ANASTASIA BREEN (Gabbie) Bay City, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, BA International Relations, Musical Theatre and Science, Technology, Environment, and Public Policy Minors. Anastasia’s recent MSU credits include Taking Off! (Amelia), In Pieces (River), and 9 to 5 (Ensemble, u/s Doralee), as well as Fools (Sofia) and Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play! (Squirelle) through Summer Circle Theatre. She would like to dedicate this performance to her Papa Tom and Nanny Sue!

AIDAN CAROLIN (Daniel u/s and Jordan u/s) Macomb, MI; Sophomore, Major in English Education, Minor in Musical Theatre. Aidan is extremely excited to portray the role of Daniel and Jordan’s understudy and is exponentially grateful to be part of such an excellent cast. Some of Aidan’s most recent works include Into the Woods (The Baker), The Diary of Anne Frank  (Mr. Van Daan), and Matilda (Mr. Wormwood). In his free time, Aidan enjoys hanging out with his friends and reading. He would like to thank his family and friends, who are there for him endlessly with love and support. Instagram: @aidan_carolin

SOPHIA CATELLA (Rage) Clarkston, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, Minor in Musical Theatre. Sophia’s most recent work includes The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (Greenpeace Girl), the New Musical Laboratory Taking Off (Chef), 9 to 5 (Maria Delgado, u/s Roz), and Stop Kiss (Sara). She is also excited to be a part of the upcoming Summer Circle season here at MSU! Sophia would like to thank her friends and family for their unending support, especially her parents and her sister!

CONNOR CAVETT(Jordan) is a BFA Acting student and an Arizona native currently in his third year of college. This marks his third performance at MSU, and he is thrilled to be part of such a remarkable musical. Connor is especially grateful for the connections he has built with his fellow cast members and the strong sense of community that has grown throughout the production. He is excited to share the hard work and dedication of the entire cast and crew with the audience.

RILEY CRABTREE (Jane) Rochester Hills, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, BA psychology, Musical Theatre Minor. Riley is beyond excited to be a part of this show and be able to combine her two passions! Her most recent work includes Chemical Imbalance (Rosamunda), 9 to 5 (ensemble, d/c, swing), and Spring Awakening (ensemble). She would thank her friends and family for always supporting her through everything! She is deeply grateful for her parents’ endless love and encouragement! Instagram: @rileyc_5818

CASEY FOSBENNER (Depression) Philadelphia, PA; Sophomore, BFA Acting, Minors in Musical Theatre and Arts & Cultural Management. Casey’s most recent credits include: Boy Gets Girl (Asst. Director), The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (Ensemble), Taking Off! (Ensemble & U/S June & Chef), and Something Rotten (Ensemble). She is also a proud member of the student improv troupe, After School Special. Casey gives immense gratitude to her lovely parents, who support and inspire her every day!

KATELYN KRAEMER (Assistant Director and Dramaturg) Macomb, MI; Junior, BA Theatre, BA Psychology, BA Arts and Humanities, Minor in Youth & Society, and in the Honors College. Her most recent credits include Othello (Assistant Stage Manager), Beetlejuice jr. (Production Stage Manager), Frozen Kids. (Production Stage Manager), Queens (Director). Socials: @katiemack0301. Katelyn is grateful for the support of her family, friends, and the entire Dandelion team, and she is especially thankful to the writers for trusting her with this meaningful work. She first discovered this musical two years ago and immediately connected with its heart, its message, and its celebration of healing. Being part of this production has allowed her to merge her artistic passions with her academic interests, something she considers a true privilege. She hopes audiences leave Dandelion with a renewed appreciation for mental health, compassion for their younger selves, and the courage to pursue their dreams, one wish, one step, and one dandelion at a time. Your mental health MATTERS!

STEPHANIE KROSCHEL* (Lilah) Olympia, WA; second year MFA acting candidate. Stephanie aims to be a theatre maker and educator. Stephanie has recently performed in The Seagull (Arkadina), Inching Towards Yeolha (Cho-Mae), Inherit the Wind (Mrs. Brady), and as an understudy in A Very Williamston Christmas at Williamston Theatre. This summer, you can find Steph performing in Summer Circle Theatre. Thank you for being a supporter of live theatre, and theatre education. This field draws people with a lot of passion, and it is a gift to share that passion with you. Such love to all theatre nerds.

