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May 4-8, 2022Once upon a time.
INTO THE WOODSMusic and Lyrics bySTEPHEN SONDHEIMBook byJAMES LAPINEOriginally directed on Broadway by James LapineOrchestrations by Jonathan TunickMusic DirectorDirectorSHERI WILLIAMS PANNELLScenic DesignerMAYLAN THOMASJEFF SCHAETZKECostume DesignerLighting DesignerDANA ROCHESTERISABELLE FLORESSound DesignersTHE STUDENTS OF THEATRE 437ChoreographerMAKENNA LEMKECAST LIST (In Alphabetical Order)Stepmother . .ASHLEY ANNCinderella .ELENA BEHNKEJack . AIDAN BLACKJack’s Mother (5.5, 5.7) . .SARAH DONOFRIOLucinda CHRISTIANE HERRMANNJack’s Mother (5.4, 5.6, 5.8) .ISABELLE M. HUGHESLittle Red (5.4, 5.6, 5.8) .SOPHIE KEPPLERCinderella’s Mother .REESE KEYSERBird/Snow White/Female Swing . .KENDRA KROUTHRapunzel’s Prince/Male Swing . . . .MAX KRUEGERGranny .MAKENNA LEMKEVoice of Giant RAELEEN MCMILLIONBaker’s Wife . .ELLIE MUNGOFlorinda .MIRANDA PARKERBaker DANIEL PERSINOWitch .ISABELLE (BEE) RASHKINLittle Red (5.5, 5.7) .GRACE RITCHERCinderella’s Father .MASON SHEFCHIKSteward .JACQUELINE SIEDENBURG-SISCinderella’s Prince/Male Swing . .CHRISTIAN SPAAYMilky White Puppeteer EUGENE STREIWolf .WILLIAM T. TONEYRapunzel .OLIVIA ROSE WALLMilky White Puppeteer BROOKE WALLOThe Narrator/Mysterious Man . .WESLEY YAROCHBird/Sleeping Beauty/Female Swing . . ISABELLA ZEIMET
Original Broadway production by Heidi Landesman, Rocco Landesman, Rick Steiner, M. AnthonyFisher, Frederic H. Mayerson, Jujamcyn TheatersOriginally produced by the Old Globe Theater, San Diego, CA.INTO THE WOODS is presented thru special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.comThere is one 15 minute intermission.DIRECTOR’S NOTESFrom Sheri Williams PannellCareful the wish you make,Wishes are children.Careful the path you take,Wishes come true. - Stephen SondheimWhen Meastro Sondheim passed away in November 2021, he left quite a legacy, atreasure trove of musicals which will continue to entertain and inspire us for generationsto come. For me, one of the crown jewels is his collaboration with James Lapine, INTOTHE WOODS. This PSOA production is my entrée into the world of Sondheim as a director.As I envisioned the telling of this story, theoretical knowledge was tested by whatappeared simple but is complex in this world of fractured fairy tales. I am so grateful forthe opportunity to explore this world where maxims are declared and tested bycharacters from our childhood. They journey through territory which appears familiar tothem and us but is forever changed by the outcome of their choices.This masterpiece of a musical debuted on Broadway in 1987 but INTO THE WOODS seemsto have been written for times such as we now live, where societal challenges and a desirefor hope coincide. My wish is that each of us learns to be careful enough and love oneanother enough to consider the consequences of what we say and do. Ah me, may thiswish come true!SPECIAL THANK YOUColeen Brooks, David Hoffman, Antonis Johnston, Tanya Kruse, Wendy Rowe, VanessaWeber, Simone Ferro, Lillian Hayward, Christine Westrich, Utah Shakespeare Festival,UW-Oshkosh Theatre Department, Marquette University Theatre Department, andCardinal Stritch University Theatre Department, PSOA Music Department, PSOA DanceDepartment, Kayla Premeau, Barb Garncarz, Robin Mello, Raeleen McMillionUWM resides on traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk and Menominee homelands alongthe southwest shores of Michigami, North America’s largest system of freshwaterlakes, where the Milwaukee, Menominee and Kinnickinnic rivers meet and the peopleof Wisconsin’s sovereign Anishinaabe, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Oneida and Mohicannations remain present.
