The only downside of TCU is that it’s too close to home for DD, but she will apply anyway because of the strengths of the program. Does anyone know what they do as far as industry showcase beyond regional theatre mentioned above and whether the students do summer stock or other opportunities outside DFW? Thanks in advance.
@MTisNutz My D has a friend who graduated from TCU in May. She did all her summer stock in the DFW area. TCU did have a senior showcase at 54 Below if I remember correctly.
Yes, TCU does a showcase and they get decent agent attendance and offers. Some choose to self-submit and remain without an agent and many are equity eligible but choose not to take their card—for both more opportunities and more compensation.
Many Students work summer stock in the DFW area, some go back home and work shows if their local market has strong theatre and a few leave the area for resort summer stock. A1 will be doing pre-screens on campus this Fall and others have attended SETC, Strawhats and MWTA Unifieds.
Update on TCU student and alumni professional activities:
Theatre TCU alum Jackie Raye '16 is now performing across the country as a member of the ensemble and understudy to the lead role of Glinda in the national tour of WICKED The Musical!
Congratulations to TCU students Annabelle, Brett, Canali, JT and Tasia in Lyric Stage’s production of Evita, and Collins, Lance and Mary in First Date at Stage West.
Quinn Moran (TCU ‘19) starts a 7 month contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines as Cowboy Bob and Jeter in Footloose and a Principle Vocalist in their cirque-like show Elements. TCU Alum Taylor Lewis ‘16 will be getting off from her contract as Ariel in Footloose.
Theatre TCU alum Taylor Quick '16 is in the touring cast of Anastasia until 2020, performing as Young Anastasia, Paulina, Ensemble and understudying for Anya.
Congrats to Theatre TCU alum John Devereaux ('12) who hit the stage this past June in the national tour of HAMILTON!
Go Frogs! 