Acting Capstones
I’m Not To Blame
Thursday, June 2nd at 8:30pm
Saturday, June 6th at 6:30pm
(Located in 8W Theatre)
Cast
VALERIA AGUILAR FRAGOSO
Mexico City, México
"I’m grateful for the life I’m having and the education I’ve received. I’m excited to keep living and learning. Gracias a mis papás y hermanos por acompañarme en mis aventuras."
YAËLLE NAËMA
Greenbrae, California
"I’m grateful to be graduating from AMDA with my BFA in Acting and growing as an artist. Merci beaucoup to my family, teachers and friends for their constant support."
MIRANDA ALANNA
Petaluma, California
"To the teachers who challenged me, the friends who encouraged me, and my family who believed in me, thank you. Little me, we did it! Our dreams are coming true! "
JOYCELYN BEDELE
Union, New Jersey
"I am so blessed to have made it this far. I’m finally graduating and couldn’t be more thrilled. Grateful to have my family, friends and supportive teachers in my corner!"
MARIAM BEGIASHVILI
Tbilisi, Georgia
"What guides me in this world is growing up in a place where war and struggle live right next to laughter and music. მიყვარხარ დედიკო! მადლობა ყველაფრისთვის, რაც ჩემთვის გაგიკეთებია."
RYAN BOWENS
Detroit, Michigan
" I am the artist I am today because of my family and teachers who supported, challenged, and inspired me. I aim to create powerful, moving stories. My story starts now."
TAYLOR COPELAND
Corpus Christi, Texas
"I’m beyond grateful to be creating art every day and pursuing my passion. Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, teachers, and dog for all of your love and support!"
COLLIN DRAFTS
Nashville, Tennessee
"I am excited to be graduating with a BFA in Acting from AMDA. I am driven to explore identity and human connection through performance while continuing to grow personally and professionally."
XAVIER HERNANDEZ
Morongo, California
"My passion for performing originates from listening to stories from my elders that have shaped and inspired me to tell mine and express myself in many shades of performing and storytelling."
TAYLOR ALEXIS NEWTON
Frisco, Texas
"To that little girl, you’re where you’re meant to be. My appreciation goes to my Aunt Chon, Momma, Nene, directors, and friends. Nana and Grandaddy, I know you’d be proud."
KAYLIE PACINI
Ogden, Utah
"I am an artist, and everyone who says art isn't a career, have fun at your desk job. I have a script to write."
ANWAR PENN
Indianapolis, Indiana
"Dedicated to truthful storytelling. Through vulnerability and collaboration, I strive to create authentic characters that connect deeply with audiences. Thankful to God and my family for how far I’ve come."
VALERIA PINILLA ÚSUGA
Medellín, Colombia
"Grateful for the experiences gathered and the people met along the way. This is just the beginning, wait and see. ¡Muchas gracias papito y mamita! De Colombia, para el mundo."
AMIL PULLEY
Newport News, Virginia
"Blessed to say I’m living the life some people can only dream of, and this is only the beginning. I will dream bigger and push harder because I will succeed."
THOON THU THU THAR
Yangon, Myanmar
"Finally Graduating! I hope May May and Papa are proud of me. Here’s to the next step of my life, hope it’s good to me :)"