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Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon

Scout Backus ’17 Appears in “The Instigators”

Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and…

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Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Erika Francis and son Tyson, Karen Culbertson and daughter Larissa each earned degrees at Shenandoah’s 2024 University Commencement

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and…

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Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is the Narrative’ This May

“She Is the Narrative” gives voice to the voiceless through history and present times. Directed by Desirée Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting),…

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Backus ’17 Plays Role of Scout Finch in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is playing the role of Scout Finch in the national tour of the Broadway production of…

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‘Anchorage’ by Monahan ’11 Featured at Cinema Village in New York City

Scott Monahan’s ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) feature film and directorial debut “Anchorage” is running for one week from Friday, Aug. 11, through…

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Holland ’21 Completes M.F.A. and Teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University

Katie Holland ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University and will return…

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Hoffman ’15 and Dill ’17 Collaborate in ‘Once’ at Laguna Playhouse

Julia Hoffmann ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) and Kyle Dill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production) are currently working…

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Lahren ’18 Accepted into M.F.A. in Acting Program at David Geffen School of Drama

Tyler Lahren (Clarke) ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was accepted into the incoming class for the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale…

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Tetterton ’17 Opens ‘Hamlet’ at PlayMakers Repertory Company

Actor Thomas Nash Tetterton ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) performed the role of Bernardo/Priest in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at PlayMakers Repertory Company in…

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Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Three Shenandoah Conservatory alumni were selected as 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Young Career Achievement: Desirèe Dabney ’14 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) Hornet…

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