Welcome to
Rowan University's
Advanced Acting Showcase
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 at 5:30pm
Asian Arts Initiative Studio B
1219 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19017
Angelina Canavan
she/her/hers
Angelina D. Canavan is a Senior Theatre Arts Major graduating Summa Cum Laude with concentrations in Acting, Directing, and Theatre Education, as well as a certificate in undergraduate study for both American Sign Language and Shakespeare Studies. Her most recent credits include Kayleen in Gruesome Playground Injuries, Telephone Girl in Machinal, Mrs.Pemberton in The Ways of White Folks, and Girl in Us/Them. Following graduation, Angelina is pursuing her MST in Theatre Education in order to hone her skills in theatrical and academic settings!
Instagram: @angelinad.canavan
Email: angelinadcanavan@gmail.com
Allie Coeby
she/her/hers
Allie Coeby is a South Jersey-based actress who explores theatre through playfulness and strives to forever remain curious on the stage. She is graduating from Rowan University in spring 2024 with a double BA in Law & Justice Studies and Theatre with a concentration in Acting. Some credits include Itka Frajman Zygmuntowicz (Five Survivors Tell The World), Quatro (MONSTER), and Student 4/Nurse/Tybalt (Shakespeare’s R & J). After graduation, Allie plans on remaining in the Philadelphia area to pursue acting.
Website: alliecoeby.com
Socials: @allie.coeby
Email: allie.coeby@gmail.com
Nathan Fitch
he/him
Nathan Fitch is a senior theatre major with concentrations in acting, musical theatre, and directing, and minors in dance and entrepreneurship. Recent credits include Equus (Frank Strang), Ways of White Folks (Eugene Lesch), and How I Learned to Drive (Peck). After graduation, Nathan plans to move to Philadelphia to pursue a career in acting both on stage and in front of the camera. Instagram: @nathanxfitch
Email:nathanfitch02@gmail.com
Jack Gibney
he/him
Jack Gibney is a senior at Rowan University going for his Bachelor’s in Theatre with an Acting Concentration. Throughout his time at Rowan, Gibney has been active in the theatre program, performing in multiple main stage productions as well as some student productions as well. These include original pieces like "Monster: A Frankenstein Play" and "5 Survivors Tell the World". Not only has Gibney performed on stage, but he has also participated backstage as a crew member for other Rowan productions. In his time at Rowan, Gibney has learned to broaden his horizons in terms of character and vocal freedom.
Email: Jack.the.gibney@gmail.com
Benjamin Helbert
he/they
Benjamin Helbert is a Senior at Rowan University and is graduating with a Theatre Arts major with a concentration in Musical Theatre. He specializes in Musical Theatre performance and has had extensive educational and professional experience in the art form. Originally hailing from Williamsburg, VA, he has worked with numerous artists, directors, conductors, and choreographers. His most recent credits include Amos Calloway(Big Fish), Grease(Dance Captain/Ensemble), and Basilius(Head over Heels). He also got the opportunity to create and perform his senior project "Slow Burn", a dance piece that utilized choreography from Bob Fosse and Ben's choreography in the Fosse style. Ben is excited to pursue his passion and intends to stay in the South Jersey/Philly area after graduation. See me in The Prom! at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman in Pitman, NJ. @benjaminhelbert_
https://benjaminahelbert.wixsite.com/my-site
Email: Benjaminahelbert@gmail.com
Shayla Moon Hermann
she/her
Shayla Moon Hermann is a Senior at Rowan University, graduating with a BA in Theatre with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Pre-Teaching, and a Minor in Dance. Some of her recent performance credits include Betty 2 (Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties), Many Frydman Perel (Five Survivors Tell the World), Mrs. Cohen/ Ensemble (Rent), Chorus (Head over Heels) and Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical). She also had the pleasure of being a part of “Phineas and Ferb: The Musical”, a senior project created by her peers, where she played Stacy. Shayla Moon is excited to graduate and get out into the world of theatre, both onstage and on film!
Instagram: @_shaylamoonhermann_
Email: Shayla.moon.hermann@gmail.com
Ciarra Ingram
she/her
Ciarra is a New Jersey native. She played Ms. Andrews "Louise" in Plum Bun. She also played Auntie in The Ways of White Folk at Rowan University and was a tour guide for the Philadelphia production.
Email: Ciarralove@msn.com
Alec Lacher
he/him
Alec Lacher (he/him/his) is a performer, director, and professional snacker graduating from Rowan University this May. He is currently a Senior Theatre Major with concentrations in Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Education, along with a Minor in Creative Writing and a CUGS in Shakespearean Studies. Recent performance credits include: Plum Bun (Ladislas Star) at Egopo Classic Theatre, Big Fish (Mayor/Ensemble) and Grease (Ensemble) at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Shakespeare's R&J (Director), Equus (Martin Dysart), and Perfect Arrangement (Bob Martindale) at Rowan. Alec is the 2024 recipient of the Phillip Graneto Excellence in Theater Medallion Award. Instagram: @aleclacher88
Email: Alec.lacher8@gmail.com
Meghan Lawson
she/her
Meghan Lawson is graduating from Rowan University with a B.A. in Theatre Arts with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Theatre Education, a Dance Minor, and a Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Shakespearean Studies. Recent performance credits at Rowan include Queen Marguerite in Exit the King, Clytemnestra in Clyt; or, The Bathtub Play, Anne Carraway & Mrs. Willis in The Ways of White Folk. She has also found herself across the table as a stage manager, director, and teacher, and she’s passionate about exploring theatre for young audiences. Meghan strives to create collaborative spaces filled with empathy, compassion, and play, and she’s looking toward the future with hope and gratitude.
