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Message from our leaders
Pace University President, Marvin Krislov
Dear friends,
Welcome to The Actors Studio Drama School 2024 Repertory Season. This is truly a remarkable undertaking where in six weeks, the school’s graduating MFA students produce seven different scenes, one acts, and full-length plays. Some are written by these students; they’re all acted and directed by them. It’s the culmination of three years of intense study and preparation — and their introduction to the professional theater world.
I’m a dedicated theatergoer, and I’m in awe of these students and their talent, drive, and professionalism. They’ve worked hard, and this rep season is their great triumph. I can’t wait to see them on stages around the city and the world.
At Pace, we believe in learning by doing. That’s what the Actors Studio Drama School does, what this Repertory Season does, and what the Actors Studio has always done. We’re proud that the Actors Studio Drama School is part of Pace University, and we’re especially proud of these MFA grads. They deserve a big round of applause.
Sincerely,
Marvin Krislov
Pace University Provost, Joseph R. Franco
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It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we welcome you to Pace University's Actors Studio Drama School 2024 Repertory Season. Your presence and support mean a lot to our students and us. The Actors Studio Drama School's creative activities greatly enrich the Pace Community, and we are pleased to celebrate this season's performances, which are a testament to our talented students' hard work, dedication, and passion for their craft.
As storytellers, our students are part of an ancient universal language that has evolved over millennia. Their craft, as actors, directors, and playwrights, is not just a way to connect and make sense of the world, but a powerful tool for change. In the words of John Kani, 'Art has the power to heal, to transform, and to inspire.' We invite you to be a part of this transformative experience.
I hope you will have the opportunity to attend each week of the season to see all the exciting work our students are presenting!
Good luck and congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Joseph R. Franco, PhD, LMHC, NCC, ACS
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Interim Dean of Sands College of Performing Arts, Tresmaine R. Grimes
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Good evening and thank you for joining us for the sixteenth Repertory Season of the Actors Studio Drama School. This repertory series is a unique opportunity to see the work our talented actors, playwrights, and directors have poured their time and efforts into come to fruition. Dyson College has had the pleasure of watching them grow throughout their intensive training— behind closed doors—and tonight, we are pleased to present them to you for their first public performances.
Congratulations to our outstanding faculty for the mentoring and support they have invested in our students—developing their talents, skills, and knowledge, and bringing them to such a high professional level. Congratulations to all our students on their excellent work and dedication to the program and to each other. We wish you every success as you continue on your journey. I hope you know, as alumni, you will always have a home at Pace University.
Please join me in wishing the Class of 2024 much success in their careers!
Tresmaine R. Grimes, PhD
Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education
Interim Dean, Sands College of Performing Arts
Co-Presidents, Actors Studio
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All of us at the Actors Studio welcome you to our sixteenth Repertory Season of the Actors Studio Drama Schoolat Pace University. Tonight we celebrate three years of dedicated study and hard work that provides a secure foundation for our graduates as they move into the professional world. We extend our best hopes and wishesto them as they take their places in the next generation of the American theater.
Ellen Burstyn, Alec Baldwin, and Al Pacino
Co-Presidents of the Actors Studio
Chair, Actors Studio Drama School, Jee Duman
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As we gather to celebrate the remarkable work of our students, we also honor our strong connection to the Stanislavski System and the enduring legacy of The Actors Studio. These performances not only showcase the incredible talent of our students but also pay tribute to the groundbreaking work of the artists who have come before them.
Under the tutelage of our exceptional faculty, students at The Actors Studio Drama School engage in a unique three-year curriculum that requires collaboration across the disciplines of Acting, Directing, and Playwriting as they explore their individual artistic expressions. From the first day of their training to the final bow of the Repertory Season, our student actors, directors, and playwrights diligently refine their craft in pursuit of authenticity, truth, and emotional honesty that define our work.
The Repertory Season is the culmination of their intensive training, presented to you with pride. As our Dean Emeritus James Lipton once said, The Actors Studio Drama School "asks to be judged - demands to be judged" by you.
We welcome you to our sixteenth Repertory Season at Pace University.
Jee Duman
Chair
The Actors Studio Drama School