From Rollins to Broadway
Juan Carlos ’23, who plays Bob Newby in the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, returned to campus to share what he’s learned on his journey from Rollins to theatre’s biggest stage.
By Luke Woodling, ’17MBA
December 16, 2025
What does it take to go from majoring in theatre at Rollins to starring in Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway? Theatre professor David Charles recently sat down with Juan Carlos ’23 to find out.
Theatre Arts at Rollins
From performance opportunities and popular courses to expert faculty and study abroad experiences, learn more about what it’s like to be a theatre major at Rollins.
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November 02, 2026
The Power of Perspective
From Rollins to Cambridge and now law school at the University of Chicago, Ferah Shaikh ’24 is using her education to lead a life of service.
October 28, 2026
Richter Explains Hollywood’s Mid-Atlantic Accent
Nicole Richter, chair of Critical Media and Cultural Studies and director of film studies at Rollins College, assessed the Mid-Atlantic accent in films for this Trill Magazine feature. Richter states that the cultural associations tied to the accent are learned rather than universal.
October 27, 2026
Radio Interview Discusses Transformational Moment for Rollins Museum of Art
Leslie Anderson, the Bruce A. Beal Executive Director of the Rollins Museum of Art, was interviewed on Perspectives, a community affairs program that airs on WDBO and other stations across Central Florida. Anderson discussed how the museum’s move to downtown Winter Park in 2028 represents a transformational moment for the college and the broader community.