College-trained theatre students and grads - Where are they working?

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>I thought it might be of interest to students on this site to see where theatre majors and recent grads are actually working. Since summer schedules are a bit lighter and we might actually be able to see some shows, it'd be great to pay attention to where the talent learned. More and more of those cast are mentioning their schools in their bios. For instance, I just saw West Side Story at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philly; a great show with phenomenal dancing. Here's a list of those mentioning their college training:</p>

<p>Rebecca Brancato (Rosalia, u/s Anita) - Oklahoma City University</p>

<p>Billy Bustamante (Juano) - University of the Arts? (? because he didn't say he attended but cheered UArts.)</p>

<p>Michael Crowley (Big Deal, although, on 5/27 he played Action) - NYU - BFA,Tisch,CAP 21</p>

<p>Christina Decicco (Maria) - Wagner College - BA</p>

<p>Mindy Dougherty (Velma) - Penn State - BFA M/T</p>

<p>Michael Gillis (Tony) - Northwestern </p>

<p>Megan Hart (Consuela) - NYU - BFA, Tisch</p>

<p>Michael Longoria (Chino) - NYU-BFA</p>

<p>Tracey Petrillo (Graziella) - Southwest Missouri State University - BFA</p>

<p>Syhlo Smith (Teresita) - NYU - BFA/Dance</p>

<p>Ashley Vanderwerker ( Francisca) - Marymount Manhattan - Dance/Communications</p>

<p>Ryan Watkinson (Diesel) - Penn State - Junior towards BFA/M/T</p>

<pre><code>Also, several have strong national credits and history w/ strong companies such as South Carolina Theatre, North Carolina Theatre, LaScala Opera House, Fulto Opera House, North Shore, Prince Music Theatre, etc. It's great to see such talent move beyond NYC. After all, if everyone set their sights strictly there, the theatre-going public around the world would be severely slighted. Hopefully, those starting out will be inspired by the accomplishments of these young performers - their hard work is paying off.
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<p>If anyone attends a show and finds similar cast bio notes on school training, it'd be great to share it here.</p>

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<p>CARNEGIE MELLON School of Drama Alumni currenently (or coming, or just left) on Broadway:</p>

<p>Aaron Staton (Mamma Mia)
Megan Hilty (Wicked)
Emily Skinner (Mambo Kings)
Seth Fisher (Julius Caesar)
Will Taylor (La Cage)
Ethan Hawke 1 yr (Hurly Burly [Off-Bway])
Christian Borle (Spamalot)
Sutton Foster 1 yr (Little Women)
Natalie Belcon (Avenue Q)
Howie Michael Smith (Avenue Q)
Patrick Wilson (Barefoot)<br>
Cote De Pablo (Mambo Kings)
Cherry Jones (Doubt) TONY NOM
Tommar Wilson (Hairspray)
Tamara Tunie (Julius Caesar)
Chris McHale (Julius Caesar)
Brent Barret (Chicago)
Michael McElroy (Big River) TONY NOM
Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, or Change) TONY NOM</p>

<p>*thanks to <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.broadwayworld.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Others [most likely] represented somewhere on Broadway, or in a record store, or on TV, or in a movie, etc:
Rob Marshall (Director of the film, CHICAGO)
Stephen Schwartz (Composer)
Eugene Lee (Set Designer, BWay & SNL)
Jules Fisher (Tony Award Winning Lighting Designer)
John Pasquin (Film Director)
Herb Gardner (Playwright)
Peggy Eisenhauer (Tony Award Winning Lighting Designer)
Billy Porter (Actor and Recording Star)
Rene Auberjonois (Actor - MASH, Boston Legal)
John Wells (Producer - ER, The West Wing)
Holly Hunter (Actor - The Piano, The Incredibles)
Blair Underwood (Actor - LA Law, City of Angels)
Ted Danson (Actor - Cheers)
Judith Light (Actor - Who's the Boss)
Steven Bocho (Actor - NYPD Blue, LA Law)
Frank Gorshin (Actor, Comedian)
Barbara Feldon (Actor - Get Smart)
Jack Klugman (Actor - The Odd Couple)</p>