BRYCE LANG (Young Jane) Milford, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting with Musical Theatre, Education and Society minors. MSU Department of Theatre credits include MSU UnScripted, Taking Off! (u/s Julie/Mindy, Ensemble). Bryce is a proud member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and the Vice President Second Stage MT. Instagram: @brycevlang

KARAM MAWAZINI (Daniel) Troy, MI; Senior, BFA Acting, Karam is a Michigan-based actor originally from San Diego, California. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Acting for Theatre, Screen, and New Media at Michigan State University, where he trains under the close-mentorship of Rob Roznowski. He has also trained at the Marjorie Ballentine Studio in Los Angeles. In the theatre, he is what many consider, “A transformative actor” – wielding a special talent for bold character distinctions. Karam dedicates his performance to his beautiful girlfriend, Samantha, and their two cats – Mickey and Missy !

WREN ROBBINS (Assistant Stage Manager) Macon, GA; Freshman, BFA Stage Management Minor in Arts and Cultural Management. Wren is very excited to work on her first MSU Theatre Department show as a part of the stage management team. Their recent credits include: A Sherlock Carol (Assistant Stage Manager), MSU: Unscripted (Improviser), and Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards: The Shuler Awards (Social Media Manager). They are extremely excited to help tell the story of this new musical, which happens to take place in her hometown. She is extremely thankful for her family, friends, mentors, and everyone else who has helped and is helping them through everything.

ELEANOR ROSSINI (Production State Manager) Chicago, IL; Sophomore, BFA Stage Management and BA in Accounting. Eleanor is so thrilled to be working on her first Production Stage Management assignment with the Department. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time working on this project and she has grown and learned so much. This is such an important story to tell and she is so thrilled that you are here to see it! Her recent credits include, Othello(Assistant Stage Manager), Decision Height(Assistant Stage Manager), 9 to 5: The Musical(Properties Artisan). She would like to thank her family and best friend Laini for their undying support of her craft. She would also like to thank her stage management mentors, Ally and Jackson, for teaching her so many valuable skills over the years. She would not be here without their edification. @eleanorrossini5

LAINI SELTZER (Paranoia u/s and Rage u/s) Birmingham, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting, Minor in Musical Theatre. Laini’s recent works include MSU Department of Theatre’s Othello (Montano/Bianca) and 9-to-5: The Musical (Candy Striper), as well as Second Stage’s Boy Gets Girl (Madeline Beck). She is also a member of MSU’s State of Fifths Acapella, who placed 3rd at the 2026 ICCA Quarterfinals. She has thoroughly enjoyed this educational process, being able to learn how to understudy as well as collaborating on a new work. She would like to thank her friends, family, and incredible cast and crew. She would also like to extend a special congratulations to her best friend Eleanor on her first PSM project here at MSU! She hopes you enjoy the show! Your mental health matters, there is love in the world for you. Performance Instagram: @lainiseltzer

SARA SODKE (Paranoia) Chicago, IL; BFA Acting and Creative Advertising, Minor in Musical Theatre. Sara is so excited to be a part of this talented and amazing cast and crew! Her most recent credits include: Chemical Imbalance (Plodgett), Inherit the Wind (Chorus 3), Twelfth Night (Olivia), and Rent (Maureen). She is also so happy to say that she is a member of Roial Improv’s Show Team where she plans cool events such as the annual Jest Fest and our Chicago trip! She would love to thank her friends and family for their love and support! Enjoy the show!

BRECKEN STYLES (Lilah u/s and Depression u/s) St. Croix Falls, WI; 2L Law student, Indigenous Law and Policy Scholar. This is Brecken’s first production at MSU after graduating with a BFA in Musical Theater and BA in Spanish from Southeast Missouri State University. Recent credits include The Wolves (#46), Men on Boats (Bradley), Our Play (Claire), and Insignificant Bugs (Grace). Brecken would like to thank her mom for enthusiastically supporting all of Brecken’s artistic, academic, and athletic endeavors. Thank you for supporting new theatrical works!

ANNA ZACCARI (Jane u/s and Gabby u/s) Effingham, IL; Sophomore, BFA Acting, Musical Theatre & Dance Minors. Anna’s most recent credits include Chemical Imbalance (Euphronia), 9 to 5: The Musical (Ensemble), and School of Rock  (Marcy/Student Dance Captain). She is also the choreographer for Second Stage Musical Theatre and Co-Social Media Chair for Wharton Center Student Marketing Organization. Anna would like to thank her family, friends, and her boyfriend Henry for all of their unconditional love and support. Instagram: @annamzaccari