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Check out where our students, faculty, and alums are performing this month:
Student alumni: Robin Berl is the Playwright and Director of Theatre Prometheus's Dua: The Monster's Story featuring two student alumni Marley Kabin and Elgin Martin, May 10-June 1. Philip Krzywicki just completed a run of The Prom by The Arlington Players and he will play the Butler in Workhouse Art Center's The Drowsy Chaperone, May 18 - June 23. Aaron Spellane will play "65" in Rorschach Theatre's, Human Museum, April 12-May 15. Jake Boggs was cast in Chesapeake Theatre's The Two Noble Kinsman, an all-Veteran cast for a memorial day event in Baltimore. Boggs will be performing with folks that served in Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines, May 24 and two shows on May 25. Jacquel R. Tomlin will play Madame Bathilde in The Little Theatre of Alexandria's IS HE DEAD, May 18 - June 8. Melanie A. Lawrence will play Anita (Understudy) in Studio Theatre's Problems Between Sisters, May 8 - June 16. Rodney Remson will perform as a Storytelling Artist in Story Extreme's Going Hard Show: Stories @ Obsessions, Crushes & Addictions, May 13 only. Gokce Oraloglu is the Assistant Director in St Mark's Players' Love’s Labor’s Lost, May 3 - May 18. Danielle Rhodes will play Dawn in Avant Bard's Homeless Garden, May 2 - May 25.
Teen alumni: Kat Stein will play Countess Lily in The Theatre Lab's Anastasia, May 16-19. Jordan Brown will play Sosh in Avant Bard's Homeless Garden, May 2 - May 25. Lila Shaw will play Paulina alongside Jasper Jones who will play Antigonus/Autolycus in Lumina Studio Theatre's The Winter’s Tale, May 3- May 11. Nico Cabrera will play Charlie in Two Rivers Middle School's Willy Wonka Jr. at Atlas Theatre, May 22-23. Indigo O’Doherty will play Gorilla Girl in Jackson-Reed High School's Cabaret directed by Dan Iwaniec, May 16 - May 25. Kylie Marco just graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University and has already booked three professional shows for the summer at Wagon Wheel. Lawrence Fortenberry is about to graduate from Pace University with a BFA in Acting for Film and will present a final showcase on May 6 and May 22. Maddie Belanoff was accepted to University of Cincinnati’s prestigious College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) program for musical theatre to start in the fall.
Faculty members: Craig Klein's voice can be heard on a television commercial for Tepezza ®, now airing across the nation. Krystle Seit will play Leslie in Spoonie Theater's "A Circle of Women", May 6. Kristina Friedgen will play the Drowsy Chaperone in Workhouse Art Center's The Drowsy Chaperone, May 18 - June 23.
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"All the actors, being in different stages of life, ultimately reached the same end of self realization and acceptance. This was very important to me to experience." - 2023 participant
Queer Stories is back by popular demand! We are currently seeking individuals ages 14-80+ who identify as a member of the LGBTQIA community. Embrace this unique opportunity to share your narrative through this dynamic and FREE program centered on the diverse experiences of the queer community in the DMV area. No acting experience is necessary.
Theatre Lab Life Stories instructors will guide and work closely with the students throughout the 11-week program to craft a powerful and engaging production that amplifies the unique voices of each individual.
We welcome people of all gender identities to participate in this intergenerational program, as we will weave together each participant’s individual experiences to create a collective and original performance!
Schedule: Wednesdays, May 15-July 24, 6-9 PM
Performance: Wednesday, July 24 at 7 PM at the Undercroft Theatre at the Theatre Lab.
**Please note that participants are expected to commit to the entire 11-week program.
Meet the Instructors:
Madeleine Regina is a director, actor, producer, and acting coach who primarily operates out of the Washington D.C. area. Madeleine works in many capacities at The Theatre Lab, including in their youth, adult, and Life Stories programs. Madeleine most notably is the co-producer of Feminist Fairytales, an audio drama that reimagines the genre of fairy tales through a feminist lens.
