I started my career on the stage with dance when I was five years old. I have always had a passion for performing, and have been enamored with acting. In high school I took my first theatre class and fell in love with it. I knew I wanted to further my training for the theatre in college, and discovered the Actor Training Program. The training I have received through ATP is really indescribable. Not only has it taught me the essentials of becoming a great actor, but I learned a great deal about myself. I am so fortunate to have worked with professional, accomplished teachers who have given me invaluable advice and guidance. One of my favorite parts of the program was learning stage combat. It was so much fun it was hard to believe I was at “school.” The program has inspired me to further my theater training, and I hope to earn my B.A. as well as M.F.A. in theatre someday. -- Morgan Frazer Class of ‘08SCT: Intimate Apparel, The Shadow Box, Dead Man Walking
During my senior year of high school I took my first theatre class, which led to my first musical, The Music Man. It dawned on me that acting made me genuinely happy because of the work I put into it as well how the audience is affected. Having heard about ATP from a cast member, I auditioned and my life has taken a 360 since then. The best part of the program is that every teacher is a working professional, so they are living proof of their word. Being a conservatory-based program, ATP makes it easy to approach faculty for help with anything and everything. This program has helped me grow tremendously as an actor, singer, dancer, and as a person and has made me realize that learning never stops. – Anthony Williams Class of '09
Solano Repetory Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream; Will C. Wood HS: The Music Man
I knew I wanted to act as soon I realized that I liked to entertain. I had my first chance on stage in the play "America" in the third grade. I loved the singing, costumes, and the nervous excitement I felt before the performance. After that experience I was officially "bitten" by the acting bug. I continued my pursuit of acting in school and church plays always hungering for more. It wasn't until I graduated from high school and started going to Solano that I heard about ATP. I found out that it was a multi-faceted program that explored the major sides of acting. My favorite moments of ATP has been learning to dance: jazz, ballet, and eventually tap. The greatest thing is the moral support and encouragement that I have received from my classmates and teachers. ATP has given me the confidence and tools I need to succeed in all aspects of entertainment.
SCT: Asst. Director for The Shadow Box and Intimate Apparel. Outside: The Christmas Gift, The Music Machine, Jesus Is My Friend (Fairfield-Suisun Christian Center)
Acting is something that I've wanted to do since I was young and now I'm getting to take the first steps towards making it a reality. I was first told of the ATP by my brother who was looking in to it a few years ago. In my "Acting on Camera" class, my teacher George Maguire mentioned he was part of the ATP. I asked him about it and if there was a way to audition. He told me to show up at the Harbor Theater that afternoon and he would see what we could work out. I showed up and the instructors graciously let me audition for them that afternoon. I felt so blessed that they accepted me. I love the whole program and there isn't really one part that I can pick out above the rest. It is all helping me perfect my craft, this program and everyone in it are a blessing to be around, to know, and to learn from.
SCT: The Shadow Box [Mark] Outside: Halal Ballet Company ( The Nutcracker [Nararator]) Media Theater Philadelphia Pa. (Camelot [Arthur] Directed by Jesse Cline, Romeo & Juliet [Mercutio] Directed by Tim Haney, A Mid Summer's Nights Dream [Puck] Directed by Tim Haney Additional Training: Media Theater's Professional Actors Training in Philadelphia Pa.
For more information contact Carla Spindt, ATP Conservatory Director at carla.spindt@solano.edu or at 707-864-7000 x4697