Brevard College Fine Arts alumni have gone on to build exciting careers across the country and around the world. Through opportunities such as participation in the Southeastern Theatre Conference, the College’s summer study stipend program, and Brevard Career Advantage, Brevard College Fine Arts students gain hands-on experience and professional connections that prepare them for successful careers.
From handling lighting for a world-famous comedy tour to creating special effects makeup in Hollywood or performing on Broadway, a Fine Arts degree from Brevard College opens doors to extraordinary opportunities.
Here’s some examples:
Rachel Byrd ’22: teaches middle school art in Spartanburg, South Carolina; spent her summer study devoted to excavation studies at a Minoan palace in Crete.
Grace Dempsey ’24: serving in a coveted Juilliard School stage management apprenticeship.
K’nique Eichelburger ’21: recently concluded a national tour with the musical PAW Patrol Live and currently in Thailand performing with Norwegian Cruise Lines while waiting on his call to Broadway as a standby for MJ the Musical.
Tori Franklin ’17: after two seasons at the Sarasota Opera and two summers with the Janiec Opera Company of the Brevard Music Center, currently sings with the Knoxville Opera.
Naomie April Gibbs ’22: working as a singer/songwriter in New Orleans; used her summer stipend to study songwriting at the Berklee School of Music.
Emma Harris ’22: recently signed with East Coast Talent Agency and is working in the film industry.
Eli Hughes ’24: currently a professional stage manager in Minneapolis.
Hallie Moore ’19: landed the job of Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor for 1776 on Broadway.
Megan Murph ’09: currently an Assistant Professor of Musicology at University of Missouri.
Rachel RisCassi ’15: after completing a Master’s degree in voice, built a nationally acclaimed adventure wedding photography business.
Taylor Sparrow ’24: currently serves as Technical Director for Brevard College.
Shawnaizja Simmons ’23: sells fabric-based wearable art that fosters self-expression.
Riley Sullivan ’18: currently theMusic Director at Central Carolina Academy in Sanford, North Carolina.
Logan Taylor ’17: will work as Lighting Designer for Steve Martin and Martin Short’s upcoming comedy tour; previously served as Lighting Director for Steep Canyon Rangers.
Cal Vargas ’19: works as a professional special effects makeup artist in Los Angeles.
Teila Vochatzer ’19: currently the Props Supervisor at Southern Methodist University and Assistant Production Manager at Des Moines (Iowa) Metro Opera.
C. Alex Webster ’17: now touring with Missoula Children’s Theatre, previously served as Assistant Professor of Theatre at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Anthony Zuniga ’20: voice actor in Atlanta who used his stipend to attend the Open Jar Musical Theatre Intensive in New York City.