Pearce is beyond excited to be joining the Applause family and teaching what he loves. Originally from Columbia, Mo., Pearce graduated from the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Most recently, Pearce played Yonkers in the City Center and Broadway runs of Gypsy with Patti LuPone. Other Regional Credits include: Pippin (Pippin), West Side Story (Action), Into the Woods (Jack), Showboat (Frank) and Dreamgirls. Pearce looks forward to helping educate and inspire the future generation of Musical Theatre performers and enthusiasts.