Sam Barthel ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting, Minor in Film Studies) produced, directed and starred in his independent project, a production of “Danny and the Deep Blue Sea,” the award-winning ... Continue Reading Barthel ’24 Produces, Directs, and…
Short and Crotzer Scartascini ’24 Present Valentine’s Day Concert for Community
Associate Professor of Music Theory and Embedded Music Theory Tutor Coordinator Rachel Short, Ph.D., presented “Songs from the Heart,” a special Valentine’s Day concert at the Godfrey Miller Center, ... Continue Reading Short and Crotzer Scartascini ’24…
Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera ’23 Present Culminating Production
Zachary Robinson-Holness ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) and Valeria Otero Barrera ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Lighting Design) are partnering to ... Continue Reading Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera…
Stage Makeup Students Participate in Glam Squad Lab Unit Challenge
Stage makeup students recently completed a lab unit called Glam Squad where they had the choice of drag, runway or glam rock makeup. Students researched their chosen topic and executed their makeup ... Continue Reading Stage Makeup Students Participate in…
Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass for TDP Students
Students from the theatre design and production program (stage management emphasis) participated in a virtual masterclass on Monday, Nov. 27, with Tony Award-winning stage manager Beverly Jenkins. ... Continue Reading Jenkins Hosts Stage Management Masterclass…
Haven Teaches Tambour Beading Masterclass
Robert Haven visited campus on Nov. 18, to teach a masterclass in tambour beading for the students in the Special Topics in Costuming class taught by Costume Designer and Associate Professor of ... Continue Reading Haven Teaches Tambour Beading Masterclass
Students Create Japanese Shibori Projects in Costuming Class
Students in this semester’s Special Topics in Costuming class taught by Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, M.F.A., recently created Japanese Shibori ... Continue Reading Students Create Japanese Shibori Projects…
Students Create Silk Paintings in Special Topics in Costuming Class
This semester, the Special Topics in Costuming class taught by Costume Designer and Associate Professor of Costume Design Jennifer Flitton Adams, M.F.A., is studying dyework, advanced costume ... Continue Reading Students Create Silk Paintings in…
Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera ’23 Partner to Present University-wide Multidisciplinary Event
Zachary Robinson-Holness ’24 (Bachelor of Arts in Collaborative Audio Arts) and Valeria Otero Barrera ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Lighting Design) are partnering ... Continue Reading Robinson-Holness ’24 and Otero Barrera…
Gawason ’25 Uses Tambour Beadwork to Create Cinderella’s Ball Dress for ‘Into the Woods’
Travis Gawason ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) interned at Eric Winterling, a professional costume shop in Manhattan, this past summer. The company ... Continue Reading Gawason ’25 Uses Tambour Beadwork…
Broadway Artists Mark Schneider and Jason Gillman Guest Direct Musicals This Fall
Shenandoah Conservatory welcomes Broadway artists Mark Schneider and Jason Gillman as guest directors for two musical theatre productions in Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre this fall. Schneider will ... Continue Reading Broadway Artists Mark Schneider and…
Stukenberg ’27 and DiNapoli ’27 Cast in New Musical ‘Winner’
Dylan Stukenberg ’27 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Julian DiNapoli ’27 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) were cast in the new musical “Winner” which is having its ... Continue Reading Stukenberg ’27 and DiNapoli ’27…
David Greenberg Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre – Sound Design & Reinforcement
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of David Greenberg, M.F.A., as visiting assistant professor of theatre - sound design and reinforcement, beginning this month. “I’m excited to be ... Continue Reading David Greenberg Appointed Visiting Assistant…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2023/24 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2023/24 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2023/24 Season…
R. Eric Stone Appointed Associate Professor of Scenic Design
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of scenic designer and educator R. Eric Stone, M.F.A., as associate professor of scenic design beginning August 2023. Stone succeeds Scenic and ... Continue Reading R. Eric Stone Appointed Associate…
Aubrey Deeker Hernandez Appointed Associate Professor of Acting
Shenandoah Conservatory announces the appointment of Aubrey Deeker Hernandez, M.F.A., as associate professor of acting beginning August 2023. “I am so impressed with the students, faculty and staff ... Continue Reading Aubrey Deeker Hernandez Appointed Associate…
Theatre Students Experience London on GEL Trip
Twelve theatre students accompanied Assistant Dean for Student Learning and Professor of Theatre Carolyn Coulson, Ph.D., on the Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip to London, from May 25 to June ... Continue Reading Theatre Students Experience London on…
