“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), “She Is the Narrative” explores historical ... Continue Reading Dabney ’14 Directs ‘She Is…
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 Harper Lee's “To Kill a Mockingbird” through Feb. 25. Backus ... Continue Reading Backus ’17 Plays Role of…
‘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 Thursday, Aug. 17, at the Cinema Village in ... Continue Reading ‘Anchorage’ by Monahan ’11 Featured…
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 there in the fall on a one-year teaching ... Continue Reading Holland ’21 Completes M.F.A. and…
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 together on the musical “Once” at Laguna ... Continue Reading Hoffman ’15 and Dill ’17…
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 University where she plans to graduate with a Master of ... Continue Reading Lahren ’18 Accepted into M.F.A.…
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 Chapel Hill, North ... Continue Reading Tetterton ’17 Opens ‘Hamlet’ at…
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…
Pinchbeck ’11 Live Announces Forbes Under 30 Summit
Jenna Pinchbeck ’11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) is a voice actor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in commercial, animation, voice of god (VOG), corporate and eLearning projects. ... Continue Reading Pinchbeck ’11 Live Announces Forbes…
Telling An Unexpected Story Conservatory Acting Grad Kole ’15 Forges Career As Storyteller For High-Level Immersive Experiences Around The World
A Shenandoah Conservatory education can help students discover fulfilling career paths that didn’t seem obvious as their studies began. Case in point: Amy Kole ’15. Kole, who earned a Bachelor of ... Continue Reading Telling An Unexpected Story Conservatory…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth Theater Company’s Virtual Reading
In early September, Alia Shahid ’20 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) participated in a reading for the LAByrinth Theater Company's online company member intensive. Over the course of two weeks, ... Continue Reading Shahid ’20 Participates in LAByrinth…
McLean ’19 to Study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Connor McLean ’19 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was accepted to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSC) and will pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Classical & Contemporary Text ... Continue Reading McLean ’19 to Study at…
Rodriguez ’11 Debuts on Broadway in ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
James Hayden Rodriguez '11 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) made his Broadway debut as Luke in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” on Wednesday, Oct. 16. He is also playing the role of ... Continue Reading Rodriguez ’11 Debuts on Broadway…
Brice ’09 Awarded Rising Star Alumni Award
Charles J. Brice ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was one of two recipients of the Rising Star Alumni Awards for the 2018 Shenandoah Conservatory Alumni Awards. The award is presented to alumni ... Continue Reading Brice ’09 Awarded Rising Star…
Aaron Galligan-Stierle
Aaron Galligan-Stierle (BFA - Musical Theatre, 2002), actor & freelance director/audition coach; credits include The Phantom of the Opera and Ragtime on Broadway and four seasons at Utah ... Continue Reading Aaron Galligan-Stierle
J. Robert Spencer
J. Robert Spencer '91, BFA in Musical Theatre, is a Tony Award nominated actor, independent film director, producer, and writer living in New York City. His numerous film, television and theatre ... Continue Reading J. Robert Spencer
CREATIVE ENERGY Sparking Connections That Fuel the Future
On an overcast afternoon in August, a member of Shenandoah’s staff walked across Sarah’s Glen toward the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre. The air reverberated with the thrum of heavy equipment breaking rock ... Continue Reading CREATIVE ENERGY Sparking Connections That…