Bryce Sulecki is The Theatre Lab's Life Stories Manager and Program Manager. He brings creativity, passion, and expertise to his role, helping to shape and manage programs that empower individuals to share their personal narratives through the performing arts. Bryce is also a musician who has performed across the United States.
Media Contact: Cassie Houy
Marketing and Events Manager
JOIN TOP DC ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND PLAYWRIGHTS FOR THE THEATRE LAB’S 13TH ANNUAL DRAMATHON ON APRIL 29
April 29,2024 (WASHINGTON) — The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts invites actors and non-actors alike to attend the 13th Annual Dramathon, DC’s one-of-a-kind theatrical extravaganza happening on Monday, April 29 at 7:30pm! This is a free event open to the public. Hosted by The Theatre Lab, the annual event brings together some of Washington’s best-known actors, directors, playwrights, and theatre enthusiasts for a one-night-only live show of short plays written specifically for this event.
The Dramathon is a signature event of The Theatre Lab’s Send a Kid to Theatre Camp campaign, which provides scholarships for our award-winning summer camps and institutes for kids and teens. Anyone can sign up to raise money for the scholarship fund and earn spots on stage next to the professional guest actors. All the actors, playwrights, and directors are graciously donating their time for the event, doing their part to help The Theatre Lab provide more than $140,000 in scholarship assistance to send over 150 low-income children and teens to theatre camp this summer.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing the Dramathon back in person after several years relegated to the world of Zoom. The online Dramathon was fun and rewarding, too, but there’s nothing like getting in a room together to enjoy some great plays, celebrate the creativity of our community, and raise money so as many kids as possible can connect, create, and grow in drama camp this summer,” said Theatre Lab Co-Executive Director Buzz Mauro.
Similar to a walkathon, the Dramathon brings together some of Washington’s best-known actors, directors, playwrights, and theatre enthusiasts for a one-night-only live show of short plays written specifically for this event. Participant pledges will support The Theatre Lab’s Send a Kid to Theatre Camp Campaign that aims to raise $150,000 in scholarships to send over 135 kids to summer drama camp in 2024.
A roster of award-winning and nominated actors is on the bill again this year: Frank Britton (2018 Helen Hayes Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play), Evan Casey (a Signature Theatre regular), Julie-Ann Elliott (Olney Theatre, The Kennedy Center), Christopher Henley (former Artistic Director of Avant Bard), Madeleine Regina (1st Stage, Meisner Technique specialist), Kim Schraf (Ford’s Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre), Deidra LaWan Starnes (Folger Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company), and The Theatre Lab’s own Co-Director Deb Gottesman (Keegan Theatre, Woolly Mammoth) will perform in readings of brand new short plays by Allyson Currin, D.W. Gregory, Caleen Sinnette Jennings, Jake Jeppson, J.J. Johnson, Deidra LaWan Starnes, Kathryn O’Sullivan, and Laura Zam. All guest artists are graciously donating their time for the event, doing their part to help The Theatre Lab to continue to deliver transformative theatre education.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Attendance is free – RSVP required. Visit theatrelab.org/dramathon for more.
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About The Theatre Lab: The Theatre Lab is Washington, DC’s largest and most comprehensive independent, nonprofit school for the dramatic arts. The Theatre Lab’s mission is to transform lives through theatre. Since its founding in 1992, The Theatre Lab has worked to make the real-life benefits of theatre training accessible to all regardless of age, income, or experience level. Program highlights include a conservatory to prepare actors for a profession in the arts, year-round multi-week courses for youth and adults, summer drama camps for kids and teens, and the nationally recognized Life Stories program.
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AICA is a collective impact project in which young adults, ages 18-25, who have encountered obstacles to livable wage employment train to become theatre technicians and embark on careers as stage hands and lighting and sound engineers, a high-wage, high-demand industry in DC. Led by The Theatre Lab, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Life Pieces To Masterpieces and the DC Arts Education Alliance, the IACA is designed to combat two pressing needs that arose from the pandemic: 1) the number of youth who were disengaged from school and work, and 2) the shortage of skilled theatre technicians, which has caused a labor crisis in the creative economy. The success of the program is tangible. Our recent graduates are working all over town–at Woolly Mammoth, GALA Hispanic Theatre, Studio Theatre, and the Shakespeare Theatre Company, to name just a few.
