The Master’s University Alums Hired at Distinguished Theater Company – The Master’s University

Gabriela Holland (’24) and Catalina Sonnenburg (’23) didn’t think it was possible to recreate their experience from the Theatre Arts program at The Master’s University after they graduated. But to their welcome surprise, both were hired at Sight & Sound, a renowned Christian theater company in Branson, Missouri, where they’ll get to live the dream and utilize the experience they gained on set as students.
Holland arrived on TMU’s campus in 2020, majoring in communication studies with the hope of working in graphic design. But her time on crew in Theatre Arts fostered another love — for hair and makeup.
“I love that aspect of storytelling and helping the actors become part of their character,” Holland says.
After graduation, Holland was forwarded job postings for Sight & Sound by Tricia Hulet, director of TMU Theatre Arts. Though she didn’t know it at the time, one of her close friends, Sonnenburg, also applied for a position at the company.
Ultimately, Holland and Sonnenburg moved to Branson together — Holland being hired in the hair and makeup department, and Sonnenburg brought on as a costume shop assistant and craftsperson.
Sonnenburg figured that her time at TMU was her last opportunity to work in a theater program that wanted to produce a beautiful product for the glory of God. So she says it is surreal that she gets to do exactly that in her new job.
“Everyone here wants to glorify God with their art, and it is everything that I strive for,” she says. “It’s an amazing opportunity.”
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