CVPA faculty

  • Marcus Daniel is from India and began learning the piano there at the age of seven. His father, who was a pianist and choir director was his first teacher. He was classically trained and was also playing in a rock band when he discovered jazz

  • Amanda Snellings joined George Mason University in 2021. As the Senior Assistant Director of Development for CVPA, Amanda secures support for the Center for the Arts through sponsorships and grants; leads fundraising strategy for CVPA student scholarships and programs...

  • Yaritza Pacheco is a multidisciplinary artist & designer and is delighted to be teaching Scenic Painting at George Mason University.

  • Ahmad Maaty is an Egyptian-American actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer.

  • April E. Brassard is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, TV writer, producer, and professor.

  • Franklin A. Robinson, Jr. (Frank Robinson, Jr.) is a professional actor, playwright, and award-winning filmmaker based in Charles County, Maryland.

  • David Goldstein has over 20 years of professional experience as a screenwriter, having written (and rewritten) scripts for companies such as Disney, Sony, Paramount, Lucasfilm and Fox.

  • Nicholas Kfoury Horner is a singer, voice-over artist, stage actor, and director based in the Washington D.C. area.

  • Prior to her position as Production Manager in the School of Dance, Sophie Zuehl (nee Sotsky) lived and worked in New York City. She was a dancer, choreographer, lighting designer, and production manager.

  • October 4, 2022

    The College of Visual and Performing Arts celebrated the in-person return of ARTS! By George in 2022. This signature annual event showcases everything within the College, from groundbreaking and exciting visual art and design to exquisite performances.