<p>*thanks to <a href="http://www.cmu.edu/cfa/drama%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.cmu.edu/cfa/drama&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Interesting list, briarbrad, but very few of those are recent grads. </p>

<p>Thanks, abparent, my D knows two of those kids. :)</p>

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<p>There is a list at the CMU Drama website that lists where many grads are working on a quarterly basis. The list is not a complete list but a good sampling.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cmu.edu/cfa/drama/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.cmu.edu/cfa/drama/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I have a friend who is a junior MT at CMU and he told me that every single one of the grads this year signed with agents in Chicago, New York, or LA after their senior showcase. I'm not sure if he meant just MT's or acting students as well, but their grads are doing great, that's for sure!</p>

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<p>Yay for random Google searches when you're bored! Evansville isn't MT per se and puts more emphasis on getting people into the top MFA programs than immediately going to work, but here are some recent and not-so-recent alums:</p>

<p>Jeremy</a> Dubin – MFA, Ohio State University; Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
Julie</a> Fishell - MFA, UNC-Chapel Hill; Acting Diploma, Juilliard; Adjunct Faculty, UNC-Chapel Hill
Mary</a> Catherine Garrison – MFA, UCSD; Recent: The Foreigner (Off-Broadway); The Assassins, "Squeaky Fromme"
Ron</a> Glass – Guthrie Theater – TV & Film - 2 Emmy Nominations
Jennie</a> Greer - Director of Development for New Dramatists
Colleen Harris – MFA, American Conservatory Theatre (2005 Graduate has appeared mainstage)
Jessica</a> Hudson – Imagination Theatre, Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education
Ryan</a> Hunt - Renaissance Repertory Theatre Company
Nathanael</a> Johnson – MFA, Yale School of Drama; South Coast Repertory
Karl</a> Kenzler – MFA, Tisch - Currently in “Twelve Angry Men” on Broadway
Luis</a> Patino – Shakespeare by the Sea
Jason</a> Potts – Kandel Theatre Company
Carrie</a> Preston – Acting Diploma, Juilliard; Recent Stage: "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" at the Guthrie Theatre, "Chaucer in Rome" at the Lincoln Center; Film: "My Best Friend's Wedding," "The Legend of Bagger Vance," "For Richer or Poorer" and "Guinevere."
Amy</a> Roeder –Improv Asylum, Gotham City Improv, Director of Corporate Relations for the Scene Theater
Mat Smart – Double Major Theatre and English, Third year MFA Playwright candidate at UCSD – First playwright in residence at New Harmony Theatre
David Ryan Smith – MFA, American Conservatory Theatre; American Conservatory Theatre, California Shakespeare Festival, Shotgun Theatre
David</a> Stradley – MFA, FSU/Asolo Conservatory – Director and Artist in Residence in the Delaware Theatre Company’s Education Department
Leah Walsh – Chautauqua Conservatory Theatre Company
Matt</a> Williams – MFA, University of New Orleans; TV Executive, Actor, Director, Writer
Sarah</a> Grace Wilson – Juilliard (won John Houseman Award); Guthrie Theater, Rising Phoenix Rep
Eric</a> Zudak – Hudson Mainstage, Kennedy Center, Zephyr Theatre, Griffin Theatre</p>

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<p>thesbo must be uber bored though i love and miss her dearly. i just googled "bfa drama tisch" and got 5,610 hits! i'm not going to write all THAT out! heehee!!! :D</p>

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<p>Notarebel,
Yes, I'm uber bored and miss you terribly, sweety. Hope the beach was fun. Just remember ... 300 a year. 300 a year. ;) Naw. Tisch rocks and I'm jealous of those who can afford it. Muah!</p>