Kathy Voytko ’94 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) went on as Marian Paroo on Thursday, Dec. 23, opposite Hugh Jackman in the Broadway revival of “The Music Man.” She found out at noon the ... Continue Reading Voytko ’94 Honored in Tribute…
McCaskill ’17 Cast in World Premiere of New Musical ‘Punk Rock Girl!’
Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the world premiere of “Punk Rock Girl!,” a new musical produced by Long Island’s Argyle Theatre. The production ... Continue Reading McCaskill ’17 Cast in World…
Sedlacek ’20 Signs with Buchwald Agency in New York City
Avery Sedlacek ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) recently signed with the Buchwald agency in New York. ... Continue Reading Sedlacek ’20 Signs with Buchwald…
Atkins ’11, ’13 Joins ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway as Associate Music Director/Keys 2
New York-based conductor, music director, pianist, collaborator, vocal and audition coach, accompanist and teacher Ilana M. Atkins ’11, ’13 (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre Accompanying, Master ... Continue Reading Atkins ’11, ’13 Joins ‘Mrs.…
Bassist Windbeck ’21 Joins Bluegrass Band Sideline
Multi-instrumentalist Kyle Windbeck ’21 (Bachelor of Arts in Recording & Audio Arts) recently joined the bluegrass band Sideline as the group’s bassist. Visit ... Continue Reading Bassist Windbeck ’21 Joins Bluegrass…
Backus ’17 Joins Cast of Broadway’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) recently joined the cast of Broadway's “To Kill a Mockingbird” and is also understudying Scout and Mayella. ... Continue Reading Backus ’17 Joins Cast of…
Jahan ’92 Featured in HBO Max TV Series ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’
Film, television and Broadway actor Mueen Jahan (J. Ahmad) ’92 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is featured in a recurring role in the original comedy “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” Jahan plays ... Continue Reading Jahan ’92 Featured in HBO…
Shenandoah Career Switcher Graduate Receives High Teaching Honor Kristi Rice ’16 Is Honored With Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award
A graduate of Shenandoah University’s Career Switcher Program is one of two recipients of the U.S. Department of Education and National Security Agency’s Presidential Cybersecurity Education ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Career Switcher Graduate Receives…
Research by Music Alumni Published in Music Therapy Perspectives
Martina Bingham ’18 (Doctor of Musical Arts in Pedagogy – Voice), Johanna L.E. Horn ’19, MT-BC (Master of Music Therapy) and Cassie Byers ’19, MT-BC (Master of Music Therapy) all had research studies ... Continue Reading Research by Music Alumni Published…
Grant ’21 Featured as Lead in Industry Reading of New Musical, ‘Empire Records’
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured as the lead in an industry staged reading of “Empire Records: The Musical,” a new musical based on the film “Empire Records.” ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Featured as Lead…
Nine PALM Students Complete Internships with Organizations throughout the U.S.
Nine graduate students pursuing a Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management have successfully completed internships with an array of performing arts organizations throughout the ... Continue Reading Nine PALM Students Complete Internships…
Gustafson ’20 Works with Piper Payne, Prominent Recording and Master Engineer
In August 2021, Colby Gustafson ’20 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) was hired at Infrasonic Sound in Nashville, Tennessee, as Piper Payne's mastering assistant and a ... Continue Reading Gustafson ’20 Works with Piper…
Rivette ’20 Joins DanceWorks Chicago for 15th Season
Ashley Rivette ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) recently joined DanceWorks Chicago for its 15th season. Her contract began in early November, with rehearsals for two weeks and a tour during the ... Continue Reading Rivette ’20 Joins DanceWorks Chicago…
Shores ’99 Mixes and Masters 2021 Latin Grammy Award-winning Classical Album
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Production & Recording Technology Dan Shores ’99, B.M., mixed and mastered “Latin American Classics” featuring Venezuelan pianist Kristhyan Benitez, the winner ... Continue Reading Shores ’99 Mixes and Masters…
McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Named Executive Director of Early Music America
David McCormick '01, '03, '09 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Master of Music in Performance, Artist Diploma) was named the executive director of Early Music America, the premier advocacy ... Continue Reading McCormick ’01, ’03, ’09 Named…
Long ’91 and Voytko ’94 Join Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in Broadway Revival of ‘The Music Man’
Garrett Elise Long ’91 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kathy Voytko ’94 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will join Tony winners Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster in the Broadway ... Continue Reading Long ’91 and Voytko ’94…
Huehn ’20 Serves as Assistant Stage Manager for ‘Stomp’ Off-Broadway
Austin Huehn ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Stage Management) was recently hired to serve as the new assistant stage manager for “Stomp” Off-Broadway in New York City. ... Continue Reading Huehn ’20 Serves as Assistant…
Butzbaugh-Patrick ’20 and Shahid ’20 Featured in The Farm Theater’s Podcast
Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) and Alia Shahid ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) were featured on The Farm Theater's Bullpen Sessions, a podcast by the company's ... Continue Reading Butzbaugh-Patrick ’20 and Shahid ’20…
Speck ’17 and Dill ’17 Work National Tour of ‘Waitress’
Sarah Speck ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and Kyle Dill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) are both working the national tour of ... Continue Reading Speck ’17 and Dill ’17…
