Season 1

Trials & tribulations of the students at Ward University, a university of arts built in Newcrest and founded by one of the most famous actresses in Del Sol Valley: Judith Ward herself.

## Synopsis

A world of artistic passion, soaring ambition, and ruthless competition. As a new year dawns, students from around the world descend upon the hallowed halls of this prestigious institution, eager to pursue their dreams and stake their claim in the star system.

But as they soon discover, success comes at a steep price. The pressure to perform is relentless, the competition cutthroat, and the allure of fame and fortune a constant temptation. And looming over it all is the shadow of Thorne Bailey, the Simmy Award-winning musician accused of murdering the rising starlet Venessa Jeong. As the investigation into Jeong's murder unfolds, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested.

The students of Ward University find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue, as they confront the darker side of the entertainment industry. Against this backdrop of high-stakes drama and simmering tension, the students must navigate their own personal struggles and relationships. They forge bonds of friendship and rivalry, fall in and out of love, and discover the true price of success.

## Cast and Characters

### Cast (in alphabetical order)

* alittlemid as Katie Lopez & Raja Banerjee
* Allie Goodell as Candy Ward
* Alyssa Shadow as Cleo Harper
* Andy Jordan as Tia Frost
* Bri Storm as Amun Antar & Kaci Reign
* Casey Sara as DJ & Lori Caberera & Venessa Jeong
* ConnorTheVGFan78 as Raymond Stainfield
* Cresmeré as Drusilla Clemonte & Raja Banerjee
* Dale Drau as Derek Fraser & Diego Lobo
* Diana Heslin as Judith Ward & Shayla Mage
* Easy Mac as Gideon Jones
* EClassy as Fatima Antar
* EkolarasMagnum as Gloria Dawoud
* FLX Pictures as Nadeem Mansour
* GameLikeMagic as Summer Anagonye
* Hannah Okosisi as Jawaria Antar & Nora Bell & Octavia Moon & Yaritza Mabry & Tati Hall
* HeyAndreYT as Jasper Bell
* Kapands as Annette Arnaud
* Langley Fall as Rufus Bell & William Stainfield
* letsplayshay as Drusilla Clemonte
* Mitch Xander as Gideon Jones & Newscaster & Reporter
* MLJonesVO as Journalist & Laura Hunter & Professor Eva Drawn
* Nala Raniyah as Drusilla Clemonte
* PeafrogSims as Roxy Payton
* Phoenix-Artisan as Travis Lockhart
* Reina CL as Detective Jonasson & Fatima Antar
* Richard Camfield as Bouncer & Mr. Banerjee & Newscaster & Officer Patrick Cameron & Barry Rutledge & John Bates & Lex Reaves & Thorne Bailey
* Richard Savage as Leland Carvell
* SatiSim as Hilda Richter
* Serendipitia as Charlie Zimmer
* Simmer V as Bonnie Harper & Clara Silva & Holly Reynolds & Journalist
* SimsBerrry as Mei Ji
* Skyler Gilbert-Allen as Ezra Hunter
* Spinam as George Flint
* sunsimblvd as Drusilla Clemonte
* Tyler Velazquez as Ryan Flint
* Zarii Arri as Erika Bell
* Zenjoy as Officer Patrick Cameron & Reese Willis

## Episodes

### Special Episodes

 11.5
 A prequel to Ward University depicting a significant moment in the life of the troubled Derek Fraser. In his time of need, he meets Travis Lockhart for the first time, setting the stage for the events that will follow.

## Notes and Trivia

* Simmer Boi announced the series in January of 2020, asking users to submit their own characters to be included in the show. The community was asked to write suggestions for the characters' backstories, including their occupation, major, family, personality, aspirations, and more. Some of the show's characters - such as Charlie, Cleo, Fatima, Lori, Gideon, Tia, Ryan, Kaci, Derek and more - were created as a result.
* The beloved characters and backstories from The Sims 4: Get Famous (2018) were the inspiration behind the creation of Ward University. This alternate retelling of the expansion pack has since evolved into an entire franchise, captivating audiences with its unique blend of drama, humor, and heart.
* The talented cast of Ward University reunited to celebrate the series' second anniversary and honor its visionary director, Simmer Boi. This special gathering was a testament to the enduring bond that the voice actors have formed while working on this beloved project. Ward University may be a fictional world, but its impact on the lives of those who brought it to life is very real.