Arts Institute for Creative Advancement
Class of 2025
Celebrating the next generation of technical theatre talent
The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement (AICA) proudly presents our graduating Class of 2025: a talented, diverse, hire-ready cohort of professional theatre technicians ready to make their mark on the DC region and beyond.
Over the course of their year-long, paid apprenticeship, these young professionals have trained with leading theaters and entertainment venues in the DC area, developing skills in lighting, sound, set construction, stage management, and more.
To connect with an AICA graduate for employment opportunities, you can find their contact information below or on their resume. You can also email Natalie Pertz, AICA Program Director, at natalie@arts-institute.org with any inquiries or reference requests.
Meet Our Graduates
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Billy Barnes
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Shiloh Coleman
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Malcolm Eckel
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Hakeem Ford
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Adam H. Franks
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Martin Gardner
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Onia Gross
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Carlos A. Hernandez Jr.
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Joseph Jackson
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Dante Jones
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Mavelli Jones
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Randi Lee
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Tyler Lindsey
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Grace Million
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Nicholas Montgomery
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Jaye Overton
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Jo Lau’ren Peele
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Mahdi Shakur
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D'Nya Slaughter
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Nardia Strowbridge
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Dahvi Walker
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Jasper Weymouth
The Arts Institute for Creative Advancement Class of 2025
Billy Barnes, Shiloh Coleman, Malcolm Eckel, Hakeem S. Ford, Adam Franks, Martin Gardner, Onia Gross, Carlos Alberto Hernandez Jr., Joseph Jackson, Dante Jones, Mavelli Jones, Randi Lee, Tyler Lindsey, Grace Million, Nicholas Montgomery, Jaye Overton, Jordan Lauren Peele, Mahdi Shakur, D’Nya Slaughter, Nardia Strowbridge, Dahvi Walker, and Jasper Weymouth