from Courtney Pierchoski (Columbia State Commercial Entertainment Graduate)

Greetings from Pigeon Forge!

  Working in the entertainment field is so exciting - so first of all, THANKS COLUMBIA STATE for the education and preparation for "real world" theatre. I feel so blessed to be able to go to "work" every single day doing something I am truly passionate about and my instructors from CState painted a very detailed picture of reality. They were right about everything - the good and the bad! Here's a link to the Commercial Entertainment (CEN) Facebook Page so you can stay up to date with current students and alumni! http://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaStateCEN

  A special and BIG congratulations to fellow CEN alumni Hayley Sorenson (Disney Live: Europe), Josh Lowrey (Pippin), Jessica Folly (Holland America Cruise Line), Crystal Grimes (Veggie Tales Live Tour), Courtney Blackmun (Bye Bye Birdie), and Seth Teegarden (Silence! The Musical). They are all working graduates of the Commercial Entertainment Program with incredible gigs right now and I am so excited for all of them!!! You can find them all on CEN's Facebook page! (Link is above:)

  Things are always happening to keep entertainers on their toes. One of the things I love about this show, in particular, is that it is changeable so we are always swapping numbers in and out and adding new and exciting material! It's been one month now since I've been put in and the show is beginning to feel more and more comfortable. The 30 second costume changes are now a piece of cake and with four to five shows a week, the show order is more than ingrained by now!

  Pigeon Forge is a happening little theatre town! There are so many incredible shows with so many talented people. Trip Advisor is one of the internet's great tools for finding what real people have to say about entertainment in your area and so I have attached a link to our trip advisor page! I'm proud to say that "America's Hit Parade" at the Grand Majestic Theatre is the #5 theatre show and the #2 musical theatre show in the area!!! ("Soul of Motown" is the Grand Majestic's other show and it holds #3 theatre show and #1 musical theatre show!!!) So here's the link! http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g55270-d1473629-Reviews-The_Grand_Majestic_Theater-Pigeon_Forge_Tennessee.html

  Make sure to let me know if you find yourself in the area and I can get you discounted tickets!
  ~Courtney

PS. My Mom is coming to vist and see the show tonight so I'm super excited!!!

PSS. More exciting things going on with Seth Teegarden in NYC so ask him about it!