Today, we are celebrating all of our graduating seniors!

We have had the pleasure of knowing and working with you in class, in our shops, and in our theaters. You have achieved so much in four years, and even though your last year did not go as planned, you have continued to impress us with your creativity, your compassion, and your resilience. We are so proud of you!

This video only begins to highlight the relationships, the productions, and the love from the past four years at Salem State Theatre. Thank you for the memories!

Congratulations to the class of 2021!

Salem State Theatre proudly presents:

Acting Recital 2021

Directed by Brianne Beatrice

COMPANY:

Schanaya Barrows
Ryan Richard Doyle
Gabrielle Gervasio
Emily Henry
Catherine Janos
Ben Joyall
Nick William Principi
Margaret Sweeney
Lily Tavares
Christopher Vega
Xander Viera
Alexandra White

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Lighting Designer
Hunter Mountz

Filming and Editing

Michael M. Harvey and Topher Morris

Enjoy the show!

"Spend every moment you can backstage and enjoy it. Seeing your work onstage pays off.

After graduation, I hope to work in Theatre doing anything backstage. Preferably in the Boston area."

Congratulations Hannah!

“I didn’t think I’d get this far” -Plankton from Spongebob

Post-graduation plans: "I’m going to California to visit my friend!"

"Jacob has enjoyed all his experiences at SSU and is grateful that he has gathered the confidence to work professional freelance in Boston from the help from those who supported his education.

After graduation, Jacob plans on leaving for his second summer stock season at Maine State Music Theater in Brunswick, Maine. Following that he is going to pursue working theatre in Boston and graduate school for technical direction."

Congratulations Jacob!

"I loved my experience at SSU. I expected to feel like a fish out of water, being older than most of the other students in first year lab/classes but I felt right in place and accepted. I made so many lifelong friendships from SSU and learned more than I could ever ask for."

Congratulations Colleen!

"You have to put in the work to see the work!

After graduation, I plan on moving to LA to work in the film industry!"

Congratulations, Gabrielle!

"The SSU Theatre Department truly helped me discover who I am as an artist, educator, and administrator. I am so incredibly thankful for my time here at SSU and will cherish each memory I have made!

After graduation, I'll be staying local to work for the North Shore YMCA Creative Arts Department!"

Congratulations Justin!

"My time here at Salem State University has been a life-changing experience! I cannot thank the theatre department enough for everything they have taught me and the class of 2021. Shoutout to fellow graduate and best friend, Jillian Pinkham, for making my time here at Salem State so magical! Fly with wings and I hope we cross paths again soon!

After graduation, my next step is to work on my masters in Moderate Disabilities (K-8) and receive my license to teach theatre education.”

Congratulations Alex!

"Despite being altered by the pandemic, Salem State gave me opportunities that I’ll forever be thankful for. I transferred here for the acting, but I’m leaving having experience in directing, costuming, stage tech, and so much more. The training I have received here is unparalleled to anything else I’ve been a part of. With the help of Covid-19 we also got to dip our toes into the film acting which none of us expected. Throughout dark times, we always found a light. Adaptability and our sense of community kept us together to make beautiful art. From First Year Lab to finishing with The Laramie Project, there were so many wonderful experiences that helped me achieve what I came here for."

Congratulations Ben!

"This past school year has really taught me to appreciate every second of my time. College flies by incredibly fast; it feels like just yesterday I was waking up and sprinting to my 8:00am Intro to Stagecraft class. I am so grateful for the past four years I've spent at SSU. Thank you to the people I’ve met during my time here who have humbled, encouraged, and believed in me during times when I didn’t believe in myself. I am honored to have worked alongside so many brilliant artists who continue to inspire me and help me grow. There’s been many things I have learned over the past four years, but learning how to make honest and compassionate theatre may be the most transformative thing I can take with me beyond graduation. A masterpiece doesn't require a lot of spectacle; if your heart is fully committed to what you create, then you can make a masterpiece out of anything."

Congratulations Margaret!

"These past four years at Salem State have been transformative. I am blessed to have worked with so many talented & committed faculty members, peers and guests in this community. Though it is not ending how I ever expected I feel truly lucky to have crossed paths with this department, and everyone in it. Perhaps more importantly, I have been fortunate to listen, to grow and to collaborate with you all. I so look forward to continuing to cross paths and making art when in person performance exists again.”

Congratulations Alexandra!