PRODUCTION PERSONNELStage Manager . .LAUREN WESTFAHLAssistant Stage Manager . .KATE KOWALCZYKAssistant Stage Manager . .GABRIELLE VITRANODramaturge . .DR. ROBIN MELLODramaturge . . .MARA GRIGGDialect Coach .RAELEEN MCMILLIONMovement Director . .BILL WATSONTechnical Director . .CHRISTOPHER J. GUSELead Scenic Artisan . .STEVE WATSONScenic Artisans .DANIEL DEFREESE, GRACE HUSS, RACHEL FOSTER, JACK KANNENBERG,PARKER MINDERMANN, JUSTIN ROBERTS, DANIEL SANDOVALScenic Charge . . .CARRI DAHLProperties Director . ANA MCHENRYProperties Artisans .HOPE JACKSON, GRACE MANNENBACK, AMAYA ROCKETTAMINAH ROCKETTTechnical Crew . . .THE STUDENTS OF THR 214 STAGECRAFTLighting Director . . STEPHEN ROY WHITELighting Programmer . JACK KANNENBERGAssistant Head Electrician . . DANIEL SANDOVALAudio Coordinator.CHRISTOPHER J. GUSEAudio Engineer . .PARKER MINDERMANNCostume Director . .DANA ROCHESTERCostume Shop Supervisors .KATHLEEN DONNELLY, JEANNE SCHRANKDraper JEANNE SCHRANKCostumers CARLY COLDREN, EJ HANKINS, BAILEY J. KISSACK, JESSICA LLANASREID MADECKY, DANIEL RUSCH, ZOE VALITCHKA, BEA WALTERSWig Designer ANSLEY JUANAssistant Wig & Makeup Designer .JESSICA LLANASWardrobe Supervisor .BAILEY J. KISSACKDressers .CARLY COLDREN, JESSICA LLANAS, REID MADECKY, DANIEL RUSCH,ZOE VALITCHKA, BEA WALTERSWigs Run Crew ZEE LAITILA, JENNA MARTINEZMotion Control Operator JUSTIN ROBERTSSound Mix Engineer . . .EJ HANKINSSound Operator . ETHAN HIGHTIRELighting Operators .NATHAN DESING, NATE GOLDSBOROUGHFollowspot Operators HAYLEY DILLOW, IAN FRISCHDeck Crew .JENNA BLASK, MIKAELA BOWERS, GEORGE HARTMANN,OLIVIA KRUEGER, ZULENNY RODRIQUEZ, ERIN SULLIVANCostumes for Into the Woods are dedicated to Corey T. Collins.
CAST BIOGRAPHIESASHLEY ANN (Stepmother)Ashley is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeInvader? I Hardly Know Her! (Ensemble) and Working (Delores). Non-UWM credits includeTheatre on the Bay’s production of These Shining Lives (Francis O’Connell) and MarinetteDrama Department’s production of The Addams Family (Morticia Addams). Aftergraduation, Ashley hopes to perform professionally.ELENA BEHNKE (Cinderella)Elena is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeHamlet (Rosencrantz 2) and Working (Ensemble). Non-UWM credits include MiscellaneaTheatre Company’s production of The Woman, Her Husband, and Herself (The Woman).After graduation, Elena hopes to become a professional actor.AIDAN BLACK (Jack)Aidan is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeThe Day the Music Came Back (Beats), Le nozze Di Figaro (Ensemble), and Street Signs(Forest). Non-UWM credits include The Zona Gale Young People’s Theatre’s production ofPeter Pan (Stage Manager), Portage High School’s production of The Hunchback of NotreDame (Quasimodo), and BDACT’s production of Newsies (Jack Kelly). After graduatiion,Aidan wants to teach, create, perform, and direct theatre.SARAH DONOFRIO (Jack’s Mother)Sarah is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program with minors in Dance andCommunications. Non-UWM credits include Jeannine Larson Dobbins Conservatory ofTheatre & Dance’s production of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Swing), IllinoisHigh School Theatre Festival’s production of Aida (Keyboard 2), and Table Top Broadway’sQuarantine Cabaret. After graduation, Sarah hopes to pursue a successful career as astoryteller and continue her passion for the arts.CHRISTIANE HERRMANN (Lucinda)Christiane is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Non-UWM credits includeWilliam Horlick Highschool’s productions of Sense and Sensibility (Elinor Dashwood) andBeauty and the Beast (Belle). After graduation, Christiane hopes to devote her life tobringing joy to audiences with her performances.SOPHIE KEPPLER (Little Red)Sophie is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeBonnie & Clyde (Ensemble), Working (Amanda), and Street Signs (Scarlett). Aftergraduating, Sophie hopes to perform professionally and teach in the arts.REESE KEYSER (Cinderella’s Mother)Reese is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program with an intention of pre-law.Non-UWM credits include Green Bay Southwest High School’s production of Footloose (Vi)and Next Stage Theatre’s production of Newsies (Ensemble). After graduation, Reesehopes to go to law school and eventually practice corporate law.
