Each week, we'll profile a student in the arts at Salem State! Meet Rachel. (seen here in Burning the Barn, as Lexi.)
Rachel Alexander is working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance, 2012.
Q: What did you do to stay creative this summer?
A: I performed in two shows, one in Boston: Burning the Barn by Bea Wissel (photo above), and one in New Hampshire: A Picture of Dorian Gray by David Preece. I also worked as business coordinator for the Center for the Arts to see behind the scenes of Summer Theatre at Salem.
Q: One of your shows was an original production. How was that different from other productions you've performed in?
A: We had a lot more freedom to do what we wanted with script, editing, adding, with lots of close contact with the playwright. We knew we were acting out her vision, getting support from the playwright.
Q: What is something you would want other people to know about Salem State?
A: Don't think we're underrated. We have great faculty, great funding support for the arts, and even though we're a state university we are totally on par with private universities with what we have to offer.
Q: What advice would you give to a new student this fall?
A: Stay motivated and push yourself, because you will exceed expectations and get more opportunities because of it. Do the work!
Great advice! Looking forward to more profiles!
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