Musical Theatre Capstones
Sense and Nonsense
Wednesday, February 11 th at 8:30pm
Friday, February 13 th at 7:00pm
(Located in Cosmo Theatre)
Cast
TY BRENNAN
Grafton, Wisconsin
"Hi there! I'm excited to get the opportunity to showcase myself for all of you!"
SARAH FRAZIER
Orange, California
"Hoping to bring some sparkle to the stage! Big thank you to my family and friends for always supporting me. “Be the community that you want to see!”"
ELIZABETH GEORGIEFF
Browns Mills, New Jersey
"I’m a biracial gay woman, who brings authenticity to all of my roles and my everyday life. I aim to advocate for representation and accessibility for all within the arts. "
LUCIANA GÓMEZ
Chiclayo, Perú
"Excited to discover the world ahead and grateful to be closing this chapter. Thanks to my teachers, friends, and my amazing parents for their endless support. Los quiero! "
CORINNE GUIKING
Las Vegas, Nevada
"I followed my heart to music, movement, and performance, finding that joy is meant to be lived fully. I hope my journey encourages others to chase dreams that let them shine. "
ELVIN KARADERILI
Istanbul, Turkey
"Growing up, I realized being an artist is to be a blank canvas. After my accident I’ve processed emotions through Musical Theatre, if I impact one person, I'm doing my job. "
DEONTE MARCEL
Canton, Ohio
"Proud BFA Music Theatre graduate. Deep thanks to my teachers, my Mom, and my God. Step aside because my journey’s only beginning."
MARTA ELIZA MILLER
Studio City, California
"Skating on the ice, singing a song, portraying a character, or dancing my heart out is how I create art. Art is who I am. Living life is my inspiration. "
TREASURE NELSON
Hampton, Virginia
"I am a singer, actor, voice actor who removes the negative and brings in the positive. Spreading joy and light through my work. Finding joy in the smallest of things."
AMPARO SAGUN
San Diego, California
"I am Amparo, a performing artist and fashion entrepreneur using creativity, culture, and bold storytelling to empower children from single-parent households and celebrate the brilliance of the Filipino/Spanish community."
KAILI SINCERE
Detroit, Michigan
"Detroit shaped my voice, LA shapes my grind. My goal is to move people through music rooted in soul and truth. Every performance grows me as an artist and I’m excited to continue that growth."
SEMI SON
Seoul, Korea
"I hunt for hidden truths in human hearts and bring them back to life. My art begins there, sustained by gratitude for all who guided my artistic and academic journey."
ISAAC TAJA
Apple Valley, California
"I am dedicated to bringing about new ideas and innovation about the way we connect to human expression, reaching people who don't have their voice, finding what makes them unique."
What Do I Stand For
Thursday, February 12 th at 9:00pm
Saturday, February 14 th at 6:30pm
(Located in Cosmo Theatre)
Cast
MCKINNEY BOWDEN
West Jordan, Utah
"I am able to express myself in my performances while growing as an artist and as a person. Thank you everyone who’s been with me on this journey."
ANNIE CHASE-SMITH
Gold Coast, Australia
"I'm thrilled to be graduating and hope to keep creating thoughtful and detailed work that moves others. I want to thank the people who have supported me, especially my family. "
DESTINY DAVID
Conyers, Georgia
"I live and breathe art. Art fuels everything in my life and has allowed me to be unapologetically myself. My goal is to do the same for others. "
MELA G
San Diego, California
"My art begins where words fall short through voice and movement. I explore emotion, and transformation, grounded in honesty. Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me."
LEIA-ROSE GANTAN
Torrance, California
"Can't wait for the next journey to begin! Thank you to my parents, family, friends, and mentors for inspiring and supporting me to pursue and share my love for performing."
BRUCE HAYES
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
"I'm an LA-based artist whose bold, blonde aesthetic fuses glamour with visceral emotion. Also a trained dancer, my work explores human connection through music, movement, voice, and artistry. "
SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Phoenix, Arizona
"Samantha Johnson, A name gifted to me by my parents with hopes for greatness. I strive to excite, entertain, and entrance with my dedication to music and love for performance."
AARON JUNIOR
Baltimore, Maryland
"I am a singer, songwriter, actor, model, and emerging filmmaker creating honest, personal, and impactful work that connects with anyone exploring identity, growth, and self-expression. "
DAKOTA LIEDTKE
Rochester, Minnesota
"It’s been an honor to work with my fantastic peers on one last hurrah before heading back to NYC. I want to personally thank my mother and my best friend. "
LARDE NCHANGNWI MASANJE
Atlanta, Georgia
"I strive to create art that revels in the truth within humanity. I hope to be the representation my tiny country of Cameroon rarely gets while making my family proud. "
JAMIE MCRAE
Los Angeles, California
"I create raw, truthful performances that inspire connection and spark creativity. Through deep research and personal storytelling, my work uplifts audiences, offers hope, and encourages others to pursue their dreams. "
CARSON O'BRIEN
Brownsburg, Indiana
"I want to be someone who is unapologetically myself. Be that light for other Trans / GNC Kids to see and look up to. My family is something that inspires me."
CADY JEAN WALLS
Snellville, Georgia
"I create to make my community and my family proud. I am a dynamic artist who likes to make people laugh, cry, and remember not to take life too seriously. "
SAM N. WOOD
Sydney, Australia
"I’m so honored to share with you my heartfelt work I have developed these past 8 semesters. Thanks to my family, whose love and guidance have shaped my artistic path."