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Brandon McCoy: West by God & The Process of Being a Playwright

What inspired this play for you in particular? Well two things, I’ve always worn my allegiance to West Virginia on my sleeve, especially once I moved away. It was always … Continue reading

October 30, 2019 · Leave a comment

An Interview with Conor Laroque, MFA Playwriting Candidate -Playwright of Ad Nauseum

Who or what inspires your writing the most?   It stems from certain images that pop up in the head. I’m not basing the story off of specific people. People … Continue reading

February 15, 2019 · Leave a comment

An Interview with Rachel Rios, M.F.A. Playwriting Candidate Playwright of Tilting

Who or what inspires your writing the most? Well, for this is an adaptation of Don Quijote de la Mancha. I found myself revisiting him while I was in grad … Continue reading

February 14, 2019 · Leave a comment

Marie Elise: Student, Actor, Seamstress, Musician, Resident Assistant-What’s Next?

As a college student, it is easy to say you’ve have had busy semester but Marie Kottenstette is not just a college student. Cast in the Drama Departments mainstage productions … Continue reading

November 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

In the Director’s Chair with Michael Sullin

Michael Sullin is a sophomore drama major from Wilkes-Barre, PA. He has previously assistant directed Macbeth, directed by Eleanor Holdridge and Picnic directed by Bill Largess at The Catholic University of America. He also … Continue reading

February 23, 2018 · Leave a comment

Stage Managing 101

Freshman Brandon Horwin has his first debut in the CUA Drama Department as Stage Manager for The Knot. During his interview, he discusses his experience and how the experience was for … Continue reading

February 15, 2018 · Leave a comment

“Together: alone”: An Interview with Danny Beason

An interview with M.F.A. Acting Candidate, Danny Beason, about his thesis solo-show, Together: alone. Together: alone was initially a collaboration between Rachel Rios and myself.  The process started when I had … Continue reading

December 4, 2017 · Leave a comment

“The Tin Man”: An Interview with Desiree Chappelle

An interview with M.F.A. Acting Candidate, Desiree Chappelle, about her thesis solo-show, The Tin Man. Desiree Chappelle is in her final year as an MFA Acting Candidate at CUA. CUA credits … Continue reading

December 4, 2017 · Leave a comment

Never Left Neverland

Read about M.F.A. Acting Candidate, Kevin Boudreau, and his upcoming solo show, “Neverlanding” by Amanda Zeitler.  My solo-show is called Neverlanding. It’s an adaptation of Sir J.M. Barrie’s timeless classic … Continue reading

November 30, 2017 · Leave a comment

Dear Emily: A Friend Found Through Words

An interview with M.F.A. Acting Candidate, Danielle Scott, about her solo show, The Belle of Amherst by Wiliam Luce. For my solo show I am doing The Belle of Amherst by William … Continue reading

November 28, 2017 · Leave a comment