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Theatre alumna debuts in Broadway hit ‘Operation Mincemeat’

amandaorourke — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:49:10 +0000

��TV theatre alumna ’12 is currently making her Broadway debut in the Tony Award–winning musical Operation Mincemeat.

Robinson plays Johnny Bevan and, like her castmates, also portrays other roles in the five-person production.

tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that helped turn the tide of World War II. The production moved from the New Diorama Theatre to London’s West End before opening on Broadway in 2025, where its original 16-week run has been extended eight times, now through January 2027.

The show has received rave reviews from The New York Times Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Variety and more. Since opening at the New Diorama Theatre in London in 2019, Operation Mincemeat has been nominated for 64 awards and has won 13, including an Olivier Award for Best Musical and a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jak Malone’s portrayal of Hester Leggatt.

Prior to Operation Mincemeat, Robinson performed in Blithe Spirit, Cinderella and A Child’s Christmas in Wales at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia; Peter and the Starcatcher and Henry V at the Theater at Monmouth in Maine; and Man of La Mancha at Act II Playhouse in Ambler, Pennsylvania, for which she was nominated for a Barrymore Award.

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April events at ��TV

amandaorourke — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:50:18 +0000

��TV will present a full slate of events throughout the month of April, from lectures about community revitalization and personal strength to performances showcasing the talents of student actors and various musical ensembles.

All events, unless otherwise noted, are free and open to the public.

Lecturer to speak about immigration

Criminology scholar María B. Vélez will deliver the lecture, The Potential of Immigration to Revitalize Communities and Reduce Crime, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in Isaacs Auditorium in Seibert Hall.

Vélez is an associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Maryland. Her research seeks to understand how stratification along ethnoracial, political and economic lines shapes the patterning of crime and justice outcomes. Key themes include investigating the influence of political conditions on crime patterns across neighborhoods, the dynamic nature of neighborhood crime and the consequences of structural racism across a variety of institutional domains — such as housing on the ethnoracial divide in neighborhood crime.

Vélez recently served as a committee member of the consensus panel for “Reducing Racial Inequality in Crime and Justice: Science, Practice and Policy” for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She is also co-director of the Racial Democracy Crime and Justice Network with Rod Brunson.

This lecture is sponsored by ��TV’s Arlin M. Adams Center for Law & Society.

Artist Series presents countertenor John Holiday

Countertenor John Holiday will present a concert at ��TV at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in Weber Auditorium in Weber Chapel.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5 for non-��TV students. A group of 15 or more is entitled to a 10% discount on tickets for this event, when purchased together.

Holiday has established himself as “one of the finest countertenors of his generation,” according to the Los Angeles Times. His voice has been praised as “a thing of astonishing beauty” by The New Yorker, “arrestingly powerful, secure, and dramatically high” by The Wall Street Journal and “timeless” by The Washington Post.

In addition to traditional concert performances and recitals, Holiday has curated the John Holiday Experience to showcase his affinity and talent for many genres including classical, pop, jazz and R&B. He has appeared at world-renowned concert venues from Carnegie Hall to the Philharmonie de Paris, toured with prestigious performers and ensembles, lent his talents to vocal productions, and been the winner of numerous major competitions and honors such as the 2017 Marian Anderson Vocal Award. He currently holds a position as an associate professor of voice at the University of Maryland School of Music.

Holiday’s performance is presented as part of ��TV’s Artist Series, which seeks to encourage an aesthetic appreciation of diverse cultures as well as the artistic heritage of humankind.

Students to perform choreopoem

��TV’s Writers Institute will present choreopoem performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Isaacs Auditorium in Seibert Hall.

In choreopoem, students create and perform an original, full-length work of poetry and action, derived from the popular choreopoem course taught in ��TV’s English & Creative Writing Department.

The performance space is provided by the Department of Theatre’s Second Stage season, which features a collection of mostly student-generated productions focusing on simple performances of challenging works in unconventional spaces.

Shakespeare Club to present King Lear

��TV’s Shakespeare Club will present William Shakespeare’s King Lear at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Degenstein Center Theater in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center.

