Alumni Spotlight
Our alumni leverage the skills learned at Buffalo State by contributing in a meaningful way to their communities on a local, national, and international level. They are working in and involved with a never-ending variety of roles in the world of theater.
Marco Antonio Rodriguez ('92)
Marco Antonio will voice "Uncle Nestor" in Alma’s Way, the new series from Fred Rogers Productions and Pipeline Studios, which will premiere on PBS stations and begin streaming free on PBS KIDS October 4!
Alma’s Way is created by Sonia Manzano (“Maria” from Sesame Street) and is inspired by her childhood growing up in the Bronx. "Uncle Nestor" is Alma's tío in the show! The series follows 6-year-old Alma Rivera, a proud, confident Puerto Rican girl who lives in the Bronx with her family. Mark your calendars!
‘Alma’s Way’: PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series From Sonia Manzano & Fred Rogers Productions
Bryan Figueroa ('10)
Bryan Figueroa ’10 is currently focused on voice acting. He has freelanced with Atlas Talent Agency and created and performed in an action-adventure indie audio drama series, Everlasting Shenjiu, which is available on YouTube and Spotify. Since launching the series, Bryan has directed and performed alongside over 20 voice actors from around the world, including talent from the U.S., Canada, Australia, Malaysia, and Japan.
Follow Bryan on X: @MrBryanFigueroa; Instagram: @mrbryanfigueroa87
Gabriella McKinley ('20)
Theater Talk: President's Medalist Gabby McKinley in Buffalo for Shakespeare/Park, and then???
President's Medal for Outstanding Undergraduate Student Baccalaureate Student Address
Theater Student Shares Storytelling's Connection to Solidarity in UN Event
Student Lands Internship with 'Hamilton' Performance at Shea's