Email: meghan.lawson03@gmail.com
Skye Maldonado
they/them/hers
Skye Marie Maldonado (They/Them/Hers) is a Gender Queer performer based in Philadelphia/South Jersey! They are graduating Rowan in May with a BA in Theatre with concentrations in Acting and Musical Theatre, with a minor in Dance. Recent credits include: Perfect Arrangement (Millie) at Rowan University’s Lab Theatre, Matilda The Musical (Dancer/Performer), and Pippin (Dancer/Performer) Both at the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. Aside from their work in musicals and plays, Skye enjoys exploring Performance Art and expressing/testing their artistry beyond societal structures or norms. Instagram: skyemmaldonado
Facebook: Skye Marie Maldonado
Email: skyemmaldonado@gmail.com
Dawn McCall
they/them
Dawn McCall is an actor, dancer and director currently in their junior year at Rowan University. They major in Theatre as an Acting concentration, as well as World Religions with a CUGS in Queer Theory. They have been performing in Philadelphia since the end of their freshman year, their professional debut being EgoPo Classic Theater's Curse of the Starving Class as Wesley. Further professional credits include The Ways of White Folks (Jack) and Les Blancs (Eric) for EgoPo, as well as The Pigeon (Constantin) for PlayPenn's 2022 New Play Development Conference. They have also performed for Masquerade Theatre in Melancholy Play (Frank), and received the Best Actor Award at the Ritz Theatre Co.'s 2023 New Play Festival for their performance as Ashton in Playback by Jonathan V. Edmondson. They have performed on Rowan's mainstage most recently as Alan in Equus and Flip in Our Lady of 121st Street, as well as assistant directed the spring mainstage production of Monster: a frankenstein play directed by Melanie Stewart. Dawn is currently exploring their passion for dance in the improvisational dance piece titled Slip/Let Me Interrupt You choreographed by Leslie Bush for Rowan's Spring Dance Showcase.
Email: dawnloq@gmail.com
Alex Roberson
he/him
Hi, my name is Alex. I am an artist, dancer, actor, health connoisseur, and professional driver all the way from DFW (Dallas, Fort Worth) Texas. I grew up in the emerging youthful and adventurous city suburbs, where I spent most of my childhood years outside exploring and playing just about every sport there is with new friends. As a kid I liked a good pair of sneakers, climbing on rocks, playing pranks, and wearing shorts when it was cold outside. But on a warm Sunday morning, I could be found with my family in the living room letting loose to some good music, while my dad played the likes of Sade, Lyle Lovett, and The Police. I would quite literally dance until I dropped, the type of kid to make things up as he goes. Through my middle school and high school years, my friends and I cultivated an extensive music taste ranging in more genres than the average musicgoer has ever heard of, somehow still only scratching the surface. My favorites include Hiatus Kaiyote, BROCKHAMPTON, Steve Lacy, Smino, Thundercat, and Ravyn Lenae. It wasn't until middle school I tried out acting on a whim and I really found joy in expressing myself and sharing with others. I continued acting all through high school, participating in the Texas UIL one-act play competition and competing in a nationally-ranked show choir. Ultimately leading me to be a double major in Dance and Theatre at the hidden gem that is Rowan University in South Jersey across the Delaware River from Philly. It is at Rowan where I take my ability to groove and get down and blend it with newfound modern dance ideas and techniques. Becoming passionate about dance and acting, I attended the American Dance Festival as well as 36 Chambers of Styles to continue building community and expanding my knowledge of dance. Now I will be a fresh graduate looking to spring forth into new spaces and communities to continue the sharing of the craft.
Email: Alexcroberson@gmail.com
Connor Shields
he/him
Connor Shields is a senior Theatre Arts major graduating Summa Cum Laude with concentrations in Acting, Musical Theatre, and Pre-Teaching, with minors in Creative Writing and Dance. Some of his most recent credits include Tres (MONSTER), Harry (Kinky Boots), and Gear (Impossible Green: A New Musical). He has performed in a variety of educational and professional spaces in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. When he’s not onstage, Connor is working as a teaching artist in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, Connor loves the process of working collaboratively and creating art that is not only thought-provoking, but heartwarming and inclusive. Connor plans to come back to Rowan during the 2024-2025 school year to earn his Master’s of Science in Teaching, K-12 Theatre Education. Connor is also the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Barbara Chamberlain Award for Outstanding Excellence in Performing Arts Education.
Instagram: @connor._.shields
Website: https://cshields0045.wixsite.com/connor-shields
Email: cshields0045@gmail.com
