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Fifteen young adults from the BFA Musical Theatre Class of 2026 at Western Connecticut State University pose indoors in two rows against a plain beige wall, dressed in stylish fall outfits and gazing at the camera with neutral expressions.

Western Connecticut State University’s BFA Musical Theatre Class of 2026

April 9, 2026

3 bucks, 2 bags, 1 debut cabaret. Join us in welcoming the 2026 graduating class of Western Connecticut State University’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Get ready for a night of powerful ballads, comedic hits, and 32-bar cuts, as these emerging professionals take musical theatre’s best audition songs to 54 Below! These students, as featured in Goodspeed’s Festival of New Musicals, are dedicated to creating the theatre of tomorrow. Come get to know the next faces of Broadway at this graduation celebration!

Featuring:

Blessett Anderson [she/her]
Cleo Fiedler [she/they]
Yazmin DeJesus [she/they]
Chanelle Jaime-Guzman [she/her]
Natalie Kitchin [she/her]
Zola Kneeland [she/her]
Javen Levesque [he/him]
Majella Maltempi ([she/her]
Allison Mele [she/her]
Carlos Peréz [he/him]
Riley Quinn-Caruso [she/her]
Jessica Ragucci [she/her]
Amanda Seery [she/they]
Zach Spreng [he/they]
Savannah Wright [she/her]

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

Featuring

Blessett Anderson, a woman with long black curly hair, smiles gently at the camera. She wears gold earrings and an orange top with a decorative ring on the shoulder. The warm lighting and solid orange background complement her look perfectly.

Blessett Anderson

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Cleo Fiedler, a young woman with wavy, shoulder-length brown hair and blue eyes, faces the camera against a dark green background. She wears a light blue off-the-shoulder top and large silver hoop earrings, her expression neutral.

Cleo Fiedler

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Yazmin DeJesus, with straight black hair and blunt bangs, poses against a dark background. She wears a sheer, floral-patterned top off one shoulder, a heart-shaped pendant necklace, silver earrings, and a septum ring.

Yazmin DeJesus

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A young woman named Chanelle with medium skin tone, curly dark hair, and brown eyes smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a blue top and a delicate necklace with a small blue pendant. The background is an olive green color.

Chanelle Jaime-Guzman

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Natalie Kitchin, a young woman with long curly brown hair, smiles confidently in front of a magenta background. She wears a dark green top, gold star-shaped earrings, and a gold necklace, giving her natural makeup look an added cheerful glow.

Natalie Kitchin

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Zola Kneeland, with shoulder-length red hair, smiles at the camera in a black top and two gold necklaces. The smooth olive green background and lighting highlight her clear skin and bright eyes.

Zola Kneeland

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Javen Levesque, a young person with fair skin, short brown hair, and blue eyes, looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a black crewneck shirt and standing against a plain purple background.

Javen Levesque

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A young woman with fair skin and straight, shoulder-length brown hair poses against a brown background. She has Majella-green eyes, subtle pink makeup, and wears a dark green top with a wide neckline, looking confidently and slightly smiling at the camera.

Majella Maltempi

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A young woman with long wavy brown hair and bangs, Allison Mele, looks into the camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a white top, small gold hoop earrings, and has light, natural makeup against a plain muted green background.

Allison Mele

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Carlos Peréz, a man with short black hair and a trimmed beard, smiles gently at the camera. He is wearing a textured purple shirt over a white top, set against a solid lavender background for a coordinated and friendly portrait.

Carlos Peréz

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Riley Quinn-Caruso, a young woman with curly, reddish-brown hair and light skin, gazes directly at the camera in a brown off-the-shoulder sweater. Soft lighting and an olive green background create a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Riley Quinn-Caruso

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Jessica Ragucci, a young woman with straight, light brown hair and fair skin, looks directly at the camera. She wears a sleeveless dark top and subtle makeup against a plain, dark blue background, creating a professional headshot appearance.

Jessica Ragucci

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A young woman with wavy dark brown hair and bangs smiles softly in front of a pink background. She wears a green textured top, a nose ring, and a necklace with a purple crystal pendant. Her expression is warm and friendly.

Amanda Seery

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A young person with light brown skin, blue eyes, and short curly brown hair stands against a purple background. They wear a blue plaid shirt over a black top, silver chain necklace, and have a nose ring and hoop earrings, looking confidently at the camera.

Zach Spreng

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Savannah Wright, a woman with medium skin tone and long, curly dark hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a bright blue top and has natural makeup. The background is a solid, light green color.

Savannah Wright

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BFA Musical Theatre at Western Connecticut State University

Visual and Performing Arts Center WCSU

Pricing

  • $29.50 (includes $4.50 in fees) – $40.50 (includes $5.50 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $51.50 (includes $6.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $68 (includes $8 in fees)
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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