Theatre Alumni

Abbey spent three years working backstage, as a carpenter and props artisan Off-Broadway in New York City. She worked on shows such as Old Hats at The Signature Theater, Fly By Night at Playwrights Horizons Theater, 39 Steps at Union Square Theater and Hamilton at The Public Theater. She spent two summers working as a carpenter for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. She was hired as the Technical Director at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA and has been there since 2015.

The Music, Theatre and Dance department at PSU helped me to understand that being a theatre maker isn't just about putting up productions, but about creating a family of like-minded and passionate people who help you grow as an individual and as a professional. It was an experience that made me who I am today.

Actor in New York, NY. Recent work includes work with the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), various workshops of new shows, and appearances in shows such as Gossip Girl and The Big C.

Deciding to go to Plymouth State as a Musical Theatre major was one of the best decisions I have ever made. If you are looking for an education where teachers give you individual attention and endless opportunities to hone your craft, this is the place to go!

Assistant Director of Admissions at Seacoast Career School. Formerly with Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia; toured the country for 3 years with Sesame Street Live as Jenny the music teacher in Elmo Makes Music; and then as Zoe Monster in Elmo's Green Thumb. Has been Artist in Residence for the Concord School District . Currently teaches tap jazz and ballet at Concord Dance Academy and is also an adjudicator for 2 national performing arts competitions- OnStage America and Elite Dance Challenge.

Plymouth is small enough to make you feel connected but big enough that you can spread your wings. I guess you could say it allows you to be a "big fish in a small pond"... But more than that, you can be any fish you want and the faculty and staff embrace and encourage you to showcase your talents and uniqueness in the best and super fun way possible. Oh, and the skiing is pretty rad too. .

Owner and voice instructor at the Munton Voice Studio in Stratham, NH. Amanda is a frequent recitalist throughout New England and has additional performance experience as a recording artist for various composers and bands including the Grammy nominated Lamb of God, Rik Pfenninger, White Moth Black Butterfly, Red Cloud Revival, and Of Jarring Seeds.   She is a Teaching Lecturer for the Department of Music at the University of New Hampshire.

If you have the drive to forge a path in the arts, PSU’s MTD faculty will give you the tools you need and help you find the opportunity along the way.

After graduating from Plymouth State, Amy went on to pursue graduate study at the University of Stirling in Stirling, Scotland.    She graduated in 2013 with a Master's degree in English. Since then, Amy has become her own boss and works as a full-time freelance writer. Most of her work involves copywriting for businesses, but she also owns and runs a successful travel blog alongside her husband, Nathan. The blog, Two Drifters, focuses on couples travel, relationships, & lifestyle. You can follow their adventures here (https://twodrifters.us). Amy resides in New Hampshire, but there's no telling what country she'll be jetting off to next.

Not only did Plymouth State give me wonderful experiences as a theatre and dance student, it left me with the best memories of my life and some amazing friendships. This is a warm, intimate environment in which to pursue your education, and I can't recommend it enough.

Member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA; working in theatre, film, industrials and commercials throughout New England.
Represented by Andrew Wilson Agency in Boston.

Some regional work on-stage:
Chamber Theatre Productions (ENCORE!!)
Commonwealth Shakespeare Co. (CORIOLANUS)
Zeitgeist Stage Co. (LIFE OF RILEY, MY WONDERFUL DAY)
The Barnstormers Theatre (STEEL MAGNOLIAS; ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, others)
Advice To The Players (MACBETH, ROMEO & JULIET, HAMLET, JULIUS CAESAR, others)

On screen:
Disney's THE FINEST HOURS (Catherine Paine, dir. Craig Gillespie)
CHAPPAQUIDDICK (Maryellen Lyons, dir. John Curran, coming in 2017)
THE LAST POKER GAME (young Sister Elizabeth, dir. Howard Weiner)

Angela has done regional and national broadcast commercials such as for General Electric. She's also worked in industrials for companies like IBM and Skillsoft.

PSU is a supportive community of professors and classmates who quickly become like family. It's the place to go for state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by nature. For acting, it's a place to focus on craft and push your own limits, while still feeling right at home.

Headed into his 4th year as the Theatre Coordinator, Theatre Teacher, and Director for Granite State Arts Academy, a public chartered high school in Salem, NH. Spent the previous 4 years as an English teacher, guest director, and fight choreographer at Salem High School in Salem, NH. Occasional summer actor and teaching artist for a Shakespeare company called Advice to the Players in Sandwich, NH (currently run by two other PSU alumni!). Two-time finalist for Best Supporting Actor in a Professional Drama/Comedy Production at the NH Theatre Awards (as Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet, Advice to the Players, 2005 & as Feste in Twelfth Night, Advice to the Players, 2015).

