“Respect” for Ina Mayhew ’81
Theatre Design/Tech Lecturer Ina Mayhew ’81 was production designer on the upcoming biopic on Aretha Franklin, Respect.
Think Open
Full Renovation of Studio A
When complete, Studio A will be a state-of-the-art recording facility with brand new equipment and instruments.
Katie Kresek ’98, ’99 Wins Tony Award
She’s the concertmaster and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! the Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway.
Jazz Artist Anaïs Reno Performs at Citifield
The 17-year-old singer performed a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful” during the Mets and Yankees subway series game on the 20th anniversary of September 11.
In Good Light: Heisman Trophy on ESPN
Professor Dave Grill and several alumni worked to light the Heisman Trophy Presentation ceremony.
Janet Rollé ’84 Takes the Helm of American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre announced that Janet Rollé ’84 will become CEO and Executive Director effective January 3, 2022.
Jonathan Harris ’20 President’s Award Winner for Public Art
The President’s Award winner traces the arc of the the sun as it passes over the campus through a sonic experience.
Raechelle Manalo ’20 Joins Paul Taylor Dance Co.
Manalo had once been a teen ensemble member at the Taylor School.
Rena Butler ’11: DANCE Cover Feature
She’s “The Epitome of Contemporary Cool.”
The American Riad Project, co-founded by Professor Christopher Robbins, wins Knight Foundation Award
The Knight Foundation Arts program award is proof of their confidence on its impact on the art and cultural life of Detroit.
Chris Perfetti ’12 Lands Role on ABC Sitcom
Abbott Elementary follows public school teachers in Philadelphia to critical acclaim.
Acting BFA Program Named Top 25 in the World
That’s according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Purchase Named Top 20 Best Values in the Nation
That’s according to The Fiske Guide to Colleges Best Buys of 2022.
Purchase Opera Earns Top Award for 2020–2021
The National Opera Association awards the production of Dialogues of the Carmelites divisional first prize.
Two from Purchase in Spielberg’s West Side Story
Tanairi Vazquez ’10 and Victor Cruz ’03 have roles.
Actor Cici Koueth ’21 Selected by Warner Brothers Television
Koueth was among 10 selected from 2,100 applicants for the virtual casting initiative.
Obama Picks Mitski ’13
The indie artist tops former President Barack Obama’s playlist for 2021.
