Nicholas Baily will be performing off-Broadway in MOONLIGHT AND LOVE SONGS at the Abingdon Theatre May 23-June2. http://theater.nytimes.com/show/120268/Moonlight-Love-Songs/overview. He then goes to the Williamstown Theatre Festival to play Michael in the much anticipated musical adaptation of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, music and lyrics by Tony winner Jason Robert Brown, book by Tony and Pulitzer winner Marsha Norman, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher. Aug. 1-18. http://wtfestival.org/2013/bridges

Mark Karafin is Assistant Director/Company Manager of Oberon Theatre Ensemble’s THE DRAWER BOY off-Broadway at the SoHo Playhouse, 4/19-6/16.

Mando Alvarado is an emerging voice on the burgeoning Hispanic American theatre scene. Rattlestick Playwrights Theater presents his newest play BASILICA off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre, May 8 thru June 16.
http://www.rattlestick.org/basilica/

The new musical MURDER BALLAD featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones transfers it’s sold out run from the Manhattan Theatre Club Stage II to the Union Square Theatre for a 9 week engagement. Previews May 7, opening May 22, closing July 7.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177638-Caissie-Levy-John-Ellison-Conlee-Rebecca-Naomi-Jones-Will-Swenson-Star-in-Return-of-Murder-Ballad
http://www.murderballad.com/cast.php

San Diego’s Cygnet Theatre closes its 10th season with Joe Calarco’s SHAKESPEARE’S R&J. Artistic Director and UNCSA alumnus Sean Murray has cast four recent graduates of the School of Drama, and says “I’m thrilled to continue the relationship with my alma mater”. Christian Daly is Romeo, Dave Thomas Brown plays Mercutio/Lady Capulet/Friar Lawrence, Tyler Lea is Juliet and Benvolio, and John Evans Reese is Tybalt and the Nurse. May 22-June 16.
http://cygnettheatre.com/show/12-13/shakespeares-rj.html
http://www.sandiegocountynews.com/2013/04/19/cygnet-theatre-closes-10th-season-with-of-shakespeare-classic%E2%80%8F/

This morning April 30th Sutton Foster and Jesse Tyler Ferguson announced the nominees for the 2013 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards. The following School of Drama alumni are nominated – Billy Magnussen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play, VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE; Terrence Mann, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, PIPPIN; and Lauren Ward, Best Performance in a Featured Role in a Musical, MATILDA, THE MUSICAL. Daniel Stewart Sherman is featured in the musical KINKY BOOTS w/13 nominations, and Marc Damon Johnson appears in LUCKY GUY starring Tom Hanks w/6 nominations. D&P alumnus Barclay Stiff is Production Stage Manager for THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES w/3 nominations, and former School of Drama Faculty and frequent guest teacher Ben Furey is Associate Dialect Coach for MATILDA, THE MUSICAL. The awards will air live on CBS, Sun. June 9th 8pm E/7pm C.
http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html

PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS by Michael Lluberes receives it West Coast premiere at Hollywood’s The Blank Theatre. April 20-June 2.
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/PETER-PAN-THE-BOY-WHO-HATED-MOTHERS-Set-for-The-Blank-Theatre-420-62-20130313#

Two time Tony winning director Joe Mantello directs Bette Midler on Broadway in I’LL EAT YOU LAST. Previews April 5, opening April 24. http://www.illeatyoulast.com/ Mr. Mantello also joins the cast of the feature film version of Larry Kramer’s THE NORMAL HEART opposite Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin and Mark Ruffalo.
http://playbill.com/news/article/176927-Tony-Award-Winner-Joe-Mantello-Joins-Cast-of-The-Normal-Heart-Film-Adaptation

John Langs, Associate Artistic Director of Seattle’s ACT Theatre, directs Kenneth Alber’s world premiere adaptation of Franz Kafka’s THE TRIAL at Seattle’s New Century Theatre Company. April 4-28.
http://www.wearenctc.org/#!our-season A spellbinding descent into chaos: ‘The Trial’ | The Arts | The Seattle Times

Anna Camp returns to HBO for season 6 of TRUE BLOOD, recreating her role as Sarah Newlin, the “anti-vamp puritan”. The series resumes Sun. June 16 at 9pm EST.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/08/anna-camp-true-bood-season-6_n_3037873.html

Jackie Hansen appears in WORDS, RAZORS, AND THE WOUNDED HEART, a new play by James Presson at NYC’s St. Marks Theatre. April 11-17.
http://www.lessthanrent.org/wordsrazorsandthewoundedheart.html

Nan Barnett has been named Executive Director of the National New Play Network (NNPN) in Washington, DC. She was Executive Director of Actors Express in Atlanta, a founding member & managing director of Florida Stage in Manalapan, and past president of the Florida Professional Theatre Assoc.
http://www.nnpn.org/news/nnpn-announces-nan-barnett-as-new-executive-director

School of Drama alumnus Joe Isenberg wins the prestigious 2013 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography in a Resident Production for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at DC’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre, the first time this auspicious honor has ever been awarded to a fight choreographer. Joe was unable to attend the ceremonies because he is presently rehearsing SHOWBOAT at the Washington National Opera.
http://www.examiner.com/article/2013-helen-hayes-awards?cid=rss http://www.joeisenberg.net/

Interview with Braxton Molinaro presently playing John Wilkes Booth in ASSASSINS at San Diego’s Cygnet Theatre, directed by artistic director and alumnus Sean Murray.
http://blog.cygnettheatre.com/

Sarah Haught, Directing Program alumna, is assistant director on the LA premiere of Daniel Talbotts’ SLIPPING, off-Broadway Rattlestick Theatre’s first production on the West Coast. April 4 – May 5.
http://www.rattlestick.org/rattlestick-la/

Interview with Wes Day, School of Drama alumnus & member of Blue Man Group. Other Blue Men alumni have include Bryce Somerville, Colin Hurd and Shane Andries.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/03/27/2447096/blue-man-group-needs-no-words.html

Lauren Culpepper appears in Lincoln Center Theater Company’s much anticipated NIKOLAI AND THE OTHER by Richard Nelson, directed by David Cromer. Previews begin April 4, opening May 6.
http://www.lct.org/showWhosWho.htm?id=216

Gabriel Brown will appear in August Wilson’s JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE at the Los Angles Music Theatre’s
Mark Taper Forum.  Directed by Phylicia Rashad, previews begin April 24, opening May 8 thru June 9.
http://www2.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumnpics.cfm?colid=483109&photoid=415360#

No Rules Theatre Company (Joshua Morgan & Brian Sutow co-artistic directors) present Peter Shaffer’s BLACK COMEDY at the Hanesbrand’s Theatre, Winston-Salem, NC, after it’s critically acclaimed run at the Signature Theatre in DC. Thru April 7th. The cast includes alums Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Kathryn Saffell & Brian Sutow; directed by Dir. Program alum Matt Cowart, w/sets by John Bowhers & lighting by Travis McHale, both D&P alums.
http://norulestheatre.org/shows/black-comedy/

UNCSA Drama senior Allan Washington wins an Emerging Talent Award at the 2013 Lotte Lenya Competition. Allan played the Wolf and Cinderella’s Prince in Drama’s INTO THE WOODS this past Feb.
http://kwf.org/current-news/press-releases/604-finalists-and-judges-announced-for-the-15th-anniversary-lotte-lenya-competition

Thurs. March 14th Logan Fahey guest starred on ABC’s GREY’S ANATOMY in the role of Brad Parker, episode “Transplant Wasteland”.
http://www.tvrage.com/person/id-306969/Logan+Fahey

Wed. March 20th Robyn Rikoon guest starred as Heidi Dolman on NBC’s LAW & ORDER SVU, episode “Undercover Blue”.
http://m.bwwtvworld.com/viewcolumnpics.cfm?colid=473401&photoid=409355#sthash.3zzDjGvI.dpbs

Directing Program alumnus Aaron Gonzalez is presently Resident Director on the national tour of Tony winning BILLY ELLIOT, THE MUSICAL.
http://www.billyelliottour.com/us-tour-cast-and-creative/member/195-aaron-gonzalez/2

Joe Isenberg has been nominated for a 2013 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Choreography for THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre. The prestigious Helen Hayes Awards are DC’s version of the Tony’s and winners will be announced April 8. Joe has mentored with School of Drama Combat faculty member Dale Girard, and is now one of the leading fight choreographers in the DC area.
http://broadwayworld.com/article/2013-Helen-Hayes-Award-Nominations-Announced-20130128#
http://www.safd.org/newsletter/the-cutting-edge

Directing Program alumnus & artistic director of Ft. Worth’s Jubilee Theatre, Tre Garrett, is set to direct Lorraine Hansberry’s classic A RAISIN IN THE SUN as the 2013/14 season kick off at the Dallas Theater Center. Sept. 13-Oct. 27.
http://www.attpac.org/index.cfm?PAGEPATH=Resident_Companies/Dallas_Theater_Center&ID=23958

Mollye Maxner, alumnus of the Directing Program and adjunct faculty in the School of Drama directs THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at the Brock Performing Arts Center, Mocksville, NC.
http://www.daviearts.org/index.php

Bridget Regan has landed a lead role on ABC’s drama pilot MURDER IN MANHATTAN.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/legend-seekers-bridget-regan-star-423482

Jake Lacy, Pete on the last season of NBC’s THE OFFICE has joined the cast of CBS’s family comedy pilot THE MCCARTHYS.
http://tvline.com/2013/02/14/the-mccarthys-cbs-pilot-cast-jake-lacy/

Christopher Durang’s hit comedy VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE has transferred from Lincoln Center to Broadway’s Golden Theatre.
Billy Magnussen re-creates his role as “Spike” opposite Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce.  Below read his interview w/TheaterMania. 
http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/03-2013/broadway-breakthrough-vanyas-hilarious-billy-magnu_64573.html
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Coverage-Cast-of-VANYA-AND-SONIA-AND-MASHA-AND-SPIKE-Celebrates-Opening-Night-20130315

Neal Bledsoe wins the Best Actor Award at the 2012 Long Island International Film Expo for the feature film JUNCTION, written and directed by playwright Tony Glazer.
http://liifilmexpo.org/sections/archives_pastselections/winners2012.html http://choicefilms.com/junction

Anna Wood has been cast as the lead in the CBS pilot RECKLESS.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/kathryn-morris-joins-cbs-pilot-surgeon-general-anna-wood-to-star-in-reckless/

Neal Bledsoe is to co-star opposite Blair Underwood in the NBC pilot based on the popular 1960’s/70’s TV Drama IRONSIDE.
http://www.deadline.com/2013/03/neal-bledsoe-to-co-star-in-nbcs-ironside-dj-nash-pilot-casts-young-leads/

Ian Merrigan is co-author and featured performer in The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s world premiere of THE UNFORTUNATES, March 22 thru Nov. 2.
http://www.osfashland.org/productions/2013-plays/the-unfortunates.aspx

Charles Osborne (class of 2012) is Male Understudy in Gerald Alessandrini’s off-Broadway hit FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING! at the 47th Street Theatre.

Avery Glymph appears at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC in repertory in Friedrich Schiller’s WALLENSTEIN directed by Michael Kahn, and Shakespeare’s CORIOLANUS. March 28-June 2.
http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/

Dane DeHaan is the face of Prada's spring/summer fashion campaign. Read attached New York Times interview.
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/20/talking-talent-dane-dehaan/?ref=todayspaper

Brian D. Coats appears in Boston’s Huntington Theatre production of Oren Jacoby’s adaptation of Ralph Ellison’s GREAT American novel INVISIBLE MAN.
http://www.huntingtontheatre.org/artists/Brian-D-Coats/

Jonathan Majors (class of ’12) will appear in the world premiere of CRY OLD KINGDOM by Jeff Augustin at the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 37th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays. March 8-April 7.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/172124-Humana-Festival-Will-Stage-Plays-by-Sam-Marks-Jeff-Augustin-Mallery-Avidon-Branden-Jacobs-Jenkins-Will-Eno

Will Rogers will appear in the off-Broadway Signature Theatre production of Lanford Wilson’s THE MOUND BUILDERS, Feb. 26 thru April 7 at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, Pershing Square Signature Center.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174328-Will-Rogers-Janie-Brookshire-Rachel-Resheff-Among-Those-Wholl-Dig-Up-The-Mound-Builders-for-Off-Broadways-Signature

Gaye Taylor Upchurch directs the critically acclaimed world premier of Laura Marks’ BETHANY w/America Ferrera for The Women’s Project, off-Braodway at City Center Stage thru Feb. 17.
http://www.womensproject.org/bethany_team.html

Jamar Williams (class of ’12) appears in WITNESS UGANDA, 2012 Richard Rodgers Award Winner, presented in collaboration with the American Repertory Theatre, Playwrights Horizons and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Directed by Tony nominee Diane Paulus.
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3480d4e47d3479f63b6a76991&id=b548228ce8

Travis Smith is a recurring guest star on USA Network’s NECESSARY ROUGHNESS startingWed. Feb. 6th, 10pm/9C

Tre Garrett, artistic director of Ft. Worth’s Jubilee Theatre has been recognized by The Column’s annual Best of Dallas/Ft. Worth Theatre for 2012: Best Artistic Director (“Taking over the AD job from a legend is dangerous and challenging. How do you honor the legacy of a founder, yet bring fresh life to a strong patronage. Garrett's show selection this year and last and his direction of designers and casts creates an exciting continuity towards the themes Jubilee promotes, even while stretching their vision.”); Best Director of the Year, and Best Production for PRETTY FIRE by Charlayne Woodard.
http://thecolumnawards.org/columnonline/articles-Best-of-theater-2012.asp

Jennifer Ehle plays Jessica in Oscar winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s feature film ZERO DARK THIRTY.
http://jenniferehle.blogspot.com/

Paloma Garcia-Lee, alumna of both the School of Dance & Drama High School Programs, has joined the Broadway cast of Gershwin’s NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT @ the Imperial Theatre.
http://niceworkonbroadway.com/company/cast/

Tim Guinee appears in Gus Van Sant’s feature film PROMISED LAND W/Matt Damon, Frances McDormand and John Krasinski.
http://www.uncsa.edu/pressreleases/releases2012/Sept2012/timguineehere.htm

Marc Damon Johnson joins the cast of the much anticipated Broadway premiere of Nora Ephron's LUCKY LADY starring Tom Hanks, directed by George C. Wolfe. Previews begin at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 1st.
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/173946-Cast-Complete-for-Nora-Ephrons-Lucky-Guy-With-Tom-Hanks-Peter-Scolari-Maura-Tierney-and-More

Two time Tony Award winning alumnus Joe Mantello directs Laurie Metcalf & Daniel Stern in THE OTHER PLACE at The Manhattan Theatre Club, 261 W. 47th Street, now thru Feb. 24th.
Design & Production alum Barclay Stiff is the production stage manager.
http://www.theotherplacebroadway.com/#

Lucas Hall appears in John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE at TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT directed by Amy Saltz, Jan. 25-March 3.
Rob Ruggiero, guest director for UNCSA’s A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE in 2011, has recently been appointed producing artistic director of TheaterWorks.
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/curtain/hc-lucas-hall-jessica-watkins-in-almost-maine-at-theaterworks-20121205,0,2933296.story?track=rss
http://www.courant.com/entertainment/arts/hc-theaterworks-director-1214-20121214,0,2390228.story

UNCSA School of Drama Dean Carl Forsman directs David Mamet’s GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL, previews Jan. 9 & 10, opening Jan. 11 thru Feb. 28.
http://www.asolorep.org/shows/glengarry-glen-ross/2012-2013

Jennifer Ferrin guest stars as Hannah on the first episode of NBC’s new primetime series DECEPTION, Mon. Jan. 7th at 10 pm EST. Anna Wood plays recurring character Nichole Frishette beginning Mon. Jan. 14th and will appear in multiple episodes thru the season.
http://www.nbc.com/deception/

The Manhattan Class Company announces the casting of the NY premiere of REALLY REALLY by Paul Downs Colaizzo directed by David Cromer. Three School of Drama alumni headline – Lauren Culpepper, Matt Lauria and Aleque Reid.
Jan. 31 – March 10, 2013 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.
http://www.mcctheater.org/shows/12-13_season/reallyreally/whoswho.html

K. Todd Freeman appears in the NY Theatre Workshop’s A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel, directed by Tina Landau. Thru Dec. 30 @ 79 E. 4th St.
https://www.nytw.org/a_civil_war_christmas_info.asp

Dane DeHaan will play bad boy Harry Osborn in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 opposite Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118063008

Ashley Robinson appears in the much anticipated London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG directed by Maria Friedman at the Menier Chocolate Factory. https://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=97D798C9-109D-429D-8053-752D809FB762&sessionlanguage=

Avery Glymph plays John in Matthew Lopez’s THE WHIPPING MAN at the Cleveland Playhouse thru Dec. 2.
http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/main-stage/2012-2013/the-whipping-man

Two UNCSA/School of Drama alumni appear in Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN - Stephen Henderson as William Slade, the President’s steward; and Dane DeHaan as a young Union Soldier who recites part of the Gettysburg Address during the first scene of the film.

