Alumni Spotlight: Jimmy Brewer

Photo credit: Tommy Krause

Bio

Jimmy was born when he met his band mates from Pan Arcadia in Washington Square Park. He has had a passion for music and theatre since his father introduced him to trumpet.  Currently making Broadway debut in Shucked! Off-Broadway: Scotland, PA(RTC).  Regional: Kinky Boots(Bucks County Playhouse), The Flamingo Kid(Hartford Stage), The Black Suits(CTG Kirk Douglas Theatre), A Connecticut Christmas Carol(Goodspeed Musicals).  Film: Seasick(Short), The Sale(Short), The Preppie Connection(Feature), Beach Rats(Feature).  Television: Fosse/Verdon(FX), Ramy(Hulu), Prodigal Son(FOX), Blue Bloods(CBS).  Education: Carnegie Mellon University BFA. New music out now @jbrewz @pan.arcadia

You can listen to Pan Arcadia's music on Spotify.

Jimmy's Usdan Experience

What was your favorite class or Usdan activity?

My favorite class at Usdan was wind ensemble.  There was a kid that would say “name any tune, ANY tune” and would play it back to me on the trumpet.  Wildly talented peers helped encourage me while keeping me humble!

What is your favorite Usdan memory?

My favorite Usdan memory is getting the vanilla/chocolate ice cream with the small wooden spoon on the walk to the bus.

How did your experience as a Usdan student prepare you to contribute creatively to your community?

Usdan taught me to build creative relationships with strangers without a constant adult presence, so I had to build real social skills in the moment.  I’ve tried my best translate that into tackling every fresh room I walk into, be it a new audition or a final rehearsal. We’re all just kids looking to play.

Thank U for sharing your story, Jimmy!