Conservatory Alumni

Shenandoah Provided Foundations For Scenic Design Rising Star

Kristen M. Martino ’13, who received the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) 2022 Rising Star Award, and is a collegiate educator and freelance designer,…

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From a Summer Workshop Participant to Music Professor

Sarah Lahasky ’15 felt like she belonged from the first moments she stepped on Shenandoah’s campus as a Bass Coalition Summer Workshop participant. Now, she’s…

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Conservatory Graduate Credits His Current Career To Faculty Mentorship Received At Shenandoah

Maurice E. Goodwin ’14 is a senior speech language pathologist for the Texas Voice Center at the Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Within his…

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Moore ’23 Dances at Busch Gardens for First Professional Dance Contract

Hallie Moore ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Art in Dance) is spending her summer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, dancing in “American Jukebox: Summer Remix.”…

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Grant ’21 Plays Role of J.D. in Workshop of Musical Adaptation of ‘Thelma & Louise’

Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently played the role of J.D. — originally performed by Brad Pitt as one of…

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Woyasz ’98 Awarded Outstanding Featured Actress – Musical by Connecticut Critics Circle Awards

Laura Woyasz ’98 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was recently awarded Outstanding Featured Actress – Musical by the Connecticut Critics Circle Awards for…

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Luzier ’23 Begins Full-time Position with SU’s Career & Professional Development

Emily Luzier ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance) has continued her path with Shenandoah University as she has begun a full-time position with Career &…

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Hammel ’87, ’99 Recognized as Lowell Mason Fellow by NAfME

Alice M. Hammel ’87, ’99 (Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education) will be recognized by the National Association…

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Byrd ’21 Hired as Manager of Executive Affairs for APAP

Ashayla Byrd ’21 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Arts in English) will begin her new role as the manager of executive affairs for…

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Ridenhour ’15 Choreographs 3rd Season at Kings Dominion

Sarah Mawyer Ridenhour ’15 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance) returned for another year as choreographer for Kings Dominion’s new show “RetroSpect,” a high-intensity, interactive…

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