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Ben Mulgrew
as Ed Kleban
Ben is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Dubuque, IA. Previous McPherson Theatre productions include A Class Act (Ed Kleban), As You Like It (Orlando), A Shayna Maidel (Duvid Pechenik), and Promenade (Mr. T). Ben was in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre production of The Spitfire Grill (Joe). He was also part of the Music Theatre Workshop's production of All The Kids Are Doing It (Lars), and Thrill Me (Richard Loeb) in the Phoenix Theatre. Outside of IWU, Ben works as a professional singer and performer at Six Flags Great America. "Special thanks to my family and friends for their love and support."
Contact:
bmulgrew@iwu.edu
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Alec Sutton
as Lehman Engel
Alec is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Oakford, IL. Positions in McPherson include for A Shayna Maidel (light hang electrician), 9 to 5 (light hang electrician), As You Like It (fly crew head), and Faculty Choreographed Dance Crew 2013: Sins (light hang electrician). As an actor, Alec appeared in A Class Act (Lehman Engel), scenes for the Directing 1 class, and was cast in 24 Hour Theatre Festival and in Music Theatre Society's production of Bloomer Girl (Hamilton Calhoun). He was also in Shringara Theatre's production of Harvest (cyborg/agent). "Special thanks to my friends and family for supporting and encouraging me during this process.
Contact:
dsutton@iwu.edu
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Marek Zurowski
as Bobby
Marek is a senior BFA Music Theatre Major from River Forrest, IL. His McPherson Theatre credits include Hello Again (The College Boy), Promenade (The Dishwasher/Injured Man/Soldier II, 9 to 5 (Detective/Ensemble) and As You Like It (Charles/Sylvius). He was also in Alice's Golden Hour (White Rabbit/Cheshire Cat/Gryphon) in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Theatre. Marek appeared in the Music Theatre Workshop's production of All The Kids Are Doing It (Mike) and in Steel Horses (Sunshine) in the phoenix Theatre. Professionally, Marek worked at Theatre West Virginia where he was in Rocket Boys the Musical (Jim Hickham understudy/ensemble), Hatfield & McCoys (Selkirk McCoy) and Honey in the Rock (Smeath). "A special thanks to all my family and friends who have been there and supported me through my life and career. Another thanks and congrats to all the seniors who have made it this far! I wish us all the best in the future!"
Contact:
mzurowsk@iwu.edu
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Ian Stewart
as Michael Bennett
Ian is a junior BFA Music Theatre major who comes to us from Birmingham, AL. On the McPherson stage, he has been seen in 9 to 5 (Eddie Smith/ensemble) and in the Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (dancer). Ian has also served as a wardrobe crew member for Tartuffe. He was in the Phoenix Theatre production of The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket. "Thank you to my mother, Beth Stewart, and unstoppable woman of unending quality."
Contact:
istewart@iwu.edu
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Jordan Lipes
as Charley
Jordan is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Geneseo, Illinois. We have seen him perform in McPherson stage in 9 to 5 (ensemble) and Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (dancer) and as wardrobe crew member for As you Like It and Promenae. He has operated the light board for The Children's Hour and Election Day. Jordan was in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre's production of Adaptation (Phil Benson). He has also worked in the Phoenix Theatre in Dog Sees God (Beethoven) and with the Music Theatre Society in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Melvin P. Thorpe) and Bloomer Girl (Beethoven). Jordan has also performed in the Student Choreographed Dance Concert here at IWU.
Contact:
jlipes@iwu.edu
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Evan Dolan
as Marvin Hamlisch/Rudy
Evan is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Dubuque, IA. He served on various crews for several McPherson Theatre productions, including 9 to 5 (wardrobe crew), As You Like It (wardrobe crew), and Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (run crew), as well as sound and light board operator for Memory of Water in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre. Evan also served as an actor for the Directing I class and was a dancer in the Student Choreographed Dance Concert 2013. "Special thanks to the three important "f's": family, friends, and faculty!"
Contact:
edolan@iwu.edu
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Carlos Medina
as Dr. Nodine/Don
Carlos is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Libertyville, IL. This season he appeared in McPherson in A Class Act (Dr. Nodine), and has previously served on crews for Hay Fever (usher), Treasure (usher), A Shayna Maidel (usher), 9 to 5 (light hang electrician), As You Like It (run crew), Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (light hang electrician). In the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre, Carlos was the sound designer for the production of The Breach. He acted in the Directing I class scenes and the Music Theatre Society's production of Bloomer Girl (Gus). "Special thanks to my father, mother, sister, brother, George, and Gabby. Thanks for all the love and support. I'd also like to thank all of my Phi Gamma Delta brothers. Mighty proud to have your support."
