Posts by vutheatre
Marcie Bramucci
Marcie Bramucci (’07) (she, her, hers) is an artist, arts producer, champion for inclusion, and mother of three. She is Executive Artistic Director of Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley, PA, a 99-year-old resident professional theatre with a robust slate of year-round offerings. Previously Marcie served as Director of Community Investment for People’s Light in Malvern, PA, where she supported…
Read MoreTy Furman
Dr. Ty Furman MA (’96) is a nationally recognized, progressive leader in arts in higher education. Furman currently serves as the Director of the Williams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College, serving previously as Managing Director of the BU Arts Initiative, a position he has held since it was created in 2012. A collaborative and…
Read MoreNikitas (Nik) Menotiades
Nik (’18) (he, him, his) is a proud Villanova alumni and professional actor. He holds a BA in Theatre from Point Park University and an MA in Theatre from Villanova University. He is an adjunct professor of Fundamental Principles of Acting at Villanova. When receiving his master’s degree his notable roles included Mr. Marks in…
Read MoreMichael Roche
Michael Roche (’99) (he, him, his) received a Musical Theater degree from CUA and Masters in Theatre from Villanova University. A member of SAG/AFTRA, he has appeared in commercials, film and stage productions. Most recently, he had a concert reading of his musical “Monster” at Footlighters Theater in Berwyn, Pa., and directed/filmed/edited the Grammy nominated…
Read MoreK. O’Rourke
K. O’Rourke (’09) (she/her) Proud member AEA/SAG-AFTRA. Fulbright Student Scholar Semifinalist for the 2021-2022 season. Recent theater season: “Cabaret”(Bristol Riverside Theater), “Dot” (People’s Light). Barrymore nominations for Best Featured Performance, “Detroit” (Philadelphia Theater Company) & “Taming of the Shrew”(Lantern Theater). Barrymore nominations for Outstanding Choreography, “Emma” (Lantern Theater) “It Girl” (Simpatico Theater Company), “Anna” (EgoPo).…
Read MoreAmy Abrigo
Amy (she, her, hers) (’20) is an actor, director, writer and much more currently located in San Antonio, Texas. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, Amy holds an MA in Theatre and Certification in Nonprofit Management from Villanova University and a BA in Theatre from Concordia University – Saint Paul. Currently, Amy is a…
Read MoreChris Monaco
Chris (he, him, his) (’17) holds a BA in Theatre from Temple University, as well as an MA from Villanova University. His time at Villanova was wonderful – he got to act in some excellent shows, including Eurydice, Translations, Lagan, and Little Women. He also met his wife at Villanova! While still a working actor…
Read MoreKimberly S. Fairbanks
Kimberly S. Fairbanks (she, her, hers) (’18) is a professional actor, proud member of SAG/AFTRA and AEA, and a dedicated advocate of new plays. Kimberly’s work can be seen and heard regionally, nationally, and internationally across the performance mediums of television, film, theatre, and voice over. Kimberly holds a Masters Degree in Theatre from Villanova University and is the recipient of…
Read MoreAZ Espinoza
AZ Espinoza (’18) (they, he) makes plays as a playwright, performer, director, dramaturg, and more. Playwriting credits include exxx…stasis, exxx…hale… (Villanova Theatre), HOMERIDAE (Theatre Exile Studio X-hibition 2020), and PERIL’s ISLAND, commissioned by Shakespeare in Clark Park in residence at Harrowgate Park in North Kensington. In 2020 they directed the Philadelphia premiere of Angelina Grimké’s 1915 anti-lynching play Rachel at Quintessence Theatre.…
Read MoreChristen Mandracchia, PhD
Christen Mandracchia (she, her, hers) (’15) earned a PhD in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Maryland, where she studied the impact of theatre practitioners on the period known as the “Disney Renaissance.” She is a senior lecturer in Theatre History at University of the Arts and has taught Production and Design at Penn State Abington and…
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