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All for the BFA: Tales of a Drama Student

April 22, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to earn a BFA in drama? What exactly do we do? What goes on during our grueling 13-hour days? Who is dating whom? How are we graded? And, let’s be honest, is it worth it? Introducing All for the BFA: Tales of a Drama Student at 54 Below. Join students from the graduating class of NYU Tisch’s New Studio on Broadway as they pull back the curtain on their lives in one of the most demanding and rewarding programs in the world. Through stories of triumphs and heartbreaks, friendships and showmances, the lessons learned and, of course, the inevitable drama, All for the BFA: Tales of a Drama Student encapsulates the passion, chaos, determination, and undying theatricality that define the pursuit of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.

Music direction by Mark T Evans. Produced by Erin Cain, with direction by Lyla Ross.

Featuring:

Carter Bannwarth
Cat Boynton
Daniel Braaten
Erin Cain
Juliana Castillo
Eugenia De La Garza
Camille Foisie
Darcie A. Hingula
Kayla Kwok-Jun Nielsen
Elizabeth Mandell
Sean McCrystal
Lauren Nathens
Mel Pratt
Lyla Ross

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Carter Bannwarth, with short dark hair and glasses, smiles at the camera. They wear a cozy white knit sweater and small stud earrings against a vibrant red background.

Carter Bannwarth

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Cat Boynton

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A person with short brown hair and blue eyes, resembling Daniel Braaten, wears a textured blue sweater. They look directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The softly blurred brown background highlights their face and upper body in gentle lighting.

Daniel Braaten

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Red-haired woman smiling with straight hair wearing a blue tank top against a gray background. She has gold hoop earrings and a cheerful expression. Her head is slightly tilted, and she is looking directly at the camera. The lighting is soft, highlighting her features.

Erin Cain

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Juliana Castillo, a woman with long, curly hair and gold hoop earrings, poses against a dark background. She wears a vibrant red, one-shoulder top and has a neutral, confident expression. Her makeup is subtle, emphasizing her eyes and the natural glow of her skin.

Juliana Castillo

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Eugenia De La Garza, with long brown hair and a maroon shirt, faces the camera with a slight smile. The plain gray background highlights her features while soft, even lighting casts a gentle glow over her face.

Eugenia De La Garza

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Smiling young person with long wavy brown hair, wearing a sleeveless green top adorned with Camille Foisie's embroidered patterns, against a light green background. Their head is slightly tilted, and they exhibit a friendly, confident expression.

Camille Foisie

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Darcie A. Hingula, with wavy blonde hair, wears a green sweater while looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The background is blurred to highlight her face. Soft lighting creates a natural look, accentuating her light-colored eyes and subtle makeup.

Darcie A. Hingula

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Kayla Kwok-Jun Nielsen, a woman with long brown hair and subtle makeup, featuring red lipstick and winged eyeliner, poses against a plain background. She wears a dark blue floral top, her expression relaxed as she looks directly at the camera.

Kayla Kwok-Jun Nielsen

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A person with long, curly brown hair looks directly at the camera against a dark maroon background. With an expression as neutral as Elizabeth Mandell's, they have light skin, bold eyebrows, and wear a dark top with subtle lace. Soft lighting highlights their refined features.

Elizabeth Mandell

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Sean McCrystal

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Lauren Nathans, with long, dark hair and a soft expression, gazes at the camera. Wearing a light-colored top against a softly blurred background, they create a serene and composed atmosphere.

Lauren Nathens

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Woman with long dark hair and a nose ring, wearing a sleeveless black turtleneck, smiles slightly against a bright orange background. Her head is slightly tilted, with light coming from her left, casting a soft shadow on her face.

Mel Pratt

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Lyla Ross, a woman with long, dark brown hair and bright eyes, is smiling softly. She is wearing a dark teal top, and the background is a textured dark teal color that complements her outfit. Her hair is neatly styled, and the lighting highlights her clear complexion and natural makeup.

Lyla Ross

Director
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