Grace Rivera is thrilled to join the Gateway to the Arts team! She graduated from Montclair State University in 2023 with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Throughout her college career, she was able to participate in multiple productions as both a performer and assistant director. Notable roles include Fiona in Brigadoon, Nina in Dear World, and Delores in Working. She has had the honor of performing at UCPAC, The Goodspeed Opera House, and the Paper Mill Playhouse. Along with training at MSU, she was also a part of the Paper Mill Summer Conservatory, participated in the Growing Studio’s LINK program in 2022, and was a student at Elefante School of Music when she was younger. She is excited to begin her teaching journey and hopes to inspire her students!