EVENTS

  • Los Angeles
    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Pacific Resident Theater | 703 Venice Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90291
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    New York City
    7:00 – 10:30 PM
    English Speaking Union New York | 144 East 39th Street New York, NY 10016
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  • Fashion Fundraiser in Bridgehampton

    August 24, 2022

    Alums Ryan Jamaal Swain (MIO ’14) and Reese Antoinette (MIO ’19) joined Trustee & AFBADA President Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01) for a fashion fundraiser for BADA in the Hamptons at the Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. A portion of the proceeds from this special invitation-only event went to the BADA Scholarship Fund.


    Kings & Queens Cabaret

    October 10, 2019

    American Friends of BADA President and BADA Trustee Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01) hosted BADA’s Kings & Queens Cabaret at the historic Duplex Caberet Theatre in New York City! BADA alumni, family, and supporters gathered to enjoy the festive evening of songs to raise money  for the BADA Scholarship Fund.

    The evening’s performers included:

    Aria Nadège & Friends
    Christy Coco (LTP ’16)
    Shelby Turner Phillips (MIO ’17)
    Faculty member Peter Francis James
    and special guest Brandon Victor Dixon (MIO ’98)

     

     

     

     

     


    And Evening with Justin Theroux (BCP ’91)

    October 11, 2018

    American Friends of BADA President Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01) welcomed BADA friends, supporters, and alums to an intimate evening in her home for a festive cocktail party featuring a conversation with alumnus Justin Theroux (BCP ’91). Justin chatted with Dean Eunice Roberts about his training and education, his acting work, and his work behind the scenes as a producer and screenwriter of films such as Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2.

     

     

     


    An Evening with Tarell Alvin McCraney

    October 19, 2017

    American Friends of BADA President, Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01) hosted a fundraising evening at her home featuring BADA alumnus and Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney in conversation with BADA’s former Dean & Director Ian Wooldridge. Tarell shared stories about his life and childhood, his experience at BADA, and his work.

     

     

     

     


    Amélie, New York City

    April 27, 2017

    The American Friends of BADA attended Amélie starring alumna Phillipa Soo (MCP ’07) at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. After the show, Phillipa invited the AFBADA group backstage to talk about creating the character and the road from Los Angeles to Broadway.

    Alumna Phillipa Soo with AFBADA Board Members Jennifer Rockwood (MIO ’85) and Derek Jean-Baptiste and AFBADA supporters backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre

    Calderon’s Two Dreams, New York City

    February 16, 2017

    The American Friends of BADA went to see the Magis Theatre Company‘s production Calderon’s Two Dreams at LaMama featuring alumna Tsebiyah Derry (LTP ’12) at LaMaMa, etc. in New York City.

    AFBADA Board member Jennifer Rockwood (MIO ’85), AFBADA President Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01), Tsebiyah Derry (LTP ’12), and BADA staff member Seth Dranginis

    Amélie, Los Angeles

    January 12, 2017

    AFBADA and a group of almost thirty friends and supporters went to see Amélie starring alumna Phillipa Soo (MCP ’07) at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. After the performance, Phillipa and several of her castmates joined the AFBADA group for a talkback about the show.


    AFBADA at The Shakespeare: An Evening with Brandon Victor Dixon, New York City

    October 24, 2016

    On October 24, 2016, the American Friends of BADA, BADA alumni, and supporters gathered at The Shakespeare restaurant in New York City for a special conversation with alumnus Brandon Victor Dixon (MIO ’98), who is currently starring as Aaron Burr in the Broadway smash hit Hamilton. The evening was hosted by AFBADA President Lydia Carlston (MIO ’01) and the conversation was led by Miriam Hyman (MIO ’10). 100% of the ticket price and donations went to underwrite Scholarships for students on BADA’s programs