CLUE

ZACHARY BALCOFF (Stagehand) Troy, MI; Freshman, BFA Theatre Design & Journalism double major. This is Zachary’s first MSU production, but he was in theatre for four years at Troy High School. He was the Props Manager and President, and some recent shows include Curtains (Bobby Pepper) and Radium Girls (Tom Krieder). He would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support.

B BEETHEM (Production Stage Manager) Hadley, MI; Senior, BFA Stage Management. MSU Theatre: Corktown. . . (Assistant Stage Manager), For The Love of (Or The Rollerderby Play) (Deck Crew), Sweat (Assistant Stage Manager). Other credits include; The Young Playwright’s Festival (Stage Manager, Wharton Center), Alabaster (Assistant Stage Manager, Williamston Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stage Manager, Summer Circle), and Be Here Now (Assistant Stage Manager, Williamston Theatre). They are so excited to share Clue with everyone and are grateful to all the production members who helped create this wonderful show.

LEXA BUSCH (Unexpected Cop) Reed City, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting & Digital Storytelling double major with a minor in Creative Writing. Lexa was recently in Macbeth (Lady Macduff/Witch) and Destroyed by Horses (Abigail) at the Powerhouse Theatre this past summer. She’s also acted in the short film Heartworm (Kitty). She would like to thank her mentors, friends, family, and cat for their love and support!

BEN CORSI (Mr. Green) Macomb, MI; Senior, BFA Acting and BA Psychology Major. Ben’s most recent credits at MSU include Stange and Inexplicable Happenings (Nick), Sweat (Jason), and the Fiction Filmmaking Capstone Promises, Promises (Hudson Royal). He hopes all of those involved in the cast and crew have an amazing performance on and off stage! As for the audience, he hopes you enjoy the show!

JOIE CULLIGAN (Yvette) Hermosa Beach, CA; Senior, BFA Acting Major, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Entrepreneurship Minors. Joie’s recent MSU credits include Strange and Inexplicable Happenings (Mel), For The Love Of (Diaz De Los Muertos/Dance Captain), Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here (Olivia/Eve), and Head Over Heels (Assis. Dance Captain/Ensemble). She would love to thank her friends and family for all of their support and she hopes you enjoy the show! Merci <3 @joieculligan

CHRISTOPHER EASTLAND (Wadsworth) Whitney, TX; Third-year MFA Acting Candidate. MSU Theatre: Precious Winners All (ensemble), In Emily’s Words (Mr. Earnshaw), Hit the Wall (Cop), The Whirligig (Mr. Cormany), and A Contemporary…Marriage ©1959 (Narrator). SCT: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus/Oberon), School House Rock Live! (Tom), The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong (Robert), Distracted (Dad), Pippin (Charles). Other credits include Our Town (Sam Craig), The Drunken City (Eddie), The Madness of Lady Bright (Boy), A Christmas Carol (Fred), and WASP (Son). Thank Clue to the MFAs, my wife, and dogs!

AUGUST GARRETT (Crew Member) Chicago, IL; Freshman, BFA Acting, Musical Theatre Minor. This is August’s first time participating in an MSU theater production; however, this is not his first time participating in theater. His credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn, and then again as Orin Scrivello in his senior year), The Addams Family (Lucas Beineke). Urinetown (Senator Fipp), Laughing Song: A Walking Dream (Young George), Nine (Guido Contini), he also was a lead vocalist for Music INC Chicago, and over the summer performed in Collaboraction: The Light’s Chicago Night Out in the Park’s Tour, as well as at Kidzapalooza. He is very excited to be a crew member for Clue and hopes to pursue theater and performing in the future!

SHELBY GINSBURG (Makeup and Hair Head) Commerce, MI; Junior, BFA Acting Major/Creative Advertising Major/Musical Theater Minor. Shelby is beyond excited to be involved with this production. Recent performances include Sweat (Jesse) and For the Love of (Squeaky Mouse). She would like to thank her family and friends for all they do to love and support her.

KESSLER JONES (Costume Designer) St. Petersburg, FL; The second-year MFA Design candidate in costumes and scenic. Recent credits include costume designs for Sweat, School House Rock Live! and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at MSU, and Ada and the Engine at Aquinas College. This Spring, she will be the scenic designer for Stevie and the Real World at MSU in the Fairchild Theatre. See more of their work at KesslerJones.com or @kesslerjonesdesign.

RENEE KINSLER (Deck Crew Head) Holland, MI; Junior, BFA Stage Management and BS Mechanical Engineering. Renee worked this summer as a stage management intern for Hope Repertory Theater on a variety of shows, including Three Little Birds (ASM) and Boeing Boeing (ASM). Her most recent works at MSU include Bright Star (ASM and Automations Operator) and Rocky Mountain High (ASM). She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support!

