Check below to see what our FAC Alumni have been up to since aging out of the Front and Centre Productions' programs!
Emma Riglin
Emma as Mary Poppins in IGNITE's production of Mary Poppins the Summer of 2015!
Emma graduated from Penn State University in 2021 with degrees in Spanish and Public Relations. She is now working as an Internet Marketer at WebFX in Harrisburg, PA! Emma's Favorite FAC memory: "It's SO hard to pick only one and to choose only one photo. I loved every moment I spent at FAC. I think the best part overall is the connections and friendships that you make. FAC is like a family, where everyone looks out for each other. The skills I learned from FAC, like self-confidence and courage are ones I value in my career now, and they set me apart. I cannot recommend or speak highly enough of FAC!"
Emma's Advice: "Make the most of your time in the programs. Make everyone else feel welcome, introduce yourself to others and make new friends! It was one of the highlights of my childhood and teenage years and it definitely is for most other people I know involved!"
Lydia Quick
"Hi FAC Fam! Years have passed and I miss the stage and family every day. To update you all, I am currently working in Philipsburg at a mental health counseling office doing their billing and front desk! I also work at a salon doing esthetician work on the side! I am now engaged and getting married in October and have two fur babies!"
Lydia's Favorite FAC Memory: "My favorite memory from FAC is probably my first show as Jojo. Everyone quickly took me in and made me feel like family. I'll never forget my first audition and the warm smiles I got!"
Lydia's Advice: "Enjoy it. Every single second. My first show was in 2010, and ever since that first summer I gained the truest of friends, and met the most talented kids. But it goes too fast; so cherish every moment on that stage and every moment spent with the forever friends you will make!"
Lydia and Emma in IGNITE Youth Theatre's production of Les Miserables!
Joanna Switala
Joanna as Race in IGNITE Youth Theatre's production of Newsies in 2018!
Joanna recently graduated from WVU in 2022 with a degrees in Political Science and Religious Studies. She is now working towards her MA in Public Administration while advocating for affordable higher education with the Student Basic Needs Coalition.
Joanna's Favorite FAC memory: "It is impossible for me to choose one memory from my time with Front and Centre. I have been involved with the performing arts since I was 4 years old and have had the opportunity to watch FAC grow with each passing year. My favorite part of Front and Centre is seeing the kids grow up having a second family and growing into who they are meant to be!"
Joanna's Advice: "Take advantage of every opportunity presented to you. Never be afraid to step out of your comfort zone at FAC as it is the perfect place to try new things! Meet new people because the friends you make at FAC will be your friends, and your family for life!"
Philip (P.J.) Peters
"Hi! My name is Philip Peters and I'm 19 years old. Once I graduated in the year 2021 I decided to take a gap year but with a lot of hard work and determination I decided I will be attending Mansfield University in PA majoring in Basic Music."
Philip's Favorite FAC Memory: "I've been with Front and Centre since I was 18 years old and it was one of the best decisions that I ever made. Being a part of Front and Centre made me feel a part of something special. The people there at Front and Centre made me see a whole different perspective of how I saw myself; everyone was just so accepting and kind."
Philip's Advice: "Be yourself because someone else is already taken. You'll get great things in return if you just be yourself!"