Last collection from the archives this semester are new additions that have been added to the Theater Department collection, thanks to Ella Villani! The collection has been updated to include new photographs, programs, books, newspapers, and other personal papers from Alfred S. Groh during his tenure.
Ella Villani is a BFA Musical Theater Major with a minor in Dance. Ella will graduate in 2027, and plans on pursuing a career in theater full-time. She has been in multiple productions here at Wilkes, most recently including the ensemble for I Love You Because and Urinetown. She is also the president of the Theater Club, which is the first time our school has had a theater club since 1970. In addition to being onstage, Ella is a writer and composer. She has had two shows in New York at The Green Room 42, which she wrote the music/lyrics/book for and also performed in. Ella is ecstatic to share this collection with you and present her findings on the collection during her time in the archives.
Feel free to check out Ella’s blog post highlighting some of these additions and exploring the creative genius of a beloved Theater professor!