Running In Rhythm
“I’ve grown so much here — mentally, emotionally and spiritually,” he says. “It’s where I’m meant to be.”
— Mason Farrington ’27
Major: Musical Theatre
Minors: Music, Business Management
Hometown: Ottumwa, Iowa
Scholarships: Journey Scholarship Fund and The Lora Grandia Music Scholarship
Involvement: Track and field, A Cappella Choir, SOS leader, student involvement assistant, campus productions
Career Goal: Runner or actor
When Mason Farrington ’27 steps into the spotlight, it’s never just one stage. Whether he’s sprinting down the track, singing in a musical or leading a campus event, the musical theatre major from Ottumwa, Iowa, brings the same energy everywhere he goes.
“I’ve always had a lot of different passions,” Farrington says. “At Central, it’s easy to be involved in all of them at once.”
He’s not kidding. He’s a sprinter on the track team, sings in the A Cappella Choir, works as a Student Orientation Staff leader, serves as a student involvement assistant — and still finds time to perform in campus productions.
One of his favorite memories? Taking on his first big role in “Body of Water.”
“The entire show was student-led,” he says. “That made it really special.”
When Farrington arrived at Central, he wasn’t sure musical theatre was his path. He thought about business, kinesiology, even engineering — until a mentor helped him realize where his heart really was.
“I’ve always loved acting and performing,” Farrington shares. “Once I switched my major, it just felt right.”
Since then, he’s learned there’s a lot more to theatre than what happens center stage.
“I had no idea how much goes into it — script analysis, design, combining singing and acting. My favorite class ever is musical theatre performance. It’s just a blast.”
Outside the theatre, Farrington helps others find their moment to shine. Through his work in student involvement, he’s helped organize live music nights, outdoor concerts and jazz events on campus.
“I love getting people together to perform; it builds community,” Farrington explains.
Faith keeps him grounded through it all. Farrington’s decision to attend Central came after prayer and reflection — and that same sense of purpose still guides him.
“I’ve grown so much here — mentally, emotionally and spiritually,” he says. “It’s where I’m meant to be.”
After graduation, Farrington hopes to chase both his dreams: Running professionally and performing on Broadway or in film.
“Whatever God’s will — that’s what I’ll follow and keep working toward,” he says.