Brett Gelman, regular on the NBC series GO ON is featured in the 11/18/12 New York Times article “The One to Watch, Just to the Left Of the Star”.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/arts/television/j-d-souther-lucy-punch-and-others-in-new-series.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Rebecca Naomi Jones appears off-Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s new musical MURDER BALLAD at The Studio at Studio II now thru Dec. 2.
http://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/studio-ii-productions

Jolly Abraham, resident member of the off-Broadway Pearl Theatre Company, is presently playing Suzanne in their production of Beaumarchais’ LE MARIAGE DE FIGARO thru Dec. 2.
http://www.pearltheatre.org/about/rac-bios/jabraham.php

Will Rogers appears opposite Richard Easton and Bebe Neuwirth in Terrence McNally’s GOLDEN AGE at the Manhattan Theatre Club, NY City Center – Stage 1. Previews begin 11/15, opening 12/4.
http://goldenageplay.com/cast.html

UNCSA Drama alumnus Ben Cherry is in the national tour of the Broadway musical hit MARY POPPINS.
http://www.marypoppins.com/cast/_touring_cast
And Rachel Wallace is presently playing the title role of MARY POPPINS in the international production in Auckland, New Zealand.
http://www.disney.com.au/marypoppins/#/company/marypoppins/

Molly Carden appears off-Broadway in Eve Ensler’s EMOTIONAL CREATURE at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 W. 42nd Street, now thru Jan. 13, 2013.
http://emotionalcreature.com/company/

The much anticipated musical KINKY BOOTS, book by Harvey Fierstein, music & lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, direction & choreography by Jerry Mitchell, ends its pre-Broadway premiere at Chicago’s Bank of America Theatre Nov. 4. Featuring School of Drama alumnus Daniel Stewart Sherman, previews begin at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 5, opening April 4.
http://www.kinkybootsthemusical.com/

ACT Theatre of Seattle announces John Langs as new associate artistic director as of Jan. 2013. Alumnus of the Directing Program & frequent School of Drama guest director, Mr. Langs’ Seattle Shakespeare Co. production of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA plays Nov. 1-18. Fellow alumna and adjunct faculty Mollye Maxner is Movement/Dance Choreographer.
ACT names John Langs to associate artistic director post | Entertainment | The Seattle Times
http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/2012-2013-season/antony-and-cleopatra/

Billy Magnussen is presently appearing opposite David Hyde Pierce, Sigourney Weaver & Kristine Nelson in Christopher Durang’s new comedy VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at the Lincoln Center Theater Company, directed by Nicholas Martin. Now in previews it opens at the Newhouse Theater on Nov. 12.
http://www.lct.org/showBio.htm?id=212&creditId=2850

Hayley Treider appears in the off-Broadway adaptation of Rona Jaffe’s influential 1958 pre-women’s liberation novel THE BEST OF EVERYTHING, adapted and directed by Julie Kramer. At the HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave., Sept 29-Oct. 20. http://www.bestofeverythingplay.com/

Missi Pyle plays Sister Joan in BARE, THE MUSICAL at New World Stages, 340 W. 50th Street, NYC. Previews begin Nov. 19, opening Dec. 9. She just completed shooting the TV Land pilot I’M NOT DEAD YETco-starring Ben Falcone and Elliot Gould.
http://www.baremusicalnyc.com/index.html
http://www.tvrage.com/news/1724/elliot-gould-missi-pyle-join-pilot-i-m-not-dead-yet

Anna Camp co-stars in Universal Studio’s PERFECT PITCH as “the meticulous, tyrannical Aubrey”, captain of a competing college cappella group.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/27/anna-camp-pitch-perfect_n_1921168.html

John Evans Reese plays Jack Merridew in LORD OF THE FLIES based on William Golding’s novel for the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA. Oct. 3 – Oct. 21. John will be remembered for his performance in the title role of PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHERS last season for alumni No Rules Theatre Company.
http://barringtonstageco.org/events/63656/lord-of-the-flies/

Jordan Brown is a busy Chicago actor. He just finished BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, will play Young Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Goodman Theatre (Nov. 17-Dec. 29), and then Basil Bob in Congo Square Theatre’s THE FALL OF HEAVEN by Walter Mosely (Feb. 22-March 24). He is presently shooting a role in DHOOM 3 with Bollywood star Hamir Khan. Jordan is nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award (Chicago’s Tony) in the category of Best Ensemble Acting for Time Line Theatre’s THE PITMEN PAINTERS. http://www.congosquaretheatre.org/wordpress/the-season#!fall of heaven/cb51 http://www.timelinetheatre.com/pitmen_painters/artists.htm

Jonathan Majors, class of 2012, makes his professional debut as Cory Maxson in the Virginia Stage Company’s FENCES by August Wilson. http://www.vastage.com/the-plays/fences

Anna Camp co-stars w/Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina and Ed Weeks in the new FOX Television series THE MINDY PROJECT premiering Sept. 25th. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/anna-camp/photos/297837

Drama Directing Program alumna and adjunct Drama faculty Mollye Maxner directed William Congreve’s THE WAY OF THE WORLD at the Franklin Stage Company in upstate NY featuring Drama alumni John Reese, Andrew Wells Ryder & Jennifer Wells. Aug. 15 – Sept. 2. http://www.franklinstagecompany.org/

The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the 28th annual Artios Awards celebrating outstanding achievement in casting film, television & theatre. Drama Directing Program alumna Tiffany Little Canfield (casting associate with Telsey + Company) was nominated for Studio or Independent Feature Film Drama/MARGIN CALL; Studio or Independent Feature Film Comedy/FRIENDS WITH KIDS; and Television Pilot Drama/SMASH. The 2nd season of SMASH premieres Mon. Sept. 17th. http://playbill.com/news/article/169255-Bernard-Telsey-Justin-Huff-Jay-Binder-Tara-Rubin-Among-Casting-Directors-Nominated-for-2012-Artios-Awards

Gabriel Brown will play George Murchison in Lorraine Hansberry’s A RAISIN IN THE SUN
directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Westport Country Playhouse, Oct. 9 – Nov. 3.
This summer he was Jaques de Boys in AS YOU LIKE IT at the Inwood Shakespeare
Festival in NYC.  http://www.westportplayhouse.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=1937
http://www.moosehallisf.org/AYLICastbiopic

Matt Lauria joins the 4th season of NBC’s PARENTHOOD in the major recurring role of a
soldier returning from Afghanistan who bonds with fellow veteran Zeek Braveman played
by Craig T. Nelson.  http://tvline.com/2012/07/31/parenthood-season-4-matt-lauria-recurring/

Brett Gelman co-stars with Matthew Perry, Laura Benanti, John Cho & Julie White
in NBC’s  new prime-time series GO ON beginning Tues. Sept. 11th 9/8c.
http://www.nbc.com/go-on/

NYC’s Atlantic Theater Company has announced its 2012/13 season and Gaye Taylor Upchurch
directs the NY premiere of HARPER REGAN by Simon Stephens, Sept. 19 – Oct. 28, the Linda Gross
Theatre, 336 W. 20th Street.  http://www.atlantictheater.org/page.aspx?id=12017164

Jake Lacy joins the cast of NBC’s THE OFFICE for its 9th season as “Pete”, the newest staff member at Dunder Mifflin, premiering Thurs. Sept. 20th.  http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/07/28/the-office-jake-lacy/

Ciera Payton guest stars on COMMON LAW Friday July 13th @ 10 PM/9c, the USA Network.

Ian Antal plays Sir Andrew Aguecheek in TWELTH NIGHT for the New York Classical Theatre, June 26-July 22 at Battery Park (in front of the Castle Clinton). http://newyorkclassical.org/whats-playing

Igor Goldin directs the new musical SWING STATE for the NY Musical Theatre Festival at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th Street) July 20-July 29. http://www.nymf.org/module-ShowManager-display-sid-1984.html

Billy Magnussen will appear opposite David Hyde Pierce & Sigourney Weaver in the world premiere of Christopher Durang’s VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE directed by Nicholas Martin. It will first preview at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, NJ and move to NYC’s Lincoln Center Theater Company Oct. 25. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=155995524

NYC’s acclaimed UNCSA alumni company Sonnet Repertory Theatre presents a new adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY directed by Directing Program alumnus and adjunct faculty Quin Gordon, August 9-19 at Signature Theatre’s new Frank Gehry designed home on 42nd St. Featured is Drama alumnus William Connell & rising senior Sydney Shepherd. Lighting is by Design & Production alumnus David Sexton, and rising senior directing major Wiley Gorn is assistant director. http://www.sonnetrepertorytheatre.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=108

Molly Carden is in the world premiere of award winning playwright Eve Ensler’s EMOTIONAL CREATURE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre June 14-July 15. It’s scheduled to move Off-Broadway to the Signature Theatre this fall. http://www.berkeleyrep.org/season/1112/ec_whoswho.asp#carden

Charles Osborne, class of 2012, plays Billy Crocker in ANYTHING GOES at Modesto, CA’s Gallo Center for the Arts, June 30-July 8.  He is then featured in THE PRODUCERS at the Hollywood Bowl directed by Susan Stroman, Tony winner for the original Broadway production for both direction and choreography.  Musical director is frequent School of Drama guest artist Kevin Stites.  Re-creating his Tony winning Best Featured Actor Performance in a Musical as Roger DeBris is Drama alumnus Gary Beach.
http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/press/press-release/index.cfm?id=2785

Alumni Patrick Osteen (’11) and Danny Yoerges (’09) are in the U.S. national tour of Lincoln Center Theater Company’s Tony Award winning WAR HORSE presently at the Ahmanson in LA thru July 29 then across the nation.
http://www.theateradvisorblog.com/complete-cast-announced-u-s-tour-war-horse/

Joe Mantello directs off-Braodway world premiere of the musical DOGFIGHT at Second Stage w/music & lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, book by Peter Duchan. Based on the 1991 feature film starring River Phoenix and Lili Taylor, it begins previews June 27th, opening July 16. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159176-Joe-Mantello-Will-Direct-World-Premiere-of-New-Musical-Dogfight-for-Second-Stage

Gaye Taylor Upchurch, alumna of the School of Drama Directing Program, directs Susan Mosakowski’s ESCAPE at the La Mama Theatre (74A East 4th Street), feature Acting alumnus Ted Schneider. June 7 thru 24. http://lamama.org/first-floor-theatre/escape/

As part of New York Stage & Film and Vassar College’s summer Powerhouse Theatre, Gaye Taylor Upchurch directs a stage reading of 22 SECONDS by Michele Lowe.
http://powerhouse.vassar.edu/season/index.html#apprentice

Scott Hinson, class of 1996, in MEN’S LIVES written by Joe Pintauro and directed by Harris Yulin at the Bay Street Theatre. http://www.baystreet.org/ 

Alumni inspired No Rules Theatre Company produces the Washington, DC premiere of Andrew Hinderaker’s SUICIDE, INCORPARATED directed by alumnus/co-artistic director Joshua Morgan, featuring alumni Joe Isenberg, Brian Sutow (co-artistic director), Spencer Trinwith, and rising UNCSA Drama senior Dylan Jackson. May 30 – June 23 at the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE. http://norulestheatre.org/shows/suicide-incorporated/

Anna Camp has been nominated for a NY Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her Off Broadway/Second Stage performance in ALL NEW PEOPLE penned by “Scrubs” star Zach Braff. She recently co-starred w/Mind Kaling in the FOX TV pilot THE MINDY PROJECT, and this fall she teams w/Anna Kendrick and Brittany Snow in the motion picture PITCH PERFECT scheduled to open in October.

Anna Wood guest stars Sun. May 20th on episode 10 of AMC’s MAD MEN.

Jeremy Webb appears as Victor in Noel Coward’s classic comedy PRIVATE LIVES at Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company directed by Maria Aitken.   May 25 thru June 24. http://www.huntingtontheatre.org/season/2011-2012/private-lives/

Will Rogers has been nominated for the 2012 NY Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in Classic Stage Company’s UNNATURAL ACTS. He will appear in the 50th anniversary season of the NY Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater as Silvius in AS YOU LIKE IT directed by Daniel Sullivan. And to top it off, he stars in the independent movie NANCY, PLEASE which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. http://www.shakespeareinthepark.org/about.aspx
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/165366-Drama-Desk-Nominations-Announced-Death-Takes-a-Holiday-and-Follies-Lead-the-Pack
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/158052-tribeca-film-festival-2012-nancy-please/

Ciera Payton guest stars on the new USA Network Series COMMON LAW Friday May 18th @ 10 pm Eastern/Pacific and 9 pm Central.

Logan Fahey guest stars opposite Kathy Bates on NBC’s HARRY’S LAW Sunday, May 13th.

BLOOD AND GIFTS by JT Rogers has been nominated for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/165195-62nd-Annual-Outer-Critics-Circle-Award-Nominations-Announced-Nice-Work-Receives-Nine-Nods

Aubrey Deeker plays Prior in Tony Kushner’s ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART ONE: MILLENNIM APPROACHES(May 23-July 1) and PART TWO: PERESTROKIA (Sept. 12-Oct. 21) at the Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia. http://www.wilmatheater.org/production/angels-america-part-one-millennium-approaches/artists/2057

The Guggenheim Foundation has just announced School of Drama alumnus J.T. Rogers is a 2012 recipient of the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Grant for Creative Arts in the area of Drama and Performing Arts. His most recent play BLOOD AND GIFTShad its American premiere at the Lincoln Center Theater Company. http://www.gf.org/fellows/17297-jt-rogers

Billy Magnussen co-stars in the feature film DAMSELS IN DISTRESS opening nationally April 6th. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2915105/news He is also featured in the NY Times Styles section article “Leaving Etiquette Behind”. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/05/fashion/damsels-in-distress-screening-and-after-party.html

Two School of Drama alumni are nominated for the prestigious Lucille Lortel Award celebrating excellence in Off-Broadway work – Outstanding Play, Lincoln Center’s production of BLOOD AND GIFTS by JT Rogers; and Outstanding Musical, Playwrights Horizons THE SHAGGS: PHILOSOPHY OF THE WORLD story and direction by John Langs. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/161274-Lucille-Lortel-Award-Nom

Trieste Kelly Dunn co-stars w/Matt Servitto and Daniel Ross Owens in the Cinemax TV series BANSHEE, executive producer Alan Ball (AMERICAN BEAUTY, SIX FEET UNDER, TRUE BLOOD). http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a369029/true-blood-execs-cinemax-series-banshee-casts-leads.html

Joshua Morgan (class of ’09) appears at award winning Greensboro, NC professional theatre Triad Stage in “tick, tick…BOOM!, a Musical Autobiography” w/book, music & lyrics by RENT Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Larson, March 15-31. Artistic Director of Triad Stage is Drama alumnus Preston Lane. Josh Morgan is co-artistic director of No Rules Theatre Co. www.NoRulesTheatre.org http://triadstage.org/upstage/boom/personnel.php

Anna Camp, recently of THE GOOD WIFE, co-stars in the yet to be titled Mindy Kaling Pilot for FOX TV. http://njuice.com/8A4

Anna Wood is presently shooting the CBS pilot TROOPER opposite Mira Sorvino in NYC. She guest stars in the March 25th episode of Showtime’s HOUSE OF LIES.

Ashley Austin Morris guest stars on ABC's DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Sun. March 25th. http://vids.tv/desperate-housewives/tv/season-8/episode-18

Matt Lauria co-stars with Blythe Danner and Madeline Zima in ABC’s dramatic pilot GILDED LILYS. Executive producer is Shonda Rhimes of GREY’S ANATOMY. http://www.tvline.com/2012/03/matt-lauria-jgilded-lilys/

No Rules Theatre Co., a UNCSA alumni company based in both Washington, DC and Winston Salem, NC premieres PETER PAN: THE BOY WHO HATED MOTHER’S adapted and directed by School of Drama alumnus Michael Lluberes, based on J.M. Barrie’s PETER AND WENDY. The title role of Peter is played by Drama alumnus John Evans Reese, and Slightly/Starkey by Nathaniel Mendez. Having concluded its critically acclaimed run in DC it opens Hanesbrand Theatre in downtown Winston Salem March 20 thru April 7.   http://norulestheatre.org/peter-pan-the-boy-who-hated-mothers-whats-it-like-to-be-peter-pan%e2%80%8f/  

Tim Guinee stars in the NBC pilot REVOLUTION produced by Eric Kripke (SUPERNATURAL) and J.J. Abrams (ALIAS, LOST, STAR TREK).   http://www.gateworld.net/news/2012/03/actor-tim-guinee-cast-in-j-j-abrams-pilot-revolution/  

Drama alumnus Bill English continues on Broadway in the lead role of Billy Crocker opposite Sutton Foster as Reno Sweeney in the Tony winning revival of ANYTHING GOES thru April 1st..   http://www.playbill.com/news/article/160555-Bill-English-Is-Billy-in-Broadways-Anything-Goes-in-March-Colin-Donnell-Shooting-Superhero-Pilot  

Bridget Regan co-stars in the NBC western-themed pilot THE FRONTIER oppostie Ethan Embry and Jake McLauglin shooting in Australia. Bridget starred in the popular series LEGEND OF THE SEEKER.   http://www.tvline.com/2012/02/the-frontier-bridget-regan-ethan-embry-nbc/  

Thurs. Feb. 23rd Drama alumnus Matt Lauria is special guest star on CBS's night time series PERSON OF INTEREST, 9 PM EST.   http://www.tvline.com/2012/01/person-of-interest-matt-lauria-casting/  

Kathryn Saffell (class of 2011) plays Bianca in Theatre for a New Audience's THE TAMING OF THE SHREWdirected by Arin Arbus on Broadway at the Duke on 42nd Street, March 17 thru 21.   http://www.tfana.org/season/taming-shrew/overview  

Tiffany Little-Canfield, alumna of the Directing Program and casting director with Telsey + Company in NYC is a recipient of the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards annual Robert Altman Award for the feature film MARGIN CALL. The Altman Award is bestowed upon one film's director, casting director and ensemble cast. She is also the casting director for the new NBC series SMASH featuring two alumni Neal Bledsoe (John Goodwin) and Wesley Taylor (Bobby).   http://www.ifc.com/spirit-awards/robert-altman-award   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825133/

Drama alumnus Richard Corley directs Githa Sowerby's 1912 drama RUTHERFORD AND SON Off Broadway for the Mint Theater Company.  Fellow alumnus David Van Pelt is featured in the production.  Feb. 4 thru April 1.  http://minttheater.org/onstage/current.html

Variety.com has just announced School of Drama alumnus Dane DeHann (class of 2008) will co-star with Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Olsen & Jack Huston in the upcoming motion picture KILL YOUR DARLINGS.  He stars in the upcoming FOX supernatural thriller CHRONICLE due for national release in Feb. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118048545

Jordan Brown (class of 2007) plays Martin Hanlon in A SKULL IN CONNEMARA by Martin McDonagh at Baltimore's premiere professional theatre Centerstage directed by BJ Jones, Jan. 25 - March 4. Jordan will be remembered for his memorable performance as Tony in UNCSA’s 50th anniversary all school revival of WEST SIDE STORY.
http://www.centerstage.org/skull/ShowDetails.aspx

Dave Brown (class of 2010), High School and College Drama alumnus, appears off-Broadway in the Flea Theatre's NY premiere of Sean Graney's interpretation of Sophocles' seven surviving plays,  THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES performing Jan. 19 thru Feb. 12.
http://www.theflea.org/show_detail.php?page_type=0&page_id=3&show_id=99

School of Drama alumnus Jeremy Webb (class of 1994) joins the cast of LA Theatre Works staged reading and radio recording of Geoffrey Nauffts' critically acclaimed Broadway play NEXT FALL. Original cast members Patrick Breen, Patrick Heusinger & Maddie Corman along with Tony winner Julie White appear. It performs at the James Bridges Theatre at UCLA Jan. 19 thru 22 and will be broadcast on Public Radio stations nationwide at a later date. http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/LA-Theatre-Works-Completes-Casting-for-NEXT-FALL-20120110

School of Drama alumna Missi Pyle co-stars in the critically acclaimed "silent film" THE ARTIST directed, written & edited by Michael Hazanavicius. http://weinsteinco.com/sites/the-artist/

The New York Times special Oscar section by Dennis Lim "Don't-Miss Movies You Probably Missed". Mr. Lim makes special mention of COLD WEATER directed & co-written by School of Filmmaking alumnus Aaron Katz featuring Drama alumna Robyn Rikoon and Trieste Kelly Dunn.  Lim writes about Mr. Katz, "beneath the laid back drift of his movies are real ambition and depth, a poetic sense of place and a delicate grasp of character". 
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/01/movies/awardsseason/overlooked-movies-of-2011.html?pagewanted=all

School of Drama alumnus Paul Whitty (class of 2002) is featured in New York Theatre Workshop's Irish-pop infused musical ONCE, inspired by the hit 2006 indie movie of the same title, transfering to Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for previews on 2/28, opening on 3/18. 
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/157279-Broadway-Aimed-Once-the-Musical-That-Has-Crowds-Falling-Slowly-Opens-in-NYC

Bill English (class of 2002) will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of Anything Goes starring Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. He replaces Colin Donnell in the lead role of Billy Crocker Jan. 26 through Feb. 19, 2012. For more information, see: http://www.anythinggoesonbroadway.com/.

Legend of the Seeker’s Bridget Regan (class of 2004) co-stars as Annabelle Granger in the TNT Mystery Movie HIDE. For more information, see: www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/legend-seeker-star-joins-tnt-227348.

Blake Griffin (class of 2007 college and 2003 high school) co-stars in the NBC pilot The Game of Your Life at 8 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 2.