For this year’s rendition of the annual audience favorite, an all-volunteer company of students from various majors and backgrounds will perform the Bard’s dark tragedy of grief and greed.

University Jazz Ensemble to present concert

��TV’s University Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music & Art.

Under the direction of Gail Levinsky, professor of music, the Jazz Ensemble will perform pieces by noted jazz composers Benny Carter, Thad Jones, Sammy Nestico and Cole Porter.

The concert will also showcase the talents of guest performer Michael Kocour, a pianist who serves as director of jazz studies at Arizona State University. An active performer for more than four decades, Kocour has appeared at venues around the world and been a guest of Marian McPartland’s internationally syndicated NPR program Piano Jazz. He has previously performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Lovano, James Moody, Ira Sullivan, the Chicago Symphony and a host of other artists and ensembles.

Choral ensembles to present concert

��TV’s Chorale and Choir will perform a combined concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music & Art.

The University Chorale, under the direction of Amy Caron, adjunct voice instructor, will begin the night by performing a repertoire of beloved vocal pieces such as Ola Gjeilo’s The Ground, Jacob Narverud’s Healing Heart and Michael John Trotta’s How Good. Their portion of the concert will also feature a unique rendition of Robert S. Cohen’s Truth Be Told, accompanied by a video of the composer’s own design.

Following their performance, the University Choir, under the direction of Amy Voorhees, director of choral activities and associate professor of music, will present a program of songs curated around the theme of transformation and flight which was originally showcased at their recent concert for the American Choral Directors Association. Pieces include a Filipino arrangement of George Hernandez’s Paruparong Bukid, Daniel Elder’s arrangement of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, a Swedish folk song arranged by Drew Collins, and works composed by Susan LaBarr, Fanny Hensel and Kahan Taporavela.

Voorhees will also lead the University Chamber Singers in performing Maurice Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, Greg Jasperse’s Voice Dance and an arrangement of Puttin’ on the Ritz by the Swingle Sisters.

Alumnus to speak about resilience

Chad Lauer ’07 will deliver Using Adversity as Motivation at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Isaacs Auditorium in Seibert Hall.

Lauer captivates audiences by sharing his story of addiction, grief and multiple cancer diagnoses. He uses these challenges as motivation to inspire others to accomplish their wildest dreams in their personal and professional lives. Lauer is the president of Lauer Media Company, partner of The Gilroy Group, and host of the Lauer Power podcast.

This lecture is sponsored by ��TV’s Sigmund Weis School of Business.

Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble to present concert

The University Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music & Art.

The ensembles, under the direction of Eric Hinton, director of bands, department head and associate professor of music, will perform a mixture of works by contemporary and classical composers. The concert will begin with the University Symphonic Band’s performance featuring Randall Standridge’s Galop Cornique, David Maslanka’s Give Us This Day and Five by the Beatles, an instrumental medley of five Beatles songs arranged by Ron Hickey. Maslanka’s piece is notable for its ending, which incorporates Johann Sebastian Bach’s melody Vater Unser in Himmelreich (Our Father in Heaven).

The second half of the concert will feature the University Wind Ensemble’s performances of Adam Gorb’s Dances from Crete, Frigyes Hidas’ Rhapsody for Bass Trombone and Wind Ensemble and The Ringing Isle by Jonathan Dove — a piece inspired by the sounds of English church bells.

Hickey and Hidas’ compositions will also feature trombone player and adjunct music faculty member Mark Lusk.

Theater to stage The Lion in Winter

��TV’s Department of Theatre will present performances of James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, with a matinee showing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26. All performances take place in the Degenstein Center Theater in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center.

Historical figures Richard Lionheart, Prince John, Eleanor of Aquitaine and the great Plantagenet King Henry II come to life in this fast-paced, witty tale of family rivalry, bloodthirsty plots and ill-fated romance. As Eleanor of Aquitaine asks, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for non-��TV students. A group of 15 or more is entitled to a 10% discount on tickets for the same event, when purchased together.

University Orchestra to present concert

��TV’s Orchestra will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music & Art.

