{"id":105227,"date":"2025-10-14T13:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=105227"},"modified":"2025-10-14T19:34:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T23:34:26","slug":"co-op-sets-stage-for-dramatic-arts-students-future-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2025\/10\/co-op-sets-stage-for-dramatic-arts-students-future-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-op sets stage for Dramatic Arts student\u2019s future career"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether he\u2019s on stage, behind the scenes or working with youth, Liam Farrell knows his calling is to build community through the arts.<\/p>\n

A third-year Dramatic Arts (DART) student at Brock\u2019s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA), Farrell has explored different areas of the theatre industry through co-op work terms that have been pivotal in shaping his skills and career direction.<\/p>\n

Over the summer, Farrell completed a work term with Carousel Players<\/a>, an award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences in downtown St. Catharines.<\/p>\n

Supporting drama educators and bringing performances to life for young campers was an experience he will never forget.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was mentored by artistic professionals and had the chance to meet, and be inspired by,\u00a0incredibly creative kids,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Over the summer, third-year Dramatic Arts student Liam Farrell gained valuable industry experience in the arts thanks to a co-op work term with Carousel Players, an award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences.<\/p><\/div>\n

Farrell, whose passion for performing arts encompasses acting and all aspects of creative production, helped support youth of all abilities during his time at Carousel Players.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing part of their inclusive community helped me grow in adaptability and empathy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Facilitated by Brock\u2019s Co-op, Career and Experiential Education (CCEE) team, which connects students with relevant work terms and offers a range of resources to support career development, these experience shed new light on Farrell\u2019s studies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI applied ideas and approaches from my classes that deepened my understanding of arts education and my connection with the local arts community here in Niagara \u2014\u00a0the experience solidified my desire to work in theatre,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Farrell also gained valuable experience during his 2024 work term as an actor with Pirate Life Theatre<\/a> in Hamilton where he honed his problem solving skills while learning about organizational logistics and administration.<\/p>\n

Quentin Dus, Talent Partnership Consultant with CCEE, said experiences like Farrell\u2019s demonstrate how they can open doors for students to explore their potential and the impact of strong partnerships between Brock\u2019s co-op office and community partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWatching Liam thrive in his co-op role at Carousel Players as well as Pirate Life Theatre previously has been incredibly rewarding. His growth and success speak volumes about his talent, adaptability and passion for the dramatic arts,\u201d Dus said.<\/p>\n

Looking to the future, Farrell aims to work with professional theatre companies, locally and abroad, and contribute his knowledge and experience to strengthening communities and building bridges through the arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to Carousel Players for their mentorship, and I\u2019m excited to carry these valuable experiences forward in my career.\u201d<\/p>\n

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