Conservatory Alumni

Grant ’21 Nominated for Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was nominated for the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a…

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Research Study by Rivas Berger ’13, ’16, ’22 Published in Music Medicine

The research study, “The Impact of a Single Music Therapy Session on Pain Perception of Patients with Sickle Cell Disease,” by MG Rivas Berger ’13,…

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Sexton ’00, ’10 and Nothin’ Fancy Commended as Cultural Ambassadors by Virginia General Assembly

Chris Sexton ’00, ’10 (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Pedagogy – Violin) and the other members of the bluegrass band Nothin’…

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Rubio ’23 Works with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Broadway’s New Musical ‘Suffs’

Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology – Costume Design) worked as a design member candidate (DMC) for costume designer…

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Shaw ’11 and Telegraph Quartet Perform in Feldman Chamber Society’s Annual Series

Cellist Jeremiah Shaw ’11 (Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Recording Technology) and the other members of Telegraph Quartet performed as part of the…

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Fitch ’23 Guest Stars in ‘Law & Order’ Episode

Ashlyn Fitch ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was the guest star in an episode of “Law & Order” that premiered on Thursday,…

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Blaire ’01 Stars in ‘Little Me’ at TheatreZone in Florida

Adolpho Blaire ’01 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is starring in “Little Me” in Southwest Florida, where he plays a total of eight…

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Lenz ’17 Directs, Choreographs and Teaches at Stagedoor Manor

Nick Lenz ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will direct, choreograph and teach at the internationally acclaimed Stagedoor Manor for nine weeks this…

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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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New Dance Company Builds On A Thoroughly Shenandoah Foundation

Artistic director, company dancers, and composers are Shenandoah alumni and students 

In February 2024, a young dance company led by a Shenandoah University graduate and featuring dancers with Shenandoah degrees performed to music composed by Shenandoah…

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