Hi!
My name is Luiza Braga, and I am a senior in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Design and Technology! I’m primarily a stage manager, but due to the flexibility of New Paltz’s B.A. program, I’ve been able to work in every technical field during my time here.
I’ve worked on multiple productions during my time here, spanning various fields for each of them. One of my absolute favorite parts of theatre is watching the work each department puts in all come together during tech and be fine-tuned the week before we open.
Our theatre department has such an incredible range of students across all three concentrations. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be friends with and work with some of the most talented and ambitious people I’ve met. The friendships I’ve made here will stay with me forever, and I can’t wait to continue to work with them in the years to come post-graduation.
One of the most important factors for me when I was looking for colleges was a faculty comprised of professionals in their respective fields, and this program is ideal for that. All of our faculty members have worked professionally prior to teaching or continue to do both, and I deeply admire their drive and wisdom. I’ve always been able to discuss anything with my mentors, and I know that we can be honest with each other in a transparent yet professional way.
The support of my peers and faculty pushes me to be a better stage manager, technician, and professional every day, and I know I do the same for them. I’ve fallen even further in love with theatre through this department and am beyond excited to see what my senior year has to offer.
xoxo,
Luiza Braga
