Theatre Alumni Spotlights

“Stay humble and hungry … work hard and treat everyone nicely.”

“Chase down everything that excites you. Have the courage to say yes to yourself and create the life you want. If you want it, go get it.”

“Take the time to learn anything and everything. Once you’re out of school it’s harder to take the time to study or take classes post-college.”

“The thing I have enjoyed most in my career is the freedom to create new things, whether this is developing software, designing game features, or writing plays. I have time to think and problem solve creatively.”

“I enrolled at Carthage for special effects makeup but left with a clear path ahead of me and one that I am thoroughly proud of!”

“The chance to help develop new work with some of the artists who inspired me to pursue this career has been deeply fulfilling.”

“The thing I enjoy the most about my career is servicing and helping the underserved communities and often overlooked demographic customers and consumers in our industry: African Americans, Latin Americans, and the LGBTQ+ communities.”

“If you want to do theatre, go out and do it. Make your own path.”

“I think the best thing Carthage has to offer is its professors. I felt like each one of my professors had my well-being in mind. I felt like I was an individual personality, not just a face in a class. My professors always made time for me, even when they weren’t in my major. I could stop in an office and contemplate life or assignments and then make jokes about both. I owe a lot to my mentors.”

“While at Carthage, I did more than the work required by my major. I worked in the scene shop, and learned about directing and the business aspects of theatre. Being introduced to these things has been vital in keeping me employed in the industry.”

“I will always appreciate and look back on my time at Carthage with delightful memories. My incredible professors prepared me for the ‘real world’ by always encouraging me to challenge myself, take risks, and network, network, network.”

“It’s so easy to enjoy your career when you’re doing what you absolutely love!”

“Carthage made me appreciate the little things in life and turned me into a lifelong learner. I enjoy gaining new skills, meeting new people, and discovering passions I never knew I had.”