Bio
Sydney Maynor is a senior from North Carolina majoring in Theater Studies and Psychology. During her time at Duke, she has been honored to perform in Duke Players' The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily) and Last Summer at Bluefish Cove (Sue), Theater Studies Mainstages Twelfth Night (Maria) and The Liar (Lucrece), and in her Graduation with Distinction project Every Brilliant Thing. Outside of theater, she is involved with Duke's Korean American organization KAjok, Duke Helping Hands for Alzheimers and other Neurological Disorders, and Duke Asian American Theatre. After graduation, she plans to attend UNC Chapel-Hill to pursue a Master in Social Work (MSW), potentially returning to acting in the future. She is grateful for all of her incredible memories with the Department of Theater Studies.
Academic Plans
- 1st Major Psychology (B.S.)
- 2nd Major Theater Studies (A.B.)
- Minor in Asian and Middle East Studies
- Concentration: Korean Language
2025 Graduation with Highest Distinction in Theater Studies
Exploring the Arts’ Impact on Mental Health Topics Through the Lens of Duncan MacMillan’s "Every Brilliant Thing"
Advisor Professor Johann R. Montozzi-Wood
Focus Program
- Cognitive Neuroscience and Law
Awards
- 2025 Theater Studies Award for Excellence in Acting
- 2025 Forlines Family Theater Studies Grant
Honors
- Magna Cum Laude
- Dean’s List with Distinction (Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024)
Mainstage
- The Liar (Lucrece)
- Twelfth Night (Maria)
Study Away
- Duke in London: Arts
Other
- Trinity Ambassador Theater Studies