09/02/2026
! Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of our School of Theatre Community!
Makaira Fisk (BA Theatre 2023) is making her national tour debut in the “Waitress” 10th Anniversary tour. She will be in the ensemble and understudying the roles of Jenna and Dawn. The tour begins September 18th in Owensboro, KY, and traverses the country until June 2027.
Monika Gossmann (Assistant Professor) won the CRC Arts & Humanities Program Enhancement Grant (AHPEG) for $20,000 to continue her work on “STRIPPED,” her feature film, which she has written, directed, and starred in. “The project is deeply embedded within Florida State University’s creative research ecosystem, integrating faculty, students, and alumni across the School of Theatre, College of Motion Picture Arts, and the Sport Psychology Program,” said Gossman.
Shanna Brajevic (BFA Music Theatre 2023) performed in the Regional Premiere of “The Cher Show” at Moonlight Productions in Vista, CA. She portrayed a Studio Singer, Ensemble, and understudied the role of Babe.
Collins Cudjoe (MFA Theatre Management 2026) was named Director of Arts Marketing and Community Engagement at Mercer University and was recently selected for the National Council of Arts Administrators (NCAA) Emerging Leaders Cohort, a program recognizing promising emerging leaders across the arts and higher education field. Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, he will join the cohort at the 2026 NCAA Conference for mentorship, networking, and leadership development alongside seasoned arts administrators from across the country.
We are so proud of our Community. Keep up the good work, Noles! Want to be featured next? Fill out the Student and Alumni Updates Survey linked in our bio. Your success inspires our Community.
