The University of Tampa Theatre

Name: The University of Tampa Theatre
Address: 428 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33606, US
Telephone: (813) 258-7495
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12/02/2024

Meet Faith!

Faith Dodge is thrilled to be completing her final year as a Musical Theatre major and is so thankful for all she has learned. She has enjoyed performing in a variety of productions at UTampa, including: APO’s Seek A Life Useful, First Date (u/s Woman 1), Godspell to Wicked: A Stephen Schwartz Cabaret, Urinetown (Officer Barrel), Leader of the Pack (Ensemble), The Mad Ones (Beverly Brown), Cabaret (Saucy), Dames at Sea (Mona Kent), and A Very Potter Musical (Ginny Weasley). She has also been seen in various Opus and Opera Workshop performances in her time here. Currently, she is the Principal Female Vocalist in Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration at Walt Disney World. Faith extends her deepest thanks to her professors, friends, parents, and her dog, Charlie, for their love and support throughout her journey.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

12/02/2024

Meet Robert Logan!

Robert Logan Mays is graduating with a BA in Theatre with a minor in French. Robert Logan has enjoyed his time at the University of Tampa and thanks all of his classmates and teachers for all that they have taught him. Robert Logan recently performed with ThinkTank Tampa Bay, in their production of “Number the Stars”, and has been working extensively to pursue film acting in the Tampa Bay area. For the past two years, he has run the Improv club, Diner Rat Improv, at the university alongside Parker Greenblatt, and Briana Lopez. He is also the Secretary of Business for the University of Tampa chapter of APO. Robert Logan has hopes of moving to Chicago or L.A to continue pursing performing and acting full time.

The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

12/02/2024

Meet Brenna Kimball!

Brenna is a Musical Theatre major with a Communications minor, graduating in May. Originally from New Hampshire, Brenna has enjoyed performing in educational and professional productions both back home and here in the Tampa area. In her time at UT, Brenna has had the opportunity to participate in many different aspects of the arts including plays, musicals, opera concerts, and choir. After graduation, Brenna hopes to perform in a way that allows her to travel the world. Brenna would like to thank her family and teachers for their support!

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

12/02/2024

Our fall Studio Theatre production, The Mask of the Red Death, directed by Sylvie Mae Baldwin is this week! Mark your calendars for the show on December 6th at 7PM and 9PM with preview performances on December 4th and 5th at 7PM! We hope to see you there!

11/26/2024

Meet Briana Lopez!

Briana is a passionate musical theater major who finds joy in performing onstage and onscreen. While at school, she has been in a number of productions including: The Mad Ones (Kelly), Horse Girls (Camille), The Grown-Ups (Cassie) and In The Wake (Tessa). Some of her professional work includes: Being a character actor at Parties With Character, performing for ZooTampa seasonal events, and being an understudy/ensemble member in Evil Dead at Stageworks Theater Tampa. Guided by the belief that “Art is a way of survival” (Yoko Ono), Briana also pursues other performance opportunities like leading a band and acting in her own student films. She would like to thank her parents for always believing in her and encouraging her to follow her dreams of being an artist.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/26/2024

Meet Kelsey Hett Lopez!

Kelsey is very excited to be finishing up her last year as a BFA Musical Theatre major and Music minor. She has enjoyed the many productions she has been blessed to be a part of at Utampa, including Hunchback of Notre Dame(Esmeralda), A Gershwin Retrospective, Hello Mr.Herman!, and A Very Potter Musical(Molly Wesley/Pansy Perkinson). She has also participated in Utampa’s ensembles including Chamber Singers, Opera Workshop, and University Chorus. Kelsey recently debuted in her first professional production at ThinkTank Tampa Bay as Snoopy in You’re a Good man, Charlie Brown, as well as their Spring Cabaret as a Pro-company vocalist. Kelsey wants to thank her recently newlywed husband, parents, family, church family and friends for their utter support and love they have given her. She also thanks God for guiding her in this life and blessing her abundantly.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/24/2024

Hope you're not too Drowsy to come see our Chaperone in action!

Come see the final performance of The Drowsy Chaperone at 2pm today in the Sykes Chapel!

11/24/2024

Our glamorous bride just can’t wait to say, “I do!” Come see the show-stopping Janet Van De Graaff and the rest of the cast of The Drowsy Chaperone tonight at 8pm and tomorrow at 2pm in the Sykes Chapel!

11/23/2024

Join us tonight for our third performance of The Drowsy Chaperone followed by a very special talk-back with Broadway actress, Janine La Manna! You don’t want to miss this phenomenal show!

Check out this spotlight of director, Paul E. Finocchiaro, and learn all about his experience directing The Drowsy Chaperone!

We hope to see you this weekend for our shows
November 21st-23rd at 8pm and November 24th at 2pm in Sykes Chapel.

11/22/2024

The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone is so excited for their second performance, TONIGHT! Join them this weekend to celebrate a happy wedding time! 🔔🎶

Introducing the Cast:

Parker Greenblatt as Man in Chair
Ben Sutherland as Robert
Kelsey Breslin as Janet
Julia Mergen as Chaperone
Chase Hale as George
Austin Keys as Underling
Grace Gustafson as Tottendale
McKenzie Brewer as Kitty
Andy Terrazas as Feldzeig
Shane Patterson as Aldolfo
Gaby Alezard as Trix
Madison Wagner as Gangster #1
Hayley Pieper as Gangster #2
Willow Harris as Ensemble
Brenna Kimball as Ensemble
Oliver Paul as Ensemble
Mariela Zeno as Ensemble
Athan Brady as Superintendent

Understudies:
Sydney Beck as Janet
Lily Downs as Chaperone
Sarah Wyner as Kitty
Athan Brady as Underling
Oliver Paul as Robert/George

We hope to see you this weekend for our shows
November 21st-23rd at 8pm and November 24th at 2pm in Sykes Chapel.

