Matthew Niess, director
Matthew Niess, director
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory
Program to be selected from:
Program information coming soon . . .
Blake Barnicle
Adam Dockins
Ellie Long
Spencer Cook
Luca Sabatino
Nicole O'Donnell
Ethan Benstock
Will Gentle
Jeremiah Johnson
Tyler Makowiecki
Rebecca Quiroga
Ian Elick
Derrick Jenkins
Wade Parton
Brandon DuBritton
Jackson Smith
Luke Demers
Julianne Carr
Martin Bernstein
Brandon Divita
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