FSU / ASOLO CONSERVATORY ACTORS
Sarah Brown
Sarah holds her BFA in performance theatre from SUNY Buffalo. She has performed throughout Europe with ITI UNESCO, and has been fortunate to perform with the Shanghai Theatre Academy in Shanghai, China. Favorite film credits include Richard Foreman’s "Bridge Project" as an international series of experimental cinematography. She was last seen in the Asolo "Late Night" series in Language of Angels (Danielle). Thank you to her family, friends, mentors and the Curries, Gibsons, and Phillips for their support.
Kelly Campbell
Kelly is a native of northern Michigan and graduated with a liberal arts degree in Theater Arts from Kalamazoo College. Selected credits include The Tempest (Miranda), Suddenly Last Summer (Catharine), Cymbeline (Imogen), The Women (Crystal Allen), and A Dreamer Examines His Pillow (Donna). Kelly thanks her donor Esther Mertz for her spirit and support; her fellow classmates and teachers for their passion; and, her family for their fearless love.
Jake Cooper
Jacob hails from Atlanta and recently graduated from the University of Georgia, where he studied theater and philosophy as a National Merit Scholar. Favorite theatre credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), Eurydice (Nasty Interesting Man / Lord of the Underworld), Closer (Larry), The Changeling (Alsemero), Our Town (George), The Steadfast (Aron) and Language of Angels (Billy). Jacob thanks his generous donors--Emily Levine, Mort and Carol Siegler, Lois Stulberg, and George and Judy Zuckerburg-Kole--for fueling a dream. He is especially grateful to his family for their continual support and love.
Jesse Dornan
Jesse is excited to see even more growth in his second year. Originally from Salt Lake City, he is happy to make the warm climate of Sarasota his home. Credits include: Jericho & Brilliance (Florida Studio Theatre), Becky’s New Car (Banyan) The Language of Angels (Asolo Late Night), The Steadfast (Asolo Rep Unplugged), Thrill of the Chase (Asolo Late Night). Thanks Mom, Marilou, Dad, Grandma, Lindsay for helping me through my first year. Special thank you to my donors: Bill Yandow, and Ann and Bruce Bachman.
Joseph McGranaghan
Last year: Asolo Late Night Men of Tortuga (Taggert). NYC credits: SITI Company workshop of The Beauty Project (Paris), Bakerloo Theatre's Hamlet: What Dreams May Come at the West End Theater (Hamlet). Regional: Pittsburgh City Theatre, Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, Chamber Theatre of Boston, and the Tennessee Stage Company to name a few. Education: University of Pittsburgh, Middlesex University (London). Joseph dedicates this season to his amazing donors (Susan and Jim, Carol and Jim, Bruce and India- thank you!), the McGranaghans, and to the inspirational Lily Junker.
Brittany Proia
Brittany Proia, from Olney, MD, received her Bachelor of Music from NYU. Late Night productions include Men of Tortuga (Fletcher) and director for Language of Angels. She has performed with The Peterborough Players, York Theatre Company, Toby's Dinner Theatre and Theaterworks USA. Credits include: Into the Woods (Cinderella), The Last Five Years (Kathy), Romeo and Juliet (Nurse), and Gypsy (Louise). Sincere thanks to my parents; my incredible sponsors Jules and Sheila Rose, Bill and Donna Townsend, and George and Judith Hofmann; and my professors and ensemble who continue to inspire my every day
Brendan Ragan
Brendan Ragan (BFA, CU-Boulder ‘06) is a Colorado native and founding ensemble member of Baltimore's critically acclaimed Single Carrot Theatre, with credits including the title roles in Richard III and Killer Joe, as well as Matt in Red Light Winter (Outstanding Actor, Baltimore Resident Theatre Awards). Regional highlights also include The Waterside Theater (Sir Walter Raleigh; The Lost Colony), Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, CENTERSTAGE, and Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Love to Eva Slane, Charlie Beye, Richard Deppe, and Joel & Ellen Fedder.
