August Scarpelli is a senior theatre arts major at Hiram College who directed and presented his capstone project on German playwright Bertolt Brecht. The project culminated years of hands-on learning per Hiram's philosophy of self-discovery and reflection. Scarpelli worked closely with his advisor Professor Hyde on projects like co-directing an adaptation of Hamlet and feels Hiram has given him the skills and confidence to pursue his dream of owning a theater. His experience exemplifies Hiram's emphasis on experiential learning and critical reflection.