Shanola Hampton, Star of NBC’s Hit Drama Found, Coming to Alverno

Shanola Hampton, known for her role as Veronica Fisher on the Showtime dramedy Shameless and star of NBC’s hit drama Found, will speak at Alverno College on Friday, February 2 and host an acting master class on Saturday, February 3. Both events will take place in the Pitman Theatre and are open to the public.

Hampton's talk will focus on her life, her journey and her mission, and what it took to go from South Carolina to being the star and producer of a popular network television show. Hampton is devoted to several causes to which she gives her time and money. Both she and her family volunteer with Feeding America, and she has been a long-time financial supporter of The Art of Elysium, an organization built on the idea that art can become a catalyst for social change through service. Her commitment to its many initiatives, including the theater program and the Girl Talk initiative, has made a substantial impact, earning her the Spirit Award in 2018. She was also part of I Lend My Voice, a campaign that raised money to battle human trafficking. The speaker event will be facilitated by Dana World-Patterson, founder and CEO of Foundations for Freedom, who has worked tirelessly to eradicate human trafficking through education, awareness, advocacy and prevention.

The acting master class will focus on navigating the road to auditioning and acting from local theater to TV and film, and will be limited to 30 people.

All proceeds from the ticket sales for both events will go to the Alverno food pantry, which helps students facing food insecurity. Early bird ticket prices for the speaker event are $30 before January 1, and $45 after. VIP tickets which include a meet and greet are $65 before January 1, and $75 after. Tickets for the acting master class are $75. For more information or to purchase tickets to either event, visit alverno.edu/alverno-presents.

About Alverno College

Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Certificate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and graduate programs are open to all genders. A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report.