Here the College of Liberal Arts alum shares how his experiences at Purdue helped him find success in the field he loves. A: While I’ve never performed, I got involved in the technical side of theater in high school. Some friends and I started a club — Live Events and Productions (LEAP) — by sort of stumbling into it. It’s a whole different ballgame as far as technical skills and demands are concerned, but I’m eager to dive in. I’m glad that I could get involved in this industry so early and start building my career while I was in college.