Travis Smith (class of 2000) joins the cast of Atlanta's Alliance Theatre world premiere of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, book by Stephen King, music and lyrics by John Mellencamp, and musical direction by T Bone Burnett.  The cast includes Tony winner Shuler Hensley (Oklahoma!) and Tony nominee Emily Skinner (Side Show).  Performances begin April 4. For more information, see: http://www.atlantatheaterfans.com/2011/11/

Jeremy Webb (class of 1994) appears as the schoolmaster in the Actors Fund benefit concert of Terrence McNally, John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical adaptation of The Visit, based on a play by Friedrich Durrenmatt, starring Chita Rivera and John Cullum.  One performance only, Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Broadway's Ambassador Theatre. For more information, see: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/

J.T. Rogers (class of 1990) opened his most recent play, Blood and Gifts, at the Lincoln Center Theater Company on Nov. 21. It is directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher.  Charles Isherwood in The New York Times wrote: "…the strength of Mr. Rogers' drama is in its dramatically clarifying the murky motives driving all the big players in the drama, at the same time humanizing the characters representing them.  A history lecture ‘B&G’ definitely isn't; Mr. Rogers’ knowledge of the hearts and minds of his characters is as deep as his grasp of the geopolitical games being played." For more information, see:  http://lct.org/showBio.htm?id=205&creditId=2428.

Alex Reznik, class of 2001, is executive producer of a new ABC game show called “Million Dollar Mind Game.”

Aleque Reid, class of 2009, is in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of Hair in the role of Jeanie. The world premiere of Hair, which opened Joe Papp's Public Theatre in 1967, was directed by UNCSA School of Drama Dean Gerald Freedman.  For more information, see: http://www.hairontour.com/tribe.php

Michael Abbott Jr. (class of 2000) is currently filming the movie MUD – written and directed by UNCSA film alumnus Jeff Nichols – with Reece Witherspoon, Sam Shepard and Matthew McConaughey.

Lucas Hall plays Orsino in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, directed by Mark Lamos, at the Westport Country Playhouse, Oct. 11 through Nov. 5. For more information, see: http://www.westportplayhouse.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=1126

Two-time Tony-winning UNCSA alumna Jennifer Ehle makes quite a splash in Steven Soderberg’s motion picture CONTAGION co-starring Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law and Kate Winslet.  For more information, see: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/04/PKOF1KTBAT.DTL

Tyler Lea (class of 2011) makes his professional New York stage debut in the Ethos Performing Arts Theater's  production of The Family Room at the Arclight Theater,  152 W. 72nd St., Sept. 30 - Oct. 23. For more information, see: http://www.thefamilyroomnyc.com./TylerLea.html.

Will Rogers (class of 2004) co-stars in the Manhattan Class Company's The Submission by Jeff Talbott with Jonathan Groff (Spring Awakening, Glee), Eddie Kaye Thomas (AMERICAN PIE) and Rutina Wesley
(True Blood) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St., New York. Directed by Walter Bobby, it runs Sept. 9 through Oct. 22. For more information, see: http://www.mcctheater.org/shows/11-12_season/submission/whoswho.html.

Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher is set to direct School of Drama alumnus J.T. Rogers' play Blood and Gifts at the Mitzi Newhouse Theatre for the Lincoln Center Theatre Company.  Previews begin Oct. 27 and the opening is Nov. 21.  Commissioned by Lincoln Center, Blood and Gifts had its world premiere at the National Theatre of London in autumn 2010. For more information, see: http://www.theatermania.com/off-broadway.... Rogers (Class of 1990) was the 2009 UNCSA commencement speaker and honorary doctorate recipient.

Mando Alvarado appears off-Broadway in Neil LaBute's The New Testament at the Summer Shorts 5 one-act festival at 59E59 Theatres. For more information, see: http://www.59e59.org/shows/SummerShorts.html

School of Drama alumnus Jonathan Gould is presently appearing with the renowned Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in the world premiere of the musical Maria Severa by Jay Turvey and Paul Sportelli, and as Mr. Felix in Ferenc Molnar's The President. For more information, see: http://www.shawfest.com/the-ensemble/jonathan-gould/

Colin Hovde (class of 2004, Directing) has been named the new artistic director of Theater Alliance in Washington, D.C.  For more information, see: http://www.theateralliance.com/documents/TA_Colin_Hovde_Press_Release.pdf

9THIRTY THEATRE COMPAY (AN ECO THEATRE), artistic director UNCSA School of Drama alumnus Jeff Burroughs, presents "Seeds, New Voices Exploring ECO Issues.” Among the works are “The Age of Bees” featuring alumnus Joshua Brocki; and “Fertile Lies” directed alumnus Isaac Klein, featuring alumni Cooper D'Ambrose, Jolly Abraham, Jennifer Ferrin, Stacy Salvette, Paul Whitty and Aaron Gonzalez. The theatre is located at Penthouse 1, 244 W. 54th Street, New York City. For more information, see:  http://www.9ttc.org/program.php

True Blood’s Anna Camp, alumna of both High School and College Drama, co-stars Off-Broadway in All New People by Zack Braff (Garden State, Scrubs) at 2nd Stage Theatre.  She is also featured in the in the highly anticipated feature film THE HELP, based on Katheryn Stockett's best-selling novel of the same name. The film will be released nationally on Aug. 10.  For more information on the play, see: http://www.2st.com/index.php?option=com_plays&task=viewPlay&Itemid=0&id=147&saction=com. For more information on the film, see: http://truebloodnet.com/true-bloods-anna-camp-star-newfilm-the-help/ and http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454029/

Ian Antal (class of 2010) plays Montjoy, the Ambassador of France, in Shakespeare's The Life of King Henry the Fifth for the New York Classical Theatre on location in Battery Park & Governor's Island through July 24.  For more information, see: http://newyorkclassical.org/henry-v

School of Drama Directing Program alumnus Christopher Schilder directs Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle off-Broadway for Sonnet Repertory Theatre July 28 through Aug. 7 at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row/42nd Street.  The cast includes Drama alumni Ro Boddie, Adam Levinthal, Stacey Salvette, Luke Smith and Andrew Wells Ryder.  The creative team includes the following UNCSA alumni: Robyne Parrish (Drama, assistant director), Danielle Emile aka Rennalls (Drama/Directing Program, assistant director), Leo Hurley (Music, composer), Johnny Milani (Design & Production, stage manager), Seth Easter (D&P, set design), M. Meriwether Snipes (D&P, costume design), Janie Bullard (D&P, sound design), Jolly Abraham (Drama, choreographer).  Co-artistic directors of Sonnet Rep are Drama/Directing Program alumni Todd Lloyd and Tiffany Little-Canfield.  For more information, see: http://www.sonnetrepertorytheatre.org/?page_id=19

Jonathan Frappier (class of 1997) has joined the prestigious American Conservatory Theatre of San Francisco as associate director of individual giving.  He leaves the Flat Rock Playhouse in the mountains of North Carolina, where he was their director of development.

Dane DeHaan (High School Class of 2004 and College Class of 2008) has been cast in a leading role opposite Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Ray Liotta in the feature film THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, directed by Derek Cianfrance. For more information, see: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118040181?categoryid=4076&cs=1&cmpid=RSS.  DeHaan plays the role of Timbo in the first three episodes of the 4th season of “True Blood.” He has finished shoot THE WETTEST COUNTY IN THE WORLD co-starring Shia Labeouf, Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman and Mia Wasikowska, due for release in 2012; and is presently filming 20th Century Fox's supernatural mystery CHRONICLE, in which he appears opposite his fiancé and fellow UNCSA School of Drama alum Anna Wood. For more information, see: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2851530/

Rachel Wallace (class of 2009), presently in the ensemble and understudy of the title role in the North American Tour of Disney’s Mary Poppins, takes over as Mary Poppins on Sept. 13 in Salt Lake City. For more information, see: http://disney.go.com/theatre/marypoppins/tour//.

School of Drama Directing Program alumnus Christopher Schilder directs Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle off-Broadway for Sonnet Repertory Theatre July 28 through Aug. 7 at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row/42nd Street.  The cast includes Drama alumni Ro Boddie, Adam Levinthal, Stacey Salvette, Luke Smith and Andrew Wells Ryder.  The creative team includes the following UNCSA alumni: Robyne Parrish (School of Drama; assistant director), Danielle Emile aka Rennalls (School of Drama’s Directing Program; assistant director), Leo Hurley (School of Music; composer), Johnny Milani (School of Design and Production; stage manager), Seth Easter (D&P; set design), M. Meriwether Snipes (D&P; costume design), Janie Bullard (D&P; sound design), Jolly Abraham (Drama; choreographer).  Co-artistic directors of Sonnet Rep are School of Drama Directing Program alumni Todd Lloyd and Tiffany Little-Canfield.  For more information, see: http://www.sonnetrepertorytheatre.org/?page_id=19

Directing Program alumnus and Kenan Fund for the Arts Kennedy Center Fellow Gus Heagerty (class of 2010) directs Who Killed Captain Kirk? as part of the DC Capital Fringe Festival.  In the cast is Drama alumnus Jon Odom (class of 2008) and rising junior Dylan Jackson. For more information, see: http://pinklineproject.com/event/8686.

Two School of Drama alumni appear this summer in the prestigious Williamstown Theatre Festival's A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer, June 22-July 3: Daniel Stewart Sherman (class of 1998) (as Mitch) and Emily Simoness (class of 2007) (as the Nurse).  Blanche is being played by Jessica Hecht and Stanley by Sam Rockwell.  Emily Simoness will also appear in Williamstown's She Stoops to Conquer with Drama alumnus Jeremy Webb (class of 1994), July 27-Aug. 7.  For more information, see: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/.

Wendy McClellan (class of 1996, Directing) co-directed a staged reading of eight “Brand New Short Plays” for the Red Bull Theater in New York City on June 13.

Will Rogers, class of 2004, appears off-Broadway in Unnatural Acts, Harvard’s Secret Court of 1920 at the Classic Stage Company, conceived and directed by Tony Speciale, June 14 - July 10. For more information, see: www.classicstage.org/

Scott Sowers, class of 1987, is appearing off-Broadway in the Ensemble Studio Theatre's 33rd Marathon of One-Act Plays in In the Middle of the Night by Billy Aronson, May 20 - June 18. For more information, see: http://ensemblestudiotheatre.org//

Aleque Reid, class of 2009, appears in the Shakespeare in the Park Ensemble in June and July. She is also the Diana understudy in the Park’s All's Well That Ends Well, which starsJohn Cullum, Tonya Pinkins and Daikin Mathews, and is directed by Daniel Sullivan. Recently, Reid appeared in Camp Wanatachi by Natalie Weiss, produced by Ian Pai and Brigette Reagan for the New York Fringe Festival. Previously, Reid played Girl in the play I like you you're hot by Greta Ferwig for Sonnet Rep. And No Rules Theatre cast her as Yitzsak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, performed in Washington, D.C.

Jared Thompson, class of 2010, appears in a revival of Christopher Fry’s The Lady’s Not For Burning off-off Broadway at the Parenthesis Theatre in Tribeca, at Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street, New York City.  Performances continue through June 11.

Directing Program alumnus John Langs (class of 1996) directs a major new musical, The Shaggs, Philosophy of the World, at Playwrights Horizons, off-Broadway in New York City. Previews began May 12, and the show opens  June 7 and runs through July 3 at 416 W. 42nd Street on Theatre Row.  For more information, see: www.playwrightshorizons.org/mainstage.asp.  Langs, who has directed recent School of Drama productions 1776, Two Shakespearean Actors, Our Country’s Good, and Trojan Women, is co-creator of this musical, which has been in development for several years.  The show’s assistant director is Directing Program alumnus  Gus Heagerty (class of 2010), who is presently a Kenan Directing Fellow at the Kennedy Center.  Heagerty has just been appointed 2011-12 Directing Fellow at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, D.C., under the artistic directorship of Michael Kahn. 

Directing Program alumna Gaye Taylor Upchurch will direct the much acclaimed British actor Simon Russell Beale in Bluebird by Simon Stephens for the Atlantic Theatre Company.  Previews begin Aug. 9, opening is Aug. 22 and it plays through Sept. 6 at Atlantic Stage 2, 320 W. 16th St. in New York City.  Upchurch and Beale met working together when she was associate director of the Sam Mendes’ Bridge Project.  Beale is a two-time Laurence Olivier Best Actor award winner for Uncle Vanya and the musical by the same name. He was nominated for a Tony for Tom Stoppard’s Jumpers. For more information, see: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/...

Drew Madland (class of 2010) appears in Knickerbocker, a new comedy by Jonathan Marc Sherman, at the New York Public Theatre May 6-29. For more information, visit: http://www.publictheater.org/...

Neal Bledsoe, class of 2005, in an "amazing" Old Spice commercial. To see it, download: http://cdn.creatiu.com/mp4/jungle_wilderness.ipad.mp4.

Lauren Culpepper (class of 2008) appears in the East Coast premiere of a three-actor adaptation of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment at Baltimore Center Stage April 13 - May 15. For more information, see:
www.centerstage.org/crimeandpunishment/Show-Details.aspx

Drama alumnus Andrew Pastides will appear off-Broadway in Love Song, written & directed by John Kolvenback, at the 59E59 Theatres April 5 through May 7. Love Song was a London Olivier Award nominee for Best New Comedy in 2007.  For more information, see: www.59e59.org/shows/LoveSong.html

Two-time Tony winner Joe Mantello (class of 1984) has directed the off-Broadway premiere of The Other Place, produced by the Manhattan Class Company at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.  His critically praised production of Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities, at Lincoln Center, will move to Broadway in the fall of 2011. For more information, see: www.mcctheater.org.

Lucas Hall (class of 2003 andtitle role in the adaptation of Hamlet, with the Shostakovich score, performed by the North Carolina Symphony and conducted by Chancellor John Mauceri and directed by Drama Dean Gerald Freedman in '08) and Ted Schneider (class of 2002) appear in New York's Theatre for a New Audience'sThe Merchant of Venice starring F. Murray Abraham as Shylock in New York, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles.  Lucas is Basssanio, and Ted is Gratiano.

Avery Glymph recently appeared in The Overwhelming and Stick Fly at the Contemporary American Theater Festival and the West Coast premiere of The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez, for which he was nominated for a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award and an NAACP Theatre Award for Best Male Lead.

Jordan Brown, class of 2007, memorable as Tony in the 2007 UNCSA all-school 50th Anniversary revival of West Side Story, joins the cast of Sense and Sensibility at Chicago's Northlight Theatre  March 10 - April 17.  Drama alumna and UNCSA Board of Trustees member Lynn Baber is artistic administrator and casting director at Northlight.  For more information, visit: http://northlight.mighty-site.com

Alumnus Joe Mantello (class of 1984) will play Ned Weeks when Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart makes its Broadway debut this spring at the Golden. Joel Grey will direct Mantello, Ellen Barkin and John Benjamin Hickey in the show, which is scheduled for an official opening on April 27 after performances begin on April 19.

Billy Magnussen(class of 2007) co-starred with the legendary Betty White in the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie THE LOST VALENTINE on CBS Jan. 30. For more information, see: http://www.examiner.com/e.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008) will play Mouse in Tales of the City, a new musical based on the popular Armistead Maupin novels, with a book by Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music by The Scissor Sisters, directed by Jason Moore (Shrek, The Musical and Avenue Q) premiering at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco May 19 through June 19.  Taylor also appears on the soap One Life to Live on Feb. 14, and will play Dorian in a workshop of The Picture of Dorian Gray, directed by fellow alumnus Quin Gordon (class of 2008).  As of Jan. 28, Taylor has six weeks left as an original cast member of The Addams Family on Broadway before moving on to these exciting new projects. For more information, see: www.act-sf.org/1011

Terence Archie (class of 1998) appears at D.C.'s Arena Stage in Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights, based on "The Book of the 1000 Nights and One Night." This production is in collaboration with Berkeley Rep, Kansas City Rep, and Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre and runs Jan. 14 through Feb. 20. For more information, visit: http://www.arenastage.org/

Matt Lauria (class of 2007) co-stars with Jennifer Beals, Jason Clarke and Delroy Lindo in the new FOX primetime television series The Chicago Code, premiering Feb. 7 at 9/8c.  Lauria, who was Romeo in Romeo & Juliet his senior year at UNCSA, most recently played Luke Cafferty on NBC’s Friday Night Lights. For more information, see: http://www.tv.com/the-chicago-coder

Jennifer Ehle (class of 1988) co-stars with Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter in the critically acclaimed feature film THE KING'S SPEECH.   Ehle is daughter of novelist John Ehle (one of the founders of the School of the Arts) and stage, television and screen actress Rosemary Harris.  For more information, see: http://www.kingsspeech.com/cast.html

Ashley Robinson (class of 2004)  appeared off-Broadway in the Irish Repertory Theatre's musical adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Dec. 12 through Jan. 2. For more information, see: http://www.irishrep.org/...

Joe Mantello (class of 1984) directs the world premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities for the Lincoln Center Theater Company at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater with a stellar cast including Stacey Keach, Stockard Channing and Linda Lavin. For more information, see: http://www.lct.org/showWhosWho.htm?id=201

Jennifer Ferrin (class of 2003), former star of As the World Turns, is a series regular on the new NBC series The Cape, premiering with a two-hour special Sunday, Jan. 9.  Its regular time slot is Mondays at 9 p.m. EST, starting Jan. 17. For more information, see:  http://www.nbc.com/the-cape/

Scott Sowers (class of 1987) plays Scrooge and everyone else in a musical one-man version of A Christmas Carol at the Empire Stage in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., directed by Kevin Thomsen (class of 1986).

Tre Garrett, aka Declois Garrett Beacham, School of Drama Directing Program class of 2004, has been named artistic director of the Jubilee Theatre in Ft. Worth, Texas.  He has been a Kenan Institute for the Arts Directing Fellow, director-in-residence at the John F. Kennedy Center, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographer’s John Gielgud Directing Fellow, directing assistant at the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference, and assistant director of the Broadway production of Julius Caesar, starring Denzel Washington.  Since 2005, Garrett has been a show director with Walt Disney Entertainment.  With the mission to create and produce theatrical works that reflect the African American experience, this season marks the 30th anniversary of the Jubilee Theatre. For more information, see: http://artandseek.net/2010/11/19/tre/

Aubrey Deeker appears in the world premiere of A Fox on the Fairway by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy For You) at the Signature Theatre, one of Washington, D.C.'s leading theatres, Oct. 12-Nov. 14.  For more information, see:
http://www.sig-online.org/fox-on-fairway.htm.

Emily Simoness (class of 2007) will be playing Paula Abdul Blackwood in Nick Jones and Zak Vreeland's Straight Up Vampire at Joe's Pub and Jamie in Jonathan Caren's Friends in Transient Places at ARS NOVA, both in New York City, in October and November.

Emily Simoness (class of 2007) will be playing the role of Dixie Scott in Noah Haidle's new musical, Western Country, and will also appear in Bekah Brunstetter's new play as part of the Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2010 Fellowship Projects.

School of Drama Directing Program alumnus and frequent UNCSA guest director John Langs directs the world premiere of The Good Book of Pedantry and Wonder by Moby Pomerance at The Theatre @ Boston Court in Pasadena, Calif., this summer. In the cast are alumni Melonie Lora (High School Program) and Blake Griffin (High School and BFA Program), and the assistant director is class of 2010 Directing Program alumnus Augustus Heagerty. Sets and lighting are by Design & Production alumnus Brian Bembridge. For more information, see: www.bostoncourt.com/events/61/the-good-book-of-pedantry-and-wonder.

Jordan Brown, Tony in UNCSA’s 50th anniversary revival of West Side Story, played Fabrezio in Adam Guettel’s The Light in the Piazza at the River Valley Repertory Theatre on the campus of Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., July 22-Aug 1

Ashley Austin Morris (class of 2007) joined the cast of Nora and Delia Ephron's off-Broadway hit Love, Loss, and What I Wore this summer. She also returns this season on the PBS series The New Electric Company as Francine Carruthers, the power-mad teen-ager who wants to be president of The Electric Company. For more information, see:  www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/jun10/lovelossandwhatiwore556009.htm.

