A semester that changes how you see the workāand your place in it.
Our International Performance Ensemble (IPE) juniors recently returned from their semester at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona (IAB) @iabarcelona āa conservatory-style school where they trained and collaborated with artists from around the world and expanded their understanding of what theater can be. š
From directing in real time with faculty feedback, to building ensembles across cultures, to discovering new approaches to voice, movement, and design, this experience goes far beyond the classroom. š
As one student shared, itās about realizing that āthe American way of theater is not the only way,ā and learning how different perspectives shape the work.
As part of our new BFA in Performance Making, students train in the heart of New York City and spend a semester in Barcelona, working alongside European artists and gaining a truly global perspective. Learn more at www.pace.edu/sands.
Meet Katerina Pappas!
Hi! Iām Katerina Pappas, a New York City based actor and artist who grew up performing. I thrive in physical, expressive roles. At Pace University, my training led me to take on roles including Adela in The House of Bernarda Alba, C in Three Tall Women, and Jane in the stage adaptation of The Yellow Wallpaper. On screen, Iāve appeared in numerous commercials and in Swallow starring Haley Bennett, directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis. I bring empathy, energy, and imagination to every role, using my voice, body, and storytelling to connect with audiences and create authentic, character-driven work.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
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Meet McKenna Logan!
McKenna Logan is a New York City based actor, originally from Seattle, WA! She is drawn to work that centers around truth, empathy, and connection. She has performed at the International Human Rights Festival, 54 Below and has worked on several major motion pictures and network tv productions. She couldnāt be more grateful for the past four years, and is so excited to continue creating post-grad!
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Kyler Naef!
Kyler Naef is an actor from California who did musical theater and acting in High School and has been singing all his life. He enjoys a wide variety of theater but loves to work with comedic and in-depth emotional roles. Kyler has always loved movies, classic films, tv series and wants to create art that changes peoples lives and pushes them to see things with a different perspective. Whether working with themes of love or mental health, Kyler wants to help people work through their emotions and help find themselves through story. Above all else, he is inspired to inspire.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Arwen Saenz!
Arwen Saenz is a New York City based actor, dancer, and creative. Originally from Washington Heights, she began her artistic journey in dance before expanding into theatre, where she discovered her passion for both. As a first generation Latina, she is drawn to projects that center collaboration and amplify underrepresented voices. Arwen continues to cultivate work that is physically grounded, socially engaged, and emotionally resonant.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Lucian Sheldon-Wesley!
An actor, producer, playwright, and performance artist, Lucian never does anything halfway. They have always had both a big imagination and an infectious sense of ambition.They are very proud of all of the great work that they have done in IPE, and they are excited to graduate in May. They are currently the Producing and Marketing Intern at En Garde Arts. They are one of the co-founders of TOWNN NYC, a nonprofit theater company bringing a DIY punk ethos back into experimental theater.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Hannah Madison Schultz!
Hannah Madison Schultz is a New York City based actress and aspiring law student who believes in intrinsic goodness, art that activates, and aliens. Dedicated and meticulous, she is ignited by the real, raw, and overwhelming. She fears no hard work and she LOVES acting.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Margeaux Appleton!
Margeaux is an actor and artist from Massachusetts. She fell in love with performing through her best friend who showed her at a young age the impact music and art can have. she wanted to learn to impact people in that way. She loves to incorporate physical art and paintings into theater spaces. She is excited to graduate and to continue to find stories to tell.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Ryely Rogers!
Ryely Rogers is a Black and Vietnamese American theatre artist, devisor, and storyteller based in NYC. Her artistic style is authentic, organic, and transformative, blending curiosity with emotional rigor to create work that feels both intimate and expansive. She is committed to created space for reflection, rememberance, and growth, using performace as a means of connection and introspection. Through her storytelling, she invites audiences to engage with the neverending process of becoming.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
Meet Claude Paolucci!
Claude Paolucci (they/he) is a New York Cityābased theater artist originally from Long Island. A writer and actor drawn to the abstract, peculiar, and experimental, Claude brings a precise, objective presence to their work, making them a rare blank slate for directors to sculpt. Their ability to transform into any being, animal, or inanimate object is grounded in over a decade of dance training, allowing every movement to be intentional and exact. A graduating senior in the Pace University BA Acting program this May, Claude is eager to step into the expansive world of performance art.
Come see the graduating class of 2026 Senior Acting Showcase on April 28th at 5:30pm! Link in bio
#theatre #acting #pace #ipe #devisingtheatre
