Performing Arts Spotlight

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Okay everyone. This next segment speaks to a passion of mine, performing arts. And let me tell you, from their brand new Spencer Performing Arts Center to administrators who engage in and support the arts, Siena has it all. Meet junior Autumn. She’s gonna show you how her love of the stage translates into love for Siena. Autumn, you are up.

– Thanks for the introduction, Alex. Hi everyone. I always knew that I wanted to study musical theater. I had went to a performance arts program in high school, and after that, I knew I wanted a theater program that would act as my second family, especially being so far away from home. During my two years here, I’ve been able to be extremely involved and take leadership roles on and off stage. I was in “Steel Magnolias”, Tilly in “She Kills Monsters”. I was in the ensemble for “Rent” and dance captain and dance ensemble for “Big Fish”. As a major in musical theater, you’re required to either work in the costume shop or the scene shop. I work in the costume shop and I’ve been able to take some leadership responsibilities there as well. At Siena, we have a theater fraternity called Alpha Psi Omega. I am a member and I was elected President for my junior year. The administrators always make sure they come see our performances. They love to see what their students have been working extremely hard on. Also the theater and music department makes sure they come see one another in their performances because it is extremely important to support the arts and the messages art spreads. The skills I’ve learned here at Siena as a Musical Theater major are skills that I could use anywhere. My communication and leadership skills have grown tremendously along with my growth as a performer. And on top of that, I’ve created bonds with both students and professors that I’ll have forever. I couldn’t have picked a better university to follow my dreams. That’s all for me. Alex, take us to our next performance.

– Thank you, Autumn. Siena’s renowned performing arts programs have produced graduates whose careers include Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, television, movies, and much, much more, and their visual fine arts programs are held in equally high regard. When you come to Siena, you learn how best to express your gifts.