New York City's Sonnet Repertory Theatre presented Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Theatre @ St. Clements, July 23-Aug. 1. UNCSA alumni in the cast included Jolly Abraham (Viola), Lucas Hall (Orsino), Jennifer Lyon (Maria), Brynne Morrice (Valentine), Ted Schneider (Malvolio), Henry Vick (Sir Andrew) and Paul Whitty (Sir Toby).  Sonnet’s artistic staff includes alumni Michael Lluberes (director), Seth Easter (sets), Janie Bullard (sound), Henry Williamson (assistant director) and Michelle Davis (props). Other UNCSA alumni with Sonnet Rep are Todd Loyd and Tiffany Little-Canfield (co-artistic directors), Katrina Kent (executive director), Robyne Parrish (founding artistic director and associate executive director) and Sean Kent (education curriculum development).  For more information, visit: http://www.sonnetrepertorytheatre.org/?page_id=19.

Two recent films feature prominent UNCSA School of Drama alumnae: SOLITARY MAN starring Michael Douglas and Mary-Louise Parker, and THE EXTRA MAN starring Kevin Kline with Celia Weston.

The New York Times gives a thumbs up to THE NEW YEAR, directed and co-written by UNCSA School of Filmmaking alumnus Brett Haley:  http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/07/30/movies/30newyear.html?ref=arts. Featured in the film are School of Drama alumni Linda Lee McBride, Kevin Wheately and Trieste Kelly Dunn, and School of Filmmaking alumnus Ryan Hunter.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008) is interviewed on Broadway.com:  http://www.broadway.com/shows/

New York City’s up-and-coming eco-friendly 9Thirty Theatre Company presented Aristophanes’ The Birds at the Greek Cultural Center in Astoria, Aug. 8-21. Directed by School of Drama Directing Program alumnus Aaron Gonzales, it featured alumni Freddie Bennett, Matthew Jellison, Nicole Hodges and Kim Ramirez. 9Thirty's founder and artistic director is alumnus Jeff Burroughs. Other alumni staff include Justin Eure (associate artistic director), Nicholas Townsend (director of education) and Amanda Whiting (London correspondent).  Check out their website www.9TTC.org to find out more about this innovative theatre company.

Jake Lacy (class of 2008) stars in the role of “Casey” in the premiere of the new ABC sitcom Better With You, Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m. East Coast Time. For more information, see: http://abc.go.com/shows/better-with-you

John Reese (class of 2010) makes his New York debut in  the Repertorio Espanol production of Way To Heaven (Himmelweg) at the Gramercy Park Theatre beginning Sept. 28. For more information, see:
http://waytoheaventheplay.com/ 

The third season of HBO’s drama series In Treatment will premiere two back-to-back half-hour episodes on Oct. 25 and two more on Oct. 26. Gabriel Byrne returns as Dr. Paul Weston and new cast members are Irrhan Kahn, Debra Winger, Amy Ryan and UNCSA School of Drama alumnus Dane DeHaan (high school class of 2004 and college class of 2008) in the role of Jesse.  In the following “tease,” co-executive producer Dan Futterman refers to “a new actor named Dane DeHaan.  He’s phenomenal.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8QWkYgw4hM&feature=player_embedded

J.T. Rogers, School of Drama Class of 1990, 2009 Commencement speaker and UNCSA honorary doctorate recipient, has just opened the world premiere of his newest play Blood and Gifts at the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain directed by Howard Davies.  His critically acclaimed The Overwhelming also had its premiere at the National under Mr. Davies’ direction and later was presented on Broadway by the Roundabout Theatre.  About Blood and Gifts Michael Billington of The Guardian UK wrote "J.T. Rogers is that rare creature: an American dramatist who writes about global issues…the result is a compelling political thriller that exposes the naivety and arrogance that contribute to the current tragic impasse." For more information, see:
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/59862/productions/blood-and-gifts.html.

School of Drama Dean Gerald Freedman directs The Diary of Anne Frank at the prestigious Westport Country Playhouse Sept. 28 through Oct. 30. The cast includes Drama alumna Lauren Culpepper, and Design and Production alumnus Travis McHale is lighting designer.  Senior Drama directing majors Andy Madson, Sam Mandlebaum, Drew Perrin, Harry Poster and Danielle Rennalls are interns on the production. For more information, see: http://www.theatermania.com/connecticut/...l. Dean Freedman returns to campus immediately after opening to begin rehearsals for Light Up the Sky, with college juniors and seniors. 

School of Drama alumnus Travis Smith is one of the four actors in Bouncers, opening the new Hanesbrands Theatre in the new Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in downtown Winston Salem, Sept. 14-25. The production is directed by Mark Woods, founder of the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival.  For more information, see: http://www2.journalnow.com/.../

Will Rogers (class of 2004) plays George Gibbs in Thornton Wilder's Our Town at the Williamstown Theatre Festival July 21 through Aug. 1. The play is directed by longtime School of Drama guest artist Nicholas Martin. For more information, see: http://www.theatermania.com/berkshires/news/...

"Outsourced," featuring Diedrich Bader '87, is NBC's new addition to their fall Thursday night comedy lineup, which includes "30 Rock" and "The Office." It will air at 9:30 p.m. EST. For more information, see: http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox...

Cinny Strickland (class of 1987) and Michael Abbott, Jr. (class of 2000), appear in the world premiere of "Providence Gap, The World Premiere of an Appalachian Saga," at Triad Stage in Greensboro, N.C., through July 4.  The play is written and directed by Triad Stage artistic director and School of Drama alumnus Preston Lane (class of 1992), with original music by Laurelyn Dossett. For more information, see: http://www.triadstage.org/mainstage/providence/personnel.php

Brian D. Coats (class of 1993) appears in On the Levee at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street  in New York June 14-July 10 as part of Lincoln Center Theatre’s New Artists/New Audiences initiative. For more information, see: http://www.lct.org/showBio.htm?id=194&creditId=2084

Directing Program graduate Robby Lutfy (class of 2010) directs Cormac McCarthy's The Sunset LTD at Charlotte, N.C.’s Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Aug. 5-8. Rising Drama senior Jacobi Howard plays the role of Black, an ex-con evangelical Christian. Howard is known locally for his powerful performance as Troy in August Wilson's Fences at UNCSA in the fall of 2009. For more information, see: http://www.blumenthalcenter.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=2057

Ben Yannette (class of 2009) guest starred on Episode 2, entitled “Lovesick,” of the USA Network’s popular series Royal Pains.

Scott Sowers (class of 1987) appears off-Broadway in the Ensemble Studio Theater’s prestigious Annual One-Act Festival in Matthew and the Pastor’s Wife. For more information, see: http://theater.nytimes.com/...

Fox Network has just announced its 2010-11 prime-time season.  Matt Lauria (class of 2007), presently Luke Cafferty on NBC's “Friday Night Lights,” will join the cast of “Ride-Along,” created by Shawn Ryan (“The Shield”).  Co-stars of the new series include Jennifer Beals, Jason Clarke and Delroy Lindo.  The first episode airs Monday, Feb. 6, 2011, at 9 p.m. EST, right after “House.” For more information, see: www.cinemablend.com/television

Dane DeHaan (class of 2008 and high school class of 2004), fresh back from shooting the John Sayles feature film BARYO in the Philippines opposite Chris Cooper, is presently off-Broadway at the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre in The Aliens by Annie Baker. The New York Times on April 23 said that DeHaan plays “the bespectacled high schooler Evan Shelmerdine … with moving precision and comic truth.” For more information, visit: http://theater.nytimes.com. This coming fall DeHaan joins the cast of HBO’s “In Treatment” as one of Dr. Paul Weston’s (Gabriel Byrne) regular patients. 

Avery Glymph (class of 1995) appears in the West Coast premiere of Matthew Lopez's The Whipping Man at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre. For more information, see: www.theoldglobe.org/tickets/production.aspx?PID=7522 (click on website and then on "artists" to read actor bios).

Terence Archie (class of 1998) plays the title role in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Off-Broadway’s 2nd Stage Theatre.  Sets are designed by UNCSA Design & Production alumnus Brian Bembridge. For more information, see:
www.2st.com/index.php and www.theatermania.com/off-broadway/

One of the major theatrical events of the Broadway season will open on April 20 at the legendary St. James Theatre. American Idiot, with music by Green Day, is produced by School of Drama alumnus Tom Hulce (classes of 1971 high school and 74 undergraduate) and directed by Michael Mayer (both Tony Award-winners for Spring Awakening). It stars School of Drama alumna Rebecca Naomi Jones (class of 2003) opposite John Gallagher Jr., winner of the 2007 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (for Spring Awakening). For more information, see: www.americanidiotonbroadway.com/?gclid=CM-o5MPU4KACFUWU7Qod9HfvDA.

Cynthia Darlow (class of 1970) plays the pivotal role of "grandma" in the national tour of Billy Elliot, presently in-residence in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre through July 11, 2010. The tour will then go on to San Francisco and Los Angeles. For more information, see: www.theatreinchicago.com/newswire.php?newsID=117.

Scott Sowers (class of 1987) heads the off-Broadway cast of Lenin’s Embalmers, directed by artistic director William Carden, at the Ensemble Studio Theatre.  Mr. Carden is father of Drama senior Molly Carden, who played the title role in Dean Freedman’s Saint Joan in November 2009. For more information, see: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/....

Nick Searcy (class of 1978) and Rhoda Griffis (class of 1983) are featured in the motion picture THE LAST SONG starring Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear. Griffis is also featured in the highly praised movie THE BLIND SIDE as Beth, one of the three friends Sandra Bullock’s character lunches with

Theatre World Award winner Wesley Taylor (class of 2008), presently in previews for the Broadway musical The Addams Family (opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 8), will perform in concert with other noted Broadway actors at Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre on May 3. For more information, see: www.broadwayworld.com/article/

Ben Gunderson (class of 2009), Riff in UNCSA’s 50th anniversary revival of West Side Story and George in Dean Gerald Freedman’s Sunday in the Park with George, will play Fyedka in Fiddler on the Roof at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport, N.Y., April 29 through June 20.  The director is past UNCSA guest artist B.T. McNicholl, resident director of the Broadway production of Billy Elliot. For more information, see: www.bengunderson.com. 

Anna Wood, one of the two Marias in the UNCSA all-school 50th anniversary revival of West Side Story in 2007, will guest star on ABC's Brothers and Sisters on Sunday, April 11.  She will be playing Rachel Griffiths’ character "Sarah Walker" at an earlier age. To see Anna Wood on Access Hollywood, click here:
http://www.accesshollywood.com/dish-of-salt...

Lori Foxworth (class of 1991) will make her feature film debut in NIGHTBEATS, which will premiere at Method Fest in Calabasas, Calif., on March 27. NIGHTBEATS is a modern style noir film set in the sleepless underbelly of the city. Named after the famous school of acting, The Method Fest is the only major film festival in the United States focusing on acting, celebrating breakout‐acting performances in story driven independent films.

Ira David Wood III (classes of 1966 – high school and 1970 – college) leads the cast of The Full Monty with Sally Struthers and Jarrod Emick at Raleigh's North Carolina Theatre. Also in the cast is fellow Drama alumnus Jeremy Mills (class of 2002). See: http://www.nctheatre.com/theatre/the_full_monty.html

Quincy Dunn-Baker (class of 2005) will appear off-Broadway at the Classic Repertory Company in Alexander Ostrovsky's The Forest opposite two-time Academy Award-winner Dianne Wiest. See: www.newyorktheatreguide.com/...

Chris Hartl (high school class of 1999 and college class of 2003) co-stars with Tony-winner John Glover and Malcolm Gets at the Kennedy Center in Terrence McNally's Lisbon Traviata, directed by Christopher Ashley. See: www.theatermania.com/washington-dc/news/...

Dane DeHaan (class of 2008), presently in the Philippines shooting the John Syles feature film BARYO opposite Chris Cooper, will appear off-Broadway in the Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre production of Aliens, beginning performances April 14. For more information, see:  http://www.playbill.com/news/...

Joe Mantello (class of 1984) directs the American premiere of Alexi Kaye Campbell's Olivier Award-winning The Pride off-Broadway for the MCC Theatre at The Lucille Lortel Theatre. See: http://mcctheater.org/currentseason.html

Ben Gunderson (class of 2009), who was George in Sunday in the Park with George and Riff in the UNCSA 50th anniversary revival of West Side Story, appears in The Hidden Sky, a new musical playing off-off Broadway at the West End Theatre, 263 W. 86th St. in New York City. See: http://vimeo.com/9352565

Alumni Cedric Mays (class of 2006) and Lucas Hall (class of 2003) have been cast in the new Rebecca Gilman play, A True History of the Johnstown Flood, which will have its world premiere at The Goodman Theater in Chicago this spring 2010. For more information, see: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/...

On Jan. 25, the nominees for The 26th Annual Helen Hayes Awards were announced in Washington, D.C. For a list of UNCSA School of Drama alumni nominated or involved with nominated productions, see: http://www.uncsa.edu/pressreleases/...

9Thirty Theatre Company (Jeff Burroughs  class of 2006, Founder & Artistic Director) is one of New York City’s "movers and shakers ... who will no doubt be producing some solid and provocative work" and made Broadway World's Top 10 theatre companies to watch in 2010. Read the full article at www.broadwayworld.com/...

Will Rogers (class of 2004) and Henry Vick (class of 2003) have joined the cast of Lincoln Center Theater Company's upcoming When the Rain Stops Falling by Australian playwright Andrew Bovell, best known for the screenplay LANTANA and Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM.  The production is directed by David Cromer, who directed off-Broadway's hit revival of Our Town, and begins previews at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on Feb. 11 and opens March 8.  For more information, see: www.broadwayworld.com/article/....

Neal Bledsoe (class of 2005) plays the long-lost son of Claire Meade (Judith Light) on multiple episodes of ABC's Ugly Betty, beginning in December 2009. For more information, visit: www.tvfanatic.com/2009...

Lisa Tharps (class of 1997) was featured as Sophie Hernandez in CBS’ Cold Case on Nov. 15.

Erica Bradshaw (class of 1996) will be appearing in an upcoming episode of The Good Wife on CBS. Bradshaw has been the court clerk on NBC’s Law & Order SVU for the past four years.

Alumni Celia Weston and Daniel Stewart Sherman are both featured in the motion picture THE BOX starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank

Wendy McClellan (Class of 1996, Directing) has directed the highly praised Off-Broadway world premiere of Or, by Liz Duffy Adams, for the Women’s Project at the Julia Miles Theater, 424 W. 55th St., New York.   For more information, visit: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/theater/reviews/09or.html

Emily Simoness, class of 2007, will appear in The Flea Theater's production The Great Recession beginning Nov. 20 in New York City.  She will perform in Classic Kitchen Timer, written and directed by Adam Rapp, and Unum, written by Will Eno and directed by Jim Simpson.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008) is prepping for the Broadway premiere of The Addams Family Musical, which begins previews Nov. 13 and opens to press in December. Taylor will play Lucas, Wednesday's boyfriend. Nathan Lane will play Gomez, and Bebe Neuwirth will play Morticia. For more on Taylor and his new role, see:  http://www3.timeoutny.com/...

Ciera Payton (High School '04, College '08) appears off-Broadway in The Negro Ensemble Company's Savannah Black and Blue. For more information, visit this site.

Jeremy Webb, class of 1994, plays George Hastings in She Stoops To Conquer this fall at the McCarter Theatre. The production is directed by Nicholas Martin (artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival), who taught acting in the School of Drama at UNCSA in the 1990s. Webb co-stars in the upcoming Law and Order episode “Boy Gone Astray” on NBC. He was nominated for a 2009 Helen Hayes Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Kander and Ebb’s The Visit.

Rebecca Naomi Jones (class of 2003) can be seen in Spike Lee's feature film adaptation of Passing Strange, in which she appeared at New York's Public Theatre and on Broadway. She is presently the female lead in Berkeley Rep's world premiere of the rock musical American Idiot, directed by Michael Mayer (Tony Award for SPRING AWAKENING), with score by the band Green Day. For more information, visit: www.berkeleyrep.org/season/0910/ai_whoswho.asp#jones

Dane DeHaan (class of '08 and High School class of '04) will make his feature film debut in AMIGO, directed by Oscar nominee John Sayles (LONE STAR, SILVER CITY, SUNSHINE STATE, EIGHT MEN OUT) and co-starring Oscar winner Chris Cooper. The film is set during the Philippine-American War at the turn of the 20th century, and will shoot in the Philippines beginning February 2010. For more information, visit www.danedehaan.com/DaneNews.html

Drama alumni are making guest appearances on CBS’s Cold Case. Ryan Carr ’07 appeared on the seventh season opener (“The Crossing”) on Sept. 27. Anna Wood ’08 (& High School ’04) will appear on episode 6 (“Dead Heat”), airing Nov. 1.

Brian Coats, class of 1993, appears in a new show on HBO titled How To Make It In America.

Neal Bledsoe (class of 2005) makes scandalous Gossip Girl TV history by smooching with series star Ed Westwick (character of Chuck Bass) on episode 6 airing Oct. 19 on the CW Network. For more information, see: www.gossipgirlinsider.com/tags/neal-bledsoe/

Ro Boddie (college class of 2009 & high school class of 2005) makes his professional debut as Belize in Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America at the Forum Theatre, one of the Washington, D.C., area's leading theatres. The director is Directing Program alumnus Jeremy Skidmore (class of 2000). Performances begin Oct. 4. For more information, visit: broadwayworld.com/article...

Briana Venskus, High School class of 2005, has been cast for this upcoming season as the new med student on Fox's hit series "House M.D."

Cooper Harris, class of 2006, recently appeared in the long-awaited cult hit MEGA SHARK VS. GIANT OCTOPUS on the SyFy channel . She can also be seen in the films DOUGH BOYS and LOVE CONQUERS PAUL, currently in release (September 2009).

Ashley Morris (class of 2007) has been cast in a new play called IN The Daylight at Second Stage Theatre in New York.

Matt Lauria (class of 2007) has been cast as series regular Luke on the hit NBC TV show Friday Night Lights. New episodes begin this fall on DIRECTV. For more information, see:
www.tvfanatic.com/2009/08/friday-night-lights-recruits-matt-lauria-michael-b-jordan/

Nick Dothee (class of 2005) performed a concert of Counting Crows music on Aug. 10 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.

Brian D. Coats (class of 1993) has been nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Ensemble for his work in “Stomp and Shout (An Work It All Out),” which was produced by the Babel Theatre Project.

Mark Finley (class of 1987) is directing Meryl Cohn's “And Sophie Comes Too” for the New York International Fringe Festival from Aug. 15-29. The production features Birgit Darby (also class of 1987).  For more information, see:
http://content.usatoday.com/topics/article/Places

Anna Wood (class of 2008) just completed a guest starring role as “Ana” on Royal Pains (USA Network), which airs Aug. 13. She also has wrapped up a lead role in the new Ed Burns film, SAY UNCLE.

Cedric Mays (class of 2000) will see his first full-length play presented at The National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, Aug. 3-8. The play, titled Buh Fuh De Ro Uh Saints (But For The Row Of Saints) was selected to be part of the festival’s Readers’ Series. For more information, visit: http://www.nbtf.org/

Clay McLeod Chapman (high school class of 1996) will be doing his first-ever reading/performance of old and new short stories, appearing with The Venn Diagrams on Aug. 22 at Joe’s Pub in New York City. For more information, visit: http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,4672

Briana Venskus (class of 2005, High School), will appear on stage in "Medea" alongside Annette Benning and Mary Lou Rosato this fall as part of UCLA Live's 2009-10 season. The show will be directed by Lenka Udovicki. For more information, visit: www.uclalive.org/event.asp?Event_ID=646

Quincy Dunn-Baker (class of 2005) appears off-Broadway in the Second Stage Theatre's production of “Wildflower” by Lila Rose Kaplan, July 13 – Aug. 8. For more information, see:
www.2st.com/index.php?option=com_plays&task=viewPlay&Itemid=0&id=121&saction=com

Dane DeHaan (class of 2004, High School, and class of 2008, College) is presently in Toronto shooting two Lifetime Network movies based on Patricia Cornwall’s novels: AT RISK and THE FRONT, co-starring Andie MacDowell and Daniel Sunjata.

