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 School: Fordham University Location: Manhattan

Erik is a committed director with a unique vision and a powerful voice. Ever since I met him back in BADA, he’d talk about his experiences directing shows. His Macbeth was always being brought up. He told me stories about this production with such nostalgia and passion that I almost felt like it was happening in front of my eyes! He also shared some funny and unconventional ways they came up with to solve problems, and how he learned to put shows together.

One day last summer, I sat with him and Amanda and watched with admiration as he gave acting notes to Amanda while she was performing a monologue. Every note he gave was powerful and effective. That was the moment I truly saw the director he was. Watch the video to learn more! AND CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING PICTURES OF MACBETH BY IVAN BODEN PHOTOGRAPHY BELOW

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Age: 18 School: Marymount Manhattan College Location: Staten Island

Peter is a funny and charming performer filled with life. Interviewing him was hard because he made me laugh so many times. He is an exuberant actor and his vitality is contagious! No wonder he has played a lead in every show I’ve ever seen him in. He wishes to become a famous rapper and hopes that when that day comes, everyone will know his lyrics and will be able to rap along with him. Watch the video to find out more! ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK OUT HIS SHOW THIS COMING TUESDAY: August 25 @ Lox Lounge (15 Putnam Avenue) in Brooklyn! Doors open at 6pm and tickets are $15!

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Age: 17 School: LaGuardia School Location: Manhattan

Clare is a truly remarkable person. She is a gifted actress, a unique dancer, a knowledgeable filmmaker, and an amazing writer. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for almost six years now. Six years! We met at the beginning of the 7th grade at PPAS, when I just moved back to New York from San Francisco. She greeted me on my first day of school and readily showed around. The moment I met her, it became clear that she was confident and had a head on her shoulders. These qualities are also easy to see when she’s acting. That first year when we met, everyone in our class was given an assignment to write a monologue and perform it in front of the class. To this day, I still remember the talent she emulated when performing her monologue. Not to mention that the level of her writing well surpassed any expectations for that age. She discusses that monologue in the video, so I don’t want to give too much away, but I can testify that Clare is not only an incredible artist with a vision, but also a very knowledgeable individual with a broadest expertise on a multitude of topics. Watch the video and see for yourself!

Fun memorabilia — Ursula and Margaret (a.k.a. Clare and Ana) in Much Ado About Nothing, PPAS/Waterwell production circa 2010 (or 2011):

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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: 16 School: Professional Performing Arts School Location: Yonkers

Bernard is a charming performer. While being a skilled singer, actor, and dancer, he also enjoys photography and filming. Watch the video to learn more!

BFA Spotlight: Bernard On Getting Coached By Broadway's Best from Osh Ghanimah on Vimeo.

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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)

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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!

Online: Blackwolves Productions »

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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!

Online: AthenaRipka.com »

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