Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

D Y S O N Y E A R I N R E V I E W 2 0 2 1 – 2 0 2 2 18 Ones to Watch EYE ON ARTS News & Notes Hanako Greensmith '18 MUSICAL THEATER • Violet Mikami in Chicago Fire (NBC) Jesse James Keitel '15 ACTING • Ruthie in Queer As Folk (Peacock) • Dr. Aspen in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+) • Jerrie Kennedy in Big Sky (ABC/Hulu) Sam Ashby '18 ACTING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, VOICE-OVERS, AND COMMERCIALS • Jackson in Sweet Magnolias (Ne lix) Zach Bravo '19 MUSICAL THEATER • Bill Bailey/Rum Tug Tugger in Cats (Broadway national tour) David Park '17 MUSICAL THEATER • Marquis de Lafaye e/Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton (Broadway national tour) Charles Brice '12 ACTORS STUDIO DRAMA SCHOOL, MFA • Chris in In from the Cold (Ne lix) • Louie Ward in City on a Hill (Showtime) • Coley Wallace in The Survivor (Feature Film) JoJo Carmichael '22, Commercial Dance How do you think your time at Pace has prepared you for this oppo unity? "The Pace commercial dance program is very demanding physically and mentally in the best way possible and has always pushed me to be my best. And that is exactly what being a Rocke e is. You are constantly aiming to be your best self every rehearsal and every show." Pace has a tradition of having many dancers pe orm with the Rocke es. What is it like to have that connection with so many others in the group this year, especially as a first-year member? "It was great going into this job with some of my Pace family. It's exciting being able to create new memories with people you already feel connected to. It also gave me a sense of familiarity with a new territory, which is always nice to have." Sydney Mesher '19, Commercial Dance How have you grown since your first season as a Rocke e? "I have grown so much since my first season as a Rocke e. To sta , I have a lot more confidence going into my second season because I know what to expect a bit. Understanding the behind-the-scenes of the show allows me to feel more secure this year. I also am just so thankful to be back with the Rocke es a er this past year. I'm grateful for any oppo unity, as long as I just get the option to do what I love." What is it like to have a Pace connection with so many others in the group? "Pe orming with so many Pace alumni is such a gi . It is so special to have a unique bond within the Rocke es line. I truly believe that Pace was a key pa in our training to get us all here. There is a lot of Pace pride!" Representing Pace at Radio City This winter, the Radio City Rocke es ensemble featured 14 Pace students and alumni as they danced into the spotlight at the famed Radio City Music Hall for the return of the Christmas Spectacular, a New York City holiday tradition.

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