Ashley Morris (class of '07) is Prankster "Francine Carruthers" on PBS's "The Electric Company." For more information, see: www.sesameworkshop.org/inside/pressroom/tec/cast

Clay McLeod Chapman (high school class of 1996) wrote the libretto for Sick Bastard, a new musical by Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby. The musical received a private industry reading directed by Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall the week of June 15. See: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130178-Barzee_Cullum_Hensley_Swenson_Will_Test_Hornsby_Musical_Sick_Bastard_Marshall_Directs

Anna Camp (class of 2004) has joined the cast of HBO’s vampire drama True Blood, which starts its second season on June 14. She plays Sarah Newlin, wife of the pastor of an anti-vampire church. She was most recently seen on Broadway in Equus.

UNCSA School of Drama alumnus Daniel Stewart Sherman (class of 1998) plays ESU Lt. Staley in the remake of THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123. The film is slated for release on June 12.

JUNEBUG playwright and screenwriter Angus MacLachlan (class of 1980) is set to see his play Stone begin filming in Detroit in May. Robert DeNiro and Edward Norton will star, and John Curran (THE PAINTED VEIL) will direct.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008), has been named a winner of a Theatre World Award, for his performance as Franz in Rock of Ages. Taylor also received a nomination for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. In the May 13 issue of The New York Times, critic Charles Isherwood said that Taylor “should have been nominated” for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Taylor played Falstaff in Dean Gerald Freedman's Henry IV and Action in UNCSA's 50th anniversary revival of West Side Story..  For more information, visit: www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/

Eugene O'Neill's Desire Under the Elms, featuring Daniel Stewart Sherman (class of 1998), opened to great reviews on April 27 at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. For more information, visit: www.broadwaysbestshows.com/shows/desireundertheelms/cast.

Dane DeHaan (class of 2004, High School, and class of 2008, College) plays a 16-year-old Elvis impersonator in the prestigious off-Broadway Ensemble Studio Theatre's End Days, directed by Lisa Peterson. The play runs March 30 through April 19. DeHaan made his Broadway debut in November 2008 understudying Haley Joel Osment in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo, and his off-Broadway debut in the highly praised premiere of 60 Miles to Silver Lake at Soho Rep. He also  guest starred in an episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU. For more information, visit www.ensemblestudiotheatre.org/#EndDays.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008) will be doing a workshop reading of Andrew Lippa's new musical, The Addams Family Musical, in June 2009. Taylor will be playing Lucas, Wednesday's boyfriend. Nathan Lane will play Gomez, and Bebe Neuwirth will play Morticia. The producers are anticipating a Broadway opening in January 2010.

Freddie Bennett (class of 2006), Jeff Burroughs (class of 2006), Chance Carroll (class of 2006), Nicole Hodges (class of 2007), Rebecca Naomi Jones (class of 2003), Ashley Morris (class of 2007), Holly Pierson (class of 2006), Will Rogers (class of 2004), Stacy Salvette (class of 2003), Trevor Vaughn (class of 2005),  and Elizabeth Van Meter (class of 1997) will star in9Thirty Theatre Company's A Fresh Assortment, an Eco One-Act Festival, playing April 22- 25 at The Seaport Cultural Space located at Seaport 210 Front St., New York City. With writing and direction from Michael Anderson (class of 2006), Justin Eure (class of 2007), Sarah H. Haught (class of 2005), Isaac Klein (class of 2006), and Jesse Patch (class of 2005), the festival also features lighting designs by Rachel Gilmore (class of 2007). Jeff Burroughs is the founding artistic director of 9Thirty Theatre Company.

Tim Eulich (class of 2003) was fight coordinator for "The Princess and the Pear," a segment of FOX TV's primetime series Bones that aired on Feb. 19. Eulich also played the Black Knight character.

Ashley Robinson (class of 2004) will star in the Signature Theatre’s world premiere of the musical Giant, based on Edna Ferber’s  novel, and the inspiration for the famous movie with James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson.  Robinson plays the role of Jett (the James Dean part). The composer/lyrist is five-time Tony nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Marie Christine).  Giant plays April 28 through May 31. The Signature Theatre is in Arlington, Va.  For more information, visit this site.

Daniel Stewart Sherman, class of 1998, appears as Simeon Cabot in the highly praised revival of Eugene O'Neill's early classic Desire Under the Elms starring Brian Dennehy and directed by Robert Falls at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. The production is projected to move to Broadway this spring. Sherman also was recently seen in Law & Order as Deputy Robbie Linz and in Gossip Girl as Deep Throat.

Dana Acheson (class of 2002) and Timothy Kiefer (class of 2006) will appear in the two-character play Last Train to Nibroc at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, directed by Rob Ruggiero, longtime artistic associate of Dean Gerald Freedman and UNCSA guest director. The show runs March 28 through April 26. For more information, visit: www.cincyplay.com/shows/Details.aspx?performanceNumber=4306

Blake Griffin, class of 2007, has been cast as Billy in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing opening April 17 at the Beverly Hills Playhouse, founded by Tony-nominated director Milton Katselis. Recently, Griffin guest starred as Condon on ABC Family's hit show Greek and appears as Jim Martin in the upcoming television feature Dire Wolf for the Sci- Fi Channel, starring opposite Gil Gerard and Maxwell Caulfield.

Quincy Dunn-Baker (class of 2005) appears in Tracey Scott Wilson's The Good Negro at New York's Public Theater March 3 through April 19. For more information, visit: www.publictheater.org/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,141/id,960

Ashley Morris (class of 2007) is featured as one of the “Pranksters” in Sesame Workshop’s highly anticipated return of its classic children’s series, “The Electric Company.” The new series, designed to combat the literacy crisis, has been re-energized with 35 half-hour episodes for today’s media-driven generation. The series launched on PBS KIDS GO! Jan. 19 with a special two-hour sneak peek marathon before it began its regular weekly timeslot on Fridays, on Jan. 23 (check local listings). Morris’ off Broadway credits include Edith in Charles Bush's Die Mommie Die; Isabel in Paper Dolls; Sea; and Lysistrata New. Her regional theatre work includes Juliet in John Langs’ Romeo and Juliet and Clown in Five Clowns at the American School in Singapore. On television Morris had a guest roll as Harmony on Ugly Betty. Her film credits include Maggie in BE GOOD DANIEL and an upcoming role in SUNDAYS AT FORT GREEN.

Nick Dothee (class of 2005) performs a solo concert of his original music at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd St., New York, N.Y.

Jessica Webb (class of 2008) appears in Southern Girls, directed by NAACP Image Award Nominee Dan Martin, at the Complex Ruby Theater in Los Angeles Jan. 22-March 1.

J.T. Rogers (class of '90) will have his play White People performed at Atlantic Stage 2 from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The production is directed by fellow Drama alum Gus Reyes (class of '90) and designed by UNCSA School of Design and Production alumnus Michael Sharpe (high school Visual Arts class of '87 and D&P class of '94). For more information, visit: www.whitepeopletheplay.com.   Rogers also has had an opinion piece published in the January 2009 issue of American Theatre magazine, titled “Writing Without a Map.”

John Langs (directing program, 1996), will direct the world premiere of Battle Hymn, by award-winning playwright Jim Leonard, presented by Circle X Theatre Co.,  Jan. 17 through Feb. 21 at the 87-seat [Inside] the Ford. This is the second production in the 2008-09 season of new plays that is part of the Ford Theatres' partnership program with L.A. County-based performing arts organizations. Set and lighting designer for Battle Hymn is UNCSA School of Design and Production alumnus Brian Sidney Bembridge.  Langs will direct Our Country’s Good at UNCSA in April 2009.

Anna Camp (class of 2008), currently starring on Broadway in Equus opposite Daniel Radcliffe, will join the cast of Alan Ball's hit HBO series True Blood. For details, see:www.theatermania.com/emailer/process_in.cfm/id/77854

Ryan Hill (class of '03, directing program), now assistant dean and general manager of UNCSA's School of Dance, with world renowned dancer Ethan Stiefel as our new dean of Dance, portrayed Mother Ginger in The Nutcracker at the Stevens Center Dec. 6-14. For a review, see: www2.journalnow.com/content/2008/dec/07/070100/energetic-the-nutcracker-remains-a-memorable-spect/

Drama alumna Cinny Strickland recreates her role as Vestina Ledbetter in Triad Stage's Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity, written and directed by fellow Drama alumnus Preston Lane, founding artistic director of Triad Stage, one of the Southeast's leading professional theatre companies. For more information, visit: http://www.triadstage.org/mainstage/star/personnel.php

Dane DeHaan (class of 2008 undergraduate & 2004 high school program) will appear in the world premiere of Sixty Miles to Silver Lake by Dan LeFranc off-Broadway at the Soho Repertory Theatre. Performances begin Jan. 15, 2009. For more information, visit: www.sohorep.org/sixtymiles.html

Billy Magnussen (class of 2007), who stars as Casey Hughes on “As the World Turns” on CBS, guest starred on the Dec. 10 episode of “Law & Order” on NBC. Also appearing on that episode was Stephen McKinley Henderson (class of 1972), who stars on the Fox series “New Amsterdam.”

Paloma Garcia-Lee, alumna of both the UNCSA School of Dance and High School Drama Program (class of ’08), makes her Broadway debut in Phantom of the Opera beginning Nov. 14.

Thom Miller (class of 2005) is presently appearing opposite Dan Butler ("Bulldog" Briscoe of Frasier fame) in Ira Levin's Deathtrap at Northern Stage in Vermont. For more information, visit: www.northernstage.org/deathtrap

Gaye Taylor-Upchurch (class of 2005, Directing Program) is associate director for The Bridge Project (director, Sam Mendes) , a collaboration between the Brooklyn Academy of Music and London’s Old Vic Theatre (Kevin Spacey, artistic director).  Mr. Mendez directs Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale and Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard with noted English and American actors Simon Russell Beale, Sinead Cusack, Richard Easton, Rebecca Hall, Josh Hamilton and Ethan Hawke, among others.  The two plays will perform in repertory at BAM Jan. 2, 2009, through March 8, and at the Old Vic May 23 through Aug. 15.

Ashley Morris (class of 2007) will guest star as Harmony on ABC's Ugly Betty this Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. EST. For more information, see: www.dingorue.com/category/tv-show/ugly-betty/

Celia Weston is featured in the Oct. 17 issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine in an article titled, “The Hardest Working Actors in Showbiz.”Celia Weston is featured in the Oct. 17 issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine in an article titled, “The Hardest Working Actors in Showbiz.”

EJ Cantu (College Drama 2008, High School Drama 2004) makes his off-Broadway debut as Private 1st Class Hinson in the Roundabout Theatre's revival of David Rabe's Streamers. Performances begin at the Laura Pels Theatre on Oct. 17. For more information, see: www.playbill.com/events/event_detail/16563.html

Rebecca Naomi Jones (class of 2003), Nicole Hodges (class of 2007), Elizabeth Van Meter (class of 1996) and Stacy Salvette (class of 2003) star in Lysistrata, Now, featuring Freddie Bennett (class of 2006), Jeff Burroughs (class of 2006), Cooper D'Ambrose (class of 2006), Andrew Pastides (class of 2006), Ciera Payton (class of 2008), and Ashley Morris (class of 2007), with Jordon Brown (class of 2007), Chance Carroll (class of 2006), and Lauren Culpepper (class of 2008). The show is directed by Aaron Gonzalez (class of 2007) and Justin Eure (class of 2007), with music by Pastides and adaption and lyrics by Burroughs. Lysistrata, Now is a fresh adaptation of the anti-war, feminist Greek comedy Lysistrata. This modernized version of the classic is infused with live blues and folk music and tells the tale of a group of politically charged women who band together to fight for peace. Lysistrata, Now is a part of 9Thirty Theatre Company's (9TTC) premier season. 9TTC was founded by Burroughs and has more than 100 UNCSA alumni across disciplines involved in its productions. See: http://www.9TTC.org

John Halbach (class of 2002) stars in the off-Broadway premiere of The Affair in 22B at the Producer’s Club. Performances began Oct. 13. See: http://BroadwayWorld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=33430

Catherine Dent (class of 1993), who plays savvy beat cop Danni Sofer on FX's The Shield, is featured in the Oct. 10 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Celebrity College Flashback” at http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-flashback/2008/10/10/catherine-dent.html.

Bridget Regan (class of 2004) is the star of a new action adventure series from Disney-ABC Studios, Legend of the Seeker, premiering in national syndication the weekend of Nov. 1. She plays Kahlan, a beautiful and mysterious woman who has sworn her life to protect Richard Cypher (Craig Horner), in this one-hour, weekly series executive produced by SPIDER-MAN’s Sam Raimi and the teams behind the popular Xena and Hercules. Regan recently starred on Broadway in the comedy Is He Dead? and appeared in the SEX AND THE CITY movie and THE BABYSITTERS. She has had recurring roles in the television series The Black Donnellys and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Wesley Taylor (class of 2008) makes his off-Broadway debut in the musical Rock of Ages at New World Stages, opening Oct. 16. Previously, he appeared in the world premiere of SEE ROCK CITY at the Barrington Stage Company, where he also sang in William Finn's cabaret for new performers; and in Myth, at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Music Theater Conference. For more information, see: http://rockofagesmusical.com/

Dane DeHaan (college class of 2008 and high school class of 2004), will make his Broadway debut as standby for Haley Joel Osment in the revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo at the Belasco Theater. See: http://americanbuffalobroadway.com/?gclid=CN-NldvelZYCFRUYgQodDUl7Dw. DeHaan was scheduled to make his off-Broadway debut at Soho Rep in Sixty Miles to Silver Lake beginning Nov. 25. DeHaan will also guest star, along with James Brolin and Chris Elliot, on NBC's Law & Order: SVU on Oct. 14. Since graduation in May 2008, DeHaan has workshopped a new musical, Myth, at the prestigious National Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center; also in the cast was fellow 2008 Drama alumnus Wesley Taylor.

Julia Klein (class of 1993) was featured in the 2008-09 season opener of “Law & Order: SVU.”

Travis Smith (class of 2000) was nominated for a Suzi Bass Award for Leading Actor in a Play for his performance as Lenny in “Of Mice and Men” at the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta. Nominees for the 2007-08 Suzi Bass Awards, which honor the best in Atlanta's professional theatre scene, were announced Sept. 8.  For more information, see: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121173.html

Bill English (class of 2002) co-stars in the new upcoming FOX series Outnumbered. For more information, see: http://www.fox.com/programming/shows/new/outnumbered.htm.

Robyn Rikoon (class of 2008 and High School Drama Program 2004) makes her professional debut at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, Minn., as Catherine in Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Sept. 13 through Nov. 9. See a video interview at: http://www.guthrietheater.org/whats_happening/shows/2008/a_view_from_the_bridge/.

Missi Pyle (class of 1995) is making her Broadway debut in “Boeing-Boeing,” the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Play Revival, on Sept. 9 at the Longacre Theatre. She is joining Christine Baranski, Gina Gershon and Kathryn Hahn in Marc Camoletti’s classic ‘60s comedy of errors, directed by Matthew Warchus. See the article on Broadwayworld.com: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=31687.

Mary-Louise Parker (class of 1986) returns to Broadway in January 2009 to play the title role in Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" at the Roundabout Theatre. See: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/120357.html

Quincy Dunn-Baker is seen in The New York Times Aug. 17 edition in a photo from The Signature Theatre’s production of “The First Breeze of Summer” with Leslie Uggams. See: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/arts/17weekahead.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=First%20Breeze%20of%20Summer&st=cse&oref=slogin

Neal Bledsoe (class of 2005) appears as Mitchell in Douglas Carter Beane's "The Little Dog Laughed" at Seattle's Intiman Theatre, Aug. 15 through Sept. 13. See: http://www.seattleactor.com/news/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=802   This past spring, Bledsoe guest starred in the new Dove for MTV miniseries “Fresh Takes,” starring Alicia Keys. See: http://www.dovegofresh.com/#/gofresh/ft_video.aspx/

Nicholas Galbraith (class of 2007) appears as Joe Kennedy in the first post-Broadway production of the acclaimed musical "Grey Gardens” at San Francisco Bay area's TheatreWorks, Aug. 20 through Sept. 14. Since graduating more than a year ago, Galbraith has been a busy actor, making his New York debut in the premiere of Charles Strouse's "I, and Albert" at the York Theatre, teaching in Harlem and the upper West Side through his Kenan Fellowship at the Lincoln Center Institute, “A Christmas Carol” at the famed Westport Country Playhouse, and this past spring’s “The Full Monty” at Vermont's Northern Stage. He also made his television debut as a guest on MTV's "LEGALLY BLOND: The Search for the Next Elle Woods.” See: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119836.html

Mary-Louise Parker (class of 1986) once again has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Leading Actress in a Comedy Series for Showtime's “Weeds.” See: http://cdn.emmys.tv/awards/2008pte/60thpte_nomswin.php

Will Rogers (class of 2004) appears in the world premiere of Ellen Melaver's “Not Waving” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival this August. See: http://www.wtfestival.org/performances/detail.php?PerformanceID=545

Ashley Morris joins fellow class of 2007 alumnus Billy Magnussen in “Paper Dolls” as part of New York City’s 11th annual International Fringe Festival in August. See: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=30019.  The production is directed by 2005 Directing Program alumna Gaye Taylor Upchurch. This past spring Upchurch was assistant director of the Broadway revival of Caryl Churchill’s “Top Girls,” produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club. Morris spent this past spring and summer as a cast member of PBS's updated version of “The Electric Company,” due to air in January 2009.  Magnussen was recently cast in a guest role on the CWTV Network's “Gossip Girl.” Aside from his contract role as Casey Hughes on “As the World Turns,” Magnussen is filming the feature HAPPY TEARS, opposite Rip Torn, Ellen Barkin, Demi Moore and alumna Parker Posey. See: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/119144.html and http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1219828/

Kate Norby (class of 1998) appears as Gail Sexton on the CBS summer primetime series, “Swingtown.” See: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0928173/

Anna Camp (class of 2004, and High School Program class of 2000) joins the cast of the Broadway revival of “Equus,” starring Daniel Radcliff (of HARRY POTTER fame) and Sir Richard Griffins, Tony winner for “The History Boys.” She is set to play Jill Mason, the girl who becomes romantically involved with Ratcliff’s character, Alan Strang.  Camp can be seen on Broadway in “The Country Girl” with Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand. Also joining the cast is Paul David Story as standby for Daniel Radcliff in the lead role. “Equus” is set to open at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sept. 25.