Theatre Lab Co-Director Deb Gottesman hailed the Share Fund gift as transformational. “The Share Fund made the first investment in the program when it was just an idea in 2022. They took a chance on us and that allowed us to attract many more stakeholders and funders. We are so grateful that The Share Fund is now ensuring the continued impact of the program on its participants and the community.”
Wondering what students in the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement have been up to this year? We sat down with three students in the 2024 cohort to discuss their experiences in the program so far. Here's what they had to share:
Muttaqi Daniels (20 years old):
"I was working a dishwashing job out of high school. I was working long hours, doing the work of about 4 people at once. A friend of my aunt had a flyer about the opportunity with the AICA so I applied. During the interview, I was almost moved to tears. I went home and told my mom that this might be it. All throughout high school, I had friends but I didn't really have people I could be myself with. Meeting people in this program, I feel comfortable walking up to anybody and talking to them. It's not what I'm used to. This program made me realize how much goes into media production. From Angelo to Natalie, everyone in the program goes out of their way to be helpful. When we go on site visits, I find myself becoming familiar with the things we have been learning and it's motivating. This program is making me feel like I have a second wind."
Noah Wesley (25 years old):
"I heard about the opportunity to apply for the program through my case manager at my housing center. These first few weeks in the AICA have introduced me to a such a great community of people. Through Color Me Community, we felt like we had a safe space to be vulnerable and welcome many diverse personalities. We've been learning so many useful skills that can be applied to many different areas in the field. I'm personally interested in learning more about festival planning and entrepreneurial skill-building. Theprogram gives each of us the training needed to pursue our individual interests and I think that's really special."
Taariq Saadiq (24 years old):
"I had been searching for jobs for awhile. The first few weeks in the program have been a whirlwind. I didn't know anything about theatre coming into theprogram. It's been a busy few weeks of learning but through the shadowing I've been doing recently, I've learned that I actually knew the material better than I thought. The audio engineering space has been really intriguing to me but I'm staying open to all opportunities. Getting to know my classmates has been great. We do a lot of things outside of class as a group. A group of about five of us created our own "writers club" since some of us like to write creatively. We each read each others work and discuss in a group once a week. It's been nice having this community."
Meet the AICA Program Director: Natalie Pertz (she/her) is the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement Program Director. Most recently she was Head of Education at The Kreeger Museum between 2021-2023. Natalie holds a Master’s Degree in arts administration from Goucher College and a Bachelor of Arts in theatre and communication arts from Gannon University. In addition to her academic studies, Natalie has trained at The Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, and The Globe Education Center in London, England. Following undergraduate graduation, Natalie spent the 2014-2015 season as an Education Apprentice at Hartford Stage, a Tony-award winning regional theatre in Hartford, Connecticut. As a teaching artist, Natalie has taught and supervised the implementation of STEAM curriculum with pre-school through aging adult students in multiple states and districts such as Erie, Syracuse, and Hartford. She returned to Hartford Stage in 2017 after working as a STEAM enrichment teacher in Syracuse, New York. Natalie remained at Hartford Stage full-time as Education Associate until Summer 2020. Outside of the hustle, Natalie is an ultramarathoner who loves pasta dinners, strong coffee, and conversation. Since 2021 she has resided in Washington, DC, with her partner, Conor, and their two cats (‘Memphis’ and ‘Reese’).
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Student alumni: Karin Rosnizeck is the Director of ExPats Theatre's Migraaaaants or There’s Too Many People on This Damn Boat featuring two Theatre Lab student alumni, Brock Brown and Vivian Alvin, who will each play multiple roles including ensemble, March 16-April 7 at Atlas Performing Arts Center. Judy Lewis is Dee Dee Allen (lead) in The Arlington Players' The Prom, March 23-April 7. Sally Lomanno is Clairee Belcher in Playmasters Theater's Steel Magnolias, March 8-24. Alex Lopez is Don Quijote in GALA Hispanic's Theatre's Quijote y Sancho Panza, March 9-23. Carl A. Miller will play the Storyteller in The Moth's GrandSLAM Championship on March 25. Gabriel Asthon Brown is Directo in St. George Musical Theater's Legally Blonde the Musical, March 14th-April 20th.