KENDRA KROUTH (Bird/Snow White/Female Swing)Kendra is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. PreviousUWM credits include Street Signs (Lana) and Twelfth Night (Ensemble). Non-UWM creditsinclude Theatre on the Bay’s productions of Mamma Mia! (Ensemble) and Eurydice(Eurydice). After graduation, Kendra hopes to continue to grow as an artist.MAX KRUEGER (Rapunzel’s Prince/Male Swing)Max is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeWorking (Freddy/Ensemble) and Bonnie & Clyde (Sheriff). Non-UWM credits includeSheboygan North High School’s production of Annie (Rooster) and Theatre for YoungAudiences’ production of Newsies (Specs). After graduation, Max hopes to become aperformer that inspires others to find the same love for theatre that he has.MAKENNA LEMKE (Granny/Choreographer)Makenna is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. PreviousUWM credits include Street Signs (Melina/Dance Captain). Non-UWM credits includeBrookfield Central High School’s production of Newsies (Primary Newsies Dancer). Aftergraduation, Makenna hopes to both perform and choreograph professionally and one dayperform on a Broadway stage.ELLIE MUNGO (Baker’s Wife)Ellie is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeSongs of Work and Protest (Ensemble). Non-UWM credits include Preble Players’production of Mamma Mia! (Donna Sheridan) and St Norbert College’s Next Stage’sproduction of Newsies (Medda Larkin). After graduation, Ellie hopes to instill her love forthe arts into others and one day teach.MIRANDA PARKER (Florinda)Miranda is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. PreviousUWM credits include Hamlet (First Player/King Player/Fortinbras), Winterdances 2022: AllThat You Touch You Change (Dancer), Springdances 2021: Blurring Borders (Dancer),Working (Ensemble), and New Dancemakers: Disconnect//Reconnect (Dancer). Non-UWMcredits include Kids from Wisconsin’s productions of Live in Living Color! (PrincipalSinger/Dancer), The Beat Goes On (Principal Singer/Dancer), Shine the Light (PrincipalSinger/Dancer) and Schauer Arts Center’s production of Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey).After graduation, Miranda hopes to become a professional musical theatre performer inNew York.DANIEL PERSINO (Baker)Daniel is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in History. PreviousUWM credits include Working (The Mason/Featured Ensemble), Bonnie & Clyde (TedHinton), Fen (Frank/Geoffery), Invader? I Hardly Know Her! (Dwight Warner), andCymbeline (First Lord). Non-UWM credits include Sunset Playhouse’s production ofHairspray (Link Larkin), STEPS Performing Arts Center’s production of 42nd Street (JulianMarsh), and Miscellanea Theatre Company’s production of The Woman, Her Husband, andHerself (The Husband). After graduation, Daniel hopes to pursue a performance career andparticipate in educational outreach. He hopes to inspire, connect, and support whatevercommunity he falls into.
