SC State to host master class March 24-25 with acclaimed actress Laya DeLeon Hayes

The award-winning performer’s workshop is part of SC State’s “From Dream to Screen: Industry Insider’s Master Class.”

ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State University will present the latest in its “From Dream to Screen: Industry Insider’s Master Class” series March 24-25 by featuring award-winning actress Laya DeLeon Hayes at the I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium.

This dynamic two-day master class will provide students, aspiring creatives, and members of the campus community with an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from one of the entertainment industry’s rising stars. Designed to inspire and inform, the event will explore the journey from passion to profession, offering behind-the-scenes insight into acting, storytelling, voice performance, and navigating a successful career in film and television.

Sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. 

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Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in Texas, Hayes has built an impressive and multifaceted career across television, film, and voice acting. She is widely recognized for her role as Delilah in CBS’s “The Equalizer” and as the voice of the title character in Disney Junior’s “Doc McStuffins,” a performance that earned her an NAACP Image Award. Her recent film work includes a leading role in “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster,” and she received a BAFTA Game Award for her voice performance in “God of War: Ragnarök.”

During the master class, Hayes will share her personal journey into the entertainment industry, discuss the creative process, and offer practical guidance for students interested in careers in acting, voiceover work, writing, directing, and producing. Participants will gain valuable insight into the discipline, preparation, and persistence required to thrive in the entertainment industry.

SC State established the “From Dream to Screen” series as a premier learning experience connecting students with accomplished professionals in film and television. Previous master class speakers have included acclaimed producer and director Trey Haley, renowned actor and acting coach Richard Lawson, and actor and singer Jason Weaver.

This program reflects SC State’s commitment to providing transformational learning experiences that expose students to industry leaders, real-world knowledge, and career-building opportunities in the arts and media.

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Who: SC State students of all majors

What: From “Dream to Screen: Industry Insider’s Master Class” featuring Laya DeLeon Hayes

When: March 24-25

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day

Where: I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium, SC State Campus

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