Graduate Programs
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Professional Actor Training Program
Allison Reeves
Allison Reeves has appeared on One Life To Live, Celebrity Ghost Stories and the Web Series…
Andrew Sellon
Andrew Sellon will be starred as Vanya in his second production of Chris Durang’s Tony-winning hit…
Arielle Yoder
Arielle Yoder most recently appeared in the Broadway First National Tour of The Humans directed by…
WebsiteBernard K. Addison
Bernard K. Addison‘s recent television appearances include Desperate Housewives and Castle. Past television work includes Ugly…
Beth Hylton
Beth Hylton was part of Everyman Theatre’s Great American Rep, playing Blanche in A Streetcar Named…
Blake Robison
Blake Robisonis Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse. He has directed at numerous theaters across the country…
Bostin Christopher
Bostin Christopher— Beginning in the fall of 2015, Bostin joined the faculty of VirginiaCommonwealth University as…
Brandon Smith
Brandon Smithhas performed with such regional theaters as the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, the Dallas…
Brent Langdon
Brent Langdon was most recently at Dorset Playhouse in the premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s The Way…
Brian Meredith
Brian Meredith is the Supervisor of the Performing Arts division at the Natural History Museum of…
Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson just completed his sixth season as a company member of Flat Rock Playhouse, where…
Bruce Marshall Romans
Bruce Marshall Romans continues writing and developing film and television projects in LA. His film credits…
Carey Cox
Carey Cox is developing her standup career, most recently with appearances at Dangerfield’s in New York.
Carol Anderson-Shores
Carol Anderson-Shores and her husband Jim Shores continue with their company “Acts of Renewal,” producing “theatre…
WebsiteCaroline Strange
Caroline Strange played Belle in Beauty and the Beast at the Red House Arts Center, Syracuse,…
Carrie Heitman
Carrie Heitman appeared in 10 Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith, by Yussef El Guindi…
Charlie Flynn-McIver
Charlie Flynn-McIver is the Artistic Director and co-founder of North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville, North Carolina’s…
Connan Morrissey
Connan Morrissey appeared as Hermione in The Winters Tale at the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C….
Dan Krell
Dan Krellhas long established himself as a leading actor in the Pittsburgh theatre scene, working constantly…
David Adamson
David Adamson MFA ’78, LDA ’79 has been back with PlayMakers since 1994 and Michael Wilson’s…
David Friedlander
David Friedlander has been seen as Claudio in New York Classical Theater’s production of Measure for…
David S. Jung
David S. Junghas appeared in the feature filmsMind the Gap,How You Look to Me, and Trackdown….
David Shoup
David Shoupserved as a Morale, Welfare & Recreation Coordinator for the troops in Iraq. David is…
David Whalen
David Whalen is currently filming the SHOWTIME miniseries THE LOUDEST VOICE IN THE ROOM with Russell…
Deanna Henson
Deanna Henson‘s episode of Hack My Life for TruTV was picked up for The Soup with…
Dee Dee Batteast
Dee Dee Batteast is Associate Professor at Ball State University, where she teaches Acting, Shakespeare, and…
Derrick Ledbetter
Derrick Ledbetter made his NYC debut Off-Broadway in Austerity of Hope in the June Havoc Theatre….
Estes Tarver
Estes Tarver appeared on the CBS series Under The Dome in Season 2 as Tom Tilden….
Fiona Jones
Fiona Jonesis a proud founding partner atManhattan Theatre Source, a full-service resource for artists in New…
Flor De Liz Perez
Flor De Liz Perez starred in The Motherf***er With the Hat at the National Theatre of…
Greg Oliver Bodine
Greg Oliver Bodine received aNew York Innovative Theatre Awardsnomination for ‘Outstanding Solo Performance’ in his one-man…
Gregory DeCandia
Gregory DeCandia is Assistant Professor of Theater at Oklahoma State University where he heads the B.A….