ISABLLE (BEE) RASHKIN (Witch)Bee is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Music. Previous UWMcredits include Twelfth Night (Feste), Invader? I Hardly Know Her! (Botsworth), Miscast2020 (Director/Producer), Miscast 2021 (Director/Producer), and Miscast 2022(Director/Producer). Non-UWM credits include Miscellania Theatre Company’s productionof The Woman, Her Husband, and Herself (Writer/Director/Producer) and Interlochen ArtsAcademy’s production of Oedipus Rex (Messenger). After graduation, Bee hopes tocontinue pursuing writing, directing, and acting devised musical with the MiscellaniaTheatre Company.GRACE RITCHER (Little Red)Grace is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits include StreetSigns (Mary). Non-UWM credits include Madison College’s production of These ShiningLives (Catherine), Stage Q’s production of Dog Sees God (CB’s Sister), and Madison ExpressYourself’ production of American Idiot (Heather). After graduation, Grace hopes to becomea professional performer.MASON SHEFCHIK (Cinderella’s Father)Mason is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program with minors in Music andDance. Previous UWM credits include Songs of Work and Protest (Ensemble) and The DayThe Music Came Back (Bass). Non-UWM credits include St. Norbert College Next Stageproductions of Newsies (Reeds Instrumentalists) and Jekyll and Hyde (Reeds 2Instrumentalist). After graduation, Mason hopes to work professionally as both aperformer and a teaching artist.JACQUELINE SIEDENBURG-SIS (Steward)Jacqueline is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM creditsinclude The Day The Music Came Back (Disco) and Songs of Work and Protest (Ensemble).Non-UWM credits include Elkhorn Area High School’s productions of A Christmas Carol(Ghost of Christmas Past), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), and Mary Poppins (Mrs. Banks) as well asthe social media manager for The Sprague Theatre (Lakeland Players). After graduation,Jacqueline hopes to pursue a career in the Midwest in the performing arts as a performerdirector, casting director, or manager.CHRISTIAN SPAAY (Cinderella’s Prince/Male Swing)Christian is junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits includeStreet Signs (Charles). Non-UWM credits include Lakeshore Productions of The Wizard ofOz (Tin Man) and Waukesha Civic Theatre’s production of Big Fish (Karl the Giant). Aftergraduation, Christian, hopes to continue to chase the magic of the artistry while continuingto run a local computer repair and design business.EUGENE STREI (Milky White Puppeteer)Eugene is a junior in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. PreviousUWM credits include Twelfth Night (Maria). Non-UWM credits include Waconia HighSchool’s productions of Mary Poppins (Katie Nana/Dancer, Mayer Cast) and The Mousetrap(Parivicinni) and Minnesota 4H State Arts-In (Performer).
WILLIAM T. TONEY (Wolf)William is a senior in the BA Music – Voice Emphasis program. Previous UWM creditsinclude Person Two – Ready (Or Not) (Piirainen, Brooks, Katte, Ozaki- Graves). Non-UWMcredits include American Gothic Performing Arts Festival’s productions of Newsies(Buntzen), The Magic Flute (Papageno), The Tender Land (Copland) (Grandpa), Ragtime theMusical (Coalhouse Walker Jr.) and International Lyric Academy’s production of DonGiovanni (Understudy/Servant/Ensemble). After graduation, William is unsure if he willpursue a Masters degree or move to the Big Apple to start pursuing his career.OLIVIA ROSE WALL (Rapunzel)Olivia is a senior in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits include Songsof Work and Protest (Ensemble), Working (Ensemble), Bonnie & Clyde (Ensemble), andCymbeline (Ensemble). Non-UWM credits include Kohl’s Wild Theatre Touring Company(Principal Member). After graduation, Olivia, through theatre, hopes to continue educatingand inspiring children and adults in the Milwaukee area.BROOKE WALLO (Milky White Puppeteer)Brooke is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance.Previous UWM credits includes Playboy in the Western World (Honor Blake). Non-UWMcredits include Eau Claire Memorial High School’s productions include Shrek the Musical(Fiona), Rehearsal for Murder (Monica Welles) and Chippewa Valley’s Theatre Guild’sproduction of As You Like It (Audrey). After graduation, Brooke hopes to work as aperformer and a costumer in the Milwaukee and Chicago areas.WESLEY YAROCH (The Narrator/Mysterious Man)Wesley is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. After graduation, Wesley,hopes to become a professional actor.ISABELLA ZEIMET (Bird/Sleeping Beauty/Female Swing)Isabella is a junior in the BF Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance. PreviousUWM credits include Bonnie & Clyde (Ensemble), Working (Rose), and New Dancemakers2021: Strings of Healing (Dancer). Non-UWM credits include ComedySportz Milwaukee(Company Member). After graduation, Isabella would like to stay in the Midwest workingas a professional performing artist and eventually attending graduate school so she maybecome a professor as well.
