MELEAH ACUFF (Joy Ride) West Bloomfield, MI; Junior, BFA Acting, Musical Theatre Minor. Meleah prides herself in being a triple threat with recent concert performances with Josh Groban and intense dance training. Meleah was last seen in MSU’s production of Head Over Heels (Mopsa) and looks forward to displaying her acting skills in this production. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her in this process. Lastly, she wants to thank Mosaic Youth Theater of Detroit for inspiring so many young black kids like me to peruse the arts. I am forever in debt to you all. 

KATHERINE CLEMONS (Hot Flash/Intimacy Director) Greenville, SC; 2nd Year, MFA Acting Candidate. Katherine is a 2015 graduate of Ball State University. She was last seen on the MSU Stage as Queen Gynecia in Head Over Heels. Some of her more notable roles include Diane in The Birds (Huron Playhouse), Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (Nettle Creek Players), and Rhetta Cupp in Pump Boys and Dinettes (Myers Dinner Theatre). Thank you to Jacob, Avery, family, and friends for their love and support! 

JOIE CULLIGAN (Diaz de Los Muertos/Bronx Toxin/Dance Captain) Hermosa Beach, CA, BFA Acting Major with Minors in Dance, Musical Theatre, and Entrepreneurship. Joie’s previous MSU productions include Abandon All Hope… (Olivia/Eve), Head Over Heels (Ensemble/Asso. Dance Captain), A Contemporary American’s Guide… (Female Swing), and Julius Caesar (Lucious). She would like to thank the whole production team for making this show possible! And an extra special thanks to her Mom, Aunt, Brother, and Abuelita for coming to the show! 

MONA ELDAHSHOURY (Andrea) Cairo, Egypt; Second Year MFA Actor. Mona’s been previously seen on the stages of MSU’s productions of Penelopiad, Whirligig and Hit The Wall. Mona is super excited to share this joyous show with the MSU Community. Mona would also like to thank Alexis Black for all of her generous support and trust in giving Mona this opportunity and her fellow cast mates for their spirits and dedication to this wonderful show. Lastly, shout out to her MFA Graduate Acting & Design homies!  

SHELBY GINSBURG (Squeaky Mouse/Manhattan Outlaw) Commerce, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting Major/Creative Advertising Major.  Some past favorite performances at Michigan State include Monsieur D’Eon is a Woman (Bertin’s Assistant, others) and The Seeds of Corruption (Judy Poovey). Additionally, Shelby is a proud member of SSMT and the improv troupe After School Special. She thanks Alexis Black for giving her this opportunity, her parents and friends for their endless support, and the whole cast and crew for their collective time and effort! 

MAGGIE HEIL (Prosecute-Her/Bronx Toxin) Eden Prairie, MN; Junior, Communication Leadership and Strategy Major/Double Minor in Theatre and Writing. Maggie was seen in Freshman Showcase (Improvisor) last year and sings in Capital Green A Cappella here at Michigan State. She wants to thank the production crew for all their hard work in making this possible and says hi to Mom and Dad! 

JORDAN HOUSE (Scenic Designer) Sterling Heights, MI; Senior BFA in Theater Design, Minor in Art History & Visual Culture. Some of her previous works include Dear Jack, Dear Louise (assistant scenic designer) and It’s a Wonderful Life (scenic designer). You can see more of Jordan’s scenic work in Second Stage’s production of The Rocky Horror Show, opening in December, and in the department of theatre’s upcoming production of Bright Star, opening this April. She’d like to thank her TD for all the candy and her family and friends for their continued love and support. 

JADE JAARDA (Costume Designer, Hair/Makeup Designer) Saline, MI; Senior BA Theatre and BFA Apparel and Textile Design. Her previous works include 9 Parts of Desire (assistant costume design) and dance costumes for Interlochen’s summer program. This is her first mainstage design at MSU. She would like to thank Karen, Angie, the costume shop, and her parents. “Admirer and collector of skeletons; now accepting donations.“

MONA JAHANI (Media Designer) Overland Park, KS; Third-year MFA Design candidate in costumes & media design. Her most recent MSU designs include Monsieur d’Eon is a Woman (costumes), Wendy and the Neckbeards (costumes), and Julius Caesar (costumes). She would like to thank Alison, the media shop employees, Karen, Angie, the design grads, and especially Lili for loving Taylor Swift with her.  

