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 Alumni

We love to hear and share news of former students as they head off to college, begin their careers, or as they reach any new milestones.  Regardless of where they go or what they do, we hope they will continue to chase their dreams! 

Following are some updates on Dreamchasers alumni.  Former students, proud parents and friends: please help us stay in touch!  Email Rosann to keep us informed, and we'll post the latest here.   Also, even if you don't have any specific news to be posted here, Rosann is always interested in what year you are now in at college, your major, etc.

1/19/07
Dreamchasers Alum Corey Sullivan is appearing in the NYC premiere of Christopher Durang's "The Vietnamization of New Jersey."  It sounds like a great show and we encourage you to see it if you can!  Here's some info on the show:

Through January 28th

The Beckett Theater at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St/ 9th Ave)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings at 8 PM and Sundays at 2 PM.

TICKETS: (212) 279-4200 or www.ticketcentral.com

What's a patriotic mother to do when her beloved son returns from Vietnam sooooooooo bummed out? A scathing satire of American Family "Values," Christopher Durang's The Vietnamization of New Jersey is an outrageous, diabolical romp through 1960's suburbia where the Left, Right, and Middle (Class) are all in the crosshairs. Ozzie Ann, Harry, Et... and the irrepressible Davey... battle for the soul of the family unit; fortunately Hazel, their always helpful and handy housekeeper, is there to provide much needed answers!

Playwright: Christopher Durang
Director: Robert Saxner
Choreography: Emilie Aguerre
Production Stage Manager: Syche Hamilton
Set Design: Amanda Rehbein
Lighting Design: Ku'uipo Curry
Costume Design: Abby O'Sullivan
Sound Design: Scott O'Brien
Vocal Coach: Christa Kimlicko Jones
Press Representative: Kevin P. McAnarney/KPM Associates
Casting Director: Laura Maxwell-Scott
Technical Director: Keith Rubinstein

CAST
OZZIE ANN: Blanche Baker
HARRY: Frank Deal
ET: Nick Westrate
HAZEL: James Duane Polk
DAVID: Corey Sullivan
LIAT: Susan Gross
FR. MCGILLICUTTY: Michael Cyril Creighton

http://alchemytheatre.org/

9/5/06
Rosann passed along the following concerning Richard Alcott:

The World Championships of the Performing Arts will be held in Hollywood in July of 2007. Fifty two countries will be competing. Richard Alcott has been selected to be a member of TEAM USA. We are all so proud of you, Richard.

1/23/06
Today we received this wonderful update from Ali Selby:

At the age of 21 and on the brink of graduating from Boston College with a major in Finance and a minor in Theater I recently experienced the interview process for my future job, which in my case is in the financial area of sales and trading. I interviewed with many financial firms and received several offers based on my college transcript and enhanced by the way that I was able to present myself during the interview process. Nine years with Dreamchasers under the direction of Rosann Weeks ultimately prepared me with the skills needed to portray myself with confidence, articulation and animation. Many of my interviewers were thrilled to hear about my theater background and felt that it strongly complemented my finance major and is a valuable concentration to enhance my performance as a securities dealer. Studying with Dreamchasers not only provides students with the assets and guidance needed to become a successful actor, but in my case, a successful candidate for the financial world.

[Webmaster's note: Thanks for the update, Ali, and best of luck as you graduate and begin your new career!]

1/4/2006
Here is the latest information on a number of Dreamchasers Alumni:

  • Julie Herlihy, Graduate, Brown University, Pre-Med.
  • Caitlin Dennehy, Sophomore, Newbury College, Hotel Management.
  • Corey Sullivan, Graduate, Bard College, Film and Theology.
  • Elizabeth Ryan, Graduate, Columbia University, Urban Studies.
  • Brad Larsen, Graduate, Tisch School of the Arts, NYU, Acting.
  • Claire Gerety-Mott, Graduate, Columbia University, Film.
  • Erin DiMartino, Graduate, Mount Ida College, Journalism.
  • Ali Selby, Senior, Boston College, Business and Theatre Major.
  • Nick Mott, Junior, Harvard University.
  • Courtney Manning, Junior, Fairfield University, Liberal Arts.
  • Zack Whitford, LA Actor.
  • Richard Alcott, Freshman, Catholic University, Theatre Major.
  • Peter Collins, Freshman, Fordham University, Film.
  • Lisa Azizian, Graduate, Emerson College, Theatre Major.
  • Elizabeth Holbrook, Graduate, Emerson College, Theatre Major.
  • Jonathon Ruggiero, Graduate, Emerson College, Theatre Major.
  • Matt Rogan, Graduate, Emerson College.
  • Elizabeth Condrick, Graduate, Wellesley College, Cultural Anthropology.
  • Abby Russell, Graduate, Wheaton College, Theatre Major.
  • Grier Colella, Senior, Cornell University, Hotel Management.
  • Meredith Loth, Senior, Harvard University.
  • Mark Hanson, Junior, Harvard University.
  • Carey Haight, Junior, Ithaca College.
  • Amanda Ordway, Sophomore, UMass Dartmouth, Theatre Major.
  • Makenzie Schmitt, Freshman, Fordham University, Liberal Arts.
  • Sophia Bakas, Freshman, Cape Cod Community College, Theatre Major.

12/28/05
Peter Collins has been elected President of his Freshman Class at Fordham University!!  Congratulations Peter!

11/10/05
Makenzie Schmitt sent us this update: 

The alumni page looks great, what a good idea! Now we can all stay up to date on everyone! I got exciting news yesterday too, but it's not theatre related...but I thought I'd let you know anyway. There's a program at Fordham called Global Outreach where teams of ten students are made up to travel to different countries to do community service. I had to write a 3 page application and do this whole interview process...anyway, yesterday I got a call from the guy who interviewed me and I've been accepted to travel to El Salvador for two weeks right after Christmas. We're going to fund raise all the money to go and then work with different social justice groups and in orphanages and stuff like that. Well, just thought I'd share that with you because I'm super excited about it..and, don't worry..it's safe, I promise. Well, I've got to run to Spanish Class right now, but I hope things are going well, and wow, how exciting is that for Richard that he got callbacks for all 3 shows he auditioned for?! You must have trained us well! See you soon! Miss you! Love, Makenzie.

10/03/05
Richard Alcott is now a Freshman at Catholic University. He is a Drama Major. He auditioned his first week there for 3 plays, got callbacks for all 3, and is cast as the Doctor in "Chamber Music". Amazing accomplishment for a freshman.

10/03/05
Peter Collins is now a Freshman at Fordham University. He went through a four hour audition for Fordham's Improv Troupe. Only six students were chosen for this group, and Peter was one of them. Another amazing accomplishment for a freshman.

 

 

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