PRODUCTION BIOGRAPHIESMikaela Bowers (Deck Crew) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program. PreviousUWM credits include Prince of Denmark (Rosencrantz/Guildenstern). Non-UWM creditsinclude Thoroughly Modern Millie (Mrs. Meers), The Foreigner (Catherine), Macbeth (LadyMacbeth).Jenna Blask (Deck Crew) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program. Previous UWMcredits include Prince of Denmark (Laertes/Player/Ensemble). Non-UWM credits includeMy Fair Lady (Mrs. Pearce).Carly Coldren (Costumer/Dresser) is a senior in the Theatre Production program. UWMcredits include The Laramie Project (Costume Designer), Miscast 2020 2021 2022 (StageManager), Winterdances 2022: All That You Touch You Change (Wardrobe Crew), Hamlet(Assistant Costume Designer), Street Signs (Costume Construction), Musical Theatre SeniorSeminar Advanced Project 2021 (Lighting Designer), and 2022 American College DanceAssociation North-Central Conference (Light Board Operator). Non-UWM credits includeTurner High School’s production of Spongebob the Musical(Costume Designer) andMiscellanea Theatre Company’s production of Woman Her Husband and Herself (LightingDesigner/Stage Manager).Nathan Desing (Lighting Operator) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program.Previous UWM credits include Prince of Denmark (Laertes/Player/Ensemble).Isabelle Flores (Lighting Designer) is a senior in the BFA Theatre Production program.Previous UWM credits include Red Velvet (Scenic Artisan), The Tempest (Scenic Artisan),Invader? I Hardly Know Her (Costumer), Children’s Hour (Costumer), Trojan Women(Scenic Artisan), The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI (Props Artisan), Twelfth Night (PropsArtisan/Assistant to Head Electrician) and Street Signs (Lighting Designer). Non-UWMcredits include Pius IX Catholic High School’s productions of Spring Dance Show(Lightboard Operator) and Hairspray (Lightboard Operator) and The Fireside TheatreDinner Theatre’s production of The Little Mermaid (Scenic Intern). After graduation,Isabelle hopes to become a professional lighting designer based in Wisconsin.Rachel Foster (Scenic Artisan) is a senior in the BFA Theatre Production program. PreviousUWM credits include This is Modern Art (Technical Director), Hamlet (Assistant TechnicalDirector), Street Signs (Assistant Technical Director) and Twelfth Night (ScenicArtisan/Deck Crew). Non-UWM credits include Kimberly Theatre’s productions of BillyElliot (Stage Manager) and Little Shop of Horrors (Props Artisan) and Iowa State Theatre’sproduction of The Wolves (Carpenter).Ian Frisch (Followspot Operator) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program.Previous UWM credits include Prince of Denmark (Horatio/Player King).This production is supported in part by funds from the Peck School of the Arts Blackand Gold Committee and the Differential Tuition allocation.
