About Us: Alumni

Ashley Bliss (2001-2002):

Ashley earned a musical theatre degree from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and is working as an actress in New York City. She recently appeared on NBC’s “Law and Order.”

Christie Brooke (n/a):

Christie is appearing in the new television show "High School Musical, Get in the Picture," which can be seen Monday nights on ABC.

Ashley Brown (1990-2000):

A graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Ashley is currently performing the title role in the Broadway mmusical "Mary Poppins." She also performemd the lead role of Belle in the Broadway production of "Beauty and the Beast," and was a featured performer in the national tour of Disney's "On The Record."

In a statement, producers Mackintosh and Thomas Schumacher said, “The moment Ashley Brown auditioned for us and members of our creative team, we knew we had found our Mary Poppins.”

Leighton Bryan (1994-2004):

Leighton is a senior at Brown University majoring in chemistry and pre-med, but also studying theatre and voice. She is a member of The Higher Keys, Brown University’s oldest a cappella ensemble, and has played lead roles in school productions of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” and the original musical “Psyche.”

Brett Haley (1999-2001):

Brett is currently working as a professional filmmaker in Brooklyn, NY. He has worked in various positions on numerous films and television shows ranging from "America's Next Top Model" to "Spider-Man 3" since graduating from the North Carolina School of the Arts with a BFA in film directing.

While living in Los Angeles, Brett directed the non-profit video "Immigration Court," executive produced by Doug Liman (Swingers," "Go," "The Bourne Identity," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"). He was also the first Assistant Director on the feature film "The Beach Party At The Threshold of Hell." After moving to Brooklyn, Brett worked on the feature film "Reservation Road" as the assistant to writer/director Terry George ("Hotel Rwanda"). The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Connelly. Brett was also given a small speaking role in the film.

Brett then directed the commercial for the novel "Then We Came To The End," which was recently nominated for a National Book Award. He has just finished writing and directing a short film titled "More Abandon." The film was shot on location in New York and was shown at the Pensacola Film Festival and the Miami Short Film Festival. The film stars Bill English, who is the lead in ABC's "Caveman."

Will Hedgecock (1994-2004):

Will is a senior at Vanderbilt University where he is majoring in computer engineering and minoring in German. He has recently been signed by the Apsirion Record Label in Nashville and will be releasing his first album as well as one or two singles in early 2008.

Courtney Hulsey (1991-1996):

Courtney graduated from Florida State University in 2004 with a degree in voice performance and plans to attend graduate school in North Carolina.

Ryan McCallum (1990-1999):

Ryan is a working actor in Los Angeles and is represented by Coast to Coast Talent. In February of 2006 he performed as a vocalist in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Public Theater in New York City at the City Center, an event attended by Meryl Streep and Mike Nichols.

Laura Mixon (1996-2004):

Laura is in her senior year as a musical theatre major at Carnegie Mellon University. She has been awarded the Thomas Auclair Memorial Award for excellent contribution to the School of Drama. In the summer of 2006, Laura played Tina in “Ruthless” in The Island Theater Workshop on Martha's Vineyard and also taught ages 6-15 in the Children's Theater on the Vineyard. She also performed in “See What I Wanna See,” a play by Michael John LaChuisa, in the fall at Carnegie Mellon’ Chosky Theatre.

Emily Mixon (1997-2001):

After graduating from The Boston Conservatory in 2005, Emily lived in New York City where she performed in two Off-Broadway productions - "Good News" and "Bye Bye Birdie." After returning to Pensacola, she payed the role of Rosie in "Bye Bye Birdie," as well as Hope Harcourt in "Anything Goes." She is enjoying being in Pensacola and currently employed by Quina Grundhoefer Architects.

Katy Mixon (1994 -1999):

Katy recently finished filming the 20th Century Fox production "All About Steve," playing the role of Elizabeth opposite Sandra Bullock. The film also features Thomas Haden Church, Bradley Cooper, D. J. Qualls and Ken Jeong.

