Alumni Feature: Molded By the Arts, Pursuing My Passions 

December 30, 2020Better Together Blog

Megan Murphy, PCA Class of 2018 

The fine and performing arts have been part of my life for almost as long as I can remember. No matter what endeavors I’ve pursued, I’ve always returned to these creative environments. With this in mind, I decided to combine my artistic passions with my writing, organization, and people skills, and pursue a career in arts management (specifically public relations, programming, and marketing). I hope to enrich people’s lives by helping introduce them to art, whether that’s theatre, dance, music, singing, or visual works. Such forms of expression have changed my life, and I aspire to share them with others. 

At PCA, I was able to explore artistic interests which are now the focus of my career. Beginning at age five, I had the opportunity to take piano lessons. As I got older, I participated in multiple music ensembles including the Junior High and Upper School orchestras and Honors Voices, PCA’s chorus ensemble. My positive experiences in the theatre department ignited a love of performing that led me to pursue a minor in musical theatre. Besides the arts, my time at PCA also enhanced my writing and time management skills and introduced me to many lifelong friends. 

The welcoming educational environment at PCA allowed me to develop personal relationships with faculty and staff members who were truly invested in my success. I was also able to freely grow in my relationship with God and become grounded in who I am.