Teen alumni: Isaac Simon is U/S TheMichaelo, Michael in Emerson Stage's Second Star to the Right, March 27-30. Jesse Kilman will play Don Price in Young Artists of America's Big Fish, March 23.
Faculty members: Madeleine Regina is Performer (Multiple Roles) at Awesomecon, March 8.
Thank you to everyone who reached out with a submission. We do our best to feature as many events as we can each month. Follow us on social for more @theatrelabdc.
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Tickets to see the Tony Award-winning Proof are on sale now! Join us March 14-16 for the second-ever production by Breakout Theatre, the Theatre Lab's recently established professional theatre company, where graduates of The Theatre Lab’s Honors Acting Conservatory perform as professional actors.
The Plot:
Catherine inherits her father’s mathematical brilliance but fears his mental illness. Alone after his death, she grapples with instability, navigating connections with Hal, one of her father’s former students, and Claire, her sister. Hal’s discovery of a groundbreaking proof in her father’s notebooks forces Catherine to confront her inheritance of genius or madness in David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof, a poignant tale of family, genius, and love.
Claire – Catherine's older sister, a practical and business-minded woman who has been comfortably successful in her work and relationships. She left Robert and Catherine behind, distancing herself from the run-down family home of her youth. She left the family to make a new life for herself in New York City.
Robert – A recently deceased mathematician praised for his groundbreaking work in his youth, but whose later years were plagued by delusional mental illness; he is seen in Catherine's imagination and in flashbacks.
Harold (Hal) Dobbs – One of Robert's last Ph.D. students during the one year his idol and mentor's illness went into remission, at least enabling Robert to teach, if not continue his own creative mathematical work.
Thursday, March 14 at 7:30pm
Friday, March 15 at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 16 at 2:00pm
Saturday, March 16 at 7:30pm
Location: The Theatre Lab DC (900 Massachusetts Ave NW). Plan your visit.
MEET THE CAST:
Selina Tom-Johnson
(Catherine)
Selina Tom-Johnson is honored and excited to be a part of Proof at the Breakout Theatre. Her recent credits include, Gracie Dunbar in The Nacirema Society at the Little Theatre of Alexandria and Beneatha in Raisin in the Sun at the Rockville Little Theatre. Selina is a proud member of the Theatre Lab. When she's not on stage, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and working as an attorney. She is grateful to her loved ones for all their support. Selina dedicates her performance in memory of Tom and Celia and to all the dreamers out there. |
Danielle Rhodes
(Claire)
Danielle Rhodes was a part of the Theatre Lab Honors Program during the “pandemic” of 2020. Since the conservatory, she has taken any and every chance to perform. She has worked with Anacostia Playhouse, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, and Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks. Additionally, Danielle has been a part of multiple film, industrial, and commercial work, most recently with the Virginia Lottery. When she is not acting, she is a teaching artist with Olney Theatre and a first violinist with Second Strings Orchestra in Capitol Hill. |
Haroun Iretemi
(Hal)
As as a recent graduate of the the 2023 Theatre Lab Honors Conservatory, Haroun Iretemi is looking forward to taking the same stage that was once his training ground, for the first time as, a professional actor. This time last year, he was just a student eager to develop his craft. He still very much considers himself to a be student with a lot to learn but he’s happy to get the chance to apply some of the things he has learned thus far. Haroun is so grateful to already be living his dream. It is something he makes sure to not take for granted. |
Bill Blumenauer
(Robert)
After many years working as an accountant, Bill Blumenauer happened upon a list of possible occupations and found that alphabetically, the next occupation on the list was “actor.” So, looking for adventure, he enrolled in the Theatre Lab Honors Acting Conservatory for 2020. This is Bill’s first appearance with Breakout Theatre. He also still works as an accountant. He may never become a zoologist. |
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The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Washington, D.C. — The Theatre Lab is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $50,000.
