Actor, singer and dancer Zachary Bigelow ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the national tour of “Anastasia: The Musical.” He auditioned one day and joined the company the next ... Continue Reading Bigelow ’18 Cast in National…
McCaskill ’17 Makes Off-Broadway Debut in ‘Exception to the Rule’
Actor, singer, director and teacher Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will make her off-Broadway debut as the female swing in “Exception to the Rule” by Dave Harris ... Continue Reading McCaskill ’17 Makes Off-Broadway Debut…
Beard ’18 Cast to Perform with Carnival Cruises This Summer and Fall
Alex Beard ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will perform with Carnival Cruises this summer and fall, sailing on the Carnival Splendor. He will be based out of Seattle, Washington, and ... Continue Reading Beard ’18 Cast to Perform…
McNeal ’14 Cast in Lead Role for Nashville Rep’s ‘Mary Poppins’
Actor, singer and dancer Christine McNeal Toole ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the lead role of Mary Poppins for Nashville Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production of the ... Continue Reading McNeal ’14 Cast in Lead…
Grant ’21 and Lemieux ’21 Cast in Broadway-aimed Musical Version of ‘The Outsiders’
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kiki Lemieux ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) were cast in lead roles for the upcoming Broadway-aimed musical version of ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 and Lemieux ’21…
Schoppe ’12 Featured in Interview on ‘Rent’ Farewell Tour
James Schoppe ’12 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured in an interview by WTOP about the 25th anniversary farewell tour of Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning ... Continue Reading Schoppe ’12 Featured in Interview…
Sweigard ’16 Joins First National Tour of ‘Six’
Kelsee Sweigard ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will launch the first national tour of Broadway’s “Six” as an alternate for Seymour, Aragon and Parr. ... Continue Reading Sweigard ’16 Joins First National…
Hoffman ’15 Lands Lead Role in Laguna Playhouse’s ‘The Spitfire Grill’
Julia Hoffman ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) has the lead role of Percy Talbott in the Laguna Playhouse's production of “The Spitfire Grill.” The production opened on Wednesday, Jan. 26, and ... Continue Reading Hoffman ’15 Lands Lead Role…
Martino ’13 Receives 2022 USITT Rising Star Award
Kristen Martino ’13 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Scenic Design, Lighting Design) was awarded the 2022 Rising Star Award, sponsored by Live Design/LDI 2022, by the United ... Continue Reading Martino ’13 Receives 2022 USITT…
Bazemore ’10 Featured in ‘This Bitter Earth’
David Bazemore ’10 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is featured in “This Bitter Earth” as produced by the InterAct Theatre Company in Center City Philadelphia. The play is a Black Lives Matter (BLM) ... Continue Reading Bazemore ’10 Featured in ‘This…
Campbell ’20 Graduates from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Coleman David Campbell ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) recently graduated with a master’s degree in musical theatre from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, ranked the #3 performing arts school ... Continue Reading Campbell ’20 Graduates from Royal…
Marshall ’16 Makes Network TV Debut as Co-star in ‘Ordinary Joe’ on NBC
Tess Marshall ’16 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) made her network TV debut and co-starred as Dionne in “Ordinary Joe” on NBC on Monday, Jan. 17. The show is written by Garrett Lerner and ... Continue Reading Marshall ’16 Makes Network TV…
Voytko ’94 Honored in Tribute by Hugh Jackman After Broadway Performance
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Joshi ’19 Performs at LaJolla Playhouse with New Musical ‘Bhangin’ It’
Jaya Joshi ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will travel to the LaJolla Playhouse in California for the out-of-town tryout of the new musical “Bhangin’ It.” Joshi plays Sunita Jain, a ... Continue Reading Joshi ’19 Performs at LaJolla…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Maxwell Losgar and His Hustle to the Top A Passion for Fashion Turned Into the Talent Booker to Know
Work hard.” Do your best.” Make good connections.” All of these phrases can be heard in a career panel for college students or read in a “how to land a job” article, but have you ever ... Continue Reading Maxwell Losgar and His Hustle…
New Work by Burbridge ’20 Featured in 2021 HB Playwrights Reading Series
“Date with the Devil,” a new work by Carmen Burbridge ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), will be featured in the 2021 HB Playwrights Reading Series with public showings this June. Burbridge’s ... Continue Reading New Work by Burbridge ’20…
Joey Santangelo & the Dresses of ‘Bridgerton’ Joey Santangelo ’14 Designs Daphne’s costumes
It seems like every few months, a new show takes the world by storm. Everyone is watching it, talking about it and dreaming about when the next few episodes will come out. In the later days of ... Continue Reading Joey Santangelo & the Dresses…
Calderón ’15 Featured in Voiceover Role in New HBO Series ‘The Lady and the Dale’
Toshi Calderón ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was featured in a voiceover role in the upcoming HBO documentary film series “The Lady and the Dale,” which debuted on Jan. 31. According to HBO, ... Continue Reading Calderón ’15 Featured in Voiceover…
Elhamalawy ’21 Featured in Q&A Article by Broadway World
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured in a Q&A article published by Broadway World with other “Sticks & Stones” cast members which shares responses from ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 Featured in Q&A…
New Work by Burbridge ’20 Featured in Portland Playhouse Mini-series
“Heaven is Overrated,” a new work by Carmen Burbridge ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting), was featured in Shortcuts, an apprentice company mini-series produced by Portland Playhouse that premiered ... Continue Reading New Work by Burbridge ’20…
Spencer ’91 Performs Virtually for Homecoming 2020
The Shenandoah Alumni Association and Shenandoah Conservatory are hosting a live performance by alumnus J. Robert “Bobby” Spencer ’91 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) at 7 p.m. (EST) on ... Continue Reading Spencer ’91 Performs Virtually for…