Under the direction of Zachary Levi, assistant professor of music, the orchestra will perform a catalogue of pieces by well-known classical composers, including the rousing Danse Bacchanale from Camile Saint-Saens’ opera Samson and Delilah, Dimitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, and the first movement of Carl Reinecke’s Flute Concerto.

The orchestra will be joined by McKenna Mowry ’26, winner of the music department’s Concerto Competition, for their performance of Reinecke’s work.

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��TV excels at voice competition

amandaorourke — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:36:29 +0000

��TV hit a high note at the Allegheny Mountain Chapter’s National Association of Teachers of Singing competition, earning an impressive 10 top placements — more than any other participating institution.

“Competitions like this give our students an invaluable chance to grow as artists. Preparing for and performing in front of expert judges builds not only their technical skill, but also their confidence,” said David Steinau, professor of music at ��TV. “These experiences help singers discover what they’re capable of — and seeing so many of them succeed affirms their talent and diligent work.”

Singers in the competition sang solos in English and up to three other languages before a panel of judges. Winners from ��TV were:

Samuel Decker ’28, music performance, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania,
Jules Drewes ’26, music, Beachwood, New Jersey.
Evan Finkbeiner ’26, music performance, Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
Rachel Finkbeiner ’29, music education, Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
Lauren Hackett ’27, music education, Mount Airy, Maryland.
Kaida Heintzelman ’28, music education, Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Christopher Jones ’29, music education, Watsontown, Pennsylvania.
Simon Mendat ’28, music education, Grampian, Pennsylvania.
Gillian Rasp ’29, music education, West Milford, New Jersey.
Robert Speece ’26, music education, Reading, Pennsylvania.

��TV also led with the highest number of semifinalists. The seven semifinalists were:

Victoria Hall ’28, music education, Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Hunter Hepler ’29, music education, Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Andrew Lisk ’26, music, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Lukas Michaels ’26, music education, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
Alyanna Montgomery ’29, music education, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Angel Ortiz ’28, music education, Shamokin Dam, Pennsylvania.
Jenna Sullivan ’27, music education, Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Students were prepared for the competition by ��TV voice faculty members Amanda Stante, assistant professor of music; Amy Caron, adjunct faculty in music; David O’Donnell, adjunct faculty in music; Tara Savarino, adjunct faculty in music; and Steinau.

��TV will host the three-day regional National Association of Teachers of Singing competition in March 2026. This event will draw students and teachers from throughout Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia.

The Allegheny Mountain Chapter’s National Association of Teachers of Singing competition was hosted by Gettysburg College.

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Students create Japanese Nebuta sculpture

amandaorourke — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:12:31 +0000

How on Earth will we say goodbye to Polaris? George Ferrandi’s exhibit at ��TV’s Lore Degenstein Gallery, Once More & Hopeful Stars, posed that question through the centuries-old Japanese art form of Nebuta — with students contributing their own illuminated sculpture to honor Earth’s current North Star.

“This exhibition was unique in so many ways,” said Laura Libert, director of the Lore Degenstein Gallery. “It provided the community with unique objects we don’t typically see in the gallery: monumental, yet fragile, illuminated sculptures made using a Japanese technique called Nebuta.”

Made from a bamboo and wire frame covered with the Japanese paper washi, which is hand-painted with vibrant designs, the massive sculptures are illuminated lantern floats. Over a seven-week course, Ferrandi taught the Nebuta technique to ��TV students, whose sculpture joined Ferrandi’s other pieces — each one embodying a star that will serve as Earth’s North Star at some point over a 26,000-year cycle.

Kaiya Reisinger ’28, a double major in studio art and psychology from Kingston, Pennsylvania, reflected on how the course enabled her to expand her skillset.

“George was an exceptional instructor who guided us through every step of the project,” Reisinger said. “I learned papermaking techniques as well as how to shape and bend wire in different ways. Overall, it was a really rewarding experience.”

Describing herself “floored” after seeing the Milky Way for the first time, Ferrandi sought a children’s book to learn more about stars. The Stars: A New Way to See Them by H.A. Ray served as inspiration for her exhibition that examined how “a slight wobble” in the Earth’s rotation slowly changes over time which star serves as the North Star.

