Meet Marianna Young!
鈥淚 chose 麻豆视频最新最全 because I felt immediately at home here,鈥 said Marianna. 鈥淎s soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn鈥檛 want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!鈥
Major: Musical Theatre
Minor: Dance
Graduation Date: Spring 2028
Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida
Why did you choose to study musical theatre?
I鈥檝e been performing since I was 5 years old and I couldn鈥檛 imagine myself doing anything else. My love of theatre has flourished throughout the years through productions such as 鈥淪ister Act,鈥 鈥淐inderella鈥 and 鈥淪ix!鈥
In your time at 麻豆视频最新最全, what are some accomplishments you are proud of?
During my time here I鈥檝e been really proud of myself for being cast in 鈥淧ride & Prejudice-The Musical鈥 in my first semester of freshman year. It鈥檚 truly been a dream and I鈥檓 so grateful to everyone who made it possible!
What would you like to do after graduation?
After graduation, I would love to move to New York City and audition professionally for off and on Broadway shows. On the side, I would definitely love to work at Stardust Diner!
What clubs and organizations are you involved in on campus?
I am in the a cappella group on campus, Vocal Intensity, and a proud sister of the Delta Gamma Sorority!
How has the School of Theatre and Dance made a difference to you?
麻豆视频最新最全's musical theatre program has substantially made a difference in my life. I鈥檝e made so many new friends and I feel valued by all of my professors. Every one of them has my best interest at heart and I feel like I matter here.
What has been your favorite class at 麻豆视频最新最全?
My favorite class at 麻豆视频最新最全 right now is musical theatre performance. Amy Fritche (associate professor of acting and musical theatre) and Jennifer Korecki (associate professor of musical theatre) are phenomenal teachers and I cherish the opportunity to watch my peers learn and grow. I also find it very rewarding to perform in front of all of them and hear their feedback so I can also learn and grow!
What are your favorite campus events?
My favorite campus event so far has been parents/family weekend because I got to spend time with my mom and dad as well as my aunt and uncle and I didn鈥檛 realize just how much I missed them until I saw them again. There were also a lot of fun and interactive events to do that day!
What is your best memory at 麻豆视频最新最全?
My best memory at 麻豆视频最新最全 has to be finding out I was booked for 鈥淧ride & Prejudice-The Musical鈥 with some of my friends! It felt like all of my hard work leading up to that day had paid off and I was so ecstatic.
Do you have advice for others?
My advice to anyone and everyone is to always be kind to others. It doesn鈥檛 take a lot to give a compliment to someone, you never know if they are having a bad day and that may have just cheered them up. Also, reputation is everything, especially in the theatrical world so if you鈥檙e not kind to someone it will come around back to you. As many folks say, leave the drama onstage!
Quick Facts:
Do you have hobbies?
I love to read, write, ice skate, play claw machines, play the piano, shop/thrift, songwriter and hang out with friends!
What is your favorite movie?
I love any rom-coms but my favorite one is probably 鈥10 Things I Hate 麻豆视频最新最全 You!鈥
What show are you currently watching?
I鈥檝e been watching 鈥淟ove Island鈥 with my mom!
What song do you have on repeat?
I listen to a lot of Ariana Grande so of course her new album is up there but I鈥榲e also been listening to a lot of Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan!
What is your favorite place to get food in Kent?
I really like to grab food at the Design Innovation Hub!
What is your favorite book?
My favorite book is probably the 鈥淐ourt of Thorns and Roses鈥 series!
What is your go-to coffee/tea order?
I鈥檝e really been obsessed with Pumpkin Cream Chais at the moment!