic direction by Julio Agustin]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2019, June–August). The Music Man [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by book, music, lyrics by Meredith Wilson]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producing Artistic Director). (2019, May–August). Disney's Mary Poppins [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, and script by Julian Fellowes]. [Artistic direction by Dewayne Barrett]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Music Direction and Conductor). (2019, February). Hairspray [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas M]. [Artistic direction by Jessica Patty]. Florida State University: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Music Director, Orchestral Arranger). (2018, November). A New Brain [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by William Finn and James Lapine]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Florida State University LAB Theatre: Florida State School of Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2018, June–August). 42nd Street [Professional Summer Stock SDC Level 2]. [Origination of the work by Al Dubin, Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Ft Robinson, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2018, June–August). Chitty Chitty Bang Bang [Professional Summer Stock Theatre SDC Level 2]. [Origination of the work by Richard and Robert Sherman, Jeremy Sams]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Ft Robinson, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2018, June–August). Disney's The Little Mermaid [Professional Summer Stock Theatre SDC Level 2]. [Origination of the work by John Musker, Ron Clements, Howard Ashman, Gerrit Graham, Sam Graham, Chris Hubbell]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Ft Robinson, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2018, June–August). Footloose [Professional Summer Stock Theatre SDC Level 2]. [Origination of the work by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford, Walter Bobbie]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Ft Robinson, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Royalties, Production and Localization of Translation). (2018, June). Lucky Stiff [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. The Experimental Theatre, Beijing China: The Academy of Drama. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer, Director). (2018, June–August). Urinetown [Professional Summer Stock SDC Level 2]. [Origination of the work by Mark Hollmann, Greg Kotis]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Music Director). (2018, April). A Man of No Importance [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens and Terrence McNally]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Florida State University LAB Theatre: Florida State School of Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. (Music Director, Conductor). (2017, October). GUYS & DOLLS [Music Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Frank Loesser]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2017, June–August). CHICAGO [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by John Kander, Fred Ebb]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2017, June–August). CRAZY FOR YOU [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2017, June–August). MAMMA, MIA! [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2017, June–August). SHREK! [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Jeanine Tesori, David Lindsay-Abaire]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2017, June–August). YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Mel Brooks, Thomas Meehan]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Music Director). (2017, February). DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Linda Woolverton]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Music Director, Conductor). (2016, October). ALL SHOOK UP [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Joe DiPietro, Elvis Presley]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2016, June–August). CABARET [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by John Kander and Fred Ebb]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2016, June–August). DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, Linda Woolverton]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2016, June–August). LEGALLY BLONDE [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Laurence O'Keefe, Nell Benjamin, Heather Hach]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2016, June–August). MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Eric Idle and John Du Prez]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2016, June). THE ADDAMS FAMILY [Professional Summer Stock Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, Andrew Lippa]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park, Nebraska: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2016, February). LEGALLY BLONDE [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by by Laurence O'Keefe Nell Benjamin, Heather Hach]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Music Director, Conductor). (2016, February–2015, February). RAGTIME [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Terrence McNally, Lynn Ahrens and Stephe Flaherty]. [Artistic direction by Fred Chappell]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Foreign Expert, Creative Team and American Director). (2015, December). THE FAMILY [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Original Script]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Beijing, China: The Central Academy of Drama. 

Ossowski, T. (Musical Director, Conductor). (2015, October). A CHORUS LINE [Musical Theatre]. [Origination of the work by Marvin Hamlisch, Edward Kleban, James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante]. [Artistic direction by Jenna Tamisiea]. Fallon Theatre, School of Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2015, July–August). A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE [Professional Summer Stock]. [Origination of the work by Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2015, June–August). ALL SHOOK UP [Professional Summer Stock]. [Origination of the work by Joe DiPeitro]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2015, June–August). CINDERELLA [Professional Summer Stock]. [Origination of the work by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director/Producer). (2015, June–August). GREASE [Professional Summer Stock]. [Origination of the work by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2015, June–August). THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS [Professional Summer Stock]. [Origination of the work by Carol Hall, Larry King and Peter Masterson]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Fort Robinson State Park: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2014). 9 TO 5 [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Musical Director). (2014). CABARET [Musical]. LAB Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2014). GUYS AND DOLLS [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2014). MY WAY [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2014). SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, LIVE! [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse, Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Producer). (2014). SOUND OF MUSIC [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2013). ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. (Director, Musical Director). (2013). INTO THE WOODS [Musical]. Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, China, 中國北京中央戲#: Central Academy of Drama. 