Gwen Yao 姚坤君
Gwen Yao 姚坤君can be seen and heard in numerous stage productions in her native Taiwan: since…
Hana Moon
Hana Moon appeared as Agnes in Moliere’s The School for Wives, and as Luka in Shaw’s…
Harold Todd (Moeller)
Harold Todd (Moeller)used that Ringling training performing as a clown in the Britney Spears Circus tour….
Janet Foster
Janet Fosteris Casting Director and a senior member of the artistic team at the American Conservatory…
Janie Brookshire
Janie Brookshireplayed Off-Broadway in The Mound Builders at Signature Theatre Company, inMan & Supermanat the Irish…
Jason Vail
Jason Vailco-starred on CW’s The Originals, FOX’s Sleepy Hollow, BET’s Being Mary Jane and AMC’s Halt…
Jeff Meanza
Jeff Meanzahas been named Associate Artistic Director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Jeff returned to…
Jeffrey Blair Cornell
Jeffrey Blair Cornell has been an acting company member with PlayMakers Repertory Company for 20 years…
Jimmy Kieffer
Jimmy Kieffer appeared on Broadway in Peter and the Starcatcher. Summer ’16 saw Jimmy at the…
John Brummer
John Brummer played Prince Hal in 1 Henry IV at the Pearl Theater in New York,…
John Dreher
John Dreher was most recently on the NBC mini-series The Slap opposite Zachary Quinto. He recently…
John Feltch
John Feltchappeared on Broadway inEnchanted Apriland at the Roundabout in Richard Greenberg’sThe Dazzle. He was a…
Joseph Haj
Joseph Hajis Artistic Director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. He was Producing Artistic Director of…
Josh Blann
Josh Blannis an Associate Professor of Drama at Tarrant County College-Northwest in Fort Worth, Texas. He…
Josh Tobin
Josh Tobin’s recent credits include Leo in 4000 Miles at Baltimore Center Stage and the title…
Josh Tower
Josh Tower‘s Broadway credits includeThe Lion King(Simba, also National Tour) andRagtime. After stepping away fromThe Lion…
Judy W. Chen
Judy W. Chenwas seen as Chin/Suzuki in M Butterfly by David Henry Hwang for theColumbia University…
Julie Fishell
Julie Fishellhas been a resident company member of PlayMakers Repertory Company since 1993 where her many…
Karen Walsh
Karen WalshBroadway: Machinal with fellow PATP alum Michael Cumpsty, Other Desert Cities, Road to Mecca,Pygmalion, Prelude…
Kathryn Meisle
Kathryn MeisleBroadway credits includeA Touch of the Poet,The Constant WifeandTartuffe, for which she received a Tony…
Katie Paxton
Katie Paxton‘s television credits include The Blacklist, The Good Wife, Forever, and most recently DirecTV’s Billy…
Kelsey Didion
Kelsey Didion and her sketch group Recent Cutbacks were listed in TimeOutNY’s “Top 10 Best Comedy…
Kevin Butler
Kevin Butlerwas featured opposite Frank Langella and Laura Allen in the motion PictureHow You Look To…
Marc Stern
Marc Sternplayed the lead role in a short feature calledUnited We Standthat was shown at the…
Marla Yost
Marla Yostis a founding member ofOne Shot Productions, with PATP alumni Matt Patterson and Nikolas Priest….
Marshall Spann
Marshall Spannbooked his first audition in New York, a series of spots for CBS College Sports….
