The All-About-College Kiki: Part 2
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08/24/20 • 54 min
Come and join our kiki and get the STUDENTS' perspectives on being a Theatre Major in college! Find out "What do you do with a BA in Theatre" from graduated working professionals! This episode has a lot to cover and does so with a dash of humor. In this episode, we feature rising seniors Riley Bocchicchio (applying to Musical Theatre and Acting programs), Madison Figueroa-Diaz (applying for Stage Management programs), rising freshmen Kai Scott (BFA Acting UArts), Georgia Evans (NYU TISCH Drama), current student Jen Lepore (BA Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre Loyola New Orleans), and graduated students Alicia J Kelly (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and professional actor), and Chad Parsons (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and MFA UNCG).
You'll hear about the college audition process (and some advice!), what being a theatre major in college is like, and what life in the pandemic is like for aspiring theatre majors, current theatre majors, and working professionals. This is one conversation you don't want to miss!
Colleges:
- University of the Arts (Philadelphia PA)
- NYU Tisch Drama
- Loyola New Orleans
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- University of North Carolina Greensboro
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Music by Ben Pederson
Artwork by Frankie Rowles
Come and join our kiki and get the STUDENTS' perspectives on being a Theatre Major in college! Find out "What do you do with a BA in Theatre" from graduated working professionals! This episode has a lot to cover and does so with a dash of humor. In this episode, we feature rising seniors Riley Bocchicchio (applying to Musical Theatre and Acting programs), Madison Figueroa-Diaz (applying for Stage Management programs), rising freshmen Kai Scott (BFA Acting UArts), Georgia Evans (NYU TISCH Drama), current student Jen Lepore (BA Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre Loyola New Orleans), and graduated students Alicia J Kelly (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and professional actor), and Chad Parsons (BA Theatre West Chester University of PA and MFA UNCG).
You'll hear about the college audition process (and some advice!), what being a theatre major in college is like, and what life in the pandemic is like for aspiring theatre majors, current theatre majors, and working professionals. This is one conversation you don't want to miss!
Colleges:
- University of the Arts (Philadelphia PA)
- NYU Tisch Drama
- Loyola New Orleans
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania
- University of North Carolina Greensboro
Consider Donating to our parent company ReNew Productions:
- Website: https://renewproductions20.weebly.com/
- GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/renew-productions?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet
Keep updated on all of ReNew Productions and Theatre with P.R.I.D.E.'s adventures through our social media:
Music by Ben Pederson
Artwork by Frankie Rowles
Previous Episode
College Auditions, Interviews, and Equity, Oh My! Part 1
Calling all those ready to embark on their college theatre journey! In this episode, we have a roundtable discussion to talk all about the college audition process and what it will look like in the 2020 audition season, especially in the middle of a global pandemic. Established and experienced theatre professionals Trent Blanton (Rider University), Rebecca Simon (Rider University), Ernie Nolan (Nashville Children's Theatre), Abe Reybold (Professional Director/Actor), and Erin Farrell Speer (UNCG) share their thoughts about the current situation in the country and what students auditioning for colleges can do. These faculty members of well-known theatre institutions, graduates of well-known institutions, and working professionals give their tips and tricks on how to master your college audition in the COVID-19 world of theatre.
Bios:
College Information:
Check out @uncgmt on Instagram for short videos on tips/tricks about College Auditions and how to succeed!
Consider Donating to our parent company ReNew Productions:
- Website: https://renewproductions20.weebly.com/
- GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/renew-productions?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet
Music by Ben Pederson
Artwork by Frankie Rowles
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Happy Labor Day! A Quick Update from the Team
Happy Labor Day, listeners! We decided that in the current craziness and busyness of the first week of College/High School/School, that we should take a break from the episode and give you all an update of where we are as a team. But, don't you worry! The "Divine Wisdumb: A Comedy "Straight" From the Afterlife" episode will be live on September 21st.
ReNew Productions is so excited to add 2 new collaborators Deepmala Tiwari and Adam Hoyak and take on some new projects. All of the information is in the links below.
Stay safe! We'll see you soon!
~ The Theatre with P.R.I.D.E. Team
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Podcast Music by Ben Pederson
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