Majors: Theater & Performance Studies / Film & Media
Focus Area: Acting
Email: leotzkearney@berkeley.edu
I've been involved with all forms of theater throughout my life, starting with dance lessons at the age of four, and including everything from acting in plays and musicals to directing different theatrical productions, as well as participating in the technical aspects of theater. However, I have found the most rewarding work I have done in my life to have occurred here at Cal! I will admit, I was a little intimidated to dive into this world as a freshman, but I quickly found a wide variety of opportunities with a wonderful and accepting community. Since arriving at Cal, I have completed the majority of the acting sequence, performed in five student-directed plays, participated in directing showcases, joined the board of a new theater company, and acted in a TDPS department production. As my focus is in acting, I will be able to answer questions regarding the acting major and various performing opportunities throughout campus, but I also have an interest in directing and would love to discuss opportunities for student directors to develop their skills here at Berkeley! I can also answer questions about double majoring, particularly with overlapping classes in other arts majors, like film.