I think the classes we take as major's are really beneficial and help prepare us for work in arts administration in the future. -Emily Shade '20
Alumni Interviews
In Order of Appearance Abby Corrigan, '18,is from Columbus, OH and received a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and a BA in Arts Administration from Elon University. She is a New York City based free-lance dancer, choreographer and arts administrator. Annsley Tarver, '18,works at the Durham Performing Arts Center as a Marketing and Promotions Coordinator for the Concert & Comedy events. She is coming up on her two year anniversary at DPAC! Rachel Zain, '16, set hersights on making LA her post-grad home. Rachel was hired on to Bloc Talent Agency, one of the prestigious agencies for dance in Los Angeles, upon graduation where she worked in both the dance and choreography departments and was head assistant. After many years in the agency world, she transitioned to the role of Talent + Production Coordinator at DanceOn, a production and media company with a focus on dance and music. Ryan James Monroe, '16,worked at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and The Public Theater where he led the operations team at the Delacorte Theater for two years. Ryan has lived in New York City since graduating from Elon.
Elon AAD Alumni Zoom Session
In Order of Appearance Trés McMichael, ’19, is located in Washington, DC. He is currently serving as the Education Programs Manager at the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative and earning an MFA in Arts Leadership at Seattle University. Ryan James Monroe, ’16, received a BFA in Musical Theatre and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. He is located in NYC, currently serving as the Facilities Manager at 59E59 Theaters. Ezra Freeman, ’18, received a BFA in Acting and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. Pre-pandemic, Ezra was working as a Guest Entertainer for Princess Cruise Line. Currently, she is working for SDA Media Company as a Social Media Influencer. Rachel Zain, ’16, received a BFA in Dance and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. Located in Los Angeles, California, she is currently serving as the Talent and Social Media Coordinator for DanceOn. Abby Corrigan, ’18, received a BFA in Dance and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. Located in Brooklyn, NYC, she is currently serving as the Program Coordinator for the Independent Study Program at the Peridance Center and performing in a virtual season with Valetto Dance Company. Danielle Biggs, ’15, received a BFA in Dance and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. She is currently serving as the Membership Manager at the Public Theater. Lauren Fisher, ’19, received a BA in Musical Production and Recording Arts and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University. Located in Los Angeles, California, she is currently working at a Boutique Management Company. Loren Brunson, ’19, received a BFA in Acting and BA in Arts Administration at Elon University with a minor in Business Administration. She is currently working for Sony Pictures Entertainment under the EVP of Casting Worldwide. Danielle P. Williams, ’16, received a BA in Arts Administration at Elon University with a double minor in Music and Creative Writing. She is currently earning an MFA in Poetry. Employed by PoetryDaily and serving as a poetry editor for Intersection Feminist Literally Journal. She released a spoken word EP released in August 2020.