Matt Garner
Matt Garner‘s recent credits include Happy in Death of a Salesmanwith Nashville Repertory Theatre and Kyle…
Matthew Ellis Murphy
Matthew Ellis Murphy is a proud founding member (along with alumna Marianne Miller) of The Group…
Matthew Patterson
Matthew Pattersonis a founding member ofOne Shot Productions, with PATP alumni Nikolas Priest and Marla Yost,…
Michael Cumpsty
Michael Cumpsty Broadway appearances include Machinal, The Winslow Boy, End of the Rainbow (Tony nomination), the…
Michael Frederic
Michael Frederichas been seen most recently in the national tour of The Great Divorce, which will…
Michael Houston King
Michael Houston King Michael’s films include The Way Back Home, Opposite Sex, and the CityandWritten in…
Mike Wiley
Mike Wiley, actor, playwright and director of multiple works in documentary theatre, including The Parchman Hour,…
Myles Bullock
Myles Bullock has booked a series regular on CW’sDead Inside, and appeared as a guest star…
Nathaniel P. Claridad
Nathaniel P. Claridad– Recently received a Drama League Artist-in-Residence award to direct Endangered Species by PATP…
Nilan Johnson
Nilan Johnson received a Drama League Artist-in-Residence Award for his play Endangered Species, to be directed…
Paige Johnston Thomas
Paige Johnston Thomas is Co-Owner / Casting Director atCorrigan & Johnston Casting and Casting Southeast in…
Pia Days Pia
Pia Days Pia won Outstanding Supporting Actress in theLAWEBFEST 2015Web Competition for her portrayal of “Brooklyn”…
Prince T. Bowie
Prince T. Bowie has been named to his first job as Principal, at Unidos Dual Language…
Rita Marchelya
Rita Marchelyajoined Billy Crudup in a reading of David Rabe’s new script,The Black Monk, based on…
Sarah E. Shively
Sarah E. Shivelyis co-owner of Open Sesame Productions, Inc., a small media production company creating video,…
Susanna Rinehart
Susanna Rinehart is the Faculty Chair of Theatre and Cinema, and an Associate Professor of Performance…
Tiffany R. R. Stanley
Tiffany R. R. Stanleyis staying busy working in theatre and film. She just wrapped production on…
Tim Altmeyer
Tim Altmeyer’s recent acting credits include My Old Lady (opposite Estelle Parsons) at Palm Beach Dramaworks,…
Tim Klein
Tim Klein is Head of Theater at the University of Houston-Downtown. As Artistic Director of The…
Wendy Barrie-Wilson
Wendy Barrie-Wilson was recently at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey playing in The Guardsman. Other…
Wes Schultz
Wes Schultz is an award-winning Theater Director and teacher at the Brookfield Academy near Milwaukee, WI….
Costume Production
Adrienne Corral
Adrienne Corral is currently working as the Specialty Costume Crafts Artisan at Feld Entertainment, Inc. in…
Alex Hagman
Alex Hagman is a draper for the Theatre School at DePaul University. She received her BFA…
Amanda Phillips Balingit
Amanda Phillips Balingit is privileged to be part of the Richmond Ballet costume shop. Prior to…
Amy A. Page
Amy A. Page is the Costume Director and an assistant professor of theatre with the University…
B. Daniel Weger
B. Daniel Weger founded his own business, B.D.Weger Tailoring for Broadway/TV/Film. Recent contracts include principle men…
WebsiteBrooks Ann Camper
Brooks Ann Camper worked for several years in New York City as a milliner for Broadway…
WebsiteCami Huebert
Cami Huebert is a costume technology professor at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. She was…
WebsiteCandy McClernan
Candy McClernan is is enjoying her retirement playing competitive disc golf. Previously she was the creative…
WebsiteClaire Fleming-Wawrynek
Claire Fleming-Wawrynek and her husband welcomed a baby girl in July 2021 and are enjoying being…
Colleen Dobson-Font
Colleen Dobson-Font is the Head Tailor at Feld Entertainment in Palmetto, Florida. She works on costumes…
Corinne Hodges Doss
Corinne Hodges Doss and her husband Nolen recently welcomed their fourth child, Mathilda Alexandra Doss.
Danielle Soldat
Danielle Soldat is is a draper for the Paramount Theatre’s “Broadway Series” in Aurora, IL.
Denise Dietrich Chukhina
Denise Chukhina creates custom replica costumes for clients all over the world as proprietor of Skeleton…
WebsiteDenise Wagner
Denise Wagner is the costume director at Rutgers University. Prior to this, she worked for many…
Ellen Cornette
Ellen Cornette is the costume shop supervisor at UNC-Wilmington.