Other films in which Katy will appear include "The Informers" (Billy Bob Thorton, Kim Basinger, Winona Ryder), in which she will play the role of Patty; "State of Play" (Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helen Mirren, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn and Jason Bateman), in which she plays Ronda Silver with Brad Pitt as a scene partner; and "Four Christmases" (Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon), in which she will play the role of Susan, Vaughn's sister-in-law.

Katy will also appear in the HBO TV show "East Bound and Down," executive produced by Will Farrell, Chris Henchy and Adam McKay, with filming in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Finally, Katy performed in a Warner Brothers pilot titled "Reinventing the Wheelers" that was shot in March and featured Alyssa Milano.

Jonathan Pouliot (1993-1998):

Jonathan has appeared in professional productions of "Cats" and "Footloose" in Sarasota, Florida. He is a member of the Eckerd Theatre Company in Clearwater, Florida and was a former cast member at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Walter Replogle (1992-1999):

Walter is a graduate of Florida State University with a BA in Theatre and is currently living in New York City.

Maurica Roland (1995-1997):

A graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Vocal Music Education, Maurica is touring with the Gazelle Company (First National Tour) of "The Lion King." She is in the ensemble and uderstudies Nala, Shenzi and Sarabi.

Micah Roland (1995-2003):

Micah is currently studying in the Musical Theatre program at Florida State University.

Brandi Russell (1993-2000):

Brandi is currently living in the Netherlands with her husband and newborn daughter. She teaches musical theater to teenagers in Belgium and also works as a singer/dancer and production staff member (casting, choreography, and assistant music direction) for a theater called Inspiration Point in the Netherlands. She has previously worked as a performer for Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Universal Studios Japan, Busch Gardens, Holland America Cruise Lines, and in various equity theater productions.

Abigail Spencer (1996-1999):

Abigail is a professional actor who last year starred in the television series "Angela's Eyes" that was aired on the "Lifetime" channel.

Michael Strassheim (1994-1999):

Michael is a recent graduate of Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in musical theatre.

Hanan Tarabay (1990-1998):

Hanan recently completed her postgraduate degree in the Opera Program at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She sang the role of the “Third Lady” in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” as part of Palm Beach Opera’s recently completed season.

Kristen Taylor (2001-2002):

Kristen is studying classical voice at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Vincent Teschel (1994-2004):

Vincent attended the summer Musical Theatre program at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City in the summer of 2006.

Gigi Vasser (1996-2003):

Gigi recently graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. She is working full time at Walt Disney World as Ariel in "The Voyage of the Little Mermaid" and is a Playhouse Pal at "Play 'n Dine at Hollywood and Vine." She plans to move to New York within the next year.

Jonathan Visser (1996-1997):

Jonathan is currently the sound technician for a touring children's theatre group based in Seattle, Washington.

Sarah Wallis (1998-2005):

Sarah is a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in aPerforming Arts with a minor in Music. She has had leading roles in "Our Town," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Guys and Dolls," "Holy Ghosts," and will be performing in "A Lie of the Mind" in February 2008. She spent the summer studying Theory and Acting for the Classics in Lacoste, France, where she performed for the European Board of Visitors. She was selected to be a moderator for the Savannah International Film Festival in 2007. After graduation, she plans to continue her studies in Performing Arts in Chicago, with interests in directing and production.

Josh Walther (1995-1996):

Josh is currently a performer at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Kevin Wheatley (1996-1997):

A working actor in Los Angeles, Kevin has appeared in several national commercials, including Clairol, Target and DHL.

Corbitt Williams (1995-2004):

Corbitt is a junior in the B.F.A. Musical Theatre Program at The Boston Conservatory.

Katrina Williams (1995-2003):

A musical theatre graduate of the University of Central Florida, Katrina is a member of Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA. Recent productions in which she has performed include "Psalms of David" and "Miracle of Christmas."

Charley Young (1998-2005):

Charley, a graduate of Pensacola High School’s IB program and a senior at Dartmouth College, has been cast in the Off-Off-Broadway production of "The Best Party Ever" – a two-act play written, produced and directed by Annie Ward. "The Best Party Ever" is being performed at the Richmond Shepard Theatre in Manhattan at 309 E. 26th Street. Charley attended New York University in the summer of 2008 where she auditioned for the play.