Spencer Lynn ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre), a writer of stage and screen work fresh from a world premiere production at Shenandoah Conservatory and a summer with the Eugene O’Neill ... Continue Reading Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students…
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 Hero ... Continue Reading Three Conservatory Alumni Honored as…
Cameron Joins Cast of ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway
Actor, singer and dancer Brandon Cameron has joined the cast of “Hadestown” on Broadway. He is playing Worker 3 and understudying Orpheus. Cameron attended Shenandoah Conservatory from 2018 to 2022 ... Continue Reading Cameron Joins Cast of ‘Hadestown’…
Grant ’21 Cast in NYCC’s Production of ‘Parade’
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has been cast as the Young Soldier in the New York City Center’s (NYCC) Encores! series production of “Parade” starring Ben Platt. The ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Cast in NYCC’s…
Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17 Celebrate Opening Night of ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Tour
Cydney Kutcipal ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently celebrated the opening of the Broadway tour of “Jagged ... Continue Reading Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17…
Mangold ’19 Cast in NYC Reading of ‘Senior Class’
Kyle Mangold ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast as one of the leads in the New York City reading of “Senior Class” this month. Industry readings are the start of the process of ... Continue Reading Mangold ’19 Cast in NYC…
Cadieux ’21 Cast in NYC Lab of ‘Muriel’s Wedding – The Musical’
Sam Cadieux ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was cast in the New York City workshop of the new musical version of “Muriel’s Wedding” this month. The production is based on the 1994 ... Continue Reading Cadieux ’21 Cast in NYC…
Vaughn ’09 Opens Voice Over and Audio Post-production Studio in Norfolk
Actor, singer and voice actor Katy Vaughn ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre) opened Sea Siren Media in Norfolk, Virginia, a business specializing in creative voice-over and audio ... Continue Reading Vaughn ’09 Opens Voice Over…
Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17 Embark on First National Broadway Tour of ‘Jagged Little Pill’
Cydney Kutcipal ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Jordan Leigh McCaskill ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) are performing in the ensemble on the first national Broadway ... Continue Reading Kutcipal ’23 and McCaskill ’17…
Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 Cast in Muny’s ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Drew Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) will play the role of Levi in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21, ’22 Cast in…
Bigelow ’18 Cast in National Tour of ‘Anastasia: The Musical’
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV Debut in CW’s ‘Katy Keene’
Emily Rafala ’17, ’18 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre, Master of Science in Performing Arts Leadership & Management) made her television debut in “Katy Keene” as Trula Twyst on April 16. ... Continue Reading Rafala ’17, ’18 Makes TV…
Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary Student to Create Music Video
Edmond Murphy ’04 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) collaborated with one of his fourth-grade students to create a video duet of Elton John's “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” as a remote ... Continue Reading Murphy ’04 Collaborates with Elementary…
Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’
Schyler Conaway ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) made his series debut in season 21, episode 17, “Dance, Lies and Videotape,” of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The episode is ... Continue Reading Conaway ’11 Debuts in ‘Law…
Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s LAByrinth Theater Company
Christopher Goodwin ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) won a spot as the Management Fellow for New York City's LAByrinth Theater Company. Goodwin will support the launch of the company’s ... Continue Reading Goodwin ’19 Interns with NYC’s…
Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02 in On Site Opera’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Jerome Brooks, Jr. ’02 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre) and Joshua Jeremiah ’02 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) performed in On Site Opera’s holiday production of “Amahl and the Night ... Continue Reading Brooks ’02 and Jeremiah ’02…
Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast of ‘Rock of Ages’
T. Scott Ross ’03 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) has joined the cast of “Rock of Ages” for the Off-Broadway production at New World Stages in New York City for the winter season. Several ... Continue Reading Ross ’03 Joins Off-Broadway Cast…
Yancey and Thompson ’09 in Washington Stage Guild’s Production of “Candida”
Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Theatre Cheryl Yancey, M.F.A., is designing the costumes for Washington Stage Guild’s production of “Candida” by George Bernard Shaw. The production runs ... Continue Reading Yancey and Thompson ’09 in…