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Student Artists 2019-2020
Alexandra Blach
Production & Design, Costume Concentration
Class of 2020
Alexandra Blach is a graduating senior in Theatre Arts: Production and Design with a Concentration in Costumes. Alexandra worked in the Little Theatre Costume Shop for previous PTC productions, as well as the 2017 Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Costume Shop for stitching and wardrobe. Last year, during her Leave of Absence, she interned at Helen Uffner’s Vintage Clothing where she worked in the costume rental industry. She previously designed Freshman Showcase in 2017, co-designed Freshman Showcase in 2016, and assisted Trojan Barbie's costume designer. Alexandra will be continuing her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning an MA in Fashion and Textile Studies. Her latest projects include Hats Through the Ages, a reference book about hats from Victorian to present, and a 1970s men’s suit jacket.
Kylie Brown
Directing
Class of 2021
Kylie is a rising senior Directing Major with a Writing minor. During her time at Post, she has assistant directed a variety of productions ranging from the 2019 first year showcase "Clinging on Closely," to the spring 2020 production of "Measure for Measure." Her original plays have been performed in New York City and Long Island City and her one-act "The Space We Take Up," will compete in the 2020 New York Summerfest.
Kelly Coar
Stage Management
Class of 2020
Kelly will be graduating this Fall with a degree in Production and Design: Stage Management, and a minor in Arts Management. While with PTC, Kelly has stage-managed Sonnets for an Old Century , Last Train to Nibroc (on Zoom), Once More from the Top (a dance cabaret), and the 2019 first year showcase "Ovations and Odysseys." They also assistant stage managed Ubu Roi, Lippa's The Wild Party, and Glengarry Glen Ross. Despite all the stage managing credits, Kelly titles themself instead as a theatre artist. The past two summers they traveled to Missouri to work with Ozark Actors Theatre as their master carpenter. Kelly has also completed the advanced acting and Suzuki courses and looks forward to continuing to apply this training in their personal life, as well as their academic and professional careers.
Kaitlyn Meriam
Stage Management
Class of 2020
She/Her. Kaitlyn graduated in May of 2020, earning a BFA in Theatre Production and Design with a concentration in Stage Management. Her PTC credits include Measure for Measure (SM), Blue Stockings (SM), Clinging on Closely (SM), Always a Bridesmaid (SM), The Tempest- on Zoom! (SM), and In the Wake (ASM). During her time with PTC, Kaitlyn also dabbled in Sound Design, Prop Construction, and cramming as many pieces of furniture into her car or bags in her hands as possible to avoid taking two trips. Over the past two years, Kaitlyn has also worked on several stage management teams with professional companies such as Berkshire Theatre Group, Timber Lake Playhouse, and Bucks County Playhouse.
Jillian Sajda
Arts Management, Theatre Concentration
Class of 2023
Jillian Sajda is a rising sophomore Arts Management Major with a concentration in theatre. Though this was her first year at Post, she was able to be the Assistant Stage Manager for Sonnets for an Old Century, which, due to COVID-19, is scheduled to be performed in early September. She plans on participating in more shows here at Post through her remaining years and cannot wait to see what the next three years have in store for her!
Alyssa Williams
Stage Management, Arts Management, and Set Design
Class of 2020
Alyssa Williams graduated from LIU in 2020 as a triple major in Stage Management, Set Design, and Arts Management. Previously at PTC, she ASM’d And Now We and Comedy of Errors, SM’d Peter/Piper, Ubu Roi, Wild Party, It Takes a Moment, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and You’re on Mute: a Zimprov Show, set designed One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and lighting designed It Takes a Moment. Other credits include stage managing The Majesties of Wonderland with Wingspan Arts Conservatory, and a carpentry intern at the Gateway Playhouse.
Other Student Artists
(Work Not Featured)
Lyle Bauer.............................................................Playwrighting/Directing
Erica Campos.......................................................Stage Management
Samantha Eddy.....................................................Costume Design/Makeup & Wig Stylist
Tea Einarsen.........................................................Arts Management/Directing
Rachel Loughman................................................Costume Design
Megan Montemurro............................................Stage Management
Damien Peet.........................................................Costume Design
Mia Sessa..............................................................Stage Management/Lighting Design
Emily Shoup.........................................................Scenic Design
Matthew Sporrer..................................................Costume Design
Danielle Zambuto................................................Stage Management