Coastal Carolina Department Of Theatre - Alumni News!

Chanticleers are putting in the work and it's paying off. From the Emmy Awards to Off-Broadway, National Tours to Cruises, Regional Gigs to Pilot Season - these are just SOME of our amazing grads currently performing around the globe.

House of Cards (Netflix)

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Michael Kelly ('92) - Emmy Nominations for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2015, 2016, and 2017 for playing the role of Doug Stamper in House of Cards.

Grand Hotel (Encores!)

Adam Roberts ('07) - Recently finished a run in the ensemble of Grand Hotel with Encores! at City Center. Adam was previously seen on Broadway in Pippin and Spiderman: Turn off the Dark.

I Feel Pretty (feature film, starring Amy Schumer)

Kevin Kane ('98) - Kevin plays a featured role in the upcoming film I Feel Pretty. Kevin also acted in and was a writer on Inside Amy Schumer and has appeared in many other TV shows and films. Along with fellow alumni Brandon Snider ('99), he is a founding company member with The Collective NYC.

Grant Hotel (pilot, ABC) and Seven Seconds (Netflix)

Justina Adorno ('13) - Justina Adorno recent shot in Miami is a series-regular on ABC drama pilot Grand Hotel, from Eva Longoria, Brian Tanen and ABC Studios. She can also be seen as a co-star on the recent-released Netflix series Seven Seconds.

A Chorus Line (National Tour)

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Melissa Cabey ('16), Laura Pierpont ('17), and Taylor Wright ('15) - Melissa (Val), Laura (Bebe), and Taylor (Don, u/s Zach) are currently touring the US (and later this year, Japan!) in the national tour of A Chorus Line. Taylor Wright also recently made his off-Broadway debut in Afterglow Off-Broadway.

Fuerza Bruta (Off-Broadway, Japan, South America)

Ryan Shaefer ('12) - Recently completed a Japan sit down of the Fuerza Bruta show WA! in Japan. Previously he was seen in their productions of Wayra and others Off Broadway and on a tour of South America.

The Queens Project (Web Series)

Trey Gerrald ('08) - Currently starring in The Queens Project, a popular YouTube web series. You may have spotted Trey previously on hit TV shows such as Orange is the New Black, Younger, You're the Worst, Deadbeat, Next Caller and The Comedy Getdown.

Bay Area Musicals (San Francisco, CA)

Matthew McCoy ('12) - Matt is the founder and producing artistic director of Bay Area Musicals in San Francisco, CA. He recently won an award for "Best Choreography" at the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle's "Excellence in Theatre" Awards for his production of 42nd Street.

Disney (Cruise Lines, Disney World)

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Conor DeVoe ('15), Anna Saunders ('15), Shelby Dangerfield ('16), and Kelly Kapur ('17) - Conor is finishing up a 6 month contract as a Mainstage performer aboard the Disney Wonder. Anna just joined the cast of Finding Nemo at Disney World in Orlando, FL. Shelby recently returned to DCL for a second time after a six month contract post-grad. Kelly Kapur is starring as a titular role in the new on-board production of Beauty and the Beast.

Boots on the Ground / "Grounded" (Spoleto 2018)

JP McLaurin ('17), Mikayla Goetz ('17), Caroline Pendleton ('17), Charlotte Overby ('17), Duncan Overby ('17) - BOTG is a theater group founded by CCU Theatre grads. Their latest project is a remount of their previously production of the play Grounded, which will be presented at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC this summer.

Henry and Mudge (Theatreworks USA)

Keelin Sanz ('17) - Keelin is currently touring North America as Annie in Henry and Mudge with Theatreworks.

We Will Rock You (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines)

Katherine Margo Brown ('14) - Katherine is currently in rehearsals for We Will Rock You with Royal Caribbean.

Rock of Ages (Norwegian Cruise Lines)

Tyler Keller ('15) - Tyler is coming to the end of his second contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines, playing Franz in the popular musical Rock of Ages.

Fermentation Theatre

Jess Bryant ('15) and Peter Seifarth ('17) - The company was founded by Jess Bryant and Peter Seifarth in 2016. Soon their studies led them to Italy where they devised their first full production together. With the help of a Fulbright grant awarded to Peter, they are currently in Nepal conducting research on non-verbal theatre as a catalyst for social change and cross-cultural communication.

Prather Productions

Charlie Tingen ('14) and Eric Brian Waters ('14) - Charlie is currently playing Freddy in My Fair Lady at The Broadway Palm in FL. Eric is performing in Showboat, his 4th production this year at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in PA.

And a special bonus...

Nikko Austen Smith ('18) - Nikko is a soon-to-be graduate of CCU who had to leave school early this semester for a FANTASTIC opportunity. Although we can't name the role or title, Nikko just booked a recurring role on an exciting TV show. Details to come!