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MFA Performance | Class of 2021

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Robyn Accetta

Robyn Accetta
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The hard-working mom, the trustworthy best-friend, that nutty neighbor who brings over too many brownies – that’s Robyn Accetta. On stage or film, her cheerful smile and brilliant blue eyes remind you that she cares.  Her petite athletic frame and spunky personality remind you not to piss her off. With her 20+ years of experience in acting and physical performance practices, Robyn brings her energy, professionalism and immense talent to all of her roles. Some of those roles include the tortured mom in Gidion’s Knot, the concerned mom in Equus, and the I-wanna-be-your-friend mom in The Bad Man. Robyn is proud of many things… including being a member of Actor’s Equity Association.

SEAN BIRKETT

Birkett
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My name is Sean Birkett and I am an MFA Performance student at the University of Georgia. I make art to domesticate the unknown through humor, honesty, and humility. This struggle is a necessary part of the human experience and one I feel privileged to teach others how to accomplish in their own lives.

David Cowan

Cowan
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David J. Cowan is an up-and-coming actor, entrepreneur and coach based in the Atlanta area. He has been featured on HBO’s Watchmen, multiple indie shorts and features and regional commercials. When he is not in front of the camera he loves the outdoors and is usually busy helping creatives thrive with his business (THE VIBE GUY).

John Galas

Galas
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John is a professional actor, director, puppeteer, and teaching artist. As an actor John has performed in national and international tours including: Guys and Dolls (Big Jule), Big League Productions; My Fair Lady (US/Singapore/China), Big League Productions; The Music Man (Oliver Hix), Windwood Theatricals. Regional Credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Smee) Perseverance Theater, Adventures of Perseus (Lead Puppeteer) Experiential Theatre Company, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Buzz Who), Grand Ole Opry, and Fiddler on the Roof (Avram), Syracuse Stage. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University and his MFA in Acting from the University of Georgia.

Brooke McCarthy

Brooke
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Brooke McCarthy is an actor, singer, deviser, and teacher from New Jersey, currently residing in Atlanta with her fiancé. She recently wrote, produced, and starred in her original one-woman cabaret-comedy show How to be an Ethical Slut. She is currently directing a devised hybrid piece featuring live outdoor performers as well as live-streamed performers as an experiment for the new world in which we live. In her spare time, Brooke loves writing parody songs to cocktail recipes, practicing yoga, and exploring the beautiful world. 

T. Lynn Mikeska

Lynn
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T. Lynn Mikeska is an actor, writer, musician, teacher and puppeteer with over 20 years of professional experience. Her work has been taught at Brown and Loyola Marymount University.

Daja M. Rice

Daja
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Daja M. Rice is originally from Spring Valley, NY but now resides in Grayson, GA with her husband. Together they are the founders and Artistic Directors of The Rices Family Enterprises. Daja is a teaching and performing artist, author, and public speaker who strives to be a light in darkness, live and work on PURPOSE, and embrace opportunities to create meaningful art with conviction, integrity, and passion. You can now watch her original documentary film Daddy’s Girls: Re-Identified on Amazon Prime Video. 

atalanta siegel

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Atalanta Siegel is an actor, educator, and filmmaker originally from Washington, DC. She specializes in film, classics for the modern audience, new work development, and is pursuing certification as an Intimacy Director and Coordinator. She is the Managing Producer and Co-founder of Whet Ink Productions which fosters new work from marginalized voices in theater and film.

SHANON WEAVER

Shanon
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Shanon Weaver completed conservatory acting training at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, earned a BA in Theatre with a Playwriting focus from the University of Texas at Austin, and will very soon hold a MFA in Acting from the University of Georgia. His strengths are in Meisner, Alba Method, Staged Physical Violence, Voice Over, and Dialects. He has an extensive resume of stage, film, commercial (both T.V. and radio), anime, and video game credits. He is also a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

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