Adopt a Theatre Arts Senior
The "Adopt a Senior" program is an exciting program for Catawba College Theatre Arts seniors that features YOU — our alumni!
We're asking for volunteer alums to "Adopt a Senior." We envision this as a mini-mentorship program that would connect individual seniors to volunteer alums who would act as touch points as these students prepare to leave Catawba and enter "the profession" or perhaps some related area of professional life! With this commitment, we are asking you to be available to your selected student via e-mail so that they may ask you questions. These questions may range from specifics about living in a certain city or part of the country, to job search strategies, to what it is like to work in a specific area of the discipline.
Please select a student or students that you feel most able to mentor and e-mail them directly using the links provided, using "Adopt a Senior Mentor" as your subject line. Introduce yourself, and you're on your way! Thank you for your willingness to participate!
Theatre Arts Class of 2025 Senior Profiles
TERESA |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Design, Art, Music, Advocacy, & Photography. Secondary Areas: Scuba Diving (certified), Project Management (certified), Religion/Spirituality, Yoga, & Literature. Three places I might want to live/work
A little more about me: My hometown is Lincolnton, NC, but I currently live in Burlington, NC. I am a Design and Production major with minors in English and Studio Art. I have sung in a choir since I was 8 years old, and I currently work as a choral scholar at First United Church of Christ. I’m currently the Vice President of our campus's performing arts honors society, Alpha Psi Omega. I’m open to working in various fields post-graduation and hope to travel. |
AUTUMN |
Primary areas of interest: Theme parks, Touring both in theatre and music, Live festivals, Haunted Houses stage management/acting.
A Little Bit About Me: Hi, I’m Autumn, and I’m a senior from Lake Mary, Florida. I’m getting a BFA in theatre production and design and BA in Music Business. I’m also a very involved student on campus with serving as a Head Resident Assistant and the Executive Vice President for SGA. I love being able to work and create events, more specifically in music. I’ve started looking into getting my Master's Themed Experience. One of my priorities is to either work with a tour company, whether that be in theatre or music. I would also love to work festivals like the ones Danny Wimmer Productions puts on or the CMAs, I just love festival atmosphere and people. I also have an interest in working at the theme parks, putting on their shows, but also getting to stage manage or act in haunted houses like Halloween Horror Nights. I would love to hear any advice from anyone as well. Or just listen and talk about stories. Or possibly any opportunities. |
HALEY |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Theatre Management, Theatre Performance
A little more about me: Hi! My name is Haley, and I am a Theatre Arts Administration and Musical Theatre double major! My primary interest is in management, specifically House Management, but I also enjoy performing and working tech on shows. I have been a stage technician for four years, have been managing for two, and have been performing all my life! I come from the southern town of Rockingham, NC, where theatre is not very prominent, so theatre is still very new to me! Some hobbies include, well, performing, thrifting, spending time with people I love, and getting cozy in bed with a cup of tea and a good book. I have a white calico named Boo (she accidentally coined the name Boobie...) who is attached to me at the hip. I also have a ragdoll tabby mix named Eveie and a 1-month-old tuxedo cat named Binx. I love cats, fashion, theatre, specialty coffees, classical music, and my favorite colors are purple and black! I pride myself in my work and morals and want to find a community where that behavior is reciprocated! |
ADISON |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Performance, Playwriting, Photography
A little more about me: I grew up in Greenville, SC and am pursuing a BFA in Performance with a minor in Creative Writing. While I have loved performing in many productions on campus, her greatest passion is playwriting. Her original play No Man’s Land will be produced by Catawba and taken to the Scotland Fringe Festival next summer, an opportunity I am especially grateful for. Beyond the stage, I enjoy reading, running my photography business Adison In Focus, and playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends. I credit Catawba’s supportive community for helping me grow as both an artist and a storyteller. |
ILA |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Directing
A little more about me: Hi! My name is Ila. I am Catawba’s first BFA Theater Arts Directing and Devising candidate. Since first performing at age two, I have found a love for directing and working creatively behind the scenes. Last semester, I directed the Blue Masque show Breadcrumbs. This year, I am excited to direct a mainstage production and stage manage another. I am humbled by the opportunities I have been given here, onstage and off, such as assistant directing and lighting designing. I am currently the Business Manager of our APO chapter. In past years, I was the Blue Masque’s service chair and social chair. I am also an English minor and a current employee of the Catawba College Writing Center. I have a great work ethic, strong communication skills, and a passion for theater. I love the community it creates and the artistry it promotes. I am from High Point, NC, and after graduation, I look forward to exploring more of the world and the industry. Thank you for your time, and feel free to reach out with any advice or further questions! |
ASLYN |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Performance (Musical Theatre/ Straight Plays); Stage Management; Education
A little more about me: Hello! My name is Aslyn, and I’m a senior from Lexington, Kentucky, finishing up my BA in Theatre Arts. Theatre has been such an important part of my life, and I love getting to learn and grow through every new experience. For the past two summers, I’ve worked as a Summer Teaching Artist at the Lexington Children’s Theatre, which was such a joy! I love sharing my passion for theatre—whether that’s performing on stage, working behind the scenes, or teaching others. Honestly, I’ve dabbled in just about every area of theatre, and I haven’t found one I don’t enjoy yet. At Catawba, I serve as the Social Chair for the Blue Masque, sing in the choir, and have worked in the scene shop all four years. Outside of school and rehearsals, you can usually find me diving into something creative, connecting with friends, or cheering on fellow artists. |
FRANCINEADOPT |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Musical Theatre!
