· Scott Laska played "Chris" in the summer 2009 in Miss Saigon at Gateway Playhouse. He has also played "Billy Bigelow," in Carousel at the Tri-Arts Playhouse. In 2008, he was in the film Kicking the Dog.
· Claire McKeveny began her training with Maggie Black and studied through the Royal Academy of Dance, the Rock School, and BalletMet Columbus. In 2004, she completed her B.F.A. at Marymount Manhattan College. She is currently a dancer with Eidolon Ballet.
· Nick Sanchez is currently in the Broadway ensemble of Mary Poppins. He has been with the cast since 2006. Prior to Poppins, Sanchez was a performer in other productions including, Tarzan (2006), But I'm a Cheerleader (2005) and Altar Boyz (2005). Sanchez also appeared in Rent on Broadway.
· Jake Warren pursued dance at MMC graduated in May 2009 with a B.F.A. in dance and a minor in musical theatre. Jake is currently a member of the Steps Repertory Ensemble of Steps on Broadway. He recently performed in "Celebrate Dance 2009."
In recognition of Bill's many accomplishments, MMC's Board of Trustees named him Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts upon his retirement in 1999. Since then Bill had regularly attended events at the College and generously lent his expertise and energy to fund raising projects, such as the 30th Anniversary Benefit for the Theresa Lang Theatre, and the annual Dance Gala.
To honor his commitment to the mission of Marymount Manhattan, a group of alumni, colleagues and friends established the Professor J. William Bordeau Scholarship in 1999 and several Theatre Arts majors have benefited from the Bordeau Scholarship in their studies. The scholarship, which is one of the special initiatives of This is the Day, the Campaign for Marymount Manhattan, is awarded to full-time Theatre Arts students in need of financial support and who maintain a G.P.A of 3.5 or above.
Marymount Manhattan's programs in Theatre Arts continue to thrive, auditioning and interviewing more than 1,000 prospective students from across the country each year to maintain a high quality theatre program. In fact, MMC Theatre alumni have gone on to work and perform on Broadway, off-Broadway, in regional theatre and on national tours.
Contributions to the Professor J. William Bordeau Scholarship can be sent to the Office of Institutional Advancement at Marymount Manhattan College, 221 E. 71st Street, New York, NY 10021. All pledges received by March 31, 2010 will also help MMC meet a challenge from The Kresge Foundation that will result in a $1.5 million grant to the College. Multi-year pledges are encouraged and payments can extend to March 31, 2015.
For more information about the Professor J. William Bordeau Scholarship, contact Jean Wilhelm, Campaign Director, (212) 517-0460 / jwilhelm@mmm.edu.
Marymount Manhattan College is an urban, independent, liberal arts college. The mission of the College is to educate a socially and economically diverse population by fostering intellectual achievement and personal growth and by providing opportunities for career development.
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