Watching a friend in the PVCC production of “Radium Girls” inspired Megan to seek the opportunity to perform in the Center for Performing Arts, a venue she “fell in love with.”
Andrea Robertson, Director of Theatre, played a significant role in Megan’s PVCC experience. Andrea introduced Megan to the art of directing and taught two of Megan's favorite classes: Acting and Directing. Karla Fredrick was also a huge part of Megan’s PVCC experience. The highlight of Megan's community college experience was being a part of a group of students who travelled to Hawaii for a theatre festival/competition. Megan exclaimed, “Every professor I had in the theatre department was incredible and so dedicated to their students.”
Upon reflection, Megan shares, “The most memorable aspect of my student experience at PVCC, was any show I was in! They were all wonderful experiences.” She fondly recalls her favorite performance memory, “The 'Theatre for Youth' class taught by Dr. Craig Kosnik where we created a show and then took it on tour to schools. It really helped shape my passions in the theatre world/craft.”
“Another favorite professor, Dori Brown, taught Design Scenography and I adored going to that class. She taught me so much about design and construction. PVCC was a place where I was able to explore my craft and find what I really loved and what I didn’t. It reaffirmed my desire to continue studying theatre at a university. It was a time of learning and discovery about myself and my career goals.”
As an Honors student, the money received through the Honors Program enabled Megan “to go through community college free of debt (I saved all the crippling debt for university)!” Her leadership role as vice president for CAST (the theatre club), helped Megan “create more connections and give ownership over my time at PVCC.”
Megan emphatically states, “Go. To. Community. College. You will save so much money and it will give you an opportunity to make sure that what you think you want to do is, in fact, what you want to do. Own your time when you are there, you will get exactly as much out as you put in.”
In summary, Megan shares, “I learned to work hard and take ownership of what I am doing. The main thing that my time at PVCC did was make connections. I put Andrea, my professor and mentor, down as a reference for my current full-time job. I’ve reached out multiple times to professors to ask for their wisdom and council." Megan currently works as an Education Associate for Arizona Theatre Company and regularly works in the local theatres.