Student Successes

Outside of Dean (while still at Dean):

Emily Ellett

Music Director for a show choir in NH

Assistant Musical Director "Anyone Can Whistle" and "Les Miserables"

Performed in "Songs for A New World" in Manchester, NH Various benefit concerts at "Steps Off Broadway" in Bellingham, MA

Assistant to the Producer for new documentary "Voices from the Basement" which premiered May 10th, 2010 at the Omni Parker House in Boston

NATIONAL KCACTF SELECTION TEAM COMMENDATIONS-Vocal Excellence: in the role of Muriel

 Chelsea Hermann
I've been performing in semi-professional theatre, since 2000. I have performed in various venues across the New Hampshire Seacoast area including Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Hackmatack Playhouse, The Players Ring, Prescott Park and many other community theatres. Most recently I performed in Seacoast Repertory's summer stock season, including RENT, and All Shook Up, where I portrayed "Mark's Mom" and "Miss Sandra".

 2011 KCACTF AWARDS and Recognition

Karl McGrotty  (AMGT Major)  Senior – Outstanding Design Expo and Exhibit Intern

Tyler Hubbard (BA Theater Major) Freshman – Recognition for Festival Service

Chelsea Hermann (BA Theater Major) Junior – Winner of the Musical Theater Initiative and she will receive a two week paid internship to the Signature Theater in VA

Emily Ellett was Runner-Up (BA Theater Major) Junior

KCACTF Regional Merit Award

Chet Davino- Outstanding Accomplishment as an Understudy in the Performance of a Role LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL

Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Semi-Finalists
These students reached the semis of 36 nominees out of the preliminary round of 319 nominees) 17% of the semis were from Dean

Tracey Goodchild (AMGT Major) 
Chelsea Hermann  (BA Theater Major) Junior
Rachel Ladd (BA Theater Major) Sophomore
Sean Morris (BA Theater Major) Sophomore
Julia Neveu (BA Dance Major) Junior

Kennedy Center Merit Awards

Craig Handel – Outstanding Directing of a Musical – LITTLE WOMEN
Kelly Morgan – Outstanding Direction of a Classic - MEDEA
Outstanding Classical Choreography – MEDEA
Outstanding Classical Ensemble – MEDEA
Outstanding Service in Arts Management – Dean College

Possible Careers

After completing the A.A. or B.A. program at School of the Arts, graduates may have the opportunity to pursue careers as:

• Business managers
• Event producers
• Fund-raisers
• Promoters
• Arts advocates
• Station managers
• Script and news writers
• Radio and television production assistants or producers
• Announcing or programming assistants
• Radio/television commercial salespersons
• Performers/actors
• Directors, choreographers
• Stage managers
• Set/costume/lighting designers
• Acting and voice teachers
• Dramaturges

Our students are given a diverse and comprehensive look at professional options after Dean.