Professional Artist Spotlight

I had been working in a completely different career field for eight years after completing my associate degree. When I decided it was time to go back to school to finish my degree in musical theatre performance, I really didn’t know where to start. A mentor and friend who is closely associated with SETC suggested that I attend the spring convention and do the Undergraduate Auditions. Wow, what an experience! Not only did I find the right school for me, but I also made so many incredible connections to other professionals.My first year doing Professional Auditions, I booked with The Prizery Theatre in Virginia. This past year, I had several really exciting callbacks for year-round work, one of them being with Norwegian Cruise Line. Norwegian is a company I have dreamed of working for and was so hopeful to even get a callback time with them. Just one week after the SETC Convention in Knoxville, TN, I received a call offering me a contract as a vocalist for Norwegian! I am so excited to join this amazing company in the fall of this year. This incredible job opportunity would have not happened had it not been for SETC. All thanks to the connections that SETC provides.

I am in my second summer with The Prizery Theatre. I am assistant directing and choreographing, as well as playing several roles in their productions.

I recently closed the show The Mystery of Edwin Drood in which I played the role of Chairman, and it was the most challenging and rewarding role I have experienced up to this point of my career. So, in turn, it is my favorite show so far.