VPA News and Events
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Jim Petty, one of our newer VPA faculty, sits down to talk with us to chat about his position, KCACTFs, and all things theatre.
Lilia Hessasta ’25, who will serve as assistant stage manager for Merrimack College's upcoming production of “The Drowsy Chaperone," was awarded Outstanding Stage Management Intern at this year’s Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.
Last semester, the VPA hosted another successful rendition of their Speaker Series, featuring Eamon White, Charles Inouye, Mark Miller, and Emma Duffy-Comparone & Brittnie Aiello
Take a look at how our Graphic Design students are implementing their education in the real world!
VPA Voice Instructor, Daniela Tosic, releases single as a collaborative song
Graphic Design major Abby O’Keefe and her design internship with the O’Brien Center at Merrimack College
Art & Art History major Oliver Williams talks to us about his internship at NAGLY- North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ+ Youth, located in Salem, MA
The Department congratulates Professor Vlahos for this high honor!
Andrew Cote, assistant professor of practice and assistant director of bands, also presented at this year’s National Association of Music Merchants Show in Anaheim, CA.
Internship Turned Full-time: ‘23 Alum Jeff Converse Talks About His Current Design Position at ‘47 Brand.
The VPA congratulates Theatre Arts and Graphic Design major Ariana White on her nomination for props design for “A Wrinkle In Time”
On September 15, the McCoy Art Gallery will kick off the 2023-2024 season with its inaugural show: The Space Between Things. Featuring brand new artwork by three Boston-area artists, the show is curated by Jonathan Latiano, Director of the Art and Art History program at Merrimack College.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Aisha Densmore-Bey to the team in the fall 2023 semester to teach their course Architecture and the Human Condition.
This past Christmas (December 2023), Dr. Laura Pruett was interviewed as an expert musicologist in regards to the history of “Santa Claus: Christmas Symphony.”
‘06 Graduate Meghan Van Buren sits down with VPA to discuss her life, career, and her time back at the College.
“Alter/Altar” is a McCoy Gallery exhibit that features Merrimack student artists.
Dr. Kathleen Sills, Director of Theatre Arts, brings a blend of old and new faces in her upcoming production of “A Wrinkle In Time."
Strumming Strings and Teaching Things
Learn more about Drew Leuci '24 and his internship as a guitar teacher at All That Music Academy.
Learn more about Drew Leuci '24 and his internship as a guitar teacher at All That Music Academy.
Merrimack's Visual and Performing Arts Department looks to shine a (stage) light on recent alumni Nick Lacroix who graduated with a dual degree in Theatre Arts and Communication & Media. Nick is back to direct the OnStagers Dramatic Society's fall show And Then There Were None.
In this spotlight, VPA highlights Merrimack alumna and current VPA Administrative Assistant Allyson Lewis. A Tewksbury native, Ally graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Theatre Arts.