TESSA KRESCH (Miss Scarlet) Farmington Hills, MI & San Juan, PR; Senior, BFA Acting & Broadcast Journalism double major with Entrepreneurship minor. Some favorite performances at MSU include her role as Lizzie Lightning in For the Love of (Or the Roller Derby Play), her role as Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream her roles in Monsieur D’Eon is a Woman (Macaroni Brother & Empress Elizabeth). She would like to thank her lovely friends and family for coming out to support her doing her favorite thing!

MANDY MARSILI (The Motorist) Troy, MI; Junior, BFA Acting & Musical Theatre Minor. Mandy has previously been in last Spring’s production of Bright Star (Florence/Ensemble). and last Fall’s production of In Emily’s Words (Mary/Ensemble). She was also in the sense-ability ensembles production of What If Wilhemina (Mouse)! She has also done many shows at Stagecrafter’s Baldwin theatre throughout the years. She is so excited to be a part of this incredible show and thanks her friends and family for their endless love and support.

DAVID MEAGHER (Professor Plum) Milford, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting & BM Music Education. David has previously been seen in MSU’s Storefront show Precious Winners All (Ensemble) and Unscripted (Ensemble). He was also seen in Second Stage Productions’ Rocky Horror Show (Phantom). He would like to thank his friends and family for all their support and he is so excited to be a part of this show.

LEROY MISIAK (Props Designer and Artisan) East Lansing, Mi; Fourth-year BFA with a props focus. Their most recent designs include Bright Star (Props), Lost girl (Media), and Hit the wall (Props).

MAYA PEARCE (Crew Member) Schoolcraft, MI; Junior BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Minor in Theatre and Pharmacology & Toxicology. This is her first time participating in a college theatrical production. She would also like to thank her friends and family for showing up and supporting her random assortment of hobbies. She hopes you enjoy the show!

MATTY PETERSON (Light Board Operator) San Antonio, TX; Sophomore BFA Design/Tech and Minor in Education Studies. He spent his summer here in East Lansing working on Summer Circle Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Sound Board Operator) as well as Wharton Center’s Young Playwright’s Festival (Technician). He would also like to say thank you to his friends and family for their support.

Kat Paloyan (Costume Crew Head) Saint Joseph, MI; Sophomore, Interdisciplinary Social Science Education, Minor in Theatre. Previously worked on Charlotte Web (Costume Crew). She worked over the summer at her local community theatre camp

KATHERIN “KAT” POON (Weapons SFX Designer) Sacrament, CA; Junior, BFA Theatre Design, BA Psychology. Previous credits include Alabaster (Scar Design, Williamston Theatre), Mrs. Harrison (Asst. Costume Design, Williamston Theatre), Bright Star (Asst. Costume Design, MSU DoT) and The Rocky Horror Show (Co-Costume Design, Second Stage Productions). She currently serves as President/Artistic Director of Second Stage Productions. Endless gratuity to KKP, Angie, and her peers for their endless support and the most biggest thank you to her mama for her support and love.

TYLER RADZE (Colonel Mustard) White Lake, MI; BFA Acting, BA Business Management. Tyler was most recently seen in MSU’s production of Charolette’s Web (Uncle). Tyler would like to thank his friends and family for their support.

MADISON RAMSEY (Lighting Designer) Sterling Heights, MI; Senior, BA Theatre. Some of Maddie’s recent productions include MSU’s Sweat (Lighting Designer), Mason Street’s Kinky Boots and Jersey Boys (Audio Assistant), and E.E.I.’s Sex n’ the City: A Super Unauthorized Musical Parody (Touring Lighting Director). She would like to thank her partner and family for their unwavering support.

ADVAIT RATHI (Mr. Green u/s) New Delhi, INDIA; Senior, Dual major in BS Psychology and BA Theatre, Data Science minor. Advait is extremely thrilled to be in this hilarious production of CLUE! You may have seen him on stage in Bright Star (Daddy Murphy), A Hatful of Rain (Polo), Wendy and The Neckbeards (Shih), and Turbulence (Jason). He would like to thank Ryan for his vision and support throughout the process. `He would also like to express his gratitude towards his friends for their unwavering support, as well as his family who have sent their love and wishes from overseas. (IG: @advaitrathi)

MELINA RODRIGUEZ (Sound Designer) Northville, MI; Junior, BFA Design/Tech with a focus in sound. Past productions include Bright Star (Assistant Sound Designer, MSU DoT) and The Rocky Horror Show (Sound Designer, Second Stage Productions). They currently serve as the Technical Coordinator for Second Stage Productions. They would like to thank Pietro for their endless support.

