Hello, and welcome! My name is Ashley, and I am currently a senior attending Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. I am pursuing two Bachelor of Arts degrees in music and theatre and an associate degree in creative writing.

Since enrollment, I have had the pleasure of being inducted into five honor societies: Alpha Psi Omega (Treasurer), Mu Psi Kappa (Secretary/Treasurer), The National Society of Leadership and Success, Tri-Alpha, and Omicron Delta Kappa. I am a member of the Dramatists Guild as I am a playwright, lyricist, composer, and orchestrator in musical theatre! I am interested in music directing, marketing, and writing opportunities outside of the theatres, too!

I have a few other notable achievements, including receiving one of four of Marietta College's Investigative Studies Summer Fellowships in 2022, being a two-time recipient of The John and Dianne Krahnert Scholarship for noticeable effort and involvement in theatre, and receiving the only Poets and Playwrights Fellowship for the summer of 2023 where I worked on my original musical, "Stratum!"

I received the theatre department's Willard Award for "Most Valued Production" for writing a play in the 15th Annual New Plays in One Day Festival and "Outstanding Accomplishment as a Theatre Student" as a sophomore.

Overview

Education and Background

College: Marietta College (Marietta, Ohio)

Degrees (Graduate of 2024):

  • Bachelor of Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
  • Associates, Creative Writing

Instrumental Background: Piano, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar

Theatre "Tech" Background: Props, Assistant Stage Management, Playwriting, Writing Supervisor, Music Direction, Pit Musician, Co-Lighting Design, Sound Design, Conducting, Orchestrating and Arranging.

Music Lessons: 

  • Composition (3 years)
  • Piano (3 years)
  • Voice (2 years)
  • Clarinet (1 year)

    Achievements

    Awards:

    "Outstanding Musical Director," Mid-Ohio Valley Players Inc. (2024)

    Recipient of the Poets and Playwrights Fellowship ('23) and the Summer Investigative Studies Program ('22) at Marietta College.

    Willard Award, Outstanding Accomplishment as a Theatre Student - Sophomore 

    The John and Dianne Krahnert Scholarship, Marietta College Theatre Department

    Willard Award, Most Valued Production

    Music Scholarship on clarinet, Marietta College Music Department

    Honor Societies and Memberships:

                 Artist Statement

    In our world, there are a lot of personal and societal pressures that people face every day. As artists, I strongly believe that we have the responsibility to tell stories that will connect with the audience, regardless of genre. In each of my works, I aim to provide an escape from the stressors of everyday life for just a little while. I believe if I can successfully impact even one person in a positive light, that will make my career path worth it.

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