A Platform for Success with Eden

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Say hello to Eden, a senior from Whitefish, Montana, who is pursuing her performance passions through a personalized degree. Eden designed a program in dramatic storytelling. Through the Johnston Center and the School of Performing Arts, allowing her to study her craft with faculty, who she says have a contagious love for their work. You’re up, Eden, take it away.

– Thanks, Alex and hello everyone. Ever since I was little, I loved making up songs and stories, dressing up and putting on a performance. So I don’t think anyone was too surprised when I decided I wanted to be an actor. When I found the University of Redlands, I saw photographs of their past theater productions, and I knew immediately I wanted to be a part of it. I have performed in four live productions here at the university, and I know I shouldn’t choose favorites, but getting to play Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd” was an absolute dream come true. During the summer, a group of us even got to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. It’s a trip that the university takes once every two years, and is an incredible opportunity to not only travel, but also to experience and be a part of the world’s largest arts festival. Partway through my sophomore year, I joined the Johnston Center of Integrative Studies with an emphasis in dramatic storytelling, so I can study film and creative writing as well as the performing arts. The performing arts faculty is extremely passionate and professional. Each of them has this contagious love for their work, and they encourage and challenge students to strengthen and develop the necessary skills to pursue our interests while also creating a comfortable and fun environment. The School of Performing Arts, which includes our conservatory of music, has provided me with more training and support than I ever could have hoped for. From vocal lessons, dance classes, and instruction for acting and auditioning. Now I’m prepared to follow my dreams and someday you’ll be seeing me on the big screen. Back to you, Alex.

– Great story, Eden, thank you. The School of Performing Arts at Redlands is home to the nationally recognized Conservatory of Music and Department of Theater and Dance. With programs taught by internationally renowned faculty and alumni who also perform on stages around the world. Thanks again.