Xander Adamski (Actor) Okemos, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting. Unscripted is Xander’s first show with the DOT at MSU. Some of his previous shows include Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars (Dr. Watson) along with Radium Girls (William J. A. Bailey). He can’t wait to be a part of MSU theatre and would like to thank everyone who has encouraged and supported him to do so. 

Maddie Affer (Actor) Big Rapids, MI; Sophomore, BFA Acting.  Maddie is a transfer student, and this is her first THR production at MSU. Her favorite productions she’s been a part of include, Freaky Friday (Ellie), Our Town (Mrs. Webb), Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Larken), The Sound of Music (Louisa), and most recently, Cinderella (Ella).  She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support. 

Catherine Ahlersmeyer (Actor) Fort Wayne, IN; Freshman, BFA Acting. Her most recent/favorite roles include Tucker Rafferty’s Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher (Baby Tiamat puppeteer) with Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves (#13) with First Presbyterian Theatre, and Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor (Julia) with HHS Theater. She would like to thank her family for their irrevocable support. 

Chisom Anwunah (Actor) Canton, MI; Freshman, BA Theatre. This is Chisom’s first THR production, and she’s a little anxious, but excited too. Chisom’s favorite roles would have to be Yvette in CLUE, Pig #2 in Shrek the Musical, and Grace Fryer in Radium Girls. Chisom would like to thank her twin sister for being a real one since day one. 

Juliana Barnerd (Actor) Alton, IL; Freshman BFA Acting. Some of Juliana’s favorite productions include Once Upon a Mattress (Winnifred), The Breakfast Club: The Play (Claire/Andrew/Carl), Peter Pan (Wendy), and soon to be Unscripted! Juliana would like to thank her family and all her new Unscripted friends for all their support! 

Gavin Bow (Actor) Clarkston, MI; Freshman BFA Acting, minor in Musical Theater.

Anastasia Breen (Actor) Bay City, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting, BA International Relations (James Madison College), minor in Musical Theatre. This is Anastasia’s first THR production, and she is so excited! Anastasia was most recently seen in Anastasia (Anastasia), The Little Mermaid (Ariel), The Addams Family (Wednesday), and Grease at Midland Center for the Arts (Marty). Anastasia would like to dedicate this performance to her family and friends. 

Sophia Catella (Actor) Clarkston, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting, minor in creative writing. This is Sophia’s first time being involved in a theatre project at Michigan State University and she is incredibly grateful for this opportunity! Her most recent roles have been Cinderella in Into the Woods, Ado Annie in Oklahoma, and Sandy in The Outsiders. She would like to give a special shout out to her family and friends back home for all their support over the years!  

Connor Cavett (Actor) Tucson, AZ; Freshman, BFA Acting. This is Connor’s first production/performance at Michigan State. His most recent roles were Warner (Legally Blonde), Orin (Little Shop of Horrors), and Tony DelVecchio (Disaster) back home in AZ. He also played Dick (High Fidelity) at Stagedoor Manor NY. He is so excited to be in this show and is sure everyone’s talent will come to life. 

Riley Crabtree (Actor) Rochester Hills, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting and Psychology major. She previously has been in Mamma Mia! (Sophie), Clue(Mrs. Peacock) at AHS theatre, Mary Poppins (Mrs. Corry/Valentine) at SMT theatre, and The Addams Family (Wednesday) at PGP theatre company. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support in her new start at MSU.

Ally Doederlein (Stage Manager) Gaylord, MI; Sophomore, BFA Stage Management, BA Business Management, and Arts & Cultural Management Minor. She recently worked on Rocky Mountain High (Assistant to Composer), TSD’s Seasons of Love Concert (Production Stage Manager), and Bright Star (Assistant Music Director).

Luka Eisenlohr (Actor) East Lansing, MI; Freshman, BA Theatre Major. Luka Recently did a drag show called Stefon’s Monsters and Other Strange Fantasies (Dancer) at MSU (not affiliated) which was her first show being at MSU which was a great way to start off the journey!

Tasiyah Hampton (Actor) Southfield, MI; Freshman, BA theater major. This will be Tasiyah’s first THR play production and she is so excited! Tasiyah has been in one play which was The Wizard of Oz (munchkin)and soon to be Unscripted! Tasiyah wants to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

Kyle Jedrusik (Actor) South Lyon, MI; Freshmen, BFA Acting Major & Film Studies Minor. His most recent roles include Little Women: The Musical (John Brooke) at Fuse Theater Company and All Shook Up (Chad), CLUE (Mr. Green), and Oliver! (Bill Sikes) at SLHS Theater Company. He would like to thank all his friends and family for supporting him in his MSU Theater debut!

Emma Jestila (Actor) Ishpeming, MI; Freshmen, BFA Stage Management. This is Emma’s first show with the THR. They have recently worked on Matilda (Student Director/Set Designer), Clue (Stage Manager/Set Designer), and The Lightning Thief (Student Director) with WHS Theater Department. They would like to thank her family and friends for their support.