Nick Dothee (class of '05) played Tony in “West Side Story” at the West Virginia Public Theatre in Morgantown, July 8 -13. Dothee performed opposite School of Drama junior Rachel Wallace in a cabaret, "Vienna on Broadway," at the U.S. Embassy in Vienna in November 2007 during the Korngold Festival, where Chancellor John Mauceri conducted the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra. See: http://www.wvpublictheatre.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=SHO14WEST

Anna Wood (class of 2008) made her New York debut one week after graduation in “Monsterface,” presented by the AUDAX Theatre Group at The Irish Arts Center, 553 W. 51st Street. Also in the production is Ted Schneider (class of 2002).  The show ran June 5-28. See: http://www.audaxtheatre.org/

Isaac Klein (Directing Program, 2006) is writer and co-director of “the prophecy of isaiah,” presented this summer at East Hampton, N.Y.’s Guild Hall John Drew Theatre. Klein’s recent projects have included assistant director to Arthur Laurents for the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of “Gypsy,” starring Patti LuPone, and “Camelot”  at the New York Philharmonic with Gabriel Byrne and Christopher Lloyd. Klein will assistant direct the revival of “West Side Story” on Broadway next season. Other drama alumni involved with “the prophecy of isaiah” are co-director Matt Cowart (class of 2004) and actors Dana Acheson (class of 2002), Mike Anderson (class of 2006), Chance Carroll (class of 2006) and Trevor Vaughn (class of 2005).

Bridget Regan (class of 2004), who made her Broadway debut this past fall in the David Ives adaptation of Mark Twain's “Is He Dead?” will star in the new ABC miniseries “Wizzard’s First Rule,” based on Terry Goodkind's “Sword of Truth” adventure novel series. The series is directed by Sam Rami. See: http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20201560,00.html

This summer, Adrianne Gould (class of 1998) begins her ninth season in the acting company of the world-famous Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario. This season she plays Ophelia in “Hamlet” and Bianca in “The Taming of the Shrew.” See the Toronto Star story: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/418076

Matt Lauria (class of 2007) made his off-Broadway debut in May in Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning playwright David Auburn's “An Upset” at the Ensemble Studio Theatre 2008 One-Act Marathon, a festival of one-act plays.  He will continue his role of Roy Merritt, costume designer Victoria Ford's assistant, on NBC's primetime show “Lipstick Jungle” in the coming fall season. See:

http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/theater/reviews/13mara.html?em&ex=1210824000&en=7d888a7ffef0eb24&ei=5087%  

T. Scott Cunningham (class of 1984) performed in the world premiere of Richard Greenberg's “The Injured Party” at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, Calif. See: http://www.scr.org/season/07-08season/injured.asp#slideshow

Cinny Strickland (class of 1987) played Sheree in the new comedy “The Dixie Swim Club” at the Broach Theatre in Greensboro, NC., this past spring. It is co-authored by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and long-time “Golden Girls” writer/producer Jamie Wooten. The News and Record said the production “is but three video cameras shy of a hit TV sitcom.”

Quincy Dunn-Baker (class of ’05) is in rehearsals for “The Good Negro” at New York’s Public Theatre. This new play, by Tracy Scott Wilson, is winner of the 2007 Weissberger Award. Dunn-Baker recently appeared in the Portland (Maine) Stage Company’s world premiere of “Magnetic North” by William Donnelly, winner of the Clauder Competition for New England Playwrights. See: http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=179831&ac=Audience

Cedric Mays (class of 2006) played Citizen Barlow in the Penumbra Theatre Company's production of August Wilson's “Gem of the Ocean” at the world-renowned Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, Minn., April 22 - May 18. See: http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=27177

Jeremy Webb (class of 1994) performed opposite Broadway legend Chita Rivera and Tony Award-winner George Hearn in the Kander/Ebb/McNally musical adaptation of Durrenmatt's “The Visit” at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va., May 13-June 22. See: http://www.sig-online.org/kanderandebb.htm

John Langs (Directing Program, 1996), director of the School of Drama’s production of “The Trojan Women,” which played April 18-27, directed Eugene O’Neill’s “Ah, Wilderness” at the American Players Theater in Wisconsin this summer. He directs “I Am My Own Wife” at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, opening Oct. 14; Elmer Rice’s “The Adding Machine,” as the inaugural production of The New Century Theatre in Seattle, opening Nov. 14; and “The Merchant of Venice” at the Seattle Shakespeare Company, opening March 13, 2009.

Danny Hoch (class of 1989), actor/playwright/performance artist, has received a distinguished 2008 John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship to Assist Research and Artistic Creation. Other notable Fellows have included W.H. Auden, Aaron Copeland, Martha Graham, Langston Hughes, Vladimir Nabokov, Philip Roth, Wendy Wasserstein and Derek Walcott. See: http://www.dannyhoch.com/index.html

K. Todd Freeman (class of 1987) appeared in “Carter’s Way” at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater Company this past spring. Freeman has been a member of the prestigious
Steppenwolf ensemble since 1993. See: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117936451.html?categoryid=33&cs=1

Shane Andries (class of 2007) recently joined BLUE MAN GROUP playing off-Broadway at the Astor Place Theatre. The other two Blue Men playing opposite him in the New York company are also NCSA drama alumni: Wes Day and Colin Hurd (both class of 1997).  There are also Blue Men companies in Boston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin, Oberhausen, Tokyo, Stuttgart and Basel. Also, drama alumnus Bryce Somerville (class of 1997) performed with the Blue Men in Boston, Chicago, and Berlin from 1998 to 2006.

Jeremy Skidmore (Directing Program, 2000), assistant directed “Macbeth” at the Folger Shakespeare Library Theatre in Washington, D.C., this past spring. (The production was directed and conceived by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and Aaron Posner. The production also featured Dale Girard, member of the School of Drama faculty, as fight director, and Joe Isenberg (class of 2006) played Angus. See: http://www.folger.edu/woSummary.cfm?wotypeid=2&season=c&woid=413

Michael Abbott and Travis Smith (both class of 2000) play lead roles in the award-winning and critically acclaimed film SHOTGUN STORIES, which was written and directed by UNCSA School of Filmmaking alumnus Jeff Nichols (writer/director), produced by film alumnus David Gordon Green, and shot by film alumnus Adam Stone. Drama alumna Cosmo Pheil is first  assistant director. The film tracks a feud that erupts between two sets of half-brothers following the death of their father. Set against the cotton fields and back roads of southeast Arkansas, the drama explores to what lengths the brothers will go to protect their family. See” http://www.shotgunstories.com/ for more information, including links to reviews (The New York Times, Variety, Robert Ebert, among others).

Andrew Pastides (class of 2006) played Tom, and William Connell (class of 2005) played the Gentleman Caller in “’The Glass Menagerie” at the Two River Theater Company in Red Bank, N.J., this past spring. See: http://www.trtc.org/PDFs/Glass%20Menagerie%20bios%20for%20web.pdf

Gregg Mozgala (High School Drama class of 1996) played Romeo off-Broadway in the Theater Breaking Through Barriers production of “Romeo & Juliet” at the Kirk Theatre on Theater Row. See the rave review in The New York Times http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/03/18/theater/reviews/18rome.html; information on the remarkable Theater Breaking Through Barriers http://www.tbtb.org/bios.htm; and Mozgala’s article “An Anecdote,” written for Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts http://www.ntcp.org/NationalDiversityForum/OpinionPieces/GreggMozgala.htm.

Aubrey Deeker (class of 2001) played Octavius Caesar in both “Antony and Cleopatra,” directed by Michael Kahn, and “Julius Caesar,” directed by David Muse, in repertory at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, D.C., April 26 through July 6. Deeker also played Iraqi veteran Terry Hanning on HBO’S “The Wire.”

Shirley Serotsky (Directing Program, class of 1999) was nominated for the prestigious Washington, D.C., Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Director of a Resident Play for the Rorschach Theatre's production of “References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot” by Jose Rivera. See: http://www.helenhayes.org/sub/nr.cfm

Trieste Kelly Dunn (class of 2004) played Molly McConnell on FOX TV's “Canterbury’s Law.” See: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2927990272/nm1384840

Stephen McKinley Henderson (class of 1972) starred in FOX TV’s “New Amsterdam”: See: http://www.fox.com/newamsterdam/showinfo/ 

Jennifer Lyon (class of 2003) headed the cast of a recent revival of Claire Booth Luce's classic American comedy “The Women,” at Seattle's ACT Theatre. Last year she received rave reviews at the same theatre for her performance as Billie Dawn in “Born Yesterday.” See: http://www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/seattle/se352.html

Tony Award-winning Gary Beach (class of 1970) stars in the national tour of the Broadway mega-hit “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” as King Arthur. See:

http://www.broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=25360

Jason Rhyne (High School Program class of 1997) received the prestigious 2008 Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award, presented at the 21 Club in New York City on Feb. 14.  Rhyne is a former member of the BMI Workshop and is at work on the Las Vegas-themed musical, “High Life.” His one-act, “The MacGuffin,” was presented at the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Cooper Harris (class of 2006), played the title role in “Mala” in July at The Complex in Los Angeles. It is based on the true story of Mala Zimmetbaum, a young Jewish woman from Belgium who escaped with her lover from Auschwitz in 1944. She has appeared off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theater, in numerous TV commercials (including the new POM Wonderful campaign), and in films such as LOVE CONQUERS PAUL with Peter Riegert. See www.CooperHarris.net.

Mark Karafin (Directing Program, 2007), is directing Ian Merrigan (class of 2005), in the one-man show, "Bombs and Manifestos,” by Brian Polak for the Emerging Artist's Theatre Festival (EATFEST), part of “ONE MAN TALKING: A developmental series for one-man shows.” Karafin also recently directed “The Big Ride,” by Stephanie Alison Walker, for the 14th Annual New York City 15 Minute Play Festival at the American Globe Theatre.

Aaron Gonzalez (class of 2007) co-produced and directed one play in the Howling Moon Cab Company’s one-act play festival, “Arcs and Triumphs,” in New York City this past spring.

Tre Garrett (class of 2004) recently directed a new show at the Apollo Theatre about the life of Harlem jazz musician Art Tatum. The show, produced by the Sony Music Company and Zenph Technology, opened at the Apollo in June for a limited engagement before touring the country. Garrett is currently a show director for Walt Disney Entertainment and a free-lance stage director.

Shawn Tolleson (Directing Program, 1996) recently shot her adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” with Martin Sheen (Henry), Angela Bassett (Westmoreland), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Hotspur) and Haley Joel Osment (Hal). Tolleson created her adaption to be both informative and evocative, in the style of a combat field guide for a soldier. In addition, she has been invited to join the faculty of Stella Adler in Los Angeles – teaching, directing, directing students’ shows, and teaching the career breakthrough workshop. 

Michael Lluberes (class of 2001) wrote the book and music for the show “The Boy in the Bathroom,” which was among six new musical works (out of 200) selected for presentation at the annual ASCAP Foundation/Disney Musical Theatre Workshop in New York this past spring. The workshop was directed by Academy and Grammy Award-winning composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz. “The Boy in the Bathroom” premiered at the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival, where it received the Award for Best Book and Most Promising New Musical). See: www.nymf.org/Show-202.html

Jim Lauderdale (class of 1979) was a guest on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” on NBC on Feb. 18, performing a song from his album “Honey Songs.”  On Feb. 10, Lauderdale won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album  for “The Bluegrass Diaries,” his second Grammy in the category.  His first was in 2002, with “Lost in the Lonesome Pines,” a collaboration with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys.
                                     
Anna Camp (class of 2004) joins Morgan Freeman, Frances McDormand and Peter Gallagher in the Broadway revival of Clifford Odets' “The Country Girl” directed by legendary Mike Nichols. Performances being on April 3, opening April 27 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. See:
http://www.playbill.com/news/print.asp?id=114786

Travis Smith (class of 2000) will be playing the lead role of Lenny in John Steinbeck's “Of Mice and Men” at the New American Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta, Ga., March 14 through April 6. See: http://www.shakespearetavern.com/coming_up.htm

Chandler Parker (class of 2002) plays a featured role in the feature film BE KIND REWIND opposite Jack Black, Danny Glover, Mos Def and Mia Farrow. The film, opening in movie theatres on Feb. 22, is being distributed throughout the country and internationally by New Line Cinema. See: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0662122/

Will Connell (class of 2005) is in the off-Broadway production of “The Maddening Truth” presented by the Keen Company at the Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row through Feb. 23. See: http://www.keencompany.org/

The Two River Theater Company in Red Bank, N.J. presents “Macbeth” in collaboration with the Folger Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, D.C. This production is conceived and co-directed by celebrated magician Teller (of Penn & Teller). Assistant director is Jeremy Skidmore (directing program, class of 2000) and fight director is Dale Girard (NCSA School of Drama faculty). Joe Isenberg (class of 2006) plays Angus and is fight captain, and Cooper D'Abrose (class of 2006) plays Young Siward and Sergeant. “Macbeth” plays Two River through Feb. 17 and the Folger, Feb. 28 through April 6. See: http://www.trtc.org/pages/1season/Underpants.html

Will Rogers (class of 2004), who was seen at Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company in David Hare's “The Vertical Hour” through Jan. 26, has returned to New York to begin rehearsals for the premiere of Liz Flahive's “From Up Here” for The Manhattan Theatre Club.  Rogers will appear opposite Tony Award-winning actress Julie White. Previews begin at N.Y. City Center Stage 1 on March 27, opening on April 16. See: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/114379.html and http://www.pioneertheatre.org/season/Verticalhour_cast.html

Rebecca Naomi Jones (class of 2003) made her Broadway debut in the rock musical “Passing Strange,” which opened at The Belasco Theatre on Feb. 8.  “Passing Strange” was a hit at the Joseph Papp Public Theatre this past summer and moves to Broadway with its original cast. See: http://www.negroproblem.com/passing/pages/rebecca2.html

Michael Anderson (class of 2006) just completed a run of Larry Shue's “The Foreigner” playing the dim-witted Ellard Sims at Salt Lake City's Pioneer Theatre Company. See: http://www.pioneertheatre.org/season/Foreigner_cast.html

Christy Pusz (class of 2001) joins Linda Lavin, Jayne Houdyshell and Peter Bartlett in Paul Rudnick's “The New Century” at the Lincoln Center Theater Company. It plays the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater March 20 through June 15 and is directed by longtime NCSA friend and guest artist Nicholas Martin, artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. See: http://www.lct.org/calendar/event_detail.cfm?ID_event=52002817

Nicole Hodges (class of 2007) made her daytime debut on ABC’s “All My Children” as a young battered wife on Feb. 7. 

Jennifer Ferrin (class of 2003) opened in January on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre's “The 39 Steps” at the American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd Street, to rave reviews. See: http://theater2.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/theater/reviews/16steps.html?ref=theater

Michael Jean Dozier (class of 2007) played the title role of Rosencrantz and Paul David Story (class of 2005) is Hamlet in Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" at Baltimore Center Stage, Feb. 1 thru March 9. See: http://www.centerstage.org/production.php?prodID=36

Benim Foster (aka Barry Stein) (class of 1995) recently appeared on “Law & Order.”

Drama alumna Mary-Louise Parker (class of 1986) was nominated for a 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Nancy Botwin in "Weeds" on Showtime.

Billy Magnussen (class of 2007) joined the cast of “As the World Turns” as series regular Casey Robert Hughes (debut on Jan. 29) after making his Broadway debut in "The Ritz" directed by Joe Mantello (class of 1984) this past fall. See: http://www.soapcentral.com/atwt/whoswho/casey.php and http://www.buddytv.com/articles/as-the-world-turns/billy-magnussen-joins-as-the-w-14246.aspx

Cinny Strickland (class of 1987) was featured in "Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity" at the award-winning Triad Stage in Greensboro, N.C. Written and directed by Triad Stage Artistic Director Preston Lane (class of 1992), this critically acclaimed holiday offering featured music by folk musician-performer Laurelyn Dossett. Playing to sold out houses for the second year in a row, “Beautiful Star” features Strickland as Vestina Ledbetter, who originated the role in its world premiere last year. See: http://www.triadstage.org/beautifulstar/who.php

Joe Mantello (class of 1984) will direct “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton’s stage adaptation of the 1980 feature film in which she co-starred with Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin, at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Performances begin in September 2008. See: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jl2XSHiQGEbliXJvtFnavh4PaSNgD8SUIFS03

Andrew Pastides (class of 2006) is playing Danny Saunders in Chaim Potok's "The Chosen" at the Cleveland Playhouse through Nov. 25. See: http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/thechosen_cast.asp?eventID=3

Jennifer Lyon (class of 2003) headed the cast of a recent revival of Claire Booth Luce's classic American comedy "The Women" at Seattle's ACT Theatre. Last year she received rave reviews at the same theatre for her performance as Billie Dawn in "Born Yesterday." See: www.talkinbroadway.com/regional/seattle/se352.html

Jason Rhyne (high school class of 1997) received the prestigious 2008 Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation Award presented at the 21 Club in New York City on Feb. 14. Rhyne is a former member of the BMI Workshop and is currently at work on the Las Vegas-themed musical “High Life.” His one-act “The MacGuffin” was presented at the 2006 New York Musical Theatre Festival.

J.T. Rogers (class of 1990) makes his Broadway debut as a playwright with his searing drama “The Overwhelming” at the Roundabout (Laura Pels Theatre). Variety.com said, “Stop the presses! There's finally a play in town that makes thinking a pleasure again.” (http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935177.html?categoryid=33&cs=1)     The New York Sun said: “An urgent new theatrical voice has arrived… .” (http://www.nysun.com/article/65218) The New Yorker said: “I loved everything about the young American playwright J. T. Rogers’s ‘The Overwhelming.’ (http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/theatre/2007/11/05/071105crth_theatre_als?currentPage=2)  Rogers also wrote the cover article for the November 2007 issue of American Theatre magazine, which features a photo from his play on the cover: http://www.tcg.org/

Peter Hedges (class of ’84) receives high praise for feature film DAN IN REAL LIFE, which he directed & co-authored. The film stars Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook and John Mahoney. Variety.com said: “Gracefully understated and thoroughly engaging, DAN IN REAL LIFE deftly interlaces heart and humor in a witty, warm and well-observed comedy about the unexpected and inconvenient blooming of romance at the weekend gathering of an extended family. Pic more than fulfills the promise evidenced in PIECES OF APRIL, the 2003 directorial debut of playwright-novelist-scriptwriter Peter Hedges (ABOUT A BOY, WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE). From a B.O. perspective, his follow-up has the potential to delight a demographically diverse audience, and generate enough favorable word of mouth to register as one of the fall's true sleepers.” Rolling Stone said: “Seeing the name of Iowa writer Peter Hedges on a movie (WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE, ABOUT A BOY, PIECES OF APRIL) means you're in for a unique blend of humor and heartbreak, with the bruising and healing powers of family right at the core. APRIL in 2003 repped an auspicious directing debut for Hedges, which he now follows with the blissfully funny and touching DAN IN REAL LIFE, the real thing in romantic comedy in that its characters manage to be romantic, hilarious and recognizably human at the same time.”

Jeremy Webb (class of 1994), is starring in “The Glorious Ones,” a new musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, directed by Graciela Daniele, at the Lincoln Center Theater Company's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Oct. 11 through Jan. 6, 2008. See photos from the production and read The New York Times review at:   http://theater2.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/theater/reviews/06glorious.html. Webb returned to NCSA for a week last year to take a refresher course with master mask teacher Robert Francesconi in preparation for this production.

Ashley Morris (class of 2007) makes her professional debut in Charles Busch’s off-Broadway hit “Die Mommie Die.” See the Variety review at: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117935143.html?categoryid=33&cs=1. For more about Morris, visit www.Broadway.com and click on Broadway Buzz and then Fresh Face.

Read about NCSA drama alumni Joe Mantello and Billy Magnussen in the Oct. 12 story about the opening party for “The Ritz” on Broadway at http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111879.html. Mantello directs and Magnussen, a 2007 graduate, appears in the play.

Jeremy Skidmore, Directing Program, class of '00, directs "Ambition Facing West" by Anthony Clarvoe at Washington, DC's award winning Theater Alliance. Appearing in the production is Joe Isenberg, class of '06.

Mary Louise Parker, class of '86, appears opposite Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Sam Shepard in Andrew Dominik's feature film THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD.