Nate Goldsborough (Lighting Operator) is a sophomore in the BS Information ScienceTechnology program. Into the Woods is his first show at UWM. Non-UWM credits includeLyons Township High School’s productions of Almost Maine (Lighting Designer), House ofBlue Leaves (Lighting Designer), Lend Me a Tenor (Lighting Designer), Grease (LightingDesigner) and Music Makers of Western Springs’ productions of Footloose (LightingDesigner) and Elf Jr. (Lighting Designer). After graduation, Nate hopes to work in anaerospace adjacent field developing information systems as well as working intheatrical/concert lighting design.Mara Grigg (Dramaturge) is a junior in the BA Theatre Practice program. Non-UWMcredits include Black Raven Pirate Adventures (Bonnie Lass), The Actors Collective’sproductions of The Revolutionists (Technical Director) and One by Tenn Plus Eight (StageManager), Jim Smith’s exhibit “Closet Christian: Christian In A Secular World” (SpecialEffects and Makeup Artist), Publicity Manager for The Footlighters and a Writer andPerformer in The Coming Out Monologues. After graduation, Mara hopes to find newways to tell the stories that matter.EJ Hankins (Sound Mix Engineer) is a junior in the BFA Theatre Production program with aminor in ASL Studies. Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Sound Designer),Hamlet (Sound Mix Technician/Scenic Artisan), Street Signs (Scenic Artisan), TrojanWomen (Technician/Sound Board Operator), and A Piece of My Heart (Audio Engineer).After graduation, EJ hopes to either build sets or sound engineer for touring shows.George Hartmann (Deck Crew) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program withminors in Chinese and Dance. Previous UWM credits include Prince of Denmark(Hamlet). Non-UWM credits include Birder Studio of Performing Arts’ production ofLittle Mermaid (Sebastian) and Interlochen Arts Academy productions of Tartuffe (KingGeorge), Anne of Green Gables (Gilbert), and Death and the King’s Horseman(Drummer). After graduation, George hopes to become to a professional actor.Ethan Hightire (Sound Operator) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program.Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Seven). Non-UWM credits includeMarcus Performing Arts Center’s production of Black Nativity 2021 (Ensemble),Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s production of Ghost Bike (Ora/Alvin/Ensemble), Schmitz& Giggles’ production of Sketch 22 (Ensemble), and Brown Deer High School Theatre’sproduction of The Pajama Game (Sid Sorokin), The Music Man (Mayor Shin), and TheMousetrap (Giles Ralston). After graduation, Ethan hopes to perform professionally.Hope Jackson (Props Artisan) is a junior in the BFA Theatre Production program with acertificate in Digital Fabrication and Design certificate. Previous UWM credits include Thisis Modern Art (Props Artisan), Winterdances 2022: All That You Can Touch (Assistant StageManager), Hamlet (Assistant Stage Manager), Songs of Work and Protest(Stage Manager) and In the Next Room (Deck Crew). Non-UWM credits include BrookfieldCentral High School’s production of Newsies.
Jack Kannenberg (Scenic Artisan/Lighting Programmer) is a junior in the BFA TheatreProduction program. Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Scenic Designer),Hamlet (Head Electrician), In the Next Room (Scenic Artisan/Lighting Operator) and StreetSigns (Scenic Artisan). Non-UWM credits include River Valley High School’s production ofThe Sound of Music (Stage Manager), Origin! Children’s Theatre production of Shrek Jr.(Lighting Designer), Elevation Dance Academy (Stage Manager/Assistant LightingDesigner) and UW-Eau Claire’s production of Fireball (Assistant Lighting Designer). Aftergraduation, Jack hopes to earn a Master’s in themed entertainment design and eventuallywork for a major theme park.Bailey J. Kissack (Costumer/Wardrobe) is a senior in the BFA TheatreProduction program with a minor in Film. Previous UWM credits include Hamlet(Costumer/Wardrobe), Street Signs (Costumer/Scenic Artisan) Female Transport(Assistant Costume Designer) and Trojan Women (Assistant Costume Designer). Aftergraduation, Bailey hopes to either become an event coordinator or wardrobesupervisor for nonprofit companies.Kate Kowalczyk (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore in the Theatre Productionprogram. Previous UWM credits include 2022 American College Dance Association NorthCentral Conference (Stage Manager) and The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI (Scenic Artist).Non-UWM credits include De Pere High School’s productions of Little Shop of Horrors(Costume Designer), Machinal (Costume Designer), The Wedding Singer (Stage Manager),and Sweeney Todd (Stage Manager). After graduation, Kate hopes to stage manageprofessionally for tours, special events, and residential theatre companies.Olivia Krueger (Ophelia/Player/Ensemble) is a freshman in the BA Theatre Educationprogram. Previous UWM credits include Prince of Denmark (Ophelia/Player/Ensemble).Reid Madecky (Costumer) is in the BFA Theatre Production program. Previous UWMcredits include The Laramie Project (Dresser), Hamlet (Costumer), and Street Signs(Costumer).Parker Mindermann (Scenic Artisan) is a sophomore in the BFA Theatre Productionprogram. Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Scenic Artist), 2022 AmericanCollege Dance Association North-Central Conference (Sound Operator), NewDancemakers 2021: Viewed & Perceived (Sound Board Operator) and Winterdances 2022:All That You Touch You Change (Sound Board Operator). Non-UWM credits include VAHSproductions of Macbeth (Technical Director) and Fair Verona Shakespeare Company/WillRogers Follies (Stage Manager). After graduation, Parker hopes to become a well-knownaudio engineer for movies, theatre, and video games.Justin Roberts (Scenic Artisan/Motion Control Operator) is a junior in the BFA TheatreProduction program. Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Scenic Artist),Hamlet (Props Artist), Street Signs (Sound Engineer/Sound Mix Technician) and UWM’sDance Department’s concert Springdances: Blurring Borders (Soundboard Operator).After graduation, Justin hopes to run sound professionally for resident companies as wellas for tours.
Zulenny Rodriguez (Deck Crew) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program. PreviousUWM credits include Prince of Denmark (Ophelia/Player/Ensemble). Non-UWM creditsinclude Domincan High School productions of Newsies, Silent Sky, Mamma Mia!, Girls inthe Boat, and Descendants, and Milwaukee Ballet Company’s productions of TheNutcracker (Dancer) and Cinderella (Dancer).Daniel Rusch (Costumer/Dresser) is a junior in the BFA Theatre Production programminoring in German. Previous UWM credits include Hamlet (Prop Artisan), Street Signs(Scenic Designer), In the Next Room (Scenic Artist), Fen (Scenic Artist), and Trojan Women(Scenic Artist). Other credits include Bay Port High School’s productions of Mama Mia!(Assistant Stage Manager) and Alice in Wonderland (Assistant Stage Manager/ScenicArtist). After graduation, Daniel hopes to create fully immersive spaces, throughout theworld, for the telling of stories that will touch the lives of many and spark meaningfulconversations.Erin Sullivan (Deck Crew) is a freshman in the BFA Performance program. Previous UWMcredits include Prince of Denmark (Rosencrantz and Guildenstern). After graduation, Erinhopes to become a professional actor.Gabrielle Vitrano (Assistant Stage Manager) is a junior in the Theatre Productionprogram. Previous UWM credits include Hamlet (Assistant Stage Manager).Steve Watson (Lead Scenic Artisan) is a senior in the BFA Theatre Production program.Previous UWM credits include This is Modern Art (Lead Scenic Artisan), Street Signs(Scenic Artist), and Hamlet (Scenic Artist).Lauren Westfahl (Stage Manager) is a senior in the Theatre Production program. PreviousUWM credits include Hamlet (Stage Manager), Playboy of the Western World (StageManager), The Resistible Rise of Arturo UI (Assistant Stage Manager), and Bonnie & Clyde(Assistant Stage Manager). After graduation, Lauren hopes to become a professionalstage manager.
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After graduation, Elena hopes to become a professional actor. AIDAN BLACK (Jack) Aidan is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Previous UWM credits include The Day the Music Came Back (Beats), Le nozze Di Figaro (Ensemble), and Street Signs (Forest). Non-UWM credits include The Zona Gale Young People's Theatre's production of