Francisco Rodriguez
Francisco received his B.A. in Theatre & Dance from UT Austin and has worked with artists, such as Robert Schenkkan, Jose Rivera, Paul Mullens and the Mabou Mines. Francisco is the winner of Austin’s 2007 ArtSpark Festival, a 2009 & 2010 Cultural Funding recipient, a 2011 Austin Theater Examiner Nominee for Best Director, a founding member of the D&V theater company. This summer he opened his original play, The Hunter Davis Christmas Special, in Los Angeles. He would like to thank his parents, Maria & Javier Rodriguez, and his donor and friend, Doug Bradbury.
Lindsay Tornquist
Lindsay Tornquist graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell College. Favorite credits include: A Lie of the Mind (Beth), Baby with the Bathwater (Helen), Equus (Dora), and The Diary of Anne Frank (Margot Frank). She performed in last year’s Conservatory Late Night, Language of Angels. Thanks to her caring donors Pat and Bob, inspiring teachers, and fellow classmates. Finally, thank you to her Mom and Dad, Rachel, Crystal and Josh, and Grandma Mary for their endless love and support.
Erin Whitney
Erin Whitney is thrilled to begin her second year at the Asolo Conservatory. Born and raised in Aurora, Nebraska, her first performance love was ballet. She then began directing and producing, later receiving an theatre degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University before relocating to the big apple where she spent three years evolving with The Pygmalion Project as Eliza Doolittle and working in musical theatre. Special thanks to her donors Ted and Jean Weiler and Warren and Margot Coville without whom this adventure would not be possible.
Christopher Williams
Christopher is originally from Detroit Michigan where he attended Wayne State University and appeared various times on the Bonstelle stage and in local Detroit area theatres. Christopher comes to the Asolo by way of New York City, is thrilled to be a part of the family and would like to thank Beverly Koski and all the wonderful sponsors that allowed him to further his education.
Zak Wilson
Zak Wilson is an Illinois native who comes to the Conservatory after several years spent wandering through the concrete jungle, and he is thrilled beyond words to be a part of this amazing ensemble. He would like to thank his family and friends for never giving up on him, the conservatory faculty for pushing him to previously unimaginable heights, and his incredible donors, Eric and Angel Hissom, for making this journey possible.
Sarah holds her BFA in performance theatre from SUNY Buffalo. She has performed throughout Europe with ITI UNESCO, and has been fortunate to perform with the Shanghai Theatre Academy in Shanghai, China. Favorite film credits include Richard Foreman’s "Bridge Project" as an international series of experimental cinematography. She was last seen in the Asolo "Late Night" series in Language of Angels (Danielle). Thank you to her family, friends, mentors and the Curries, Gibsons, and Phillips for their support.
Kelly is a native of northern Michigan and graduated with a liberal arts degree in Theater Arts from Kalamazoo College. Selected credits include The Tempest (Miranda), Suddenly Last Summer (Catharine), Cymbeline (Imogen), The Women (Crystal Allen), and A Dreamer Examines His Pillow (Donna). Kelly thanks her donor Esther Mertz for her spirit and support; her fellow classmates and teachers for their passion; and, her family for their fearless love.
Jacob hails from Atlanta and recently graduated from the University of Georgia, where he studied theater and philosophy as a National Merit Scholar. Favorite theatre credits include: Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), Eurydice (Nasty Interesting Man / Lord of the Underworld), Closer (Larry), The Changeling (Alsemero), Our Town (George), The Steadfast (Aron) and Language of Angels (Billy). Jacob thanks his generous donors--Emily Levine, Mort and Carol Siegler, Lois Stulberg, and George and Judy Zuckerburg-Kole--for fueling a dream. He is especially grateful to his family for their continual support and love.
Jesse is excited to see even more growth in his second year. Originally from Salt Lake City, he is happy to make the warm climate of Sarasota his home. Credits include: Jericho & Brilliance (Florida Studio Theatre), Becky’s New Car (Banyan) The Language of Angels (Asolo Late Night), The Steadfast (Asolo Rep Unplugged), Thrill of the Chase (Asolo Late Night). Thanks Mom, Marilou, Dad, Grandma, Lindsay for helping me through my first year. Special thank you to my donors: Bill Yandow, and Ann and Bruce Bachman.
