For Kerrigan Sullivan, it started with a magic moment. She was about five years old when her mom took her to see a play. Sullivan remembers being completely swept up in the experience. By six, she had landed her first role. Today, as a professor of theatre and chair of Brightpoint’s Department of Performing Arts, she helps students create those magic moments for others.

The event, which is open to the community, will take place October 13.