BEE ROSE (Dramaturg) Portage, MI; Senior, BFA Stage Management, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Sexuality Studies minor. Bee’s most recently been seen as a part of Solace (Production Assistant), Impetus (Lighting Design and Light Board Op), and Charlotte’s Web (Rehearsal Assistant Stage Manager). They want to thank their fiancée (!!!) Basil for her never-wavering support.

TOBIAS SANDERS (Chief of Police) Hazel Park, MI; Junior, BFA Acting and Musical Theatre minor. Toby was recently involved in last Spring’s production of Bright Star (Stanford) and was a writer for Mortem Corp: An Audio Drama (Episode 3). Toby would love to thank his friends, family, and professors for their continuous support.

SERAY SEZGEN (Mrs. White) Bursa, Türkiye / Rochester Hills, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, BA in Public Relations & Musical Theatre minor. Seray’s favorite MSU performances include Charlotte’s Web (Martha Arable), and Monsieur D’Eon is a Woman (Morande). Seray would love to thank the entire cast and crew of Clue for turning her favorite board game into an amazing experience! She would also like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her. She couldn’t have done it without them. Lastly, she would like to thank her best friend/roommate Defne Karalar for coping with her every day and always giving her a hug when she needs one.

SAM SMELSER (Singing telegram girl/Cop/Understudy) Williamston, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, some favorite performances at Michigan State University include Shakespeare Shookith up (ensemble members), and The Organ trail (Daughter) She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and she hopes you enjoy the show!

TIA SPICER (Assistant Stage Manager) Northville, MI; Junior, BFA Stage Management, Arts & Cultural Management minor. Some of their recent projects include MSU DoT’s Charlotte’s Web (Assistant Stage Manager), as well as Second Stage Production’s Solace (Production Stage Manager) and Glass Menagerie (Assistant Lighting Designer). They would like to thank their family and friends for their unconditional support.

SYDNEY ST. AMOUR (Cook/Understudy Mrs. White & Mrs. Peacock) Chelsea, MI; Senior, BFA Acting & Communications Majors. One of Sydney’s favorite shows she’s worked on here at MSU was Precious Winners All (Assistant Director), and she is excited to start production on Charlotte’s Web (Producer) this spring with the Pinckney Players in Pinckney, MI. Clue is Sydney’s first MainStage production, and she couldn’t be more excited to be performing alongside such a talented cast! She would like to thank her friends and family for allowing her the space to be a total weirdo for your entertainment pleasure 🙂 Enjoy ze show!

HOPE X. STILL (Assistant Stage Manager) Birmingham, MI; Junior, BFA Stage Management, Arts & Cultural Management Minor, and secondary focus in Scenic Painting. Some of Hope’s recent productions include Temporary (Production Stage Manager) and Natural Shocks (Assistant Stage Manager) at Hope Repertory Theatre in Holland, MI, and Bright Star (Scenic Artist) here at MSU. She would like to thank her parents and friends for all their love and support. (Hopexstill.com)

RAY LOUISE SUNSHINE (Assistant Costume Designer) South Lyon, MI; Junior, BFA Theatre Design/Tech focusing in Props and Costumes. Ray spent their summer in Coldwater, MI as the Props Designer for Tibbits Opera House, working on shows like The Little Mermaid and Grease. At MSU, they’ve previously worked on Charlotte’s Web (Props Designer) and The Glass Menagerie (Costume Designer). Thank you to Ranae and KKP for the endless support, education, and love.

CASSIDY WILLIAMS (Special Effects Technician) Eaton Rapids, MI; Junior Second-Year BFA Actor. Cassidy is incredibly excited to be a part of this wonderful production of CLUE. They have also been a part of Unscripted (Ensemble, 2022), and Brightstar (Portal Technician). Cassidy is also appearing in The STEAM Plays (Elliot, cont.) later this semester.

ANNA YARNAL (Mrs. Peacock) Aldie; VA, Junior, BFA Acting & BA Journalism with Broadcasting concentration. Some of her favorite MSU performances include Bright Star (Ensemble/Dance Captain), The Glass Menagerie (Laura Windfield), and In Emily’s Words (Frances Earnshaw). She is endlessly grateful to Ryan and the entire cast and crew for making this such an enjoyable experience – she couldn’t be more excited! She would like to thank her amazing family and friends for their constant support in doing what she loves! Now, let the game begin! 😊