“Finding out that our North Star changes just blew my mind, because in our cultural imagination, we think of it as one thing in the universe that is fixed,” Ferrandi explained. “And so, this exhibition is kind of a reverie in thinking about how humans will commemorate that transition.”

The sculpture Ferrandi and the students made is part of a larger project by Ferrandi that brings communities together to ritualize how future generations may say goodbye to Polaris and hello to Gamma Cephei, which will take over the role in approximately 1,000 years and reign for several centuries.

Boots, in service as North Star, 22,000 CE

Ceph, in service as North Star, 4000 CE

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Musical ensembles invited to perform at professional conferences

amandaorourke — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:33:50 +0000

Two of ��TV’s musical ensembles have been invited to travel north this winter to perform at distinguished professional conferences.

��TV’s Symphony Orchestra will perform in December at the New York State School Music Association’s 89^th annual winter conference in Rochester, New York. The University Choir will perform in Providence, Rhode Island, in February 2026 at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Region Conference. This is the choir’s second invitation to this conference in the past four years.

“To be selected to perform for professional musicians and educators is an incredible honor,” said Zachary Levi, assistant professor of music and director of the Symphony Orchestra at ��TV. “It is one of the largest and longest running music education conferences in the country and we look forward to displaying our students’ talents.”

More than 1,500 participants will attend the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Region Conference, which will include more than 80 exhibitors and over 250 sessions and performances.

“This invitation is a tremendous honor and a reflection of our dedication, artistry and commitment to choral excellence,” said Amy Voorhees, associate professor of music and director of choral activities at ��TV. “The American Choral Directors Association conference showcases some of the finest choirs from across the region, and we are incredibly grateful for this opportunity.”

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��TV announces 2025-26 events season

amandaorourke — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:04:27 +0000

��TV announces a full and varied slate of events for the 2025-26 academic year.

Performances will feature internationally known actors and musicians as well as highly regarded professionals who will present their writings, art and scholarship. Below are some highlights from the upcoming season. For ��TV’s full schedule of events and ticket information, visit www.susqu.edu/artsandevents/.

Artist Series brings music and theatre to campus

��TV’s Artist Series seeks to encourage an aesthetic appreciation of diverse cultures as well as the artistic heritage of humankind. This year’s Artist Series features:

Dion Parson & 21st Century Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Weber Auditorium.
Theatre Nohgaku at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Degenstein Center Theater, Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center.
John Holiday at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Weber Auditorium.

Symposium celebrates America’s musical heritage

Featuring performances and workshops by leading professional musicians and lectures and presentations by renowned scholars, Diverse Sounds for a Young Nation, Oct. 16–18, celebrates and explores American music from 1860 to 1920, including spirituals, brass bands, popular songs, ragtime, banjo and string bands, “jass” and more, spanning vernacular and classical traditions.

An engaging two-and-a-half-day exploration of these foundational influences on our nation’s musical and cultural development, Diverse Sounds for a Young Nation will include performances by Dom Flemons, Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band, The Roof Garden Jass Band and ��TV Symphonic Band.

For more information on Symposium on Historic American Music: Diverse Sounds for a Young Nation, visit susqu.edu/symposium.

Lectures span sciences, humanities

��TV offers a robust series of lectures that span the sciences and humanities:

Weis Memorial Lectureship, Defying A Dictatorship: Moving Venezuela Towards Freedom by David Smolansky, former mayor under El Hatillo City in Caracas, Venezuela. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Degenstein Center Theater.
Constitution Day Lecture by Christopher Zorn, liberal arts research professor of political science, professor of sociology and crime, law and justice (by courtesy), and affiliate professor of law at Pennsylvania State University, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall.
Edward S. and A. Rita Schmidt Lecture in Ethics, Responsible Consumption in a World on Fire by Travis N. Rieder, a bioethicist and moral philosopher at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Stretansky Concert Hall, Cunningham Center for Music and Art.

Three Ways Government Help Is Hurting Kids and Families by Naomi Schaefer Riley, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall.
Publishing & Editing Lecture by Dominique Raccah, publisher and chief executive officer of Sourcebooks, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall.
Alice Pope Shade Lecture by Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Weber Auditorium.
Using Adversity as Motivation by Chad Lauer ’07, president of Lauer Media Company, 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall.

