Alumni Spotlight: Vinny Douglass (2019)

To continue with our #YAAPlaysOn movement, we have asked several of our alumni to share news about themselves, their time at YAA and how they continue to “play on” despite these unexpected circumstances.

CHECKING IN WITH VINNY DOUGLASS (CLASS OF 2019)

What have you been up to?

I am currently studying Theatre at Suffolk University with a concentration in Directing. I recently Assistant Stage Managed my school’s production of Violet!

Tell us about something you learned at YAA that you apply to your life today.

Every single role in the show and all of the crew are equally important and deserve the same amount of respect.

What are you doing to “play on” during this time? 

During these times I’ve been trying to stay creative, writing for my own musical that is in the works as well as workshopping for another show. Remote auditions are still going on and I’m happy to say I’ve gotten a few callbacks and it feels good to know that everyone is looking towards the future still.

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Senior News - Vinny Douglass

Vinny helping to direct YAA’s Production of Les Mis (2019).

It’s graduation time again. A bittersweet time when we have to say goodbye to our seniors but know they will go on to do great things! For this week’s blog we sat down with Vinny Douglass, a graduating senior, to hear what’s on his mind for next year and beyond. You may remember Vinny from our student co-directorial debut in this year’s Les Miserable production. Looks like he’ll be taking those skills with him! Check it out…

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Name: Vincent Douglass

High School: Winston Churchill

What's your plan for next year?: I’m going to study Theatre Directing at Suffolk University in Boston next fall. I plan to join the university’s choir and a cappella groups as well as participate in the school musical/play performances.

What's your favorite YAA memory?: My favorite YAA memory is from In The Heights when we were all learning the Finale music for the first time and the sense of family and community that was in the room brought me to tears.

What is something you learned from YAA that you will take with you?: I’ve learned that the most important thing is how much effort and hard work you put into a show.