This grant will support the 2024 cohort of the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement. In total, the NEA will award 958 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling more than $27.1 million that were announced as part of its first round of fiscal year 2024 grants.
“The NEA is delighted to announce this grant to the Arts Institute for Creative Advancement, which is helping contribute to the strength and well-being of the arts sector and local community,” said National Endowment for the Arts Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “We are pleased to be able to support this community and help create an environment where all people have the opportunity to live artful lives.”
The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement is a collective impact initiative designed to address two major problems facing our city: 1) the number of young people whose futures were adversely impacted by the pandemic, and 2) the shortage of skilled technical labor that is crippling local theatres. We are grateful to our many partners from the DC Arts Education Alliance for working with us to create and implement this program, especially our core partners The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Life Pieces To Masterpieces, and Sitar Arts Center.
"I think I am most proud that we have continued to ask the question, “How can we use the arts to be helpful?” And the answers seem to be endless." - Deb Gottesman Executive Director of The Theatre Lab
For more information on other projects included in the NEA’s grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.
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Student alumni: David Gross performs as Uncle John in Rockville Little Theatre's The Grapes of Wrath, February 2-4. Janice Zucker is Ma in Dominon Stage's Torch Song, running until February 10. Rachel Brightbill performs as Truvy Jones in Gaithersburg Art Barn's Steel Magnolias, February 9 - 25. Susannah Wells is Dusty in Red Barn Theatre's POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, January 30 - February 24. Michael Sandoval performs as Drake/Ensemble in The Little Theatre of Alexandria's Annie, February 10 - March 2. Jaylen Henderson is Dontrell Jones III (lead) in Sisters Freehold's Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, February 16-March 3.
Faculty members: Tonya Beckman and Deidra Starnes will star in 1st Stage's Shutter Sisters, February 1-18. Casey Kaleba is the Fight Director for GALA Hispanic Theatre's The Palacios Sisters, February 1-25.
Teen alumni: Antonio Amaral is Ed Boone in Beyond the Page's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, February 1-10.
Special shoutout to former student, Jean Rosolino, who recently won Best Performance, Drama Short; Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival, 2023; StarTime and Best Acting Duo, Silver Award; Independent Shorts Awards, LA, 2023; The Strangle of Ivy. "I thank The Theatre Lab for offering these classes and for Brenna and John’s guidance as I began my film career!" - Jean Rosolino (Jean moved to the DMV area in 2018 and took her first on-camera classes with Brenna McDonough and John Judy).
Community News: Natasha Sánchez is an Assistant Stage Manager in Constellation Theatre's Desperate Measures, February 15 - March 17. India Samantha Gregory performs as Nanny and Janice Vickery in Spotlighters Theatre's The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, until February 4. Brianna Day is Avery in St. Mark's Players' Rapture, Blister, Burn, February 23-March 9. Khalia Muhammad performs as Gabby/Nikki in Woolly Mammoth's The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes, February 10-March 4.
Thank you to everyone who reached out with a submission. We do our best to feature as many events as we can each month. Follow us on social for more @theatrelabdc.
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We are honored to congratulate the following Theatre Lab alumni and faculty on their 2024 Helen Hayes Award Nominations! The Helen Hayes Awards acknowledge exceptional accomplishments in professional theaters and among theatre creators throughout the Washington, DC region. Named in honor of the iconic First Lady of the American Theatre, Helen Hayes, these awards applaud the artists and organizations whose contributions contribute to making the Washington, DC area a vibrant and nationally acclaimed theater community.
