Where do all those students go? Not all UCI grads, of course, become theatre artists or educators. Some are lawyers, some go into business, journalism, advertising, or other professions. But a very considerable portion DO seek and achieve career goals in the theatre.
Our listings are far from inclusive! We doubtless have failed to mention dozens - or hundreds - of distinguished alumni. Any such seeing this newsletter and failing to find your name, please email your alumni news to Eli Simon, esimon@uci.edu. We look forward to hearing about your latest successes in the field.
*Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program alumni updates can be found at http://drama.arts.uci.edu/graduate-programs/phd/alums.
Recent UCI Drama Alumni Highlights (from the last two years)
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Bree Murphy (M.F.A./Acting '14) is currently an ensemble member and understudy on the national tour of LES MISERABLES. For more information, visit the tour website. |
| Grace Byers (M.F.A./Acting '10) is set to star in the second season of the FOX Network's Marvel drama THE GIFTED. For more information, visit Deadline.com. |
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Teal Wicks (B.A./Drama/Honors In Music Theatre '05) joins to cast of THE CHER SHOW, with pre-Broadway performances in Chicago before heading to Broadway later this year. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
| Sepideh Moafi (M.F.A./Acting '13) has just been casted in the new Off-Broadway musical, ONE THOUSAND NIGHTS AND ONE DAY, premiering Spring 2018. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
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Beth Malone (M.F.A./Acting '00) has just joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner's ANGELS IN AMERICA. For more information, visit Broadway.com. |
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Congratulations to Jenn Colella (M.F.A./Acting ’02) for her 2017 Tony nomination for Best performance by an actress in a featured role in a musical for her role in the Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY! For a complete list of nominees, visit CBS.com.
Also representing UCI Drama on the production is alum Joel Goldes (M.F.A./Acting '90) who serves as vocal coach.
For more information about the production, visit NYTimes.com and BroadwayWorld.com.
In addition, Jenn was recently featured in Orange Coast Magazine.
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Alan Mingo, Jr. (M.F.A./Acting ‘98) is set to take over the lead role of Lola in the Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS, on Broadway. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
| Ben Jacoby (M.F.A./Acting '12) has been tapped to take over the role of Barry Mann in Broadway's production of BEAUTIFUL--THE CAROL KING MUSICAL. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
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UC Irvine Drama alumni Garrett Deagon (B.F.A./Music Theatre '11) and Madisen Johnson (B.F.A./Music Theatre '15) recently returned to their alma mater to discuss their experience on the road with the national tour of ANNIE. Read more here. |
| A huge congratulations to Beth Malone (M.F.A./Acting '00) who was just nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the hit musical, FUN HOME. For more information, visit Backstage.com. |
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Allison Case (B.A./Drama ’05) is returning to Broadway and starring as Miss Honey in the hit musical, MATILDA. For more information, visit Broadway.com. |
| Andrew Samonsky (M.F.A./Acting ’03) will be playing the lead in the national tour of BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
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Ryan Farnsworth (B.F.A./Music Theatre ’09) will be appearing the national tour of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
| Jenn Colella (M.F.A./Acting ’02) is playing the title role in PETER PAN at the Sacramento Music Circus. For more information, visit Playbill.com. |
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You can now become a part of our UCI Drama & Alumni Groups on Facebook. It's another way to keep in touch with our department and your former classmates!
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