Four members of the Loyola University New Orleans community were named to Gambit Weekly’s 14th annual “40 Under 40,” which profiles the accomplishments and contributions of 40 standout New Orleanians under the age of 40. The full list can be read in Gambit’s current issue.
Loyola alumna Dody Nolan ’11 was named to the list for her work as a musical theater vocalist.
A native of New Orleans and a graduate of the College of Music and Media, Nolan has performed with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, NOCCA, Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, Loyola Opera and New Orleans Opera. She also performs as a Victory Belle at the National World War II Museum and at Cafe Giovanni, as well as cantoring at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Divine Mercy Catholic Church and St. Louis Cathedral.
Last summer, Nolan was one of 35 people selected from across the nation to participate in SpringboardNYC, a highly-selective program sponsored by the American Theatre Wing that works with theater veterans Randy Lutterman, Marc Kudisch, Edie Falco, David Caparelliotis and Kathleen Marshall.
"I'll eventually be moving to New York, pounding the pavement and trying to get in the Broadway spotlight," Nolan says.