Theatre to stage variety of productions

��TV’s theatre department will present a season of classic plays, historical dramas and musical productions. All productions will be staged in the Degenstein Center Theater in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center:

Chains of Dew by Susan Glaspell, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 2, 3 and 4, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 5.
Spring Awakening by Steven Sater and Duncan Shiek, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 15, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16.For mature audiences only.
The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon, 7:30 p.m. March 19, 20 and 21, 2:30 p.m. March 22.
The Lion in Winter by James Goldman, 7:30 p.m. April 24 and 25, 2:30 p.m. April 26, 2:30 p.m.

Musical offerings feature choral, orchestra and band

��TV’s musical ensembles offer many opportunities for audiences to enjoy choral, orchestra and band music all year long. All performances will be in Stretansky Concert Hall in the Cunningham Center for Music and Art:

University String Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Ensemble du Bout du Mond, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
Homecoming Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.
University Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
University Chorale, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.
University Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.
University Choir and University Chamber Singers, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9.

University Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.
Jocelyn Swigger, piano, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.
Kate Boyd, piano, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.
University Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11.
Combined Choral Ensembles, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12.
University Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18.
University Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

Gallery exhibition features unique Japanese art

��TV’s Lore Degenstein Gallery will open the exhibition George Ferrandi: once more & hopeful stars with a reception at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in the gallery in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center. The exhibition closes Oct. 10. Ferrandi has been honoring stars through Nebuta, a traditional Japanese technique for constructing monumental, illuminated parade sculptures from paper, wire, string and wood.

Other exhibitions throughout the academic year include:

16th annual Figurative Art Exhibition, Oct. 25–Dec. 7.
Bill Owens: Suburbia, Jan. 17–Feb. 22.
Senior Graphic Design and Studio Art Majors Exhibition, March 14–April 27.

Seavey Reading Series brings authors to campus

��TV’s Seavey Visiting Writers Series will feature several award-winning authors who will present portions of their work. All readings will take place at 7 p.m. in Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall:

Laurence Roth, Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Khalisa Rae, Tuesday, Oct. 21
Akil Kumarasamy, Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Anna Badkhen, Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Gary Fincke, Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Alan Gilbert, Tuesday, March 17.

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Students experience the art and business of theatre

amandaorourke — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:46:10 +0000

Three ��TV students spent their summer at the historic Gretna Theatre — but with roles in stage management, sound design and digital marketing, each brought a different skill to gain hands-on experience in the many facets that bring a production to life.

Miranda Preputnick ’27

Miranda Preputnick ’27, a communication arts and theatre management double major from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has rotated between the positions of production stage manager and an assistant stage manager. Preputnick has gained experience on the technical side of theatre, such as lighting, sound, costumes and props, as well as attended rehearsals and called cues for the stage actors. She had the opportunity to participate in multiple productions this summer, including The Seeker: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) and Pete the Cat.

For Preputnick, the variability of live theatre was the greatest challenge she navigated — but also the most exciting.

“The unpredictability is actually one of my favorite things about live theatre,” said Preputnick. “You never really know what’s going to be thrown your way, and having to make changes and decisions on the fly are what makes each performance unique and such a special experience.”

Laney Castagna ’26, a management and professional sales double major with a minor in marketing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, interned as a marketing apprentice at Gretna Theatre. Castagna attended rehearsals to capture behind-the-scenes content for social media, the website and other digital platforms, as well as managed the theatre’s online community engagement by responding to comments, sharing audience-generated content and helping to maintain a strong digital presence. She also supported reaching audiences beyond social media by distributing brochures across the state.

“The most valuable lesson I’ve learned is that marketing outcomes are never guaranteed,” said Castagna. “Some content I expected to perform well online didn’t resonate as anticipated, while other posts exceeded expectations. This experience has taught me to embrace experimentation, remain flexible and understand that public engagement can be unpredictable — an important lesson for anyone entering the marketing field.”

Castagna is passionate about working in a collaborative, positive environment where team members are engaged and enthusiastic about the organization’s mission. Post graduation, she is looking forward to working in sales or marketing.

