Peyton :)

NYSP 2026 🗽 There’s so much I can say about this experience. Learning in a classroom is one thing, but NYSP has given me something so unique and unforgettable. I faced fears, I pushed myself, I had one hell of a time. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and made this trip fantastic. 🫶🏻

Winter Quarter 2026 😝 If we thought I was busy last quarter, this quarter was truly a test of my limits. I music directed for the first time, directed and performed in a miscast cabaret, wrote and performed in 2 30/60 shows, and assistant directed a freaking mainstage!!! On top of this, I was taking 4 classes, one of them being preparation for NYSP. Also working at the student center! Genuinely, what was I thinking?! 😭 But I put all of myself into everything and I’m extremely proud of every production I contributed to. Thank you to everyone who showed up to performances, put up with my constantly tired self, and for simply supporting and believing in me. <3 BRING IT ON SPRING QUARTER 😆 Oh and last pic best pic of course

the quarter i chopped all of my hair off ✨ last fall quarter, managed to be one of the busiest people alive and will probably continue to do so, but we survived! shoutout to all of the besties who got me through it As usual, last pic most real pic

after endless dutch bros runs, directing a show, and peeling some skin off of some chicken strips, year 3, done ✅ here’s some highlights from spring quarter 🫶🏻 I COULDNT TAG EVERYONE SO SORRY

Sunshine Street ☀️🏘️ Going into college, I thought I would be trying to act in every project possible. This lasted until Sunshine Street. This project was a challenge to take on, especially as my directorial debut. But I loved it. My cast and crew helped me create something unforgettable. Even though there were ups and downs, everyone put their heart and soul into this production. The extra late nights, the tears, the insane amount of caffeine, the endless in n out runs, it was worth it. Thank you to everyone who donated, saw the show, and stuck by me throughout the entire process. Even when I didn’t believe in myself, I had so many people in my corner. Macy, thank you for trusting me with Sunshine Street. I love this show so much. Shadan and Franchesca, thank you for being my SM team and keeping this show together. It would not have been possible without you. To my designers, you all did such wonderful work. You took this show to a new level. To my cast, thank you for taking on these characters and trusting me as a director. Even when I sometimes didn’t fully know what I was doing, you all stuck by me and helped me craft my vision of this show. I’m so proud. Everything is sunny, everything is good, Director Peyton, signing off 🫡 • • • Sunshine Street Director: Peyton Pierce Stage Manager: Shadan Shahrasbi ASM: Franchesca Fenton Scenic Designer: Jacquelyne Quinn Estrada Prop Designer: Keely Zamora Assistant Props Designer: Jaylynn Gulley Sound Designer: Meili Monk Lighting Designer: Shilah Shurki Costume Designer: Michelle Urbina Choreographer: Taylor Clark Graphic Designer: Melodi Morgan Photos: Doug Pierce

genuinely, what was this quarter??? anyway, year 3 winter quarter, swipe to the end to see yippee peyton :) too many awesome people to tag everyone sorry guys 🫡

a quarter filled with chaos, love, and so many minutes listening to noah kahan year 3, fall quarter <3 (i couldn’t tag everyone i’m sorry 🫠)

hey alexa, play halfway there by big time rush year 2 at uci, much love to the people in my life <3 swipe for peyton the platypus 🤭

It’s time for the inevitable sappy Side Quest post… By far my favorite production I have been a part of. Another show of firsts- my first time originating a role, my first time playing instruments in a show, and my first time having to go on while sick. Brenwick Baron of Bastionville, my bouncing baby boy. Never have I played a part that brought me this much joy, where I felt so much like myself. Getting to craft a character truly by my creativity and instincts was incredible. Breni-boo, you helped me find a new confidence in not only my acting, but my musical ability. While Macy wrote the lyrics, I got the opportunity to screw around with my ukulele, kazoo, and Neo’s bass guitar to make the songs my own. After falling out of love with music for a couple of years, Breni brought me right back in. Performing this show was a blast, even though I got sick after opening night. To anyone who saw our Saturday shows, I hope you couldn’t tell I was dying physically haha. Onstage, I tried to be a firecracker. Offstage, I was sucking on cough drops and quietly blowing my nose in between scenes. But on the bright side, I got the best sleep of my life that night. To my cast, thank you for constantly encouraging my shenanigans and helping me grow during this process. You’re all so talented and I’ve enjoyed every moment with you. To Macy and Martina, thank you for trusting me to bring Brenwick to life. You’re both amazing to work with. To everyone who saw the show and/or donated, thank you for supporting our project. Every penny and audience member means the world to us and encourages us to keep telling stories. Glory does happen for people like us <3

“I would like to propose to you this evening, a defense of melancholy…” This show was one that got me to push out of my comfort zone, and man did I have a fun time doing it. I had a lot of firsts- my first stage kiss, first stage fight, first time playing a guy. I learned so much about my own process as an actor through the chaos of it all. Oh Frank…what a silly little guy you are. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and watched, it meant so much. I cherished every moment I had with this wonderful cast (the pookies!), we put on one hell of a show. 🫶🏻

i’m not going to be one of those people with a basic end of the school year caption i’m an actor, i’m way more creative than that anyway, year 1 complete ✅

i may not have gotten the free uci hoodie but i did get a great time with friends :) swipe for our silly and goofy tik tok 🤭