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Katelyn Kraemer (Actor) Macomb, MI; Freshman, BA Theatre, BA Arts and Humanities, and BA Psychology. Though this is Katelyn’s first production with the THR, she recently worked on TSD’s Seasons of Love Cabaret (Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant Choreographer, and Assistant Director). Some of her favorite past roles have been The Little Mermaid (Scuttle), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), and Dance Captain in several productions with All the Worlds A Stage. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support! 

Maddie MacDonald (Actor) Auburn, IN; Freshman, BA Acting and International Relations Major. This is Madison’s first show MSU’S THR. Some of her previous roles include The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Arsenic and Old Lace (Abby Brewster), and Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain) at the LHS Drama Department. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support! 

Alison Mastee (Actor) Muskegon, MI; Junior, BA theatre. Some recent credits include Young Frankenstein (Ziggy/ensemble), A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) (assistant director), and Rent (ensemble) at MCC’s Overbrook theater. She is excited to make her MSU THR debut and would like to thank her friends old and new and her family for their support! 

Caitlin Myers (Actor) White Lake, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting. This is Caitlin’s first Show with MSU’S THR. Caitlin has recently been a part of Hello, Dolly! (Mrs. Rose), Little Woman (Lotty), The Little Mermaid (Winward) and Emma (Mrs. Weston) at LHS Theatre. She is very excited for her MSU debut and would like to thank her family and new friends from unscripted for supporting her.  

Jessica Pollok (Actor) Williamston, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting Major. She is excited to be performing her first show at MSU as well as her first improv show! Some of her past roles include Dear Edwina (Jo) and Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) both at WHS Drama Club. Jess would like to thank her amazing friends and family for supporting her in her decision to come to MSU, and she hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Ashley Romo (Actor) Detroit, MI; Freshman, BA Theatre & Philosophy major. She is very excited about having her first ever performance at MSU! Recently she has acted in a small role in a short film (Emily). She is thrilled with what the future holds! She would like to thank her family and friends for their constant love and support!

Camron Rost (Actor) Livonia, MI; Freshman, BFA Theater Design. Camron is currently working on Assistant Lighting Design for 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. And just finished Seasons of Love with They’re So Dramatic. Some roles he has played include Father in The Yellow Boat, Audrey ll in Little Shop of Horrors, and The Big Bad Wolf in Shrek the Musical.

Tashvi Shetty (Assistant Stage Manager) Canton, MI; Freshman, BFA Stage Management and Business Management Major.  Her recent shows include Annie Jr. (Stage Manager) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Stage Manager) with the Professional Youth Theatre of Michigan. 

Sara Sodke (Actor) Chicago, IL; Freshman, BA Acting and Advertising Major. Her recent roles include Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Twelfth Night (Olivia), Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz), and Rent (Maureen Johnson) at Infinity Arts Academy. She is on the Roial Improv show team at MSU. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support. If you have any questions, please contact her mother.

Alec Tran (Actor) Novi, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting Major. Alec is very excited to be in his first show at Michigan State University. A couple of his most recent roles include Legally Blonde (Warner Huntington III) and Mary Poppins (George Banks). He would like to thank his family, friends and fellow performers for encouraging and inspiring him with all of their support!

Dylan VanderJagt (Actor) Hudsonville, MI; Freshman, Digital Storytelling Major. His recent roles include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip), Grease (Rodger), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), and Cinderella (Jean Michelle). He would love to thank his mother and father for their constant support.

Kellie VerWoert (Actor) Saline, MI; Freshmen, BFA Acting & Psychology Major. Her most recent and favorite roles include Clue (Miss Scarlet),Our Town (Mrs. Gibbs), Footloose (Elenor Dunbar and specialty dancer), and Bye Bye Birdie (Mayor’s Wife and specialty dancer) with the Saline High School drama club. She would like to thank her family, friends, the cast and crew, and Sarah for the endless amount of support, laughter, and love.

Hughie Watters (Actor) South Lyon, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting Major. Hugh is extremely excited to be a part of his first official show at MSU! Being in the theatre program has already taught him so much more, and he can’t wait to see what the future holds for these next few years in the theatre department. You might have seen him in his productions such as Newsies (Pulitzer), Once Upon a Mattress (Prince Dauntless), or Into the Woods (Steward). He hopes you enjoy the show and have a good laugh!

Iris Widlansky (Actor) Salt Lake City, UT; Freshman, BFA Acting Major. Some of her recent roles include This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing (Carmen), Tomorrow’s Your Day, Charlie Brown (Lucy), and Peter/Wendy (Captain Hook) at the University of Utah. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support!

Lyric Williams (Actor) Lake Orion, MI; Freshman, BFA Acting and English Major. Lyric is very excited for her first ever show at Michigan State University. Her recent roles include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Rona Lisa Peretti), She Kills Monsters (Kaliope/Kelly), and Love/Sick (Liz). She would like to extend appreciation to her friends, family, and fellow cast mates for the endless support!