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November 1, 2019

Sam Kenknight ’11

Heard of the Fidget Spinner? After attending PiM, Sam Kenknight was accepted to the Engineering program at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is now working at the top of his field at Lutron Electronics in Chicago, Illinois.  Not to mention perhaps one of the most incredible pieces of alumni legacy… a portion of the fidget […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Patrick Faunillan ’09

Being Himself “After PiM, I went to St. Olaf College and graduated in 2013 with a degree in nursing. I then worked in the neonatal intensive care unit for three years at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in Minneapolis and in the pediatric intensive care unit for one year at Gillette Specialty Healthcare in […]

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November 1, 2019

Gigi Bocek ’19

“I am excited to begin my studies at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where I received scholarships from MCAD and the Japanese American Citizens League. PiM gave me a lot of freedom to develop my art in my own way. Because of my time at PiM, I have the opportunity and confidence to […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Spencer Harrison Levin ’15

2015 graduate Spencer Levin, has hit the ground running. Having already booked multiple national commercials and short film roles, Levin has most enjoyed appearing on Hulu and Adult Swim’s Black Jesus. Levin appeared in countless plays and musicals during his time at our school. “What [PiM] provided for me that I still find so important is […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Karen McMenamy ’08

A graduate of the University of Minnesota dance program, McMenamy performed as a company member with Threads Dance Project before founding her own modern dance collective with four other university peers called DaNCEBUMS in 2013. The grassroots dance collective has since performed at Bryant-Lake Bowl, The Southern Theater, The Cowles Center for Dance, Icehouse, Red […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Michael Kwan ’17

“Going into high school, I struggled a lot with self esteem and identity, but PiM was such an accepting and collaborative space that these uncertainties slowly started to fade away over the course of my high school career. PiM gave me so many opportunities to collaborate and this collaboration is responsible for a lot of […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Aleutian Calabay ’09

Calabay started his own commercial photography and video business, Calabay Productions, while he was still a student at our school, which has grown to service clients like Grassroots Solutions, Best Buy, Goodwill, Ananya Dance Theatre, Equal Vision Records, the Minnesota Opera, the University of Minnesota and many more.  In 2017, Calabay moved to Los Angeles […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Melissa Peterson ’09

“Since my theatre days at PiM life has dealt me a variety of roles. I’ve been a fashion design student, a tailor at the Guthrie Theater, and a stitcher for Sesame Street costumes. My current role is a graphic designer that also dabbles in sales. The communication skills I learned from the PiM Theatre program […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Jakob Smith ’10

“Since graduating from PiM in 2010, I have earned a bachelors of music summa cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago and traveled internationally as a professional musician, performing everything from rock and roll to broadway musicals. The education and experience I received from PiM prepared me for success not only in my musical […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Max Mars ’12

Max Mars first got his major start with improvisational theater in Mr. Leaf’s classes at PiM. After graduating, he started with the performance class at Stevie Ray’s. Max also does theater around the city seen in shows like Autistic License, DISORDERED [thy name is teenager] and the Minnesota debut of “13” The Musical.  He is […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

Aisha Baker ’09

“Since graduating from PiM, life has taken me to Hamline University, then to live in Atlanta, only to then venture to Italy for six months, which is where my heart truly lives. Currently, I am living in Los Angeles working for a tech company called Enjoy, whose clients include AT&T, Sonos, Eero, DJI, and Tag […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

November 1, 2019

August Ogren-Dehn ’11

“Since PiM, I studied audio engineering in Chicago at Tribeca Media Arts College. After finishing, I joined a band and toured nationally and internationally for a few years. More recently, I started a recording studio and had my friends who I’ve met across the country come and make records. Every year seems to be more and […]

Article by Erin Scott / Alumni

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The Winter Art Festival is almost here! Join us on The Winter Art Festival is almost here! Join us on December 7th for our In Progress gallery show, the Winter Art Market, and the Future in Fashion Show in the White Box at 7pm!
Tickets to our winter dance concert, The Night Bef Tickets to our winter dance concert, The Night Before Christmas, are available now! 

The Night Before Christmas plays December 15th and 16th at 7pm and December 17th at 2pm at the Sabes Jewish Community Center in Minneapolis. 

We can't wait to see you there!
I am SO grateful for all the time we’ve spent to I am SO grateful for all the time we’ve spent together!

Thank you to everyone involved in the process of this show, love you all!!

Magic exit!!!!
Hiiiii! I’m Addie, I’m a junior musical theatr Hiiiii! I’m Addie, I’m a junior musical theatre major and I play Sally perks, blondo malfoy, bippy, etc. I’m super excited to get to take you all along on our closing night of puffs! #Pimartshs #puffs
Annnddd closing with these memories .. that is the Annnddd closing with these memories .. that is the end of the second show of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic 🪄✨ ! Thank you everyone for tuning in !! #pimartshs
What’s up PiM-Squad💜! My name is Kyla-Ashlee What’s up PiM-Squad💜! My name is Kyla-Ashlee (Jette) Plair! I’m a Senior Theatre Major, and I will be taking you on the journey of the second show of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic 🪄✨#pimartshs
AAAAND opening night is done! make sure to come se AAAAND opening night is done! make sure to come see one of the other nights! or wait… nope! we are completely SOLD OUT!! #pimartshs #rockyatpim
Hi friends of the arts! my name is Ruby Crandell, Hi friends of the arts! my name is Ruby Crandell, I am a Junior musical theatre major and today i will be taking you through opening night of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!🪄 #pimartshs
Tonight's performance of Puffs is SOLD OUT! Ticke Tonight's performance of Puffs is SOLD OUT!

Tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday, but they are limited. Get them today through the link in our bio!
It’s Give to the Max Day! Consider making a gift It’s Give to the Max Day! Consider making a gift towards our incredible student artists on this day of giving. 