I often, and fondly, look back on my 4 years at PSU, and always speak highly of it to my current high school students. It's the perfect university for an artist of any stripe -- much more affordable than private colleges, small enough to be personal and collaborative, large enough to provide a variety of opportunities and vast network of valuable contacts, with fresh air and quaint brick schoolhouses that provide respite from fast-paced and cramped urban living. The faculty are passionate, active professionals who made a huge difference in my own life, and some of whom I still see a few times each year. It's been the foundation of everything I've accomplished since.

Brady's been living in New York for 6 years now, with stints aboard Disney Cruise line and London. She also performed off-Broadway and worked with Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family) and Jeffrey Seller (Hamilton) on a reading of Lippa's newest musical- The Man in the Ceiling. Brady worked in several Broadway production offices and has now landed in the world of media, working as an Executive Assistant. When not running people's lives, Brady performs with The Blue Hill Troupe in Manhattan and just closed their spring musical- City of Angels- where she played Donna/Oolie.

Bloom where you're planted. Make your own opportunities if none come to you. Plymouth gave me so many, but I created my own too. The faculty are really there for you, so create relationships, be open and honest. Communication is key to success!

A Cappella Singer at Disney Springs
Singer/Dancer at Universal Studios
Singer/Dancer/Vocal Captain at Legoland Florida Resort
Model/Actress at BMG Models
Former Production Vocalist at Princess Cruises & Holland America Line

An intimate program that will enable you to facilitate closer learning relationships with your friends instructors and peers.

I Currently am working as a Broadway/Off Broadway performer at New World Stages. My previous work includes several regional productions, National and North American tours.  Immediately after graduation I worked over seas in South Korea writing and directing ESL children's musical theatre.  This job paid my student loans.

If you're willing to work Plymouth State University will be your greatest asset. All the tools are there; it is what you chose to get out of it.

Curtis is currently a Chicago-based actor but is originally from Philadelphia. In addition to his training at PSU, he is a graduate of the School at Steppenwolf. His Chicago credits include: Hand to God (Victory Gardens Theatre); a workshop production of Titus Andronicus (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre/Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Tribes, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); A Splintered Soul (ARLA Productions); How the World Began (Rivendell Theatre Ensemble); the US premier of Brilliant Adventures (Steep Theatre Company); Men Should Weep, (Griffin Theatre Company); Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) (Jackalope Theatre Company); Shakespeare's R&J (Idle Muse Theatre Company); Good Boys and True (Kokandy Productions). Regional credits include: King Charles III (Cardinal Stage Company); Other Desert Cities (Farmer's Alley Theatre), Richard III, Twelfth Night (Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre); two national tours of Letters Home (Griffin Theatre Company). Film: The Falls: Covenant of Grace (Breaking Glass Films); Teacher (Boson Productions). Curtis has also appeared in commercials for Miller Lite, and West Suburban Bank. Curtis has recieved two BroadwayWorldChicago Award nominations for "Best Actor in a Play" and a Joseph Jefferson Award nomination for "Best Ensemble".

The Music, Theater and Dance department at Plymouth State provided me with a safe environment to explore how I fit into the world of Theatre and then gave me the tools and support to nurture my specific talents and interests.

After PSU I went on to attend the University of Florida (UF) to obtain my Master's of Fine Arts in Theatrical Lighting. I graduated with my MFA from UF in 2015. While at UF I was able to work several times at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL as an Assistant Lighting Designer to Chicago and New York Designers. After graduation I went on to work in The Villages, FL as the Lighting Director of the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center. The Sharon is a touring road house theatre that housed everything from the National Tours of Beauty and the Beast and Mama Mia To Michael Botlon, Kenny G, Stomp, and The Czech National Orchestra. During my second year The Sharon opened a regional black box theatre (Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol). I continued in my roll as the Lighting Director and designed 3 of 4 inaugural season shows. After 5 years in FL, I left my position at The Sharon in mid-2017 and moved back to NH to start as the head of the lighting department at Rainbow Production Services (RPS). RPS handles regional and nation concert touring productions. Our credits/clients include Boston Calling Music Festival, Godsmack, Major Lazer, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (formerly Meadowbrook), and Dropkick Murphy's. That is where I am now. Loving life and ready for NH seasons again!

Plymouth State University is a second home. It gave me the skills, space, critical thinking skills, and mentors to be successful upon leaving the university. I still keep regular contact with several of my professors and MANY of my fellow alumni. I could not imagine going anywhere else. I would even meet with our retired alumni in The Villages through the PSU Alumni Association events who all said that they consider Plymouth a second home and also OWN second homes in the area. I highly recommend Plymouth State to any and all who are thinking about it. The faculty, staff, students, and community all work together to help a student achieve their goals.

