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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Brown ’24 Joins Simon Fuller’s The Future X Pop Music Group to Record and Tour
Luke Brown '24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was one of seven artists selected to be a part of the Simon Fuller-created group, The Future X. Brown auditioned for the group via TikTok with ... Continue Reading Brown ’24 Joins Simon Fuller’s…
Musical Theatre Listed in Top 20 Musical Theatre Programs by The College Audition
Shenandoah Conservatory’s musical theatre program was ranked in the top 20 college musical theatre programs by college audition coach Tim Evanicki at The College Audition. Visit ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Listed in Top…
Donah ’21 Cast in ‘Cats’ National Tour and Reed ’23 in ‘Waitress’ National Tour
Kelly Donah ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is embarking on the national tour of “Cats” playing the role of Rumpleteazer. The tour begins on Sept. 21, in Rochester, New York, and ... Continue Reading Donah ’21 Cast in ‘Cats’…
Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship
Casey Butler ’25 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded the Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship by the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). The scholarship is designated for a ... Continue Reading Butler ’25 Awarded SETC Steve…
Live Music, Theatre and Dance Returns! Conservatory Performs 2021/22 Season Announcement
After more than a year of online performances, Shenandoah Conservatory announces the return of live, in-person music, theatre and dance to its academic season. The Conservatory Performs 2021/22 season ... Continue Reading Live Music, Theatre and Dance…
Five New Artist Educators Join Shenandoah Conservatory’s Renowned Faculty
Shenandoah Conservatory is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of exceptional artists and educators to its students and community. (Two of the conservatory’s seven searches have yet to be ... Continue Reading Five New Artist Educators Join…
Brady Named Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre
Associate Professor of Theatre and Music Director Patrick Brady has been named the Harold Herman Chair in Musical Theatre. The endowed chair provides Brady with additional financial support for ... Continue Reading Brady Named Harold Herman Chair…
LORT Props Master Jim Guy Speaks with Theatre Students
On Saturday, April 10, the Theatre Division hosted an in-person workshop on firearms for the stage with guest lecturer Jim Guy. Guy serves as the props master for the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, a ... Continue Reading LORT Props Master Jim Guy…
Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with the Virtual Opening of the Harold Herman Lab Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory recently celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art teaching and student performance space: the Harold Herman Lab Theatre. In that virtual celebration, we provided an ... Continue Reading Celebrating Hal Herman’s Legacy with…
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns to In-Person Performances with ‘Grease’ “Grease” is the Word.
Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre (SSMT) announces its return to in-person performances with an upcoming production of the smash hit musical “Grease.” This will be a departure from the standard season ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre Returns…
Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky Shares Industry Insights with Theatre Majors
Scott Krinsky, Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) actor and teacher with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, recently spoke to the acting and musical theatre ... Continue Reading Actor and Teacher Scott Krinsky…
Brown ’24 Selected to Participate in TikTok for Black Creatives Program
Luke Brown ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was selected to participate in the TikTok for Black Creatives program. He is one of 100 creators who will partake in an array of educational ... Continue Reading Brown ’24 Selected to Participate…
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Introducing Live[stream] at Lunch Series
Shenandoah Conservatory introduces its new lunchtime series, Live[stream] at Lunch, which begins at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays during the spring 2021 semester. This new series features an array of ... Continue Reading Introducing Live[stream] at Lunch Series
Being Well Together Spring 2021 Focus A Shenandoah Conservatory Initiative
Pictured above: Associate Professor of Violin Akemi Takayama, M.M., and Ashley Crawford ’23 (B.M. in Performance) presented a duo concert for community members who received their first dose of the ... Continue Reading Being Well Together Spring 2021…
Innovation and Creativity Bring Performances to Life Washington Post
Rewarding and reaffirming — those are two of three words that Courtney Reilly, executive director of performances and engagement at Shenandoah Conservatory, used to describe the past 10 months. And it ... Continue Reading Innovation and Creativity Bring Performances…
Covert and Musical Theatre Program Featured in American Theatre Magazine Article
Shenandoah Conservatory Coordinator of Recruitment for Musical Theatre, Charles B. Levitin Chair in Musical Theatre, Director of Musical Theatre Program and Assistant Professor of Theatre Kevin ... Continue Reading Covert and Musical Theatre Program…
Theatre Division Begins Filming Digital Project of ‘Heathers: The Musical’
The Theatre Division's digital project of “Heathers: The Musical” began filming on location earlier this month. On Saturday, Oct. 3, the cast and crew were on location for 11 hours, filming a large, ... Continue Reading Theatre Division Begins Filming Digital…
Elhamalawy ’21 and Marshall ’24 Cast in Broadway Benefit Concert
Drew Elhamalawy ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) and Kelsey Marshall ’24 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) have been cast in "Sticks and Stones," an upcoming Broadway Benefit ... Continue Reading Elhamalawy ’21 and Marshall ’24…
Musical Theatre Program Invited to Participate in Virtual College Prep Weekend
Shenandoah Conservatory’s musical theatre program is one of seven programs invited by The Broadway Artists Intensive (TBAI) to participate in a virtual college prep weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5 and ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Program Invited to…
Grant ’21 Performs in ‘La Cage aux Folles’ and ‘Cabaret’ at Clear Space Theatre
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is currently performing at Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is performing the role of Jean-Michel in “La Cage aux Folles” ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Performs in ‘La…
Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre Aspen’s Summer Cabaret Series
Zoe Reed ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) is participating in Theatre Aspen’s (Aspen, Colorado) Summer Cabaret Series. She was handpicked by Broadway director and choreographer Abbey ... Continue Reading Reed ’23 Participates in Theatre…
ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan Shenandoah Conservatory's COVID-19 Reopening Plan
In addition to following Virginia and CDC guidelines, Shenandoah Conservatory continues to carefully review the most recent research and findings from industry-specific associations, in order to plan ... Continue Reading ShenCo Rising: COVID-19 Reopening Plan…
Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy Awards Alumni Video
Riley Thad Young ’23 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was featured in a video celebrating the class of 2020 by the 2018 Jimmy Awards alumni. The video is a cover of “A Million Dreams” from ... Continue Reading Young ’23 Featured in Jimmy…
Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place in American Pop Orchestra’s NextGen Vocal Competition
Brody Grant ’21 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre) was awarded second place (male) after advancing to the final round of American Pops Orchestra's NextGen Vocal Competition. He performed ... Continue Reading Grant ’21 Wins 2nd Place…
Musical Theatre Class of 2022 Creates ‘Here Comes the Song’ Music Video
The Shenandoah Conservatory musical theatre class of 2022 created “Here Comes the Song,” a video compilation based on the song “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles. Coordinator of Recruitment, Director ... Continue Reading Musical Theatre Class of 2022…