Ossowski, T. (Musical Director, Conductor). (2013). SPRING AWAKENING [Musical]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. (Director). (2013). THE DROWSY CHAPERONE [Musical]. Post Playhouse, Nebraska: Post Playhouse Inc. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director, Music Director, Conductor). (2012, October). HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING [Musical]. Fallon Theatre: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Artistic Director/Producer). (2012). A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD [Musical]. [Origination of the work by Robert Reale and Willie Reale]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2012). BROADWAY GOLD: A CABARET [Musical]. [Origination of the work by Tom Ossowski]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2012). FULL MONTY. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Artistic Director/Producer). (2012). GODSPELL [Musical]. [Origination of the work by John-Michael Tebelak & Stephen Schwartz]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2012). GREASE [Musical]. [Origination of the work by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director, Producer). (2012). OKLAHOMA! [Musical]. [Origination of the work by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II]. [Artistic direction by Tom Ossowski]. Post Playhouse, Fort Robinson State Park, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2011). 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2011). FOREVER PLAID. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2011). HANK WILLIAMS:LOST HIGHWAY. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2011). JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2011). MARVELOUS WONDERETTES. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2011). THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2010). DROWSY CHAPERONE. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2010). NUNSENSE. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2010). PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2010). THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2010). WIZARD OF OZ. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2009). ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2009). ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2009). BALD MOUNTAIN ROUNDERS. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2009). BROADWAY TODAY A CABARET. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2009). DOUBLE D WRANGERS. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2009). FRONTIER STRING ENSEMBLE. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2009). HAIR. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2009). HELLO, DOLLY!. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2009). ON THE TOWN. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2009). RENT. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Producer). (2009). THE GOLDEN AGE CABARET. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2008). GUYS & DOLLS. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2008). OKLAHOMA!. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2008). SOUTH PACIFIC. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2008). SOUTH PACIFIC. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2008). THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2008). THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2007). INTO THE WOODS. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2007). LUCKY STIFF. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2007). MAN OF LA MANCHA. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2007). SWEENEY TODD. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2007). THE BEST OF BROADWAY. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Artistic Director). (2007). YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2006). A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2006). SWEENEY TODD. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2006). THE FANTASTICKS!. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2006). URINETOWN. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2005). CHICAGO. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2005). CHICAGO. Bigfork, MT: Bigfork Musical Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2005). CRAZY FOR YOU. Bigfork, MT: Bigfork Musical Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2005). GREASE. Bigfork, MT: Bigfork Musical Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2005). URINETOWN. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2004). A NEW BRAIN. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2004). GREATER TUNA. Fort Robinson, NE: Post Playhouse. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2004). THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2003). BLOOD BROTHERS. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2003). RAGS. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2002). 42nd STREET. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2002). LUCKY STIFF. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (2001). CABARET. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music Director). (2001). LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2001). LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Simsbury, CT: Centennial Theatre Festival. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2000). FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Bigfork, MT: Bigfork Musical Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (2000). PAINT YOUR WAGON. Bigfork, MT: Bigfork Musical Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (2000). THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Bloomington, IL: Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (1999). OH, COWARD. Apalachicola, FL: The Dixie Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/2nd Keyboards). (1999). QUILTERS. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (1999). TWICE AROUND THE PARK. Apalachicola, FL: The Dixie Theatre. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Asst. Music Director/Conductor). (1998). CHILDREN OF EDEN. Daytona, FL: Seaside Music Theater. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Asst. to Art. Dir). (1998). FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theater. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Asst. to Art. Dir). (1998). LA BOHEME. Daytona Beach, FL: Seaside Music Theater. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (1998). PIPPIN. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Asst. Director). (1998). THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (1997). HELLO, DOLLY!. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director). (1997). THE BOYS NEXT DOOR. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (1997). TWELFTH NIGHT. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (1996). BRIGADOON. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Pianist). (1996). WORKING. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Bassist/Arranger). (1995). GOOD NEWS. Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music). (1994). GUYS & DOLLS. St. Croix, USVI: Island Center for the Performing Arts. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Director/Music). (1993). GREASE. St. Croix, USVI: Island Center for the Performing Arts. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director/Conductor). (1992). OKLAHOMA. St. Croix, USVI: Island Center for the Performing Arts. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Music Director). (1986). GUYS & DOLLS. Zug, Switzerland: Zug Theatre. 