Boston area actor. Stage shows, 48 hour film festivals, and film extra.  Works with high school and middle school programs for English and Drama. Dane is teaches and performs magic., and is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Plymouth's theater program is so rich, and I felt as if I could really explore in depth any field of study I wanted to, and the professors had the knowledge to accommodate my wants. Plymouth is also a wonderful place for students unsure of which area of theater they would like to pursue, because unlike other colleges, Plymouth allows you to explore multiple fields in theater at the same time. I was stage-managing a show, working as an electrician, and acting in a show in the same year, and I loved that I had that opportunity.

Erik is a Chicago Freelance Lighting designer. He has designed for Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Underscore Theatre (Non-Equity Jeff nomination) and Congo Square Theatre. He is the resident LD for Chicago Gay Men's Chorus (Harris Theatre, North Shore Performing Arts Center.) He has designed for the contemporary musical ensemble "eighth blackbird" (The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in DC, Museum of Contemporary Art) and assisted on their world premiere for Hand Eye (Carnegie Hall, University of Austin, University of Richmond.) He frequently collaborates with Chicago Dance Crash, and has done frequent event work with ILC and PRG Chicago. He is a frequent Design Assistant with Hershey Felder Presents.

Plymouth gave me a great, well rounded education in Theatre. The faculty really electrified a passion within me and pushed me to be the best theatre artist I could be. I took for granted how integrated the MTD department really was, having attended a Graduate school where they were in separated buildings. I encourage exploring as much in these separate disciplines, as well as exploring multiple options within the theatre degree.

Mom of 3, Interior and Costume Designer.   Director and Owner of Capron Interiors.  Design Consultant. M.F.A. in Theatrical Costume Design, Temple University. Design resume includes New Jersey Shakespeare Festival and Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival.

I would recommend PSU because of the diversity of available courses that allow you to tailor your educational experience. Professors treat you like peers and genuinely care about your success. Collaborating with the professors on projects gives real world experience seldom available at larger institutions. Smaller universities allow for more opportunities to participate from the freshman level on up.

MA - Musical Theatre Performance, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland MFA - Theatre Pedagogy, Virginia Commonwealth University Professional actor in NYC and the UK, most recent roles include the national tour of Cirque Dreams Holidaze and Queen Victoria in the world premiere of Alice Formally of Wonderland by Emmy Award winner Mark Saltzman. Recently published articles in the New England Theatre Journal and Musical Theatre Today. Currently Visiting Professor of Theatre at Berry College in Rome GA teaching acting and musical theatre.

One of the most eye-opening things about becoming a professor was realizing how lucky I was to be at Plymouth for my undergraduate degree. Having a department of music, theatre and dance housed in one building is a rare find in colleges these days. This one fact allowed me to explore my interests not only in musical theatre but non-musical theatre, opera, choral music and various styles of movement making me a well-rounded performer and now an informed teacher. I was able to take a class not only in my specialization but in all aspects of theatre, voice, music, and dance. The smaller class sizes allowed for more individual attention than I would have received at a larger school. I firmly believe in teaching or studying theatre that we are also learning and teaching life skills and by inspiring brilliant acting, we are inspired to live brilliant lives, the core of those beliefs started at Plymouth. The faculty at PSU pushed me to find my own artistic voice and encouraged my journey.

Assistant Professor of Acting/Directing, Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty, Minnesota State University, Mankato; published writer, and award-winning actor.

Plymouth combines the best theatre training in the region with warm, caring professors who bring out the best in their students.

Founder & Exectutive Director, Theater Under the Stairs (Est. 2010) Published author of The Epic Adventure of Lulu's Lemonade Stand - and playwright of half a dozen original comedies for children, including the play upon which her book is based (Lulu) and Snow White & Rose Red which was named a 2015 Best Production by the critics of the Cape Cod Times. Critically acclaimed actor; performed in 3 national tours and many New England Regional Premieres (Avenue Q, Jerusalem, et al) and was a CCT critics pick for Best Performer in 2011. Former Production Coordinator at NTAE and Company Manager for Connecticut Free Shakespeare. Freelance costume design for theaters throughout Massachusetts, including Boston Children's Theatre. Producer/Creator/Director of The ABCs of NYC a Broadway musical revue which has been twice revived at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Directed Stage Kiss at PSU, 2016.

I recommend PSU all the time! The professors will challenge you in all the right ways. As a student in the MTD department, you will get the support you need to feel comfortable learning, growing, and making mistakes. The professors and staff really care about their students and their talents. The training and opportunities they provided (both on stage AND OFF) have been invaluable in my pursuit of a career in theater.