Emily Heilig
Emily Heiling makes custom costumes and dancewear under the name Emilye Nichole. She previously was the…
Emily Plonski
Emily Plonski is a digital patternmaker at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
Erin Abbenante
Erin Abbenante is a dean’s assistant at Duke University. Prior to this, she worked as an…
Erin Proud
Erin Korey Proud is a tailor on the HBO show The Gilded Age. Previously she has…
Erin Rodgers
Erin Rodgers is a professor of costume technology and history at Clemson University. Previously she worked…
Erin Torkelson
Erin Torkelson is the costume technology professor and costume shop manager at Baylor University in Waco,…
Hui-Lin (Lydia) Huang
Hui-Lin (Lydia) Huang is on leave from the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. She is…
Iisha Lemming
Iisha Lemming worked as a first hand for Hugh Hanson at Carelli Costume in New York…
Jacki Blakeney Armit
Jacki Blakeney Armit, a Mississippi native, is the Associate Professor of Costume Technology for Florida State…
Jade Bettin Papa
Jade Bettin Papa is the Curator at the Design Center located on the campus of Philadelphia…
Jane Reichard
Jane Reichard is a client services associate for UBS Financial in Charlotte, NC. She was also…
WebsiteJennifer Jacob
Jennifer Jacobis currently the assistant women’s chorus costume supervisor at the Metropolitan Opera in New York…
Kaitlin Fara Smith
Kaitlin Fara Smith is the Production Process Supervisor at Unbox the Dress. She is also currently…
Kara Monroe
Kara Monroe works at Studio 317, a creative product development company in Portland, OR.
Katherine Keener
Katherine Keener is a freelance costume maker based in Santa Fe, NM. She opened her retail…
WebsiteKelly Renko-Clarkson
Kelly Renko-Clarkson is a Tailor/Seamstress and Costumer for film and television. Her most recent work was…
Kerri Martinsen
Kerri Martinsen is the Costume Director at the Charlotte Ballet. She was the Costume Director at…
Laura Wigginton
Laura Wigginton is currently the Education Program Director for the Virginia Opera Association in Norfolk, VA….
Lauren Woods
Lauren Woods hasn’t graduated because her father fell ill and she has become his primary caregiver.
Leah Pelz
Leah Pelzhas recently accepted a position as the Master Tailor at Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt…
Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis Recent projects include Costume Design (for the human cast) of Muppet Haunted Mansion for…
WebsiteM. Spencer Henderson
M. Spencer Henderson is the costume shop supervisor at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA.
Marcy Linton
Marcy Linton has received tenure at University of Virginia, teaching Costume Technology.
Michelle Bentley
Michelle Bentley is a freelance draper and crafts artisan in St. Louis, MO—primarily at the St….
WebsiteRandy Handley
Randy Handley is the Costume Shop Manager for The Theatre School at DePaul University. Formerly Randy…
Reina Alirez Herberger
Reina Alirez Herberger is an active member of IATSE Local 705 Motion Picture Costumers. Past employment…
Robin Burton Ankerich
Robin Burton Ankerich is a draper for the dance department at UNC School of the Arts….
WebsiteSamantha Reckford
Samantha Reckford is on the costume crafts team at John Kristiansen, NYC. She is also a…
WebsiteSherry Wu
Sherry Wu is a first hand at the NYC Ballet.