Donate through the link in our bio today!
AND THATS A WRAP! THANK YOU MARMY, THANK YOU CREW AND THATS A WRAP! 
THANK YOU MARMY, THANK YOU CREW, THANK YOU CAST, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FELLOW PIT MEMBERS!!!!!
this show was absolutely incredible and i had an amazing time being in it!! this show has done a lot for me and i can’t wait for the next!!!! 
i loved performing with this group, cast and crew you did AMAZING!!!!! 
(pssst go see puffs next week)
#pimartshs #communityofcreatives
hey PIM!! I’m Icarus X. (he/him) and i’m a sen hey PIM!! I’m Icarus X. (he/him) and i’m a senior music major! i’m also a member of the “8-track: sounds of the 70’s” pit and i’m here to take you through our closing show today ᗡ:
first photo credit: Brooke F
#pimartshs #communityofcreatives #pittakeover 💪
Signing off for today and passing it on to a speci Signing off for today and passing it on to a special someone tomorrow🎸…Thank you so much to everyone who’s tuned in. You’ve still got a chance to see us all in action! Tomorrow 2 pm🕺#day2
Hi everyone!! I’m Kismaylee Rosario (she/her), a Hi everyone!! I’m Kismaylee Rosario (she/her), a Sophomore Musical Theater major! Today I will be taking you through day 2 of 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70’s!🪩 #70s #pimlife
WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHT!! BUY TICKETS FOR TOMO WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR TONIGHT!! BUY TICKETS FOR TOMORROW AND SUNDAY!!
Hello PiM!! I am Nora Tearle (she/they), and I'm a Hello PiM!! I am Nora Tearle (she/they), and I'm a senior vocal major! Tonight I will be taking you through the opening night of 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70's!!
Yesterday, English teacher Ms. Omernik brought som Yesterday, English teacher Ms. Omernik brought some PiMsters to the University of Minnesota to meet and listen to a reading from the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, @adalimonwriter!
Do you have your tickets to 8-Track yet? We don't Do you have your tickets to 8-Track yet?

We don't want to miss you on the dance floor for this wild trip back to yesteryear! Tickets are available through the link in our bio. 🪩🕺
Big week next week for us at PiM! 🫀 BIPOC Gall Big week next week for us at PiM!

🫀 BIPOC Gallery Show in the Main Gallery from 6-7pm on November 9th
📺 8-Track: The Sounds of the '70s in the White Box on November 10th and 11th at 7pm; November 12th at 2pm

You can get tickets to 8-Track through the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you next week!
Hey pimsters! It’s the dance majors coming in li Hey pimsters! It’s the dance majors coming in live from Chicago. We’re excited to take you through our weekend long dance convention CNADM!
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The Winter Art Festival is almost here! Join us on The Winter Art Festival is almost here! Join us on December 7th for our In Progress gallery show, the Winter Art Market, and the Future in Fashion Show in the White Box at 7pm!
Tickets to our winter dance concert, The Night Bef Tickets to our winter dance concert, The Night Before Christmas, are available now! 

The Night Before Christmas plays December 15th and 16th at 7pm and December 17th at 2pm at the Sabes Jewish Community Center in Minneapolis. 

We can't wait to see you there!
I am SO grateful for all the time we’ve spent to I am SO grateful for all the time we’ve spent together!

Thank you to everyone involved in the process of this show, love you all!!

Magic exit!!!!
Hiiiii! I’m Addie, I’m a junior musical theatr Hiiiii! I’m Addie, I’m a junior musical theatre major and I play Sally perks, blondo malfoy, bippy, etc. I’m super excited to get to take you all along on our closing night of puffs! #Pimartshs #puffs
Annnddd closing with these memories .. that is the Annnddd closing with these memories .. that is the end of the second show of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic 🪄✨ ! Thank you everyone for tuning in !! #pimartshs
What’s up PiM-Squad💜! My name is Kyla-Ashlee What’s up PiM-Squad💜! My name is Kyla-Ashlee (Jette) Plair! I’m a Senior Theatre Major, and I will be taking you on the journey of the second show of Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic 🪄✨#pimartshs
AAAAND opening night is done! make sure to come se AAAAND opening night is done! make sure to come see one of the other nights! or wait… nope! we are completely SOLD OUT!! #pimartshs #rockyatpim
Hi friends of the arts! my name is Ruby Crandell, Hi friends of the arts! my name is Ruby Crandell, I am a Junior musical theatre major and today i will be taking you through opening night of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic!🪄 #pimartshs
Tonight's performance of Puffs is SOLD OUT! Ticke Tonight's performance of Puffs is SOLD OUT!

Tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday, but they are limited. Get them today through the link in our bio!
It’s Give to the Max Day! Consider making a gift It’s Give to the Max Day! Consider making a gift towards our incredible student artists on this day of giving. 

Donate through the link in our bio today!
AND THATS A WRAP! THANK YOU MARMY, THANK YOU CREW AND THATS A WRAP! 
THANK YOU MARMY, THANK YOU CREW, THANK YOU CAST, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FELLOW PIT MEMBERS!!!!!
this show was absolutely incredible and i had an amazing time being in it!! this show has done a lot for me and i can’t wait for the next!!!! 
i loved performing with this group, cast and crew you did AMAZING!!!!! 
(pssst go see puffs next week)
#pimartshs #communityofcreatives
hey PIM!! I’m Icarus X. (he/him) and i’m a sen hey PIM!! I’m Icarus X. (he/him) and i’m a senior music major! i’m also a member of the “8-track: sounds of the 70’s” pit and i’m here to take you through our closing show today ᗡ:
first photo credit: Brooke F
#pimartshs #communityofcreatives #pittakeover 💪
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