A little more about me: Hi, I’m Francine (They/Them). I’m from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but I currently live in Charlotte, NC. I have always loved performance, so that is what I decided to focus on at Catawba. Outside of performance, I enjoy theatre education, as I had the opportunity to participate in a Teaching Artistry Internship at Nashville Children’s Theatre this summer! I am always hoping to find additional resources and/or someone to talk to! |
SKYE |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Performance (Musical Theatre and Otherwise), Improvisation
A little more about me: Hello! My name is Skye (they/them/theirs), and I am currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Music here at Catawba. My main focus since arriving on campus has been on performance, whether it be in musicals or straight plays. During the second semester of my Junior Year, I had the great pleasure of working as a swing for the musical I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. This year, I was cast as Bobby Strong in Catawba’s production of Urinetown. In addition to performance, I have also taken a keen interest in improvisation, serving as the Treasurer of the “Where Are the Diamonds?” Improv Troupe my Junior year. This academic year (25-26), I am the acting President of the troupe. I was also given the opportunity to serve as Assistant Stage Manager (and Deck Manager) for the production of Love/Sick and broaden my experience with technical roles. If any of you have advice, comments, questions, or resources you’d like to share, I would love to listen! |
ALANA |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Musical Theatre, Theatre Education, Dance & Choreography
A little more about me: Hi, I'm Alana Williamson (she/her)! I am a BFA Musical theatre major with minors in Dance, Creative Writing, and Music! I'm a Black, Queer, Neurodivergent artist, and I'd love to connect with diverse alumni working in the industry! My primary performance work has been as a dance captain and swing in several musical productions. I'd prefer to tour as a performer post-college, but until I book, I've networked as a costume designer and teaching artist in Raleigh! I've also worked as a choreographer, merchandise seller (SIX & The Lion King), assistant stage manager, Front-of House, etc. In plays, I've appreciated smaller companies and opportunities to devise physical theatre pieces. When I'm not in the theatre I like reading, volunteering, dancing, writing, and crafting! I fell in love with theatre because it brings together everyone's talents to make a beautiful community! |
KIAN |
Primary Area(s) of Interest: Directing, Stage Management, Performance
A little more about me: I am a big fan of nerd culture and enjoy comic books, tabletop roleplaying games, and video gaming. I also enjoy visual arts and character design as well as creative writing. On campus I’m currently involved in our fall musical and senior company alongside preparing for the play I’m directing next semester and keeping minutes as the secretary of the Where Are The Diamonds? Improv Troupe. |
EVAN |
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A little more about me: Hi! My name is Evan Moreno and I am from Birmingham, Alabama. My BFA is in musical theatre and dance but due to injuries and surgeries I am having to shift away from performance. I have been able to work with both Catawba College and local theatres as a costume designer, Wig designer, and makeup designer. I have also worked at Lee Street Theatre and Piedmont Players Theatre as a stage manager. After college I plan on getting my cosmetology license to further my education in hair and makeup. I was the wig and makeup designer for Disenchanted at Lee Street Theatre, costume designer for Alabaster at Catawba College, Stage manager for The 39 Steps at Lee Street Theatre, stage manager for The Putnam County Spelling Bee at Piedmont Players theatre, along with many other positions. Aside from my technical experience, I am also a trained modern, tap and ballet dancer however I am not as able bodied as I used to be. I am a trained singer and have been acting since my first show in the 4th grade. I am looking forward to graduating and getting to move towards my new goals in the costume, makeup, and wig world. |
