Alumni
You’ll find our alumni in many places – watch them on television programs, at the movies, see them on the stage, hear them streaming, read their published work, see their pieces in galleries and public spaces – nationally and across the globe! Over the years, SPCPA graduates have attended and been awarded scholarships to a number of top colleges. Some of these include: CALArts, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia College, Columbia University, Cornish College of the Arts, DePaul University, Evansville University, Grinnell College, The Juilliard School, New York University, Northwestern University, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Sarah Lawrence College, St. Catherine University, Tisch School of the Arts, The University of Minnesota- Twin Cities (+ BFA Guthrie Training Program), The University of Iowa, The University of Minnesota-Duluth, The University of St. Thomas, Vassar College, and Yale University.
2024 SPCPA graduates, Jolahn Ruzsa, Mick Lynch, Aidan Dehler and David Oxendale are already producing work – check out this EP release show, Wednesday, June 25, at Riverview Theater in Minneapolis! Alum, Rachel Howey (2024), opens. Way to go guys!
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Passion @theaterlatteda features SPCPA alum, DYLAN FREDERICK, and 2024-25 SPCPA Musical Theatre teacher and J-Term director, ERIC MORRIS. The production has been called "all-around gorgeous," "haunting, unsettling, and captivating," and "deeply emotional and wonderfully atmospheric."
Tickets and more info: www.latteda.org/passion
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SPCPA alum and dancer, LEAH GULSTRAND (2014), is offering a Free Ballet and Contemporary intensive at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance in Mpls, June 23rd – 27th for dancers AGES 5-18. It is specifically designed for students from low-income families who may not otherwise have access to high-quality arts education and training. The program includes: daily ballet technique classes taught by experienced instructors, creative movement and choreography workshops, a final performance for families and community members, snacks provided daily, support for accessing public transportation. All classes and materials offered at no cost to families. Dancers of all experience levels are welcome—from beginners to those with prior training.
Space is limited – apply now.
Best wishes, Leah, from all of us at SPCPA!
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We love it when Alum come back to visit! Yesterday, Brigham Williams (2018) spoke with 9th and 10th grade Theatre/Musical Theatre students about his BFA program at Millikan University, life as an actor in NYC, and what it's like being on the national tour of BOOK OF MORMON for the past year. Brigham is home for a week and then back on the road – thanks for stopping by, Brigham!
See Brigham and The Book of Mormon in a city near you: thebookofmormontour.com/
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Huge congrats to SPCPA Alum REBECCA HURD for making her Broadway debut this week in Stranger Things: The First Shadow! The Stranger Things prequel has been well-received by both fans and critics. After honing her craft at SPCPA and earning a BFA from University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Actor Training Program, Rebecca built a vibrant career in regional theater, performing at esteemed venues like the Goodman Theater, Chicago Shakespeare, and Milwaukee Rep. Her journey from the Twin Cities to the Broadway stage is a testament to her talent and dedication. Way to go Rebecca! Have a great run on Broadway!
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That’s amazing ! Living the dream
Yasss!!! 👏👏👏 We all knew it would happen at some point! Congrats Rebecca!!! Break a leg and have a great run! 🥳🫶
I love this so much! I knew you would do it! Felicidades!!🎉
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Get your tickets now to see SPCPA alum, ESSENCE RENAE (playing Lillie Campbell Jackson) and long-time former SPCPA teacher and J-term director, AIMEE K. BRYANT (playing Alpha Campbell Jackson) in THE NACIREMA SOCIETY at the Guthrie Theater. After graduating from SPCPA, Essence went to Carengie Mellon University where she received her BFA in Acting. Essence recently retuned to the Twin Cities after appearing on shows on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and Showtime.
Congrats, Essence, and have a great run you two!
More info and tickets: www.guthrietheater.org/shows-and-tickets/2024-2025-season/the-nacirema-society/
(photo by Tom Wallace)
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THIS SHOW ROCKS! I attended the dress rehearsal on Friday and it was superb.
Get your tickets now to see Frozen at the Children's Theatre Company – it opens next week and runs through June 15. Frozen features 3 current SPCPA students (Amir Byrd, Jon Schumacher, Mason Yang) and 1 former student (Kyra Richardson). It was choreographed by SPCPA alum, Rush Benson. Denise Prosek, a former J-Term Music Director (for Violet), serves as the Music Director. Have a great run ya'll!
More info and tickets: childrenstheatre.org/shows-and-tickets/
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Have a great run!
It's always a great day at SPCPA when we have a guest artist in for a master class. Even better when that artist is an Alum! Shane Larson (2011), who has danced with the extraordinary Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company for many years was with 11th and 12th grade dance students this past Friday. Thank you, Shane – and congrats on all of your post SPCPA artistic adventures!
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SPCPA alum, Aaron Davies (2011), has had quite a year! One year ago he danced with Metropolitan Ballet Minneapolis St. Paul. Since, he's danced with 4 more companies, landed principle roles, trained in NYC with Leslie Brown of American Ballet Theatre, Clifford Williams with Complexions Contemporary Ballet , Davis Robertson with The Joffrey Ballet and Roman Thielen of Dance Theatre of Harlem. Currently he is finishing up the season with New York Dance Project (NYDP), next month will be with Ajkun Ballet Theatre as Paris in Romeo and Juliet, and in June will be dancing for American Liberty Ballet. Phew. Congrats, Aaron!
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