Valentini ’18 of ‘Rumble in the Morning’ on WNOR FM99 Awarded Best Morning Show in Virginia
Michael Valentini ’18 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) is one of the producers for “Rumble in the Morning” on WNOR FM99, which was just named Best Morning Show in ... Continue Reading Valentini ’18 of ‘Rumble in…
Monahan’s ’11 ‘Anchorage’ Named Best Film at Oldenburg International Film Festival
Scott Monahan ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded the 2021 German Independence Award for Best Film at the 2021 Oldenburg International Film Festival for his film “Anchorage.” Monahan ... Continue Reading Monahan’s ’11 ‘Anchorage’ Named Best…
Nusu ’98 Receives Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show
Corina Nusu ’98 (Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Directing) received a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show for her work on “Jeopardy” as a contestant producer. Visit theemmys.tv to read the ... Continue Reading Nusu ’98 Receives Daytime Emmy…
Business Alumna Julia Baum ’21 Praises LAMP Mentor For Support And Guidance Mentors Fulfill Needs For Real-World Business Perspectives
Alumna Julia Baum '21, of Vienna, Virginia, loves numbers. She graduated in May with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) accounting concentration and is currently enrolled in a graduate ... Continue Reading Business Alumna Julia Baum ’21…
LAMP Fulfills Needs For Real-World Business Perspectives Students Leverage LAMP Mentors for Career Guidance & Leadership Development
Leadership development is a staple at many universities and business schools. At Shenandoah, students engage with dynamic working professionals through the Leadership And Mentoring Program ... Continue Reading LAMP Fulfills Needs For Real-World…
Sweigard ’16 Cast in North American Tour of ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’
Kelsee Sweigard ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the North American tour of “Pretty Woman: The Musical.” This first national tour is directed and choreographed by Tony ... Continue Reading Sweigard ’16 Cast in North…
Pianist Handelsman ’20 Appointed to UNH Faculty & Performs at Tanglewood
Mathilde Handelsman ’20 (Doctor of Music Arts in Performance) was appointed lecturer of piano and director of the Piano Extension Program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). As head of the piano ... Continue Reading Pianist Handelsman ’20 Appointed to…
Becker ’18 Cast in Title Role for National Tour of ‘Tootsie’
Drew Becker ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will play the title role of Michael Dorsey in the first national tour of the Tony-nominated musical “Tootsie.” The tour begins on Oct. 10 at ... Continue Reading Becker ’18 Cast in Title…
Cortes ’21 Cast in World Premiere of ‘A Crossing: A Dance Musical’
Diego Cortes ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the ensemble for the world premiere of “A Crossing: A Dance Musical” as choreographed and directed by Tony Award nominee Joshua ... Continue Reading Cortes ’21 Cast in World…
Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises $20K for Endowed Scholarship Community Support Makes First-Ever Legacy Event A Success
The Shenandoah University School of Business’ Class of 2021 created something new this year. Students developed and hosted the Shenandoah University School of Business inaugural Legacy Golf Tournament ... Continue Reading Inaugural Golf Tournament Raises $20K…
Alumna Abigail Payne ’21 Accepts Digital Marketing Role at Outdoor Living Brands Legacy Golf Tournament Provides Real-Life Skills For Career Advancement
Abigail Payne ’21 of Richmond, Virginia, who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing concentration), accepted an exciting first job in her chosen field of interest, just three ... Continue Reading Alumna Abigail Payne ’21 Accepts…
LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership Series,’ Sept. 28 Conservatory Alumna Shares How She Built An Unexpected Career As A Financial Services Executive
Shenandoah Conservatory Alumna Theresa [Guido] LaPlaca ’81, board director and risk chair of Eagle Bancorp Inc. & Eagle Bank, will share valuable insights related to her career journey “From Music ... Continue Reading LaPlaca Kicks Off ‘Executive Leadership…
Okafor ’17 Wins 2nd Place in 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition
Soprano Victoria Okafor ’17 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) won second place in the 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition. The competition, a program of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, was held in New ... Continue Reading Okafor ’17 Wins 2nd Place…
Kercher ’14 Awarded Fulbright for Dance and Movement Therapy Research in Germany
Kerrylyn Kercher ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance), was awarded a merit-based Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship ... Continue Reading Kercher ’14 Awarded Fulbright for…
Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 Receives Individual Award of Excellence from ASCA
Alexis Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Performance) was honored as the recipient of the Individual Award of Excellence from the Association for Student ... Continue Reading Pinero-Benson ’05, ’12 Receives Individual…
McAllister ’92 Appointed Chair of Music Department at Kansas Wesleyan University
Composer and music educator James McAllister ’92 (Bachelor of Music Education) was recently appointed chair of the department of music at Kansas Wesleyan University. Visit www.ksal.com to learn more. ... Continue Reading McAllister ’92 Appointed Chair of…
Galligan-Stierle ’02 Named Head of Slippery Rock University’s Musical Theatre Program
Aaron Galligan-Stierle ’02 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was named the new head of musical theatre at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The accomplished actor, ... Continue Reading Galligan-Stierle ’02 Named Head of…