Annabella Valle (COMM ‘25) studied both Theater and Film and Video Production at Fitchburg State University as a Communications Media major. In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Annabella shares her passion for Fitchburg State’s theater program -- in particular the impact of Professors Mary Vreeland and Kelly Morgan on her professional and personal growth as an actor and filmmaker. She also makes the case for why every student would benefit from taking theater courses, as it helped her develop her own public speaking and time management skills. Annabella also reflects on how taking advantage of the university’s counseling services helped her grow as a person ready to take on life ahead.
This episode was originally recorded in July 2024. In the interim, Annabella portrayed Young Nicky in Tonia Magras' short film, "do you remember me?" which will be screened on Sunday June 22 at 2pm at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston as an official selection of the Roxbury International Film Festival.
We congratulate Annabella Valle in taking her walk across the stage at the 2025 graduation ceremony held in May.
Episode transcript can be found here.
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MacKenzie Calvao (COMM '25) produced the episode. Adam Fournier (COMM '25) edited and sound mixed the episode. Both are members of the Perseverantia staff.
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