Olivia Nail is excited to be part of the Actors Reaching Out family expansion. She is a full time student at the University of Florida studying Music Education. Olivia has had the chance to not only live abroad in four countries but has also had the opportunity to perform internationally through a variety of youth organizations such as the City of Leeds Youth Orchestra. Actors Reaching Out has given her an opportunity to be a music director as well as allowing her to volunteer in the arts outside of music. Olivia also works for the University of Florida Division of Housing as a Desk Assistant, giving her an opportunity to work with a wide variety of students. She is looking forward to the opportunity to promote literacy through the performing arts, and have the chance to give back to the community.

OliviaNail@ActorsReachingOut.org

Adrina Johnston is excited to be apart of the new Gainesville expansion of Actors Reaching Out. She is a full-time student at the University of Florida, studying Microbiology and Cell Sciences. Adrina has had the chance to perform on many occasions, starting with many school productions starting at age six. She has varied in the role she plays, from being part of the on-stage production of several musicals like Thoroughly Modern Millie to being part of the technical crew for shows like Legally Blonde. Actors Reaching Out has given her an opportunity to work outside of the sciences in something that was part of her childhood, and give back to the to those around her. Adrina also works as a Desk Assistant for the University of Florida Division of Housing, giving her ample opportunities to interact with students from varying backgrounds. She is looking forward to promoting literacy through the performing arts, and having the chance to give back to the community.

AdrinaJohnston@ActorsReachingOut.org