Allison ’27 Wins Applause Award at Dr. Phillips Center
Jaxon Allison ’27 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) recently won the Applause Award from the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Florida. He will compete later this month for the Jimmy Awards in ... Continue Reading Allison ’27 Wins Applause Award…
Rubio ’23 Selected to Participate in Latinx Theatre Commons Designer & Director Colaboratorio The event takes place June 28 - July 2, in Portland, Oregon
Azaria Rubio ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design & Production – Costume Design) was selected as a designer for the 2023 Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC) Designer & Director Colaboratorio, ... Continue Reading Rubio ’23 Selected to Participate…
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, ... Continue Reading Kolvenbach Works with Theatre Students,…
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…
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 performances of ... Continue Reading Theatre Students Invited to Watch…
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 campus and in New York City) to develop her ... Continue Reading Acting Students Work with Playwright…
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 guest director, ... Continue Reading Broadway Legends Michael Park and…
Film Project ‘Sides’ Celebrates Interdepartmental Collaboration
Shot on the Shenandoah University campus during the 2023 J Term semester, “Sides” represents an interdepartmental conservatory collaboration between acting, musical theatre, theater design and ... Continue Reading Film Project ‘Sides’ Celebrates Interdepartmental…
Rose ’23 Pursues Degree After 15-year Hiatus, Uses Theatre and Technology to Fight Addiction
Boomer Rose ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in University Interdisciplinary Studies) presented his senior research project “The Road to Me” on Friday, Dec. 2, in the Harold Herman Lab Theatre. “The Road to Me” ... Continue Reading Rose ’23 Pursues Degree After…
New Works Incubator Initiative Presents ‘A Killer Party’
The Shenandoah Conservatory New Works Incubator presented “A Killer Party” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in Glaize Studio Theatre. “Shenandoah ... Continue Reading New Works Incubator Initiative Presents…
Lynn ’22 and SU Alumni/Students Perform at 54 Below in New York City
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…
Acting, TDP and Film Students Attend Chesapeake Film Festival
Senior acting majors, along with a few students in the theatre design & production program and film department, attended the Chesapeake Film Festival from Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 2 ... Continue Reading Acting, TDP and Film Students…
Armstrong-Brown ’09 Presents Voiceover Workshop for Theatre Students
Sarah Armstrong-Brown ’09 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) presented a voiceover workshop on Sunday, Sept. 18, and was hosted by Shenandoah Conservatory's acting program. Armstrong-Brown has ... Continue Reading Armstrong-Brown ’09 Presents Voiceover Workshop…
Conservatory Students and Alumni Join National Tour of ‘Cats the Musical’
Several Shenandoah Conservatory students and alumni have joined the national tour of “Cats the Musical:” Kade Wright ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will play the role of Munkustrap, ... Continue Reading Conservatory Students and Alumni Join…
Goode ’24 and Roland ’23 Place in Top 3 of Black Theatre Network’s Monologue Competition
Chelsea Goode ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded first place with a $500 cash prize and Kennedi Roland '23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting) was awarded third place with a $175 cash ... Continue Reading Goode ’24 and Roland ’23…
Gil ’25 Cast in Broadway’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Miguel Gil ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) will be a member of the original Broadway cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” opening this fall in New York City. ... Continue Reading Gil ’25 Cast in Broadway’s…
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season Live music, theatre and dance from students, faculty and acclaimed guest artists
Shenandoah Conservatory announces its 2022/23 season of live music, theatre and dance. The Conservatory Performs season features dozens of opportunities to witness and experience the arts, including a ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Announces 2022/23 Season…
Tony Award Winner Rachel Bay Jones Leads Song Coaching Workshop and Masterclass with Musical Theatre Students
Tony Award winner Rachel Bay Jones (“Dear Evan Hansen”) visited campus on Saturday, April 23, to present an all-day song coaching workshop and masterclass with musical theatre students. More than 20 ... Continue Reading Tony Award Winner Rachel Bay…
TDP Hosts Virtual Costume Rendering Masterclass with Broadway Costume Designer Gregg Barnes
The theatre design and production program hosted a virtual masterclass in costume rendering with Gregg Barnes on Saturday, April 2. Barnes is a very well-known Broadway costume designer, who designed ... Continue Reading TDP Hosts Virtual Costume Rendering…