Patrice DeGraff Arenas

Patrice DeGraff Arenas (LaRonica) a native of Miami, Florida holds a BFA from FSU and MFA from the University of Pittsburgh. Regional Theatre credits include: Skeleton Crew (Gablestage, FL.), Gidion's Knot (New Theatre, FL.), Tempest (New Theatre FL.), In Darfur (Mosiac, FL.), Working (Lyceum, CA.), Hair (Wadsworth, CA.), TV and film credits include: "David Makes Man," OWN and "The Jackson's an American Dream." Performance and teaching have been rewarding experiences through MDCPS (American High), mentoring future film artists at NYFA Miami Campus, leading the Masterclass: "Act Out, Scene Study" for ABFF Miami 2024, 2025, and ABFF London 2025. Acting on stage offers the opportunity to connect with the story, and feel the presence of an audience in real time. The journey from script to performance is electric! Many thanks to my family, found tribe, and students!