MAYA JOYCE (Ensemble, U/S Andrea) Montclair, NJ; BA Theatre and BS Astrophysics, Math Minor. Maya previously appeared at MSU in Particle, Julius Caesar, and Medusa. Other MSU credits include Wendy and the Neckbeards (Dramaturg) and Monsieur D’eon is a Woman (Head of Deck Crew). They can’t wait to share what this show is all a-BOUT and would like to thank their friends and family for all their support. 

RENEE KINSLER (Assistant Stage Manager) Holland, MI; Sophomore, BFA Stage Manager and BS Mechanical Engineering. Her past production work includes Head Over Heels (automation operator) and The Lion King Jr. (stage manager/assistant director). She would like to thank her family for all their encouragement.  

TESSA GOLDEN KRESCH (Lizzie Lightning) Farmington Hills, MI & San Juan PR; Junior BFA Acting major with a Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Tessa has been seen in multiple MSU main stage productions including Monsieur d’Eon is a Woman (Empress Elizabeth & Macaroni Brother), and the Imagen musical, Particle (Coach). Additionally, she has been involved in multiple student & local film projects. She is the lead singer of the indie/folk band, Game Under. She would like to thank her amazing friends & family (yes, you) for their constant love and support throughout this process as well as THE Alexis Black for being such an incredible director. She would also like to thank the lovely & talented cast and creative team. SLAY SCALLYWAGS!!!! 

SLOAN LEMBERG (Choreographer) West Bloomfield, MI; Senior, Marketing & Dance. Sloan is a dancer and choreographer, and she currently serves as the Executive Director of MSU’s Orchesis Dance Company. She choreographed new works for Orchesis’ past two shows, Redivivus and Clarity. Plus, she’s currently creating a piece for their upcoming show, Nexus. She has been involved in several MSU productions such as Head Over Heels (Associate Choreographer), Pippin (Choreographer), and currently, The Rocky Horror Show (Choreographer). She’s had a wonderful time working on this show, and she sends her love to the amazing cast and creative team! 

JENNIFER LOWE (Props Assistant) DeWitt, MI; Junior, BFA Stage Management major/Arts and Cultural Management minor. Recent productions include Head Over Heels, Newsies, and What If Wilhelmina. Jen would like to thank her SM besties, her family, and most importantly, her dogs/children, Max and Mia! 

LILIAN MEYERS (Lighting Designer) Greenwood, IN; Second Year MFA Lighting Designer. Lilian is a 2021 graduate from Ball State University with degrees in both Theatre Education and Lighting Design. Some of her previous designs include This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing (Ball State University), Something Rotten (Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts), and Monsieur d’Eon is a Woman (Michigan State University). Her next design will be on MSU’s production of Bright Star this spring. She’d like to thank her friends, family, and Taylor Swift’s new album for supporting her through this process. And she would like to dedicate this design to Tharon Musser.  

BEE NEUHOUSER (Dramaturg) Portage, MI; Junior, BFA Stage Manager. Most recently, Bee was seen as the light board operator for Corktown, or Through the Valley of Dry Bones and writer’s assistant for Imagen’s In Emily’s Words. They can be seen again assistant stage managing The Rocky Horror Show in December. They would like to thank their partner and their mother for their unending support.  

THALIA PEARCE (Sound Designer) Chico, CA; Second Year MFA Design Program – Thalia recently completed her undergraduate studies in Theatre Arts at CSU Chico. She is a multi-disciplinary designer pursuing an MFA in theatrical design here at MSU, focusing on Scenic design. She debuted as a scenic designer with the 2022 MSU production of Hit the Wall. This production of For the Love of… is her second sound design. She would like to thank her son, Jack, and the composers from the MSU school of music for sharing their talents. And to her mentor, Lucas Nunn, huge gratitude for the incredible support and guidance. She would also like to thank this entire production team, her loving family, her partner Jim, and the incredible cohort of grads that are a constant source of inspiration and joy. 