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2023–Dec 2023). Nebraska Communities Playhouse 2024 Season. Funded by Visitors Promotion Grant. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Jan 2021–Jun 2021). Annual Operating Grant. Funded by Shuttered Venue Operator's Grant. Total award $210,096. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Jan 2021–Aug 2021). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Ezell Family. Total award $20,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Jan 2021–Dec 2023). Nebraska Communities Playhouse 2nd Venue. Funded by Shovel Ready Grant. Total award $550,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Sep 2020–Aug 2021). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad. Total award $10,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2020–Jul 2021). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Dillon Foundation. Total award $60,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2020–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse Annual 2020 Season. Funded by Big Bat's LLC. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2020–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse Annual 2020 Season. Funded by Todd Gaswick. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2020–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse Annual 2020 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2020–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse Annual 2020 Season. Funded by Susan Stuart Charitable Trust. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Jan 2020–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse 2020 Annual Donation. Funded by Post Playhouse Inc. Total award $70,495. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Jan 2020–Jul 2021). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Peter Kiewit Foundation. Total award $15,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2021). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Joan Laudeman. Total award $10,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2022). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $60,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2022). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by 21st Century. Total award $60,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2022). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Kelly Bean. Total award $4,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2022). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Susan Stuart Charitable Trust. Total award $50,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2020). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by Post Playhouse Board Members. Total award $20,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (Aug 2019–Aug 2020). Post Playhouse Firehall Renovation Capital Campaign. Funded by Post Playhouse Inc. Total award $440,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Tony & Amy Hindman. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Big Bat's LLC. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Susan Stuart Charitable Trust. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by BNSF Railroad. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by H & R Block. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $10,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Smith, King, Simmons and Conn Attorney's At Law. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Bill & Virginia Coffee Foundation. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2019). Post Playhouse Annual 2019 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,407. 

Ossowski, T. J. (May 2019–Aug 2020). Firehall Capital Campaign. Funded by WESTCO. Total award $50,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Susan & Jim Stuart Charitable Trust. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Darold A. Newblom Foundation. Total award $4,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Improvement and Promotion Grants. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $29,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Matching Grant for Improvement and Promotion Grant. Funded by Kitty M. Perkins Foundation. Total award $10,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,407. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Amy and Tony Hindman. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2018–Aug 2018). Post Playhouse 2018 Season. Funded by The Ice Cream Shop of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Jim and Susan Stuart Charitable Trust. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Darold A Newblom Foundation. Total award $4,500. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse Advertising. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $3,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,407. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Tony & Amy Hindeman. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2017–Aug 2017). Post Playhouse 2017 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Darold A. Newblom Foundation. Total award $3,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $2,500. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,407. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Tony & Amy Hindeman. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2016–Aug 2016). Post Playhouse 2016 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse 2015 Season. Funded by Newblom Foundation. Total award $3,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse 2015 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse 2015 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse 2015 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,400. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse, A Man of No Importance Sponsor. Funded by Tim Hindman Family. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse 2015 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2015–Aug 2015). Post Playhouse - Cinderella Sponsor. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Peter Kiewit Foundation. Total award $15,620. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–May 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Farmer's Cooperative Elevator Co. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $7,407. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Westco. Total award $39,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Newblom Foundation. Total award $3,400. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2014–Aug 2014). Post Playhouse 2014 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Peter Kiewit Foundation. Total award $12,500. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Farmer's Cooperative Elevator Co. Total award $7,500. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Nebraska Arts Council. Total award $6,578. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Newblom Foundation. Total award $2,312. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–Aug 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. (May 2013–May 2013). Post Playhouse 2013 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season / Oklahoma. Funded by Farmer's Coop. Total award $10,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Nebraska Council of the Arts. Total award $6,416. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse - A Year With Frog & Toad. Funded by Cameco. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Security First Bank. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Westco. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $4,102. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Grease. Funded by H & R Block. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by First National Bank of Chadron. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2012–2012). Post Playhouse 2012 Season. Funded by Newblom Foundation. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2011–2011). Post Playhouse 2011 Season. Funded by Nebraska Council of the Arts. Total award $7,366. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2011–2011). Post Playhouse 2011 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2011–2011). Post Playhouse 2011 - Forever Plaid. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $4,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2011–2011). Post Playhouse - 2011 Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2011–2011). Post Playhouse 2011 Season. Funded by First National Bank of Chadron. Total award $2,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2010–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Season. Funded by Darold A. Newblom Foundation. Total award $5,640. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2010–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2010–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Wizard of Oz. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2010–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Pump Boys and Dinettes. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2010–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Season. Funded by First National Bank of Chadron. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2010). Post Playhouse 2010 Season. Funded by ARRA Nebraska Arts Jobs. Total award $9,915. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by Dawes County Travel Board. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by Peter Kiewit Foundation. Total award $5,640. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by Chadron State College. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Guest Artist Program. Funded by Nebraska Council of the Arts. Total award $836. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by First National Bank of Chadron. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by First National Bank of North Platte. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2009–2009). Post Playhouse 2009 Season. Funded by Nebraska Travel Board. Total award $1,500. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2008–2008). Post Playhouse 2008 Season. Funded by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation. Total award $2,820. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2008–2008). Post Playhouse 2008 Season. Funded by Cooper Foundation. Total award $8,460. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2008–2008). Post Playhouse 2008 Season. Funded by Nebraska Council of the Arts. Total award $2,528. 