Asst Tech Director/intern; Norfolk VA Virginia Arts Festival 2006-2007

Mohegan Sun Casino; Uncasville CT Entertainment Technician. 2006-2014.

AT&T Performing Arts Center; Dallas Texas Event Coordinator 2014-2015

DesignWorks; Denver Colorado Warehouse/General Labor 2017

Plymouth gave me a great education and foundation to survive in the real world over a wide range of professional occupations.

Returned to NH as Managing Director at Advice To The Players & Teaching Lecturer at PSU. Jessie holds a Masters Degree in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College. During her time in NYC Jessie worked in Programming and Development at Brooklyn Center for the Peforming Arts,

General Management for Theatre for a New Audience, and helped launch and administrate a new Shakespeare education program with Lincoln Center Theater. Jessie has additional training in Shakespeare performance and education from Shakespeare & Company, where she worked for several years as a teaching artist, company manager, and stage manager.

I value the theatre education I received at PSU because it was versatile and the program had enough flexibility to allow me to pursue multiple interests. The opportunities I received as a student and the network I built there started me on leadership path in theatre I walk today.

I began my career as the head lighting technician at the Univ. of Hartford's Lincoln Theater the fall after I graduated from Plymouth. I spent five years there before being promoted to Technical Director of my own space in their new performing arts center. I enjoyed 9 years there working for UHA's Hartt School of Music, Theater, and Dance where I lit and supervised over 40 shows. I left there July of 2016 to pursue my current position of Director of Production at Trinity College's Austin Arts Center.

Plymouth laid the ground work for me. The professionalism and close knit relationships among the faculty and staff set the environment to begin a successful career. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for that personal attention and guidance towards their education.

After traveling around the country performing for about five years, John received his Equity Card performing in the Off-Broadway Revival of Tony n’ Tina's Wedding. During this time he was also the Company Manager for Dance Molinari for three years in NYC. Since then, he just celebrated his two year anniversary working for Actor’s Equity Association in Times Square as Rep. Assistant for Workers’ Compensation & Unemployment. John currently resides in Queens, NY.

What I loved the most about Plymouth State University, particularly the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, was the size of the program and opportunity to perform. You are not just a number and do not get lost in the shuffle of a sea of students. This allows for excellent training in small classes with ample opportunities to perform each semester.

Marketing & Operations Manager for the Theatre Department at Boston College. Julie-Anne is also a playwright with two adaptations for the stage inspired from the works of literary giant, Virginia Woolf (A Precipice Marked V, and A Pressure of Rapture). Motivated by the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting, she wrote a documentary theatre piece, Monologue for Many Voices, which highlights the diverse experiences of eight members of the LGBTQ+ community (the raw material of which was adapted from real stories).

PSU Theatre was where I found myself. My experiences in the classroom, in rehearsal, and on the stage challenged and motivated me in ways that truly changed my life. I not only learned about my strengths and weaknesses, my fears and my passions, but also what to *do* with them; how to harness them and use them for good. The professors were thoughtful and caring, and always seemed to know how and when to push us harder, or to teach us something new which not only made us better actors, but better people, too.

Freelance teaching artist/performer and teacher with Hawaii Department of Education.   Former includes Stagecoach USA in New York City. and multiple national tours with Missoula Children's Theatre.

There are so many opportunities to embrace that you may not have going to a larger university...and because of this, you have so much room to grow as a performer. The faculty also takes the initiative to know their students as people, not solely actors...and that's important!

Michael currently resides in Miami, Florida where he directs regionally and works fulltime as the Director of Theatre at Palmer Trinity School. Previously he lived in Milwaukee and Chicago and was the Director of Theatre for The Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre at DSHA School where he directed and choreographed over thirty productions in eight years and was a five time winner of the Tommy Award for Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Direction. He was also the creator and director of Community Theatre Works, one of Milwaukee’s largest educational summer theatre programs today. In the last seventeen years he has directed and choreographed over fifty productions with theater organizations located in six countries and fifteen states throughout the U.S. including Split Stage Productions in Pittsburgh, All In Productions in Milwaukee, Dream Big in Chicago and ShangKat in Shanghai. When not directing, Michael still performs with companies located throughout the country. Recent performance credits include, Jeff in Title of Show, (LCT), Jerry in The Full Monty, (GCT), Lord Farquaad in Shrek, (ETC), Jamie in The Last Five Years, (All In Productions), Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q, (Split Stage Productions), and Leo Frank in Parade (GCT). michaeldavidstoddard.com

PSU was a smaller program that allowed me to get a well rounded theater education in acting, music, dance and technical theater though hands on work and one on one time with professors. The diversity in my studies gave me the tools to become a knowledgeable director, choreographer and actor who works easily and efficiently with designers, producers and other directors.