Belhaven Theatre alumni have pursued opportunities on stage and behind the scenes, in classrooms, arts organizations, and other fields. Their paths span acting, design, production, teaching, leadership, and graduate study.
Explore the alumni below to see the many directions theatre graduates have taken. Whether your interests lie in performance, production, or something you have yet to discover, their experiences offer a glimpse of what you might pursue after Belhaven.
Acting and Performance
| Alum | Selected role or experience |
|---|---|
| Dawson Broussard | Actor at SeaWorld |
| Rebecca Gelzer | Actor at Taproot Theatre |
| Shelbi Lambert | Performer at Walt Disney World |
| Jonathan Lowery | Actor at PUSH Physical Theatre in New York |
| Frannie Maas | Actor at Nevada Repertory Theatre |
| Christopher Miller | Actor and playwright; credits include The Walking Dead and Creepshow |
| Andrew Mullin | Actor at Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia |
| Riley Pleasants | Actor portraying a queen at Medieval Times |
| CJ Riggs | Film and commercial actor |
| Torianna Turnbow | Actor at Theatricum Botanicum |
| Marie Warner | Actor at KC Public Theatre |
Design, Production and Technical Work
| Alum | Selected role or experience |
|---|---|
| Alice Bryant | Assistant Costume Shop Manager and Head Stitcher at Flat Rock Playhouse |
| Suvonna Bynum | Seasonal First Hand at Gulfshores Playhouse |
| Beth Fortner | Production Studio Assistant at Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Nina Frost | Costume and wardrobe departments at Alabama Shakes and other productions |
| Dave Harris | Stage Crew Chief and Carpenter at the Alley Theatre |
| Sam McFatridge | Tech Coordinator at Universal Creative |
| Alberto Meza | Sound Designer at Athens Theatre |
Teaching and Further Training
| Alum | Selected role or experience |
|---|---|
| Morgan Mattingly | Theatre Teacher at Terry High School |
| Mac Mitchell | Teacher at Saint Augustine School |
| Rosh Raines | Actor at Sight & Sound Theatre; Teacher and Resident Artist at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center |
| Kerri Sanders | Actor and Director at New Stage Theatre; Teacher at Jackson Academy |
| Alex Tupper | Graduate of The Second City Conservatory and Grad Review; teacher and actor in Chicago |
| Madison Upendo | Theatre Teacher at Jackson Public Schools and Kellogg Foundation Fellow |
| Jesse Whipple | Graduate study at the Stella Adler Studio in New York City |
Arts Leadership and Other Paths
| Alum | Selected role or experience |
|---|---|
| Leonela Hernandez | Founder and Owner of Rutte Dance Studio and Clothing Line |
| Mahri McLean | Actor and Box Office Manager at New Stage Theatre |
| Malaika Quarterman | Actor and Director at New Stage Theatre; Artistic Administrations Manager at International Ballet Competition |
| Ethan Polson | Manager of Development Operations at the Philadelphia Zoo |
| Crockett Ward | Director of Education and Engagement at The Appalachian Center for the Arts |
Your Theatre Path Starts at Belhaven
These alumni have followed different paths, and yours will be your own. Explore our Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, where you can develop your skills on stage and behind the scenes.
Verse of the Year
"Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty.
Zechariah 4:6