Theatre Alumni Profiles

May 25, 2015

Hanna Fuller ’12 and Elizabeth Anderson ’10 are enrolled at world-renowned Acting Studio at Pace University, featured in the current television series, “Inside the Actors Studio.” Elizabeth is set to graduate with an MFA in Acting in 2015, Hanna in 2016. Both are preparing for showcases in New York City for area agents and casting directors.
Victor Rivera ’13, pictured center as a senior in “The Madwoman of Chaillot,” performed professionally for Ensemble Stage in “Treasure Island” and “Dracula” before graduation. He continued his acting career in “Dracula” at Temple Theatre, appeared in several productions at Burning Coal Theatre. A native of Raleigh, Victor has moved to Los Angeles to pursue film and television work.
Justin Attkisson ’09 acted in “Horn in the West” and was an intern at Blowing Rock Stage Company, where he was onstage in “Bye Bye Birdie” and “The Tempest.” After graduation, he moved to Charlotte where he is co-founder and artistic director of Appalachian Creative Theatre.

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Theatre Arts (BA) – Theatre Performance

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