Can I arrive at the program late?

All students are encouraged to attend the full length of the program for the best possible student experience. However, late arrivals can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

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Can I depart the program late?

No, late departures cannot be accommodated. All students must depart campus within the regular check-out time.

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John Benitz, Chapman University

John is an actor, writer, director and producer for both stage and screen. He is currently in post-production for a feature-length film he’s directing featuring Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Common, Michael C. Hall, among others. He wrote and directed the award-winning short film, Children of the Struggle, about the fight for Black civil rights which was […]

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Kathleen McNenny, The Juilliard School

Kathleen is a native of Montana. She holds a BFA from University of Montana and a diploma from The Juilliard School of Drama. Her professional acting credits include Broadway: THE FATHER, FISH IN THE DARK, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, A DEATH OF A SALESMAN, CORAM BOY, THE CONSTANT WIFE, AFTER THE FALL, A FEW GOOD MEN. […]

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Catherine Weidner, Ithaca College

Catherine Weidner is a professor in the Schol of Music, Theatre & Dance at Ithaca College. She is a teacher, professional director and actor. She served as Chair from 2013-2021, and as Interim Director of Ithaca College’s London Center in 2021-2022. Her professional directing includes multiple seasons for Theater at Monmouth in Maine, including Two Gentlemen […]

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Dina Kuznetsova, Cleveland Institute of Music

Russian-American soprano Dina Kuznetsova has attracted considerable attention for her outstanding musicianship and captivating stage presence and has graced the stages of many of the world’s greatest opera houses. From the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (Gianni Schicchi with Sir Antonio Pappano), Staatsoper unter den Linden (Donna Anna in Don Giovanni with Daniel Barenboim), Wiener […]

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Jasmine Carmichael, Actress, Director, Teacher

Jasmine Carmichael (she/her) obtained her BFA from Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts. A Meisner trained actress, she made her debut starring as Juliet in the indie feature Romeo and Juliet in Harlem opposite Harry Lennix and Aunjanue Ellis. She is best known for her portrayal of the alluring con artist Gina in Amazon’s Sneaky […]

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Ronni Stewart, SUNY Purchase

Ronni Stewart has taught internationally and nationally for many years. She has previously co chaired the acting training program at SUNY Purchase College with Dean Irby for more than a decade and is now a happy member of the faculty teaching movement to the first and fourth year actors. Ronni’s teachings use a variety of […]

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Julie Foh, Yale University

Julie Foh is a CT-based voice, text, and dialect teacher and coach. She holds an MFA in Voice and Speech from the American Repertory Theater’s Institute for Advanced Theatre Training. She has coached projects for Marvel, Play On Shakespeare, Irish Repertory Theatre, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, McCarter Theatre Center, Westport Country Playhouse, the […]

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Kiesha Lalama, Point Park University

Kiesha Lalama has created dynamic works for stage, film, and television. Kiesha choreographed feature films, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” “Sorority Row,” documentary series “Broadway or Bust” (PBS), critically acclaimed television series “Outsiders” (WGN), and “American Rust” (SHOWTIME). Theatrical highlights include Jimmy Awards (Broadway), All Shook Up (North Shore Music Theatre), Jesus Christ Superstar (Kansas City […]

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