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Peyton :)

@itspeyton.pierce

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uci ‘26 🎭
I act, I direct, basically anything creative
Life is a bit and I’m committing to it

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Before anyone says anything, yes, I know these are extremely late. I thought I’d get normal posed grad photos like most people, but that never happened. However, I do have these fun candid photos from my final 30/60 show that pretty much sum up my college experience- a whole lot of chaos but pretty damn fun. There were so many activities and groups I participated in it’s absolutely insane. From being co-chair of Brick to being Petr the Theatrkid to 30/60, I don’t know how I got sleep (spoiler alert- I didn’t get a lot of it, sorry mom). I miss it all so much but I know I’ll have many more adventures ahead. Much love to everyone I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing. Love y’all <3

my plays: Match That HMO!, Curtain Call

📸: @sarahs.shphoto thank you SO MUCH these are awesome!!! by @itspeyton.pierce

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2 months ago

peyton pierce as production assistant

this banana is red
(original short film)
coming soon

#tbir by @itspeyton.pierce

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3 months ago

I don’t have grad photos yet so here’s a dump of my last spring quarter :,) definitely a chaotic one! somehow worked on multiple productions, did advanced directing class, and went to disney a few times 😅 oh and i was a petr the entire time, which it’s definitely bittersweet leaving the community. much love to all of the amazing people in my life (there were too many of you to tag), i’m gonna miss uci dearly 🫶🏻 by @itspeyton.pierce

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4 months ago

NYSP 2026 🗽

There’s so much I can say about this experience. Learning in a classroom is one thing, but NYSP has given me something so unique and unforgettable. I faced fears, I pushed myself, I had one hell of a time. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and made this trip fantastic. 🫶🏻 by @itspeyton.pierce

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6 months ago

Winter Quarter 2026 😝

If we thought I was busy last quarter, this quarter was truly a test of my limits. I music directed for the first time, directed and performed in a miscast cabaret, wrote and performed in 2 30/60 shows, and assistant directed a freaking mainstage!!! On top of this, I was taking 4 classes, one of them being preparation for NYSP. Also working at the student center! Genuinely, what was I thinking?! 😭 But I put all of myself into everything and I’m extremely proud of every production I contributed to. Thank you to everyone who showed up to performances, put up with my constantly tired self, and for simply supporting and believing in me. <3 BRING IT ON SPRING QUARTER 😆

Oh and last pic best pic of course by @itspeyton.pierce

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7 months ago

the quarter i chopped all of my hair off ✨

last fall quarter, managed to be one of the busiest people alive and will probably continue to do so, but we survived! shoutout to all of the besties who got me through it

As usual, last pic most real pic by @itspeyton.pierce

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10 months ago

after endless dutch bros runs, directing a show, and peeling some skin off of some chicken strips, year 3, done ✅

here’s some highlights from spring quarter 🫶🏻

I COULDNT TAG EVERYONE SO SORRY by @itspeyton.pierce

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a year ago

Sunshine Street ☀️🏘️

Going into college, I thought I would be trying to act in every project possible. This lasted until Sunshine Street. This project was a challenge to take on, especially as my directorial debut. But I loved it. My cast and crew helped me create something unforgettable. Even though there were ups and downs, everyone put their heart and soul into this production. The extra late nights, the tears, the insane amount of caffeine, the endless in n out runs, it was worth it.

Thank you to everyone who donated, saw the show, and stuck by me throughout the entire process. Even when I didn’t believe in myself, I had so many people in my corner. Macy, thank you for trusting me with Sunshine Street. I love this show so much. Shadan and Franchesca, thank you for being my SM team and keeping this show together. It would not have been possible without you. To my designers, you all did such wonderful work. You took this show to a new level. To my cast, thank you for taking on these characters and trusting me as a director. Even when I sometimes didn’t fully know what I was doing, you all stuck by me and helped me craft my vision of this show. I’m so proud.

Everything is sunny, everything is good,
Director Peyton, signing off 🫡
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Sunshine Street
Director: Peyton Pierce
Stage Manager: Shadan Shahrasbi
ASM: Franchesca Fenton
Scenic Designer: Jacquelyne Quinn Estrada
Prop Designer: Keely Zamora
Assistant Props Designer: Jaylynn Gulley
Sound Designer: Meili Monk
Lighting Designer: Shilah Shurki
Costume Designer: Michelle Urbina
Choreographer: Taylor Clark
Graphic Designer: Melodi Morgan
Photos: Doug Pierce by @itspeyton.pierce

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a year ago

genuinely, what was this quarter???

anyway, year 3 winter quarter, swipe to the end to see yippee peyton :)

too many awesome people to tag everyone sorry guys 🫡 by @itspeyton.pierce

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2 years ago

a quarter filled with chaos, love, and so many minutes listening to noah kahan

year 3, fall quarter <3

(i couldn’t tag everyone i’m sorry 🫠) by @itspeyton.pierce

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2 years ago

hey alexa, play halfway there by big time rush

year 2 at uci, much love to the people in my life <3

swipe for peyton the platypus 🤭 by @itspeyton.pierce

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2 years ago

It’s time for the inevitable sappy Side Quest post…

By far my favorite production I have been a part of. Another show of firsts- my first time originating a role, my first time playing instruments in a show, and my first time having to go on while sick. Brenwick Baron of Bastionville, my bouncing baby boy. Never have I played a part that brought me this much joy, where I felt so much like myself. Getting to craft a character truly by my creativity and instincts was incredible. Breni-boo, you helped me find a new confidence in not only my acting, but my musical ability. While Macy wrote the lyrics, I got the opportunity to screw around with my ukulele, kazoo, and Neo’s bass guitar to make the songs my own. After falling out of love with music for a couple of years, Breni brought me right back in. Performing this show was a blast, even though I got sick after opening night. To anyone who saw our Saturday shows, I hope you couldn’t tell I was dying physically haha. Onstage, I tried to be a firecracker. Offstage, I was sucking on cough drops and quietly blowing my nose in between scenes. But on the bright side, I got the best sleep of my life that night.

To my cast, thank you for constantly encouraging my shenanigans and helping me grow during this process. You’re all so talented and I’ve enjoyed every moment with you. To Macy and Martina, thank you for trusting me to bring Brenwick to life. You’re both amazing to work with. To everyone who saw the show and/or donated, thank you for supporting our project. Every penny and audience member means the world to us and encourages us to keep telling stories.

Glory does happen for people like us <3 by @itspeyton.pierce

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