Tag Archive for "theatre alumni" - College of Performing Arts

Recent CoPA Graduate Ariya Selvakumar Assists with Center Theatre Group’s Production of American Idiot Ariya Selvakumar's experiences and education at Chapman University have prepared her for diverse career opportunities, from projection design to performance.

November 3, 2025 by Jessie Levasheff | CoPA News

Ariya Selvakumar (BA Theatre, Psychology minor), a Chapman University College of Performing Arts (CoPA) graduate in the class of 2024, continues to display Chapman’s values as she pursues her passions in the performing arts. Recently, Ariya had the opportunity to apprentice and assist with the projection design for Center Theatre Group’s production of Green Day’s

Screen Acting Grads Land Talent Representation After Showcase Several of CoPA’s Screen Acting class of ‘25 obtain representation shortly after industry showcase.

September 8, 2025 by Sydney Paik | CoPA News

Within three weeks after their Industry Showcase on May 7, nine graduating seniors from the Screen Acting Class of 2025 have secured professional representation—a remarkable achievement as they take their first steps into the entertainment industry. This exciting milestone reflects not only the talent and dedication of these emerging actors, but also the support and

Machinal: True Story of 1920’s Spouse Killer

April 15, 2014 by Valerie McNutt | CoPA News

Inspired by the infamous 1927 murder trial of spouse killer Ruth Snyder, Machinal is the powerful tale of one woman’s isolation in a life that’s been entirely decided for her. Snyder is trapped first in a dead-end job, then forced to marry her boss and have a baby with him. But when she begins to discover her

Theatre Alumna Performs With Orchestras Nationwide

December 20, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

Theatre alumna Whitney Kaufman (’06) has performed several recent engagements with the Kansas City Symphony, in their Christmas concerts as well as Disney in Concert last summer. She has also performed a program of Oscar-winning songs with the Malaysia Philharmonic in Kuala Lumpur, and has been appearing as a principal vocalist in Disney in Concert

SNAAP Survey Coming to Arts Alumni

September 12, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

The Chapman University College of Performing Arts is working in collaboration with the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) to administer a one-of-a-kind survey that explores the lives of arts alumni nationwide. This fall, all performing arts graduates of Chapman University will receive an email invitation to participate in the SNAAP online survey. By verifying

Theatre Alum Lands Role on “Bunheads”

August 31, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

Theater alumnus Casey Adler (’11) has a recurring role on the new ABC Family show Bunheads . Casey says “ Bunheads was a fantastic experience over the summer. I played the love interest of one of the lead ballerinas, Boo. The moment I entered the gates of Sunset Gower Studios on June

Theatre Alumna Nominated for New York Innovative Theatre Award

August 30, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

Adriana Chavez (’00) is nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award (IT Awards) for Outstanding Ensemble for her work in Homunculus: Reloaded, produced by Homunculus Mask Theater. “My favorite part of working on this project was collaborating with the other actors and the director, Joe Osheroff. We were all encouraged to give

Fresh from Prague, Shakespeare Orange County Reprises the Bard’s ‘Venus and Adonis’

August 24, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

To celebrate Shakespeare Orange County’s 20th anniversary, artistic director Tom Bradac – also a Chapman University associate professor – developed an international production of the Bard’s seldom-produced erotic poem “Venus and Adonis.” It was staged in June as part of the Fringe Festival in Prague, Czech Republic, and was met with rave reviews. The same

See Terrific New Plays in Moulton Hall in August

August 3, 2012 by Heather | CoPA News

OC-centric: Orange County’s New Play Festival returns to the Chapman University campus this month with full productions of 5 new works from Orange County playwrights. Under the artistic direction of associate professor of theatre Tamiko Washington, Chapman theatre majors and alumni work side-by-side with professional actors and directors in this exciting event. Supported generously by