List of State University of New York at Purchase people

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The following is a list of individuals associated with State University of New York at Purchase through attending as a student, or serving as a member of the faculty or staff.

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Notable alumni

Conservatory of Theater Arts and Film alumni

The alumni of the Conservatory of Theater Arts and Film, compose what has been called the "Purchase Mafia" by several different sources, including Edie Falco and Hal Hartley. [1] [2] The term was first coined by casting director, Eve Brandstein, and later used in multiple biographical listings of Purchase alumni on the Internet Movie Database. It was later picked up by the press when actress and Purchase alumna, Edie Falco, came to national attention as a result of her role on HBO's mob drama, The Sopranos .

Actors and actresses

Notable alumni and former students from the Conservatory of Theater Arts & Film include:

Theatrical designers and technicians

Playwrights and screenwriters

Producers

Screenwriters

Directors

Editors

Dancers and choreographers

Musicians

Artists

Liberal arts and sciences

Journalists

Activists

Scientists

Authors

Radio personalities

Notable faculty


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