Jolly Abraham, class of '02, is presently playing Ophelia in the off-Broadway Pearl Theater Company of "Hamlet" thru Oct. 28th.

Paul David Story, class of '05, is at the Dallas Theater Center thru Sept. 23rd playing Charles Bingley in "Pride & Prejudice" directed by Stan Wojewodski.

John Halbach, class of '02, plays Wes in the musical "Urban Cowboy" at the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island in Bellport, NY.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival in association with Montsgo Project and Geranium Theatre present The Boy in the Bathroom, a new musical with book and lyrics by Michael Lluberes, class of '01. The Boy in the Bathroom was selected as one of only 18 new musicals for NYMF's Next Link Project. Through a blind submission process, over 400 works were evaluated by a committee of theater professionals and selected by a grand jury made up of Tony winners.

Cynthia Darlow (class of 1970) and Ashley West (class of 1996) are off-Broadway at the Beckett Theatre on 42nd Street in Milan Stitt’s “The Runner Stumbles”. The New York Times review on Nov. 13 (http://theater2.nytimes.com/2007/11/12/theater/reviews/13runner.html) said as Mrs. Shandig “Cynthia Darlow is positively virtuosic” and Ashley West “invests (Rita) with her own square-jawed integrity.”

Jennifer Ferrin (class of 2003) will star in the Roundabout Theatre’s Broadway production of “The 39 Steps” at the American Airlines Theatre on West 42nd Street. Performances begin Jan. 4, 2008, opening Jan. 15 and closing March 23. The show transfers from the Huntington Theater Company in Boston, where Broadwayworld.com called Ferrin’s performance “delightfully mercurial” and Variety.com said, “Ferrin is even more hysterical as a thick-accented German babe who gets offed in the hero's flat.” Read more about the production at: http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111958.html

Quincy Dunn-Baker (class of ’05) appeared in the opening fall episode of “Law & Order, SVU,” entitled “Impulsive.”

Matt Lauria (class of ’07) made his primetime debut on the Oct. 11 episode of “30 Rock,” entitled “Jack Gets in the Game.”

Avery Glymph, class of 1995, is appearing in two shows this winter at Actors Theatre of Louisville. He will be in “Spunk” from Nov. 13 – Dec. 15 and “The Tempest” from Jan. 2 – Feb. 2, 2008.

Jonathan Hadley, class of 1986, is presently playing Bob Crewe in the Broadway production of “Jersey Boys.” In spring of 2008 he is in the national tour.

Tiffany Little Canfield (Directing Program, class of 2000) was the casting director for Julie Taymor’s recently released feature film ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.  Canfield, casting associate with Telsey & Company in NYC, spent nine months on this special project.

 Read about NCSA drama alumni Joe Mantello and Billy Magnussen in the Oct. 12 story about the opening party for “The Ritz” on Broadway at http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111879.html. Mantello directs and Magnussen, a 2007 graduate, appears in the play.

Peter Hedges (class of 1984) is director/co-writer of the feature film DAN IN REAL LIFE, due to be released nationally on Oct. 26, 2007.  It stars Steve Carell and features Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Dianne Wiest and Allison Pill.  Tiffany Little Canfield (class of 2000) of Bernard Telsey Casting was the casting director. For more information, visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480242/

Check out Justin Eure's exciting website from Nepal: http://web.mac.com/eredgorgoroth/Ramro/Blargh/Blargh.html. Eure (Directing Program, Class of 2007 & High School Drama, 2003) is there studying theatre on a Fulbright & was the 2006-07 recipient of the Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship at NCSA.

Jeremy Skidmore, Directing Program, class of '00, directs "Ambition Facing West" by Anthony Clarvoe at Washington, DC's award winning Theater Alliance. Appearing in the production is Joe Isenberg, class of '06.

Mary Louise Parker, class of '86, appears opposite Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Sam Shepard in Andrew Dominik's feature film THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD.

Jolly Abraham, class of '02, is presently playing Ophelia in the off-Broadway Pearl Theater Company of "Hamlet" thru Oct. 28th.

Jeremy Webb, class of '94, will appear in THE GLORIOUS ONES at the Lincoln Center Theater Company, a new musical by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty directed by Graciela Daniele. It plays Oct. 11 thru Jan. 6 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival in association with Montsgo Project and Geranium Theatre present The Boy in the Bathroom, a new musical with book and lyrics by Michael Lluberes, class of '01. The Boy in the Bathroom was selected as one of only 18 new musicals for NYMF's Next Link Project. Through a blind submission process, over 400 works were evaluated by a committee of theater professionals and selected by a grand jury made up of Tony winners.

Ashley Morris, class of '07, makes her professional acting debut this Oct. in the New York premiere of Charles Busch's DIE MOMMIE DIE! Mr. Busch reprises his cult performance from the 2003 feature film of the same name as Angela Arden, and Ashley plays his/her vengeful daughter Edith. Previews begin at off-Broadway's New World Stages on Oct. 10, opening on Oct. 21.

Paul David Story, class of '05, is at the Dallas Theater Center thru Sept. 23rd playing Charles Bingley in "Pride & Prejudice" directed by Stan Wojewodski.

John Halbach, class of '02, plays Wes in the musical "Urban Cowboy" at the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island in Bellport, NY.

Travis Smith, class of '00, plays Prince Xerxes in the critically acclaimed production of "The Persians" by Aeschylus at the Theatre in the Square in Marietta, GA.

Drama alumni Robyne Parrish, class of '98, and William Connell, class of '05, appear in "Sherlock Holmes: The Early Years, a new mystery/comedy-musical at the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

For the second year in a row Klea Scott, class of '97, has been nominated for Canada's prestigious Gemini Award for Best Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role in INTELLIGENCE presented on CBC, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation.  The Gemini Awards annually recognize & celebrate excellence in Canadian English-language television.  

Isaac Klein, class of '06, directs "Actors With Day Jobs" at the Where Eagles Dare Theater off-off Broadway on W. 36th Street. Cast members include Jefferson Isleib '06, Demetrios Saites '05 and Karen Young '06.

THE OVERWHELMING by J.T. Rogers, class of '90, has its NY premiere at the Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre on Broadway. Performances begin Sept. 28th and continue thru Dec. 23rd. THE OVERWHELMING had its world premiere at the Royal National Theatre of Great Britain in the summer of 2006.

Marilyn McIntyre, class of '72, plays Lori Thomas on GH: NIGHT SHIFT, a new nighttime soap opera airing on the cable network SOAPnet.

Quincy Dunn-Baker, class of '05 , is presently appearing in ROMEO & JULIET
at the NY Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare in the Park. He will be featured
on LAW & ORDER this fall, possibly the fall premiere episode; and will play Brick
in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at the English Theatre of Frankfurt, Germany Sept. 1st
thru Oct. 28th.

The 2007 Broadway Tony Awards and The School of Drama -
Jennifer Ehle '88 won Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a play for THE COAST OF UTOPIA. Also appearing in Tom Stoppard's UTOPIA at the Lincoln Center Theater Company were Jennifer Lyon '03 and Will Connell '05. Tom Hulce '74 won as producer of the Best Musical SPRING AWAKENING. Ed Schloss '72 was nominated as producer of GREY GARDENS. Also appearing in Tony nominated productions were Scott Sowers '87 INHERIT THE WIND, Christy Pusz '01 TALK RADIO, Jolly Abraham '02 CORAM BOY, and Matt Coward '04 assistantdirector of 110 IN THE SHADE.

Billy Magnussen, class of '07, lands his first Broadway show! On August 21st he goes into rehearsals for the Roundabout Theatre's revival of Terrence McNally's THE RITZ directed by NCSA alumni Joe Mantello, class of 1984. Prior to that Billy goes to the prestigious O'Neill Center Playwrights Conference to do Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's GOOD BOYS AND TRUE opposite Tony Award winning actress Julie White.

Will Rogers, Class of '04, appears in Kate Fodor's 100 SAINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW directed by Ethan McSweeny at off-Broadway's prestigious Playwrights Horizons Aug. 24 thru Sept. 30.

Trieste Kelly Dunn, Class of '04, co-stars in the major new FOX TV series CANTERBURY'S LAW due on the air in Jan. 2008. Directed by Oscar nominated Mike Figgis her co-stars include Julianna Margulies, Linus Roache, Ben Shenkman and Jocko Sims.

Bridget Regan, Class of '04, has just been cast in her first Broadway play. This fall 2007 she will go into rehearsals for IS HE DEAD?, a comedy adapted by David Ives from a play by Mark Twain. It will be directed by the legendary Michael Blakemore. Also cast is Norbert Leo Butz, Tony winner for DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS.

Lance Kramer, Class of 2005, is currently in rehearsals for the musical “Assassins” at Sight Unseen Theatre in LA. He plays John Hinkley

Missi Pyle, Class of 1995, has recently guest starred in episodes of ABC's “Boston Legal” and NBC's “Heroes.” She will also star in the upcoming ABC pilot TRAVELING IN PACKS. 

Dan Perry, Class of 1983, is currently the head writer on the new Steven Spielberg/Mark Burnett series "On the  Lot," which airs this summer on Fox.

Will Rogers '04 was recently (April 4) seen in The New York Times. His photograph from "Dark Play" accompanied an article by Charles Isherwood, who reviewed the prestigious Actors Theatre of Louisville Humana Festival of New American Plays. Rogers received high praise in the article.

Both Tim Kiefer, Class of 2006, and Sarah Viccellio, Class of 2005, are featured in the upcoming Focus feature film EVENING, directed by Lajos Koltai (BEING JULIA), adapted by Michael Cunningham from Susan Minot's best selling novel. The film stars Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Natasha Richardson, Glenn Close and Barry Bostwick, among others. Viccellio also plays the recurring role of Miranda on “As the World Turns.”

Neil Bledsoe, Class of 2005, has been busy on TV of late. He just finished shooting a lead role for the CW pilot I AM PAIGE ARMSTRONG, in Providence, R.I.; a guest role on CBS's “CSI:NY,” along with 2005 classmate Quincy Dunn Baker; a guest role on ABC's “Six Degrees”; and a guest starring role on the pilot LIPSTICK JUNGLE by Candace Bushnell (“Sex & the City”) for NBC.

Jully Abraham, Class of 2002, joins the Broadway cast of “Coram Boy” opening at the Imperial Theatre on May 2.

Bill English '02 has the lead role in the ABC television pilot THE CAVEMEN, based on the popular Geico TV commercials. Variety reported in March that: "CAVEMEN will revolve around three pre-historic men who must battle prejudice as they attempt to live as normal thirtysomethings in modern Atlanta."    

Christy Pusz, Class of 2001, appears in the Broadway revival of Eric Bogosian's “Talk Radio,” directed by Tony Award-winning director Robert Falls and starring Liev Schreiber

Bridget Regan, Class of 2004, is shooting the Gary Tieche FOX pilot “Supreme Courtships,” about the personal and private lives of six Supreme Court clerks. She also has a recurring role on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and will guest on an upcoming episode of “Six Degrees.”

Trieste Kelly Dunn, Class of 2004, is shooting a leading role on the FOX pilot “Canterbury’s Law,” directed by Mike Figgis (LEAVING LAS VEGAS, TIMECODE) and opposite Juliana Margulies, Linus Roache and Ben Shenkman.

Will Connell, Class of 2005, has joined the cast of Tom Stoppard's “The Coast of Utopia” at the Lincoln Center Theater Company with NCSA alumnae Jennifer Ehle and Jennifer Lyon.

Quincy Dunn-Baker, Class of 2005, had a recurring role on “One Life to Live.”

Joe Mantello, Class of 1984, was nominated for a Lawrence Olivier Award for Best Director for the London production of “Wicked.” The awards were presented in February.

Anna Camp, Class of 2004, is presently shooting an ABC/Warner Bros. pilot tentatively titled “Family Juleps” (also known as the Untitled Rita Mimoun Project) opposite Alyssa Milano, Mary Steenbergen and James Brolin. She just came off of the hit Off- Broadway production of Theresa Rebeck's "The Scene," starring Patricia Heaton and Tony Shalhoub, at Second Stage Theater. Camp graduated from the High School Drama Program in 2000, prior to attending the college program.

Will Rogers, Class of 2004, was recently seen at Actors Theatre of Louisville, performing in “Mary’s Wedding,” and is currently appearing there (through March 31) in “Dark Play” by Carlos Murillo at the Humana Festival of New American Plays.

Erich Bergen, Class of 2005, is playing Bob Gaudio in the national tour of “Jersey Boys.”

Tom Hulce, Class of 1971/1974, made his Broadway producing debut with the rock musical “Spring Awakening.”

Jennifer Ferrin, Class of 2003, had a recurring role on the CBS show “3 LBS” as Penny Marx, while Jerzy Gwiazdowski, Class of 2004, appeared on the show in November.

Gary Beach, Class of 1970, is currently appearing as Thenardier in the Broadway revival of “Les Miserables” at The Broadhurst.

Lauren Ward, Class of 1992, plays Baroness Schrader in the London revival of “The Sound of Music” directed by Jeremy Sams and produced by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Allison Nichols, Class of 2003, recently hosted a one-hour TV special for Fine Living Network, titled “Pet Parenting 101.”

Alex Reznik, Class of 2001, had a guest spot on ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters” in November.

Peter Hedges , Class of 1984, directed the film DAN IN REAL LIFE, scheduled for release in September 2007.

Bridget Regan, Class of 2004, appeared on CBS’s “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” last fall.

Whitney Pastorek, High School/1993, is a full-time writer for Entertainment Weekly.

Terrence Mann, Class of 1978, has been named the Carolyn Plemmons Phillips and Ben R. Phillips distinguished professor in musical theatre at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

Wendy McClellan, Class of 1996, directed Actor’s Theatre of Louisville’s production of “The Christmas Carol,” while Daniel Frith, Class of 2001, played Young Ebenezer in the production.

Jeremy Skidmore, Class of 2000, directed Lanford Wilson’s play “The Gingham Dog” last fall for the African Continuum Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.

Kenan Minkoff, Class of 1996, saw his play “Makeout Session,” produced at TBG Arts Center last fall. It was directed by Matt Cowart ’04 and starred Andrew Pastides and Adrian Wyatt ’06. The associate producer was Isaac Klein ’06.

Travis L. Smith, Class of 2000, was nominated for a 2006 Suzi Award, Atlanta’s equivalent of the Tony Awards. Smith was nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in “Keeping Watch,” a new play by Tom Ward.

Klea Scott, Class of 1997, was nominated for Canada’s coveted Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program for her role on the Canadian Broadcasting Channel’s show “Intelligence.”

Jennifer Lanier, Class of 1995, has been performing in a one-woman show titled “None of the Above.” It was honored with two awards by the Columbus National GLBT Theatre Festival. It won Best Socio-Political Show and Best of the Festival: Solo Show.

Kelly Maxner (Parsley), Class of 2000, is the interim director of the School of Drama’s High School Program.

Jeremy Beazlie, Class of 2003, is part of the cast of a new MTV series titled “The Gamekillers,” which airs Friday, Feb. 6, at 11 p.m. He plays Sensitivo. The casting director of the show is Tiffany Little Canfield, Class of 2000.

Gaye Taylor Upchurch, Class of 2005 (directing), is completing her fellowship at The Lincoln Center Institute by directing "The Language of Angels" by Naomi Iizuka on March 3 and 4 in New YorkRebecca Jones, Class of 2003, is presently in the Asian tour of "Rent" in China, Singapore and Korea.

Erica Bradshaw ‘96 will perform in the play “Syringa Tree” by Pamela Gien at the Delaware Theatre in March 2006

Tre Garrett, Class of 2004 directing graduate, has just directed “Draft Day” to rave reviews at the African Continuum Theater Company in Washington, D.C.

Ben Cherry, Class of 1999, is starring in “The Andrews Brothers” at Milwaukee Rep.

Quincy Dunn Baker (Class of 2005) is understudying Michael Chemus and Pablo Schreiber in the New York premiere of "Mr. Marmalade" at the Roundabout Theatre, following his successful portrayal of Stanley in "A Streetcar Named Desire" at Greensboro's Triad Stage, directed by its artistic director, Preston Lane '02.

Melodie Sisk (Class of 2004) is the female lead in "The Turn of the Screw" at Triad Stage Oct. 16 thru Nov. 6.

Neal Bledsoe (Class of 2005) is doing a three-month guest stint on "The Guiding Light." He will know in January 2006 if his Lifetime pilot THE HUNTERS is going to series.

Paul (Schlapkohl) Story (Class of 2005) recently did a staged reading of David Rabe's "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel," directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, as part of the Joe Papp Public Theatre's 50th anniversary.

The New York Times (Sept. 30) had a positive review of "The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World," directed by John Langs (Class of' 1996) and produced by the New York Musical Theatre Festival. In the cast were Dana Acheson ('02) and Bill English ('02). Langs is now directing the Seattle Shakespeare Festival's "Romeo and Juliet" with Acheson as Juliet and Ian Merrigan ('05) as Benvolio. Langs will return to NCSA this winter to direct the musical adaptation of James Joyce's "The Dead."

The New York Times (Oct. 7) reviewed the New York premiere of "Marion Bridge," produced at Urban Stages by Ashley Gates (Class of 1994). She directed the play at NCSA in February 2004 and will be returning as guest acting faculty in winter 2006.

Bridget Regan (Class of 2004) received a good review in the Oct. 3-9 issue of Variety for her performance in the premiere of Lee Blessing's "The Scottish Play" at the La Jolla Playhouse.

Bridget Regan, Class of 2004, appears in the world premiere of Lee Blessing's "The Scottish Play" at La Jolla Playhouse.

Will Rogers, Class of 2004, has the role of Warren in “This is Our Youth” at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Danny Sherman `98 going to be in the Roundabout's production of A TOUCH OF THE POET

Drama alumna Wendy McClellan ’96, director of “Uncle Sam’s Satiric Spectacular,” won the praise of The New York Times in a review of the show, at Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, in the Aug. 22, 2005, article “New Politics and Oldfangled Vaudeville.” The production premiered in April at the Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Ky. It was commissioned by the Actors Theater of Louisville to showcase its Apprentice Company.

Quincy Dunn-Baker ('05) will make his professional stage debut as Stanley Kowalski in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Triad Stage in Greensboro.

Reynaldo Rosales ('00) will be a series regular in the cast of INCONCEIVABLE on NBC premiering Friday nights @ 10 PM starting in September. The series is by the creators of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SMALLVILLE & ALLEY MCBEAL.

Mike Abbott (‘00) and Melodie Sisk (‘04) played the lead roles in BUS STOP at Triad Stage directed by artistic director Preston Lane (‘92)

Diedrich Bader ('87) co-stars with Sandra Bullock in film MISS CONGENIALITY 2.

Gary Beach (‘70) stars in the hit Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at the Marquis Theatre.

Anna Camp (‘04) appeared as Cecily in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Dallas Theatre Center. She is presently appearing off-Broadway in GOD HATES THE IRISH.

Deb Colvin-Tener (’85) appeared as Mae West/Jo in DIRTY BLONDE at the Contemporary American Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.

Matt Cowart (‘04) directed "[sic]" in NYC at the 78th Street Theatre Lab with Jerzy Gwiazdowski (‘04),

Will Rogers (‘04), Stacy Salvette (‘04), Jennifer Etzkin (‘03) and Tom Sawyer (‘04).

T. Scott Cunningham (‘84) played Gooper in the Kennedy Center production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF as part of their Tennessee Williams Festival.

Jeff Cusimano (‘03) and Andrew Honeycutt (‘04) presently appear in the major revival of MR. ROBERTS at The Kennedy Center directed by Robert Longbottom.

