Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: NYC

The first time I met Taylor (Taylor Nirvana Jones), I knew she was put on this earth to bring joy to others. It’s been six years and nothing has changed. During 2013, Love Jones Girlz – a girl band that Taylor has been a part of ever since she was eight – was signed and began touring, it’s great to have her back for this final school year. Everyday we go to acting class and everyday Taylor delivers an authentic and impossible-not-to-love side of herself – be it through an animated comedic scene or a somber heart wrenching monologue. I’ve seen Taylor working at her craft since we were twelve and her desire to be the best she can has never hindered. I look at her as she performs and realize that her never-ending optimism is a quality that every artist strives to have. We just finished presenting our final scenes in Acting class and her dedication and true embodiment of her character Janice (from Italian American Reconciliation) made her final showing hilarious and completely unforgettable. Watch this video for a guaranteed mood-booster and a glimpse at the exciting talent that Taylor displays!

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: NYC

Jason is one of the most dedicated and driven actors I’ve ever met. He is constantly looking to learn more about Shakespeare, the industry, playwrights, and monologues. It is a pleasure to see his talent shinning every single day as he rehearses monologues and scenes. Be sure to watch his video and tell us what you think!

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Age: 18 Location: Manhattan

Will Callahan is a kind, exuberant and extremely gifted performer. I’ve known him since middle school – he was a year older – and even then his talent was intimidatingly prominent. He’s been in every show or concert our school has ever done and if I were to write a list of the top 5 hardest working people I knew, he’d definitely be on it. We haven’t had many real conversations up until this interview, but I’ve always had an enormous respect for him and his work. So when I found out that he had to differ the college he’d been excited to go to, only to land a role of Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo LIVE tour two days later, I knew I had to get his story, not only as an example of how talent and dedication pays off, but also as an illustration of good karma Watch the video and find out more!

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Age: 18 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Manhattan

Jacob Wade is a gifted actor and screenwriter. I’ve known him since 8th grade and during those years his talent has never ceased to amaze me, whether he’s playing Nick Bottom from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, or Ragueneau from “Cyrano de Bergerac”. He is currently collaborating with Logan Riley Bruner on an upcoming we series called “Falling From Grace”, watch the video to learn more!

New script, coming soon "Falling From Grace" written by me and @jac0bwade #blackwolvesproduction

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Online: Blackwolves Productions

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Brooklyn

Vikki is an extremely intelligent and passionate actress/activist. She has been in the play “SLUT:The Play” that toured nationwide, and she uses her acting as a tool to fight for the rights of others and talk about important conflicts occurring today. Watch the video to learn more!

Online: Slut The Play

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Queens

Tia is a vibrant comedian and an extremely warm person. She has played countless comedic roles in plays at PPAS, and has done her own stand-up comedy skit at the school talent show. Watch the video to see more!!!

Tia in Begets (Waterwell production, 2015)

Kim Kardashian Impersonation @kimkardashian #kimkardash #kimkardashian #kimk #dash #kardashians #keepingupwiththekardashians #kuwtk

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Rick Ross Impression #RickyRozay #RickRoss #Ymcmb #Mmg #Boss #FunnyVideos #Funny #Impressions

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Queens

Sam is an actor. He is an extremely genuine, modest and warm person, and he is always excited to help out in any creative endeavor. Sam was in “That’s My Boy” starring Adam Sandler. Watch the video to learn more!

Sam Kaufman as Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (Waterwell Production, 2014)

Also, check out Sam’s earlier work for The Onion

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Manhattan

Logan Riley Bruner is a supremely driven individual who can always be seen passionately working on a new project, be it a student run play, or his latest vlog. He has starred in multiple feature films, and was in the Christmas 2013 Apple Commercial that won an Emmy. Watch the video to learn more!

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Age: 17 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Manhattan

Athena Ripka is a singer/songwriter, actress and dancer! She has been on Broadway multiple times and has released a number of original songs! Watch the video to learn more!

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