This is the first year that TWO of our students have been nominated for outstanding performances. At The Theatre Lab, we believe that high-level theatre training should be accessible to all. We would not be where we are today without our talented instructors and students who dedicate themselves to the power of theatre education. The Helen Hayes Award Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 22, 2024 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
Anna Phillips Brown (Teen Alumni) - Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, Toby's Dinner Theatre
Bobby Smith (Adult Faculty) - Fun Home, Studio Theatre
Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Play
Craig Wallace (Adult Faculty) - August Wilson's Radio Golf, Round House Theatre
Jacob Yeh (Honors Acting Conservatory Graduate) - King of the Yees, Signature Theatre
Jacob Yeh (Honors Acting Conservatory Graduate) - How the Light Gets In, 1st Stage Theatre
Outstanding Choreography in a Play
Casey Kaleba (Adult Faculty) - Kill the Ripper, We Happy Few
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play
Helen Garcia-Alton (Student Alumni) - How the Light Gets In, 1st Stage Theatre
Outstanding Ensemble in a Play - How the Light Gets In (10 Nominations)
Tonya Beckman (Adult Faculty)
Madeleine Regina (Adult and Youth Faculty)
Jacob Yeh (Honors Acting Conservatory Graduate)
How the Light Gets In (10 nominations)
The cast featured two Theatre Lab faculty members and an Honors graduate in three of the four roles!
***And a special shoutout to Kate Poms (Youth Faculty). Kate was the casting director for The Honey Trap, Solas Nua, which received 10 nominations!
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Check out where our students, faculty, and alums are performing this month:
Student alumni: Robin Berl is the Playwright and Director of Theatre Prometheus's Dua: The Monster's Story featuring two student alumni Marley Kabin and Elgin Martin, May 10-June 1. Philip Krzywicki just completed a run of The Prom by The Arlington Players and he will play the Butler in Workhouse Art Center's The Drowsy Chaperone, May 18 - June 23. Aaron Spellane will play "65" in Rorschach Theatre's, Human Museum, April 12-May 15. Jake Boggs was cast in Chesapeake Theatre's The Two Noble Kinsman, an all-Veteran cast for a memorial day event in Baltimore. Boggs will be performing with folks that served in Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines, May 24 and two shows on May 25. Jacquel R. Tomlin will play Madame Bathilde in The Little Theatre of Alexandria's IS HE DEAD, May 18 - June 8. Melanie A. Lawrence will play Anita (Understudy) in Studio Theatre's Problems Between Sisters, May 8 - June 16. Rodney Remson will perform as a Storytelling Artist in Story Extreme's Going Hard Show: Stories @ Obsessions, Crushes & Addictions, May 13 only. Gokce Oraloglu is the Assistant Director in St Mark's Players' Love’s Labor’s Lost, May 3 - May 18. Danielle Rhodes will play Dawn in Avant Bard's Homeless Garden, May 2 - May 25.
Teen alumni: Kat Stein will play Countess Lily in The Theatre Lab's Anastasia, May 16-19. Jordan Brown will play Sosh in Avant Bard's Homeless Garden, May 2 - May 25. Lila Shaw will play Paulina alongside Jasper Jones who will play Antigonus/Autolycus in Lumina Studio Theatre's The Winter’s Tale, May 3- May 11. Nico Cabrera will play Charlie in Two Rivers Middle School's Willy Wonka Jr. at Atlas Theatre, May 22-23. Indigo O’Doherty will play Gorilla Girl in Jackson-Reed High School's Cabaret directed by Dan Iwaniec, May 16 - May 25. Kylie Marco just graduated with a BFA in Music Theatre from Florida State University and has already booked three professional shows for the summer at Wagon Wheel. Lawrence Fortenberry is about to graduate from Pace University with a BFA in Acting for Film and will present a final showcase on May 6 and May 22. Maddie Belanoff was accepted to University of Cincinnati’s prestigious College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) program for musical theatre to start in the fall.
Faculty members: Craig Klein's voice can be heard on a television commercial for Tepezza ®, now airing across the nation. Krystle Seit will play Leslie in Spoonie Theater's "A Circle of Women", May 6. Kristina Friedgen will play the Drowsy Chaperone in Workhouse Art Center's The Drowsy Chaperone, May 18 - June 23.
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We are honored to congratulate the following Theatre Lab alumni and faculty on their 2024 Helen Hayes Award Nominations! The Helen Hayes Awards acknowledge exceptiona...