Conservatory Spotlight

Kolvenbach Works with Theatre Students, Directs Hudson in Show

Director of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre Scott Hudson, M.F.A., is collaborating with Olivier-nominated playwright John Kolvenbach, who will visit Shenandoah University from Thursday,…

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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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Dance Students and Faculty Shine at ACDA Mid-Atlantic South Conference

Shenandoah Conservatory dance students and faculty recently returned from attending the  American College Dance Association’s (ACDA) Mid-Atlantic South Conference held at Sweet Briar College from March…

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Theatre Students Invited to Watch Experimental Theatre Performances at The Writer’s Center

Students from Shenandoah Conservatory’s theatre department were invited by Gregory Keng Strasser to visit The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland, and watch two experimental theatre…

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Wayne ’03 Hosts Dance Masterclasses for 90+ Conservatory Students

Anthony Wayne (Green) ’03 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) returns to Shenandoah Conservatory on March 8 and March 9, to teach dance masterclasses…

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Acting Students Work with Playwright Dipti Bramhandkar to Develop New Play

Shenandoah Conservatory acting students and faculty will work with The Farm Theater and playwright Dipti Bramhandkar over the next year and a half (both on…

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Broadway Legends Michael Park and Shannon Lewis Lead Creative Team for ‘Tuck Everlasting’

Broadway legends Michael Park and Shannon Lewis are leading the creative team for Shenandoah Conservatory’s upcoming production of “Tuck Everlasting.” Park, who serves as the…

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Smith ’24 Produces Concert with Mathuin Smith Jazz Orchestra at Jammin’ Java

Jazz saxophonist Mathuin Smith ’24 (Bachelor of Music in Performance) produced a concert at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Virginia, with his band, the Mathuin Smith…

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Studio Big Band Performs at Jazz Education Network Conference in Florida

The Studio Big Band was selected to perform at the Jazz Education Network‘s annual conference in Orlando, Florida, in January during the holiday break. Ensemble…

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Dance Students Support Peers in ‘Cats’ Tour

A bus full of 50 Shenandoah Conservatory dance students and faculty traveled to the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., to see a North American tour…

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