Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kelli Rose Sleigh


Kelli Rose Sleigh, a UCF BFA Musical Theatre 2009 Alum, recently competed in the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Central Florida Chapter Musical Theater Competition. Sleigh competed in the Advanced Musical Theater division, which required contestants to prepare six songs of varying style and era. Sleigh placed 1st in her division and performed in the Winner's Recital with accompanist, Pati Sayers. Up next Sleigh will be traveling to New York City to compete in the preliminary auditions for the NATS National Musical Theater Competition in May, 2012. In the meantime, Sleigh is currently attending the Joe Blasco Make-up Artist Training Center in Orlando, FL where she is furthering her education and becoming a Professional Make-up Artist.

She says, "Thank you so much for your support! I am so proud to have graduated from our program at UCF!"

Sidonie Smith

Sidonie Smith, former MFA MT student writes: "I had some really exciting news in the last couple of days and wanted to share it with all of you! I was mentioned yesterday on PLAYBILL.COM as one of the 14 finalists in composer Scott Alan's "I'm A Star" Contest! I am absolutely thrilled and hope that you'll take a look at the article and/or my submission video. Thank you so much for your never-ending support of me and my wacky dreams!"

http://playbill.com/news/article/160907-Finalists-Announced-for-Im-a-Star-Contest-Winner-Will-Be-Revealed-April-1