SOPHIA PSIAKIS (Michelle) Novi, MI; Senior, BFA Acting/Musical Theatre Minor. Sophie recently came back from a teaching artist internship with the Seattle Children’s Theatre and is excited to get back on stage. They were last seen in Head Over Heels (Pamela) and the Imagen musical Particle (Deathblanket/Doctor). They are very proud of this show and in awe of the wonderful work being done by everyone in the company. She would like to thank her cat, Katara, for being the best cat in the entire world!  

OSCAR QUIROZ (Vocal / Spanish coach) Tegucigalpa, Honduras; MFA acting candidate. Oscar is very happy to have his first coaching experience at MSU. He has previously provided vocal instruction for the National School of Drama of Honduras and coaching in their productions. This is also his first time coaching Spanish dialects. Oscar is grateful for the support and guidance of the acting faculty and of his fellow MFA class! 

CONNOR REILLY (Assistant Stage Manager) Walker, MI; Sophomore, BFA Stage Management Major/Arts and Cultural Management Minor.  Past productions at MSU include Hit the Wall (Deck Crew), Orchesis Dance Shows Redevivis and clarity (SM).  He is excited to be working on another show and would like to thank his family for supporting him and Hope Still for being his other Air Pod.  

MELINA RODRIGUEZ (Assistant Sound Designer) Northville, MI; Sophomore, BFA Design/Tech with focus in sound, set, and props design. Past productions include Abandon All Hope (sound designer) and Monsieur D’Eon Is a Woman (assistant sound designer). They would like to thank Pietro for their continued support. 

BROOKE SCHERER (Ensemble) Rockwood, MI; Senior, Elementary Education, Musical Theatre Minor. Scherer’s most recent productions at MSU includes her involvement with Youth Playwright’s Festival, Monsieur D’Eon is a Woman (Cynthia), and It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Mary)). She would like to thank her fellow cast and crew for making her last main stage show an incredible experience!! 

COLLIN SCHY (Production Stage Manager) Sterling Heights, MI; Senior, BFA Stage Management. Schy’s most recent projects at MSU include Hit the Wall (PSM) and lighting designer for Orchesis. He would like to thank his girls for their support🙂. He would also like to thank Renee and Connor for their amazing work on this show. 

RAY SNIVELY (Ensemble) South Lyon, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting. Ray was seen in last season’s productions of Freshman Showcase (Improvisor) and Monsieur D’Eon Is a Woman (King George III, others). They would like to thank Jack Laws for being the most supporting partner ever, and everyone who comes to see the show for being really cool. Goooooo Scallywags! 

LAUREN SPIEGEL (Assistant Lighting Designer) Bloomfield Hills, MI; Junior, BFA Design, Lighting Design Focus, and BFA Graphic Design. Past productions at MSU include Head Over Heels (Assistant Lighting Designer). She is currently working on Charlotte’s Web (Lighting Designer). She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support! 

HOPE STILL (Props Designer) Birmingham, MI; Sophomore, BFA Stage Manager, ACM minor, and Scenic Design focus. Past productions include It’s A Wonderful Life (stage manager) and Abandon All Hope (scenic and props designer). She is currently working on The Rocky Horror Show (stage manager). She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!  

QUEENMAKEEDA TAYLOR (Anna-Stecia/Manhattan Outlaw) Southfield, MI; Junior, BFA Acting Major/Creative Writing Minor. QueenMakeeda’s most recent production was Broadway Our Way: A Colorful Cabaret (soloist/ensemble) with Stagecrafters Second Stage Theatre. Her last MSU production was Hit the Wall (Peg). She is very excited to be in the Arena Theatre again. She wants to thank her older brother, mom, and dad for supporting her from far away. Lastly, she wants to thank all the Eleanors and Mrs.Johnsons for being in the right place at the right time. 

BRYNNA WESLEY (Assistant Stage Manager) Traverse City, MI; Junior, BS Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Past productions at MSU include Hit the Wall (ASM) and Corktown (Production Assistant). She would like to thank her best friends/emotional support group for all their encouragement. Brynna loves trees, Steely Dan, and her cat, Greg from Accounting.