Siobhan Nestor
Siobhan Nestor is currently working as principal women’s draper at the Metropolitan Opera. After graduating from…
Technical Production
Placement of Graduates of the Technical Production Program Include:
- Towson University, Technical Director
- Fayetteville State University, Technical Director
- Capital Repertory Company, Technical Director
- The Goodspeed Opera House, Assistant Technical Director
- University Of Northern Texas, Technical Director/ Scene Designer
- Tacoma Actors Theatre, Technical Director
- Touch Mime Troupe, Technical Director/ Designer
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Technical Director, Production Manager
- Norman Sound, Production Supervisor
- Maryville College, Technical Director
- Denver Center Theatre Company, Carpenter
- University Of North Carolina at Pembroke, Technical Director, Designer
- Delaware Theatre Company, Technical Director
- Dallas Theatre Center, Technical Director
- Princess Cruise Lines, Back Stage Supervisor
- The Guthrie Theatre, Assistant Technical Director
- Theatre Projects Consultants INC., Draftsman
- Connecticut College, Technical Director
- Cirque Du Soleil, Rigging Operator, Assistant Technical Director
- The Shakespeare Theatre, Technical Director
- PlayMakers Repertory Company, Production Manager, Assistant Technical Director
- Albertson College of Idaho, Technical Director, Scene Designer
- Audio Visual Headquarters, Project Manager
- Lapaglia & Associates, Vice President, Designer
- Lagrange College, Technical Director/ Scene Designer
- San Francisco State University, Technical Director/ Production Manager
- Production Resource Group, Project Manager
- Theatre Consultant Collaborative, Principle Consultant
- All Staging Unlimited, Technical Director
- Studio Lapaglia, Principle, Designer
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Assistant Technical Director
- Collegiate School Of Richmond, Head of Scene Design & Construction
- Alley Theatre, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
- Creative Visions, Technical Director
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Technical Director
- Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Technical Director
- Dartmouth College, Production Manager
- Mondavi Center; UC-Davis, Director of Operations
- Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Production Manager
- Baylor University, Technical Director
- Elon University, Technical Director
- Flat Rock Playhouse, Technical Director
- Tennessee Technological University, Technical Director
- Middle State Tennessee State University, Technical Director
- Baltimore Center Stage, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
- Vertigo, Flying Instructor/Trainer
- ZFX, Operations Manager
- Design Foundry, Technical Director
- St. Mary’s College of California, Technical Director
- IStudio Projects LLC, Design Manager
- James Madison University, Assistant Technical Director
- Freefall Theatre Company, Technical Director
- Woodford Theatre, Technical Director
- Wilson Center, Technical Director
- Walnut Street Theatre, Assistant Technical Director
- Oklahoma State University, Assistant Technical Director
- Oregon State University, Technical Director
- Atomic, Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager of Custom Fabrication
- Hudson Scenic Studio, Assistant Project Manger
- StageSpecialistsLLC, Principal Owner
- Boise State University, Technical Director
- The Rev Theatre Co., Technical Director
- Portland Opera, Production and Technical Director
- MadeFirst creative designs, Carpenter/On Site Installer
- Arizona State University, Technical Director
- Performance BIM, President/Owner
- Georgia Stage, Rigging installer
- Bridgewater Studio, Project Designer/Fabricator
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Technical Director
- McDaniel College, Technical Director
- Towson University, Technical Director
- Gary Musick Productions, Technical Director
- Michigan Technological University, Technical Director
- DeSales University, Technical Director
- Alfred University, Technical Director
- Val. A Browning, Director Center for the Performing Arts
- The Goodspeed Opera House, Assistant Technical Director
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Technical Director, Production Manager
- Delaware Theatre Company, Technical Director
- Dallas Theatre Center, Technical Director
- Princess Cruise Lines, Back Stage Supervisor
- The Guthrie Theatre, Assistant Technical Director
- Connecticut College, Technical Director
- Cirque Du Soleil, Rigging Operator, Assistant Technical Director, Head of Carpentry
- The Shakespeare Theatre, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
- PlayMakers Repertory Company, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
- Production Resource Group, Senior Project Manager
- Theatre Consultant Collaborative, Principal Consultant
- All Staging Unlimited, Technical Director
- Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Assistant Technical Director
- Collegiate School of Richmond, Head of Scene Design & Construction
- Alley Theatre, Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director
- Temple University, Production Manager, Technical Director
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Technical Director
- Virginia Stage, Technical Director