CT State Naugatuck Valley with Jenna

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Let’s hear from Jenna, a passionate theater student at CT State Naugatuck Valley, who has always been captivated by the magic of the stage. With a wealth of opportunities to grow and perform, including productions like “Macbeth” and “Alice by Heart,” Jenna has truly found a home for their artistic journey. The stage is yours, Jenna, take it away.

– Thanks, Alex, hi, everyone. The theater has always been a special place to me. I would see the bright lights and the actors on stage captivating the audience, and I knew that one day I’d wanna be up there too. Here at CT State Naugatuck Valley, I have found the perfect place to master my skills alongside an amazing group of talented people. At Naugatuck Valley, we have two theaters, the Playbox and the Main Stage. Last fall, we put on an all female rendition of “Macbeth” in the Playbox Theater, where our amazing tech crew actually made it rain on stage. Last spring, we performed the musical “Alice by Heart” in the Main Stage Theater. I have learned so much in a short amount of time I’ve been here. The classes I have taken, like voice and diction, and movement expression have really opened up a new side of acting for me. Besides performing, I have found my love for stage managing and tech work. Last winter, a bunch of theater students got to attend the Kennedy Center, American College Theater Festival. It was a week long trip where we attended theater workshops, plays, scholarship contests, and much more. I cannot wait to go again next year. My experience here at CT State has prepared me to go right into the industry. I can also continue my learning and head to a four year university to get my BFA. As I move on in life and my career, I will always take with me the family and the moments we have created here at Naugatuck Valley. Thank you, folks. Passing it back to you, Alex.

– Jenna, thank you for showing us what life is like for a theater student at CT State Naugatuck Valley. Your passion for the arts, along with your dedication to honing your craft and helping others truly shines. We can’t wait to see where your talent takes you next. Best of luck in your future endeavors.