Founded in 1892, Gretna Theatre is one of the oldest summer theatres in America. Norah Castagna ’28, a management and theatre design & production double major and Laney’s sister, also interned at the theatre as a sound apprentice.

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��TV named Top Design School

amandaorourke — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000

��TV has been named a Top Design School by Graphic Design USA, the second consecutive year ��TV’s program has been recognized by the industry publication.

GD USA’s annual Top Design Schools list recognizes graphic design programs that excel in teaching students the hard and soft skills necessary for success in the ever-evolving world of design. The list is diverse, featuring 100 art and design schools, university departments and online or hybrid programs. ��TV is named among such esteemed programs as the Rhode Island School of Design, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and North Carolina State, Ohio State and Yale universities.

“It is an honor to be recognized alongside some of the most prestigious design programs in the country,” said Amanda Lenig, associate professor of graphic design and department head of art & design at ��TV. “This recognition affirms the strength of our curriculum that balances creative expression with real-world relevance. We’re proud to offer a program where aspiring designers can grow into thoughtful, agile professionals ready to make their mark.”

��TV offers a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. Both programs blend conceptual problem solving with visual style as it relates to print and digital interactive design. Rooted in a strong liberal arts foundation, ��TV’s program equips graduates to tackle design challenges across any medium — finding smart, creative solutions while communicating effectively with clients.

��TV graphic design graduates are currently pursuing careers at AdWeek, Bombas, Forbes, Lego, the National 9/11 Memorial and NBC Universal, as well as at elite agencies in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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Graphic design students gain national recognition

amandaorourke — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:22:52 +0000

A recent graduate and current student from ��TV were named to Graphic Design USA’s Students to Watch list.

Dylan Raymond ’25, of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, and Molly McGuire ’26, of Towson, Maryland, were recognized among more than 100 graphic design students from colleges and universities across the country.

Raymond graduated from ��TV in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. Before his arrival at ��TV, Raymond earned an associate degree in photography from Delaware County Community College and in 2024, he interned at Cross Creative Co.

“My entire life, I’ve always gravitated toward the arts,” Raymond said. “Whether it be design, photography or sketching, the drive to work through the process from idea to creation gives me immense satisfaction.”

McGuire is also pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design.

“I have always gravitated toward creative endeavors whether it is photography, painting or crafts. Art classes in high school exposed me to more mediums and led me to want to work in a creative field,” McGuire said.

Raymond and McGuire were nominated for the honor by Amanda Lenig, associate professor of graphic design and department head of art & design in ��TV’s School of the Arts, and James Henderson, assistant professor of art & design.

“Dylan and Molly truly represent the excellence we strive for in ��TV’s graphic design program, and their creative vision, thoughtful approach and strong work ethic exemplify the ideals we hold dear,” Henderson said. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see their talent and commitment acknowledged by Graphic Design USA.”

Graphic Design USA is an industry publication for graphic designers and the broader creative community. ��TV’s graphic design program is recognized as a Top Design School by the same publication.

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Students win awards in graphic design competition

ERI — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:43:00 +0000

��TV’s graphic design students made a successful showing in the recent Real Show, a competition administered by George Mason University’s School of Art.

“Participating in competitions like the Real Show offers our students the invaluable opportunity to apply their creative skills to real-world challenges while gaining recognition beyond the classroom,” said Amanda Lenig, associate professor of graphic design and department head of art & design in ��TV’s School of the Arts. “We’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments.”

Among the top award winners were Samantha Cubberley ’26, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, who won a gold and silver award for her ad campaign and poster series, respectively; Kyra Keenan ’26, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, who won silver for her poster series; and Zachary Piecyk ’26, of Armonk, New York, who won silver for his ad campaign.

Honorable mentions were awarded to August Clements ’25, Allison Himler ’26, Robert Lelli ’25, Molly McGuire ’26, Emily Nagy ’25, Dylan Raymond ’25, Theresa Skindzier ’26, Abigail Willmot ’25 and Tatianna Winston ’26.

Learn more about ��TV’s Department of Art & Design.

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