11/22/2024

Meet Alyssa Hernandez!

Alyssa is thrilled to be graduating in May 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theatre. During her time at UTampa, she has performed in Urinetown (Mrs. McQueen), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble), See Rock City (Lily), and appeared in various OPUS and Opera Workshop productions. Alyssa has also been featured in cabarets celebrating the works of Stephen Schwartz and Jerry Herman, and she was honored to sing the national anthem at a Tampa Bay Lightning game. After graduation, she plans to move to Orlando, where she’ll audition for theme parks and cruise lines, all while saving up for her next big step—moving to NYC to pursue her Broadway dreams. She extends her heartfelt thanks to her parents for their unwavering support and encouragement to never give up.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/22/2024

Meet Abigail "Abby" Fedorowicz!

Abby can't believe she's already a senior, achieving a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Sport Management. She is currently performing for Busch Gardens Tampa as part of their Christmas Town cast and also performed for Kings Dominion, Anakeesta and others. At UTampa, she most recently performed as Amy in In the Wake. Abby loves performing, especially in theme parks, and helping others as a health care professional. Abby has a strong background as a First Responder, including 6 years working Ocean Rescue, and is an experienced EMT. Her goal after graduation is to just be happy in whatever job she chooses! She’d like to thank her friends, family, and fur baby Benito for all their support!

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/22/2024

The team of The Drowsy Chaperone invites you to opening night TONIGHT at 8PM in the Sykes Chapel Center for Faith and Values!

SM: Alana Sasdelli
ASMs: Megan Lisko-Snelling & Athan Brady
Dance Captains: Megan Stringer, Peri Harris, & Sarah Wyner
Assistant Director: Faith Dodge

We hope to see you this weekend for our shows
November 21st-23rd at 8pm and November 24th at 2pm in Sykes Chapel.

11/21/2024

The Man in Chair has a very special record he cannot wait to share with you—THE DROWSY CHAPERONE!

We hope to see you this weekend for our shows
November 21st-23rd at 8pm and November 24th at 2pm in Sykes Chapel.

11/21/2024

Meet Madison Pulica!

Madison is so excited to graduate with BA in Theatre at The University of Tampa! She recently played Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at The New Tampa Performing Arts Center. Madison loves singing dearly, but acting has always been her passion. Madison also has a minor in Communication, which she hopes to connect to her theatre major by creating and promoting theatre, as well as networking with other artists. Madison’s dream is to pursue acting and improv in either Chicago or Atlanta.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/21/2024

Meet Grace Gustafson!

Grace is a lover of chai tea lattes, Stephen Sondheim musicals, and all things pink! Growing up in the theater gave her an appreciation for its ability to bring people together. Sondheim encapsulated this idea perfectly by stating, “Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” Some of Grace's most recent credits include Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret, Cinderella in Into The Woods, and one of Reno’s angels in Anything Goes. She will also be performing as Mrs. Tottendale in The Drowsy Chaperone this fall. Grace is thrilled to continue her journey and share her love for theatre with others.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/20/2024

Meet Catherine "Catie" Ellington!

Catie is a passionate storyteller who is excited to graduate with her BFA in Musical Theater and BA in Dance from the University of Tampa. During her time at UTampa, Catie has performed in multiple productions, including Horse Girls and Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, as well as MAD Theatre's Urinetown and The Prom. Catie has also choreographed for multiple Dance Happening productions and has performed in works by Alexis Carra Girbés and Cheri L. Stokes, among others. During her junior year, Catie wrote, directed, and choreographed her own show, Give Me Back My Girlhood, which explored the nuances of femininity. Professionally, Catie has danced for three seasons in ZooTampa's seasonal events, performed for Enchant! St. Petersburg, and has worked with Whacky Tales Children's Theater. Her passion for performance doesn't stop there, as she also teaches dance around the Tampa Bay community.

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

11/19/2024

Meet Sophia Amaral!

Sophia is a talented singer, actress and songwriter from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She is so excited to graduate with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Tampa. Music is Sophia’s way of understanding and celebrating life. Through comedy and musical lyrics, she seeks to voice the desires and truths that have shaped her as a woman today. Sophia’s biggest dream is to showcase her Brazilian identity through music, poetry and theatre around the globe, wherever life takes her!

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The UTampa Senior Showcase, directed by Professor Paul Finocchiaro, gives our graduating seniors an opportunity to present themselves to an exciting variety of casting agencies, theatre and production companies, and other industry professionals. Join us Saturday, December 7 at 8pm in the Ferman Center for the Arts' Charlene Gordon Theater and offer our seniors support and congratulations and they enter into the next stage of their professional careers!

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428 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL
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(813) 258-7495

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http://www.ut.edu/speechtheatredance/

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The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone cannot wait to SHOW OFF all of the things they've been working on in rehearsal this semester! Come out and see all of their hard work this weekend! Shows are November 21st-23rd at 8pm and November 24th at 2pm. See you there! #utampatheatre #musicaltheatreatre #thedrowsychaperone #utampa #theatre #musical #tampa #tampatheatre