Last year: Asolo Late Night Men of Tortuga (Taggert). NYC credits: SITI Company workshop of The Beauty Project (Paris), Bakerloo Theatre's Hamlet: What Dreams May Come at the West End Theater (Hamlet). Regional: Pittsburgh City Theatre, Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theatre, Chamber Theatre of Boston, and the Tennessee Stage Company to name a few. Education: University of Pittsburgh, Middlesex University (London). Joseph dedicates this season to his amazing donors (Susan and Jim, Carol and Jim, Bruce and India- thank you!), the McGranaghans, and to the inspirational Lily Junker.
Brittany Proia, from Olney, MD, received her Bachelor of Music from NYU. Late Night productions include Men of Tortuga (Fletcher) and director for Language of Angels. She has performed with The Peterborough Players, York Theatre Company, Toby's Dinner Theatre and Theaterworks USA. Credits include: Into the Woods (Cinderella), The Last Five Years (Kathy), Romeo and Juliet (Nurse), and Gypsy (Louise). Sincere thanks to my parents; my incredible sponsors Jules and Sheila Rose, Bill and Donna Townsend, and George and Judith Hofmann; and my professors and ensemble who continue to inspire my every day
Brendan Ragan (BFA, CU-Boulder ‘06) is a Colorado native and founding ensemble member of Baltimore's critically acclaimed Single Carrot Theatre, with credits including the title roles in Richard III and Killer Joe, as well as Matt in Red Light Winter (Outstanding Actor, Baltimore Resident Theatre Awards). Regional highlights also include The Waterside Theater (Sir Walter Raleigh; The Lost Colony), Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, CENTERSTAGE, and Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Love to Eva Slane, Charlie Beye, Richard Deppe, and Joel & Ellen Fedder.
Francisco received his B.A. in Theatre & Dance from UT Austin and has worked with artists, such as Robert Schenkkan, Jose Rivera, Paul Mullens and the Mabou Mines. Francisco is the winner of Austin’s 2007 ArtSpark Festival, a 2009 & 2010 Cultural Funding recipient, a 2011 Austin Theater Examiner Nominee for Best Director, a founding member of the D&V theater company. This summer he opened his original play, The Hunter Davis Christmas Special, in Los Angeles. He would like to thank his parents, Maria & Javier Rodriguez, and his donor and friend, Doug Bradbury.
Lindsay Tornquist graduated Magna Cum Laude from Cornell College. Favorite credits include: A Lie of the Mind (Beth), Baby with the Bathwater (Helen), Equus (Dora), and The Diary of Anne Frank (Margot Frank). She performed in last year’s Conservatory Late Night, Language of Angels. Thanks to her caring donors Pat and Bob, inspiring teachers, and fellow classmates. Finally, thank you to her Mom and Dad, Rachel, Crystal and Josh, and Grandma Mary for their endless love and support.
Erin Whitney is thrilled to begin her second year at the Asolo Conservatory. Born and raised in Aurora, Nebraska, her first performance love was ballet. She then began directing and producing, later receiving an theatre degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University before relocating to the big apple where she spent three years evolving with The Pygmalion Project as Eliza Doolittle and working in musical theatre. Special thanks to her donors Ted and Jean Weiler and Warren and Margot Coville without whom this adventure would not be possible.
Christopher is originally from Detroit Michigan where he attended Wayne State University and appeared various times on the Bonstelle stage and in local Detroit area theatres. Christopher comes to the Asolo by way of New York City, is thrilled to be a part of the family and would like to thank Beverly Koski and all the wonderful sponsors that allowed him to further his education.
Zak Wilson is an Illinois native who comes to the Conservatory after several years spent wandering through the concrete jungle, and he is thrilled beyond words to be a part of this amazing ensemble. He would like to thank his family and friends for never giving up on him, the conservatory faculty for pushing him to previously unimaginable heights, and his incredible donors, Eric and Angel Hissom, for making this journey possible.
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