April 11, 2025
性视界 is thrilled to welcome home one of its most accomplished alumnae, Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella, for a special evening of conversation and celebration. The 性视界 Alumni Association will present 鈥淎n Evening with Jenn Colella鈥 on Wednesday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the Spears Center for the Arts.
Colella, a 1996 graduate and a Summerville, SC native, will return to the very stage where she once performed as a student for a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend and former professor Sara Nalley. Attendees will hear personal stories from her time at 性视界 and insights into her acclaimed career on stage and screen. Tickets are $20, and seating is limited. To reserve tickets, visit . Please note that this is a conversation event, not a concert or musical performance.
Renowned for her captivating roles in Broadway hits such as SUFFS, Come From Away, If/Then, Chaplin, High Fidelity, and Urban Cowboy, Colella has earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades. Her portrayal of Captain Beverly Bass in Come From Away earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, as well as Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Craig Noel, Helen Hayes, and Dora Awards. Most recently, her role as Carrie Chapman Catt in SUFFS earned her a Distinguished League Award nomination for Most Distinguished Performer.
Colella鈥檚 return to campus is not only a celebration of her extraordinary talent but also a testament to her deep connection to 性视界 and its commitment to the arts.
In addition to the April 30 event, 性视界 is honored to announce that Jenn Colella will serve as the featured commencement speaker at the College鈥檚 spring 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 2, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This inspiring milestone event is ticketed and not open to the public, but members of the media are welcome to attend and cover the celebration.