MOSON Productions recently produced Jonathan Davidson's (‘00) new play A MODERN WORLD off-off Broadway. Featured in the production were Mr. Davidson, James Ryan (‘01), Chandler Parker (‘02) and Cosmo Pheil (‘00).

Aubrey Deeker (‘01) appeared in THE CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE at The Folger Theatre and LORENZACCIO at The Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, DC directed by Michael Kahn.

Catherine Dent (‘93) continues her role as Danny Sofer on the FX series THE SHIELD. She recently guest starred on CBS's JUDGING AMY.

Ruth Eglsaer (‘03) played Celimene in THE MISANTHROPE at the Denver Theatre Center and is presently at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival playing Rosalind in AS YOU LIKE IT, Ann in ALL MY SONS and Debbie in THE REAL THING.

Bill English (‘02) played Dr. Seward in Preston Lane's (‘92) world premiere adaptation of DRACULA at Triad Stage.

Angela Forrest (‘94) was featured in Back Stage as one of the "10 Standout Stand-ups Worth Watching".

John Frappier (‘97) starred in FUDGIE & JANE, voted a Top Hot Short of the Year by Film Threat.

Jay Freer (‘83) directed SUMMER AND SMOKE in Atlanta at the Theatrical Outfit. Appearing in the production were Leigh Pittard (‘00) and Travis Smith (‘00).

Daniel Frith (‘01) appeared in ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL at the Folger Theatre and COOKING WITH ELVIS at the Woolly Mammouth Theatre in Washington, DC. He was featured in an article in The Washington Post about "10 Young Actors Bursting on the Scene".

Tre Garrett (‘04) is presently assistant director to Tony winner Dan Sullivan for JULIUS CAESAR starring Denzel Washington on Broadway.

Jerzy Gwiazdowski's (‘04) new play WE THREE was directed by Matt Cowart (‘04) at the Lincoln Center Institute at Lincoln Center in NYC. In the cast were Stacy Salvette (‘04), Evan Lubeck (‘04), Gabriel Scoggin (‘04), Timothy Eulich (‘03), John Halbach (‘02), John Patrick (‘04) and Mr. Gwiazdowski as William Shakespeare. Assistant director was Tom Sawyer (‘04) ant the fights were staged by Mr. Eulich.

Jonathan Hadley (‘86) directed TARTUFFE for Sonnet Rep in NYC. Featured in the cast were Robyne Parrish (‘98), Josh Perilo (‘98), Allison Nichols (‘03), Ben Cherry (‘99) and Katrina Kent (‘98).

John Halbach (‘02) is presently playing the Dentist in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Northern Stage in Vt.

Lucas Hall (‘03) is presently playing Ferdinand in THE TEMPEST at The Pittsburgh Public Theatre.

Lindsey Harrison (‘03) appeared in M. BUTTERFLY at Arena Stage in Washington, DC.

Cedric Hayman (‘03) played Feste in 12TH NIGHT at Shakespeare Festival LA and appeared in the critically acclaimed TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City.

Stephen McKinley Henderson (’02) played Van Helsing on Broadway in DRACULA: THE MUSICAL.

Ryan Hill (’03) continues to work with and for the Producing Office in New York City, the producers of AVENUE Q and RENT.

Tom Hulce (‘74) is one of the producers of the highly acclaimed move A HOME AT THE END OF THE WORLD based on the novel by Michael Cunningham.

Lindsay Jones (‘92) was sound designer of Sam Shepard's THE GOD OF HELL starring Randy Quaid and Tim Roth presented at the Actors Studio in NYC.

Rebecca Jones (’03) appeared in the LA and San Francisco production of the Tony nominated musical CAROLINE OR CHANGE directed by George C. Wolfe.

Elizabeth Kapplow (‘01) received Best Lead Performance from Durham, NC's Independent Weekly for PROOF at Triad Stage.

Alex Knold (‘99) toured 13 different military bases in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival's MACBETH as part of the NEA's Shakespeare in American Communities program co-founded by the U.S. Dept. of Defense.

Eddie Kurtz (’04) is assistant to the artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, CA.

Preston Lane (‘92) artistic director of award winning Triad Stage starred in his own production of David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES to great critical acclaim.

John Langs (‘96) won best director at the Back Stage West Garland Awards for the world premiere of THE SHAGGS at the Powerhouse Theatre Company in LA.

Chad Leslie (’99) is the founding director for an international arts network called Worldwide Art Collective, which conducts projects with artists in more than 30 nations. Some notable organizations include the Alliance Francaise, the British Council, the Taiwan and Macau Federal Governments, as well as the Asian Cultural Council, a subdivision of the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation.

Tiffany Little-Canfield (’00) is casting director for theatre, TV, film and commercials with Bernard Telsey Casting in New York City.

Michael Lluberes (‘01) appeared in 12TH NIGHT at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Jennifer Lyon (‘03) played the lead in a new play HAIL MARY at the Buffalo Studio Arena.

Angus MacLachlan's (‘80) THE RADIANT ABYSS premiered at the Kennedy Center in the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's production starring Jeremy Beazlie (‘03) and Dana Acheson (‘02). His movie JUNEBUG directed by Phil Morrison and featuring Celia Weston (‘73) received a special award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Joe Mantello (‘84) won the 2004 Tony Award for best director of a musical for ASSASSINS. He recently directed Mario Cantone on Broadway in LAUGHING WHORE and is directing the upcoming Broadway revival of David Mamet's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS.

Jordan Miller (‘04) will play Curly in OKLAHOMA at the Dutch Apple Theatre in Pennsylvania this summer.

Marlon Morrison (‘98) played Lymon in THE PIANO LESSON at The Cleveland Playhouse.

Aaron Nagler (‘00) appears in the national tour of THE FULL MONTY.

Allison Nicholas (‘03) appeared off-Broadway in two productions with The Pearl Theater Company, Gogol's MARRIAGE and Lorca's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA.

Chandler Parker (‘02) made guest appearances on NBC's THIRD WATCH, HBO’s THE SOPRANOS and FOX's THE JURY.

Mary Louise Parker (‘86) won the 2004 Emmy for best supporting actress for the HBO movie of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize winning ANGELS IN AMERICA. She recently starred on Broadway in RECKLESS and will soon have her own Showtime TV series, WEEDS, with Elizabeth Perkins and Kevin Nealson.

This summer John Patrick (’04) will play Buddy in FOLLIES at the Barrington Stage directed by Julianne Boyd.

Ashley Robinson (‘04) guest starred in he Showtime series HATE and will join the national tour of WICKED.

J.T. Rogers ('90) was one of six finalists for the Steinberg Award presented by the American Theatre Critics Association and won their Osborne Award for best play by an American Playwright for MADAGASCAR produced by the Salt Lake Acting Company

Will Rogers (‘04) played a lead role in P.J. Paparelli's COLUMBINUS at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. Also in the production was Daniel Frith (‘01).

Reynaldo Rosales (‘00) starred in the Steppenwolf Theatre's world premiere of ONE ARM based on Tennessee William's short story adapted & directed by Moises Kaufman. The production is scheduled to move to Broadway next season.

Charles Sargent (‘02) directed a critically acclaimed "site-specific" HAMLET for Working Mutt Productions in Brooklyn, NY. Lucas Hall (‘03) played Hamlet and the cast included Jennifer Ferrin (‘03), Robyn Parrish (‘98), John Halbach (‘02), Tim Eulich (‘03), and Jerry Miceli (‘03). Original score was by Alcorn Minor (‘03).

Gabe Scoggin (‘04) appeared on THE GUIDING LIGHT.

Shirley Serotsky (‘99) directed Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE in NYC at PC2 Theatre for Sonnet Repertory Theatre. In the production were Monica Francisco (‘00), John Halbach (‘02), Michael Johnson (‘80), Brian Kelly and Maggie Marlin (‘03).

Jeremy Skidmore (‘00) received a Helen Hayes nomination for his direction of MARY'S WEDDING at Theater Alliance in Washington, DC. Kelly Parsley (‘00) received a nomination for Outstanding Choreography and the production starred Aubrey Deeker (‘01). Theatre Alliance, where Mr. Skidmore is artistic director, received a total of 10 nominations.

Carrie Specksgoor (‘01) appeared opp. Ally Sheedy off-Broadway in TRIPTYCH at the Irish Repertory Theatre.

Lisa Tharps (‘97) played the title role in MEDEA at the Boston Court Theatre in Pasadena, Ca.

Jeffries Thaiss (‘93) appeared in LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival directed by Vicki Bussert.

Brandon Wardell (‘97) plays a leading role in the Broadway musical GOOD VIBRATIONS. Last season he appeared in the Tony winning revival of ASSASSINS.

Jeremy Webb (‘94) starred opp. Kristen Johnson and David Marshall Grant off-Broadway in the Signature Theatre Company's revival of THE BALTIMORE WALTZ by Paula Vogel. He also guest starred in a recent episode of LAW AND ORDER.

Stoney Westmoreland (‘95) guest starred in an episode of CROSSING JORDAN.

Kevin Wheatley (‘02) booked an ABC comedy pilot, ADAPTED, opp. Bernadette Peters. He continues postproduction on his film THRESHOLD OF HELL with features many NCSA alumni. You can check it out at www.thresholdofhell.com.

Henry Vick (‘03) is presently a member of the John Houseman Acting Company.

Gregory Vore (‘94) directed HONKY TONK at the Hip Pocket Theatre in Ft. Worth, TX.

JENNIFER FERRIN ('03), was nominated yesterday for a daytime Emmy Award for Best Younger Actress for her role as Jennifer Munson on "As The World Turns."

JT ROGERS ('90) is one of six finalists in the country for the Steinberg Award, presented by the American Theatre Critics Association and has won their Osborne Award.

KLEA SCOTT ('97) guest starred on NBC’s new Friday night drama “Medical Investigation.” She played Kim Powell, wife of Frank Powell (a series regular), in the episode “Ice Station” that aired Jan. 28.

REYNALDO ROSALES (’00) will be playing the lead in the new Moises Kaufman play ONE ARM that will open at Steppenwolf and then move to New York.

MANDO ALVARADO (’01) is presently appearing in “Jeaus Hoped the ‘A’ Train” at the Round House Theatre in Washington, DC

MIKE ABBOTT (‘00) appeared in "Batboy: The Musical" at Portland Center Stage in Oregon

DANA ACHESON (‘02) appeared in "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. This past summer she played Mandy Patinkin’s daughter in “An Enemy of the People” at the Williamstown Theater Festival directed by DEAN GERALD FREEDMAN

JULLY ABRAHAM ('02) is about to make her Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Bombay Dreams"

RASHAD ANTHONY (‘03) is presently appearing in Charles Randolph Wright's "Blue", first at the Cincinnati Playhouse and now at the GeVa Theatre in Rochester, NY. The production is directed by Kenny Leon

JEREMY BEAZLIE (‘03) appeared opp. Whoopi Goldberg in a recent episode of "Whoopi"

Both TED BRUNETTI (‘83) and MARILYN McINTYRE (‘72) are teaching professional acting classes at the Howard Fine Studio in Los Angeles

KENNY CAHALL (‘03, Dir. Program) directed the Gunter Grass play "Only 10 Minutes To Buffalo" for the Lincoln Center Institute

MARIO CAMPANARO (‘99) appeared in Brian Kulick's "The Mysteries" off-Broadway

STEWART CARRICO (’02) and LINDSEY HARRISON (’03) will appear in “Pieces of Pracht” at Primary Stages in New York the end of April

New York's Sonnet Rep, founded by NCSA alumni performed Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" at the Sande Shurin Theatre on West 43rd Street. The cast included BEN CHERRY (‘99), MONICA FRANCISCO (‘00), CHRISTY PUSZ (‘01), KATRINA KENT (‘98), ROBYNE PARRISH (‘98) and JORDAN SIMMONS (‘00)

RICHARD CORLEY (‘91) is artistic director of the Madison Repertory Theatre in Madison, WI

T. SCOTT CUNNINGHAM (‘84) can presently be seen in the off-Broadway Second Stage production of Charles L. Mee's "Wintertime” opp. Marsha Mason. This past summer he appeared in “An Enemy of the People” at the Williamstown Theater Festival directed by DEAN GERALD FREEDMAN.

MISTY DEBERRY (‘01) is a member of NY Theatre Ensemble Paper Hat Productions that premiered "Boy Steels Train" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

AUBREY DEEKER (‘01) played Connie Rivers in "The Grapes of Wrath" at the Ford's Theater in Washington, DC. He will play the title role in the upcoming Studio Theatre production of "The Cripple of Inishman" in Washington in May and June

BILL ENGLISH (‘02) can presently be seen on Broadway in the Roundabout Theater's revival of "20th Century" with Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche

JENNIFER FERRIN (’03) continues to play the contract role of Jennifer Munson on “As The World Turns”

DANIEL FRITH (‘01) appeared at the Kennedy Center in the Wooly Mammoth Theatre's "Cooking With Elvis" by Lee Hall, and will be appearing in the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington’s outdoor production of “Much Ado About Nothing” this summer

School of Drama faculty member DALE GIRARD did the fight choreography for "Cyrano de Bergerac" at the Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City

AVERY GLYMPH (’95) is presently appearing in “Three Seconds in the Key”, a new play by Deb Margolin at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City

The following NCSA Drama alumni appeared in the Gene Hackman/Dustin Hoffman movie "Runaway Jury" - RHODA GRIFFIS (‘83), NICK SEARCY (‘78) and CELIA WESTON (‘73)

TIM GUINEE (‘85) guest starred in a recent episode of the ABC series "Karen Sisco"

LUCAS HALL (‘03) is presently at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, DC appearing in "Henry IV parts 1 and 2", and will also appear there in "Cyrano de Bergerac"

SARAH HAYS (‘98) will appear in "The Shaggs" at the Lookingglass Theater in Chicago. Directed by JOHN LANGS (‘96, Dir. Program) , this production originated at the Golden Mean Theater in LA, where Mr. Langs is artistic director. "The Shaggs" is also scheduled for a workshop at the Manhattan Theatre Club in NY

PETER HEDGES (‘84) wrote and directed the highly praised independent film "Pieces of April" starring Patricia Clarkson (Oscar nomination), Oliver Pratt and Sean Hayes

CEDRIC HAYMAN (‘03) is presently touring with the John Houseman Acting Company in Shakespeare's "Richard III" which will perform in NY in May

RYAN HILL (‘03, Dir. Program) has joined the staff of the Producing Office in NY, producers of "Avenue Q", "Rent", "De La Guarda" and Baz Luhrman's "La Boheme"

SCOTT THOMAS HINSON (‘96) appeared in "Cinders" at the Milagro Theatre off-off Broadway with the Spring Theatre Works Company

MARC DAMON JOHNSON (’93) is presently appearing opp. Bill Irwin in “Mr. Fox: A Rumination”, a new play by Mr. Irwin at the Signature Theater Company off-Broadway

REBECCA JONES (‘03) can presently be seen as Joanne in the National tour of "Rent"

ELIZABETH KAPPLOW (‘01) just completed a run of "Proof" playing the lead, Catherine, at Triad Stage in Greensboro, NC. Playing opp. was MARTY RADER, who taught acting at NCSA for 28 years. PRESTON LANE (‘92) is the founding artistic director of Triad Stage which the New York Drama League named "one of the 50 top best regional theatres in America!"

ALEX KNOLD (‘99) can presently be seen in the world premier of A. R. Gurney's "Big Bill" at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center

TIFFANY LITTLE CANFIELD (‘00, Dir. Program) is a casting associate at Bernie Telsey Casting in NY. This summer she will direct “Prophets of Nature” for Sonnet Rep’s summer series The Bard’s Backyard

MICHAEL LLUBERES (‘01) is presently playing Otto in "The Food Chain" at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego

TODD LOYD (’00, Dir. Program) will be artistic director of Sonnet Rep’s summer series The Bard’s Backyard

JENNIFER LYON (‘03) appeared in the world premier of the musical "Embarrassments" at The Wilma Theatre in Philadelphia

Tony Award winning JOE MANTELLO (’84) will direct Broadway revivals of Sondheim's "Assassins" and David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross". He is presently represented on Broadway with the hit musical "Wicked"

SARAH McCAFFREY (‘01) was in the recent off-Broadway play "From Door to Door" at the Westside Theatre

ANGUS MacLACHLAN'S (‘82) "The Radiant Abyss" will premiere at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC in June 2004, JEREMY BEAZLIE (’03) and DANA ACHESON (’02) will appear

JERRY MICELI (‘03) is presently out on the National tour of the Broadway production of "Oklahoma"

ALLISON NICHOLS (‘03) is presently appearing in the off-Broadway Pearl Theatre production of Marivaux's "Double Infidelity"

School of Drama faculty member CIGDEM ONAT starred in the world premier of "Attacks on the Heart" by Tony Award winning playwright Arthur Laurents at the George Street Playhouse

MEGAN PAPIER (‘03) recently appeared in an episode of "Law & Order"

MARY LOUISE PARKER (‘86) starred opp. Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson in the 2-part HBO movie of "Angles in America" directed by Mike Nichols. She is presently preparing for a revival of "Reckless" by Craig Lucas on Broadway sometime in the near future

CHRISTY PUSZ (‘01) appeared in the LA production of Baz Luhrman's "La Boheme"

MISSI PYLE (‘’95) is featured in Tim Burton's acclaimed film "Big Fish"

TAYLOR ROBERTS (‘02) recently guest starred in an episode of "Law & Order". She is also featured in the Julia Roberts movie “Mona Lisa Smile”

"Murmuring in a Dead Tongue" by J.T. ROGERS (‘90) was presented by the Epic Theatre off-Broadway and directed by GUS REYES (‘90)

REYNALDO ROSALES (‘00) starred in an episode of "Law & Order" opp. Barry Bostwick. He also has a lead role in the Showtime pilot "Sucker Free City" directed by Spike Lee and the upcoming Spike Lee film "She Hate Me"

TED SCHNEIDER (‘02) played the title role in "Birdy" off-Broadway directed by Lisa Peterson

DANNY SHERMAN (‘98) recently appeared in the Lincoln Center Theater Company production of Shakespeare's "Henry IV" with Kevin Kline

JORDAN SIMMONS (‘00) performed in "Lend Me a Tenor" at the Portland Stage Company in Maine this past Jan. and Feb.

Theater Alliance in Washington, DC, whose artistic director is JEREMY SKIDMORE (‘00, Dir. Program) received 4 Helen Hayes nominations for "Slaughter City". He also directed "The Dispute" with NCSA alumni - MAGGIE MARLIN (‘03), BRIAN SUTHERIN (‘03), JOSHUA SKIDMORE (‘01) and the choreography was done by KELLY PARSLEY (School of Dance '96 & Dir. Program '00)

CARRIE SPECKSGOOR (’01) is in “Five by Ten”, 5 Tennessee Williams one-acts directed by Michael Kahn at the Kennedy Center

JEFFRIES THAISS (’93) appeared in "Anna Karenina", Neal Bell's "Monster" and "Piaf" at the Olney Theatre Center. He also recently appeared in "The Importance of Being Earnest" at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

LISA THARPS (‘97) recently played Titania/Hippolyta in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, DC. Her photo appears on the cover of the March 2004 edition of American Theatre

ERIC TRADER (’01, Dir. Program) is the assistant director to Moises Kaufman for the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway hit "I Am My Own Wife"

HENRY VICK (‘03) played the title role in "Lobby Hero" at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri

KEVIN WHEATLEY (‘02) played Jim in "The Rainmaker" at Center Stage in Baltimore and recently shot the WB pilot in “Joint Custody”

KEVIN WONG (‘02) appeared in "TopDog/UnderDog" at the Philadelphia Theatre Company