Ossowski, Thomas J (PI). (May 2007–Aug 2007). FYAP_Establishing a Theatrical Artistic Directorship. Funded by FSU CRC. Total award $16,000. 

Ossowski, Thomas J (PI). (May 2007–Aug 2007). FYAP_Establishing a Theatrical Artistic Directorship. Funded by FSU CRC. Total award $16,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2007–2007). First Year Assistant Professor Grant. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $16,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2007–2007). Post Playhouse 2007 Season. Funded by Nebraska Council of the Arts. Total award $6,540. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2007–2007). Post Playhouse 2007 Season. Funded by H & R Block of Chadron. Total award $5,000. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2007–2007). Post Playhouse 2007 Season. Funded by Pepsi of Alliance. Total award $1,200. 

Original Creative Works - Musical

Ossowski, T. (2015). The Family. The Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, China. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU Department Service

Member, Theatre Studies Search Committee (2022–present).

Head of Committee, Working Title Committee (2020–present).

Member, Performance Area Committee (2006–present).

Member, Music Theatre Search Committee (2023–2024).

Member, Theatre Studies Search Committee (2022–2023).

Member, Working Title Committee (2022).

Member, Working Title Committee (2019–2022).

Member, Production and Season Selection Committee (2006–2019).

Member, BA Faculty Search Committee (2017–2018).

Member, BA/BFA Faculty Search Committee (2017).

Member, BFA/BM Music Theatre Program Committee (2006–2017).

Member, Promotion and Tenure (2015–2017).

Member, MFA Directing Committee (2006–2016).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2012–2013).

Chair, Faculty Council (2011–2012).

Member, Technical Director Search Committee (2011–2012).

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee (2007–2008).

The Profession

Juror for a Performance

Company. Normal, IL: Illinois State University (2000).

Guys & Dolls. Peoria, IL: Bradley University (2000).

Shadow Box. Macomb, IL: Western Illinois University (1999).

Service to Professional Associations

Member of the Executive Board, Musical Theatre Educator Alliance (2004–2010).

Service to Other Universities

Faculty Search Committee, Illinois Wesleyan University (2005–2006). 

Career Center Liaison Committee, Illinois Wesleyan University (2002–2006). 

Chair, BFA Music Theatre Program, Illinois Wesleyan University (1999–2006). 

BFA Music Theatre Program Auditions, Illinois Wesleyan University (1999–2006). 

Committee on Diversity, Illinois Wesleyan University (2003–2004). 

Consultation for BFA Music Theatre Program Development, West Virginia Wesleyan College (1999). 

The Community

Director of Presentation, On The Town, Tallahassee Theatre Guild (2009).

Director of Presentation, HAIR, Tallahassee Theatre Guild (2009).

Director of Presentation, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Tallahassee Theatre Guild (2008).

Director of Presentation, Man of LaMancha, Tallahassee Theatre Guild (2007).

Director of Presentation, SWEENEY TODD, Tallahassee Theatre Guild (2007).

Consultation

The Central Academy of Drama, Beijing, China. BFA Music Theatre Program and Curriculum Consultation (2013–2015).

Additional Service Not Reported Elsewhere

Ossowski, T. J. (2004). Committee on Diversity A NEW BRAIN show talk back. Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2004). Director, Celebrating the Ten-Year Anniversary of IWU Woman's Studies Program. Cast of A NEW BRAIN. Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2004). IWU Diversity Revisited: People, Ideas & Committees. Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2003). Faculty Holiday and Staff Luncheon, Director. Illinois Wesleyan University. 

Ossowski, T. J. (2000). Board of Trustee Presentation of THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Illinois Wesleyan University.