Contact:
cmedina@iwu.edu
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Tyler Stacey
as Jean-Claude Chevray/Fred
Tyler is a sophomore BA Theatre Arts major from St. Charles, IL. He served backstage on several productions last year including Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (run crew), As You Like It (sound board operator), 9 to 5 (usher), and A Shayna Maidel (light hang electrician). Tyler also served as an actor in the one act scenes for the Directing I class. "Thanks Mom and Dad for all of your love and sacrifice!"
Contact:
tstacey@iwu.edu
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Heather Priedhorsky
as Sophie
Heather is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from Portland, Oregon. In McPherson, she has appeared in A Class Act (Sophie Callan), 9 to 5 (Margaret), and Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (dancer). Heather participated in the Music Theatre Society's production of Bloomer Girl (Evalina), and has been a dancer and choreographer in the Student Choreographed Dance Concert 2012 and 2013 here at IWU. "Special thanks to my friends and family for their love and support, especially my mom, Aunt Cheri, and Uncle Steve."
Contact:
hpriedho@iwu.edu
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Amanda Corrao
as Felicia Lipshitz
Mandi is a senior BA Theatre Arts major with a minor in Theatre Dance from Mokena, IL. On the McPherson Theatre stage she served as assistant costume designer for Promenade, musical director and flautist for As You Like It, and appeared in 9 to 5 (Maria Delgado) and A Class Act (Felicia Lipshitz). She has also been involved in a number of Phoenix shows, including Dog Sees God (Marci), The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (Fire), Celebrations Cabaret (cabaret performer), The Insanity of Mary Girard (Polly Kenton and with the Student Choreographed Dance Concert.
Contact:
acorrao@iwu.edu
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Kayla White
as Lucy
Kayla is a senior BFA Music Theatre major from Phoenix, AZ. She has been seen in 9 to 5 (ensemble) and in Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (dancer) in McPherson Theatre, and in The Breach (Woman, Linda, Quan Older) in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre. Kayla has also performed in the Phoenix Theatre in Wedding Band (Mattie), The Insanity of Mary Girard (Fury #4/Ms. Phillips), and Colorblind (Darla/McKeny). Kayla has appeared in the Music Theatre Society's productions of Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Ruby Rae) and Bloomer Girl (Aurelia/Topsy). She also worked on All The Kids Are Doing It in her classroom work for Music Theatre Workshop. Kayla is a board member of Shringara Theatre Company. Professionally, she has been seen in Cinderlla (Patches) and Princess and the Pea (Chief) at Missoula Children's Theatre International Tours. "I would like to give an obscene amount of thanks to my parents, family and friends, and faculty at IWU, because they have put up with me through the crazy mess and have always been a million percent behind me pursuing my dreams. Also, Adam, you've been here since the very first Thursday, and I don't know how to even begin to thank you for that."
Contact:
kwhite3@iwu.edu
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Brittany Ambler
as Mona
Brittany is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Bloomington, IL. She was last seen in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre production of Red Devils (Alice). Previous McPherson shows include 9 to 5 (ensemble), and The Children's Hour (wardrobe crew), Hello Again (light hang electrician), Tartuffe (wardrobe crew), and Promenade (usher). Brittany is also involved in the Student Choreographed Dance Concert, Cohesion Dane Company, Shringara Theatre Company, and SoTA Shoppe.
Contact:
bambler@iwu.edu
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Kelsey Bearman
as Vera
Kelsey is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from St. Louis, MO. She has been on several crews in McPherson Theatre, including A Shayna Maidel (light hang electrician) and 9 to 5 (run crew), and Red Devils (usher) in the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre. She appeared in the Phoenix Theatre in Do-Overs. Professionally, Kelsey performed in 101 Dalmatians (Trixie, ensemble) at Stages St. Louis. "I'd like to thank my family and friends for always supporting me; and I'd especially like to thank the IWU faculty, as well as this amazing cast and crew, for making my experience in my firs college production so positive and fun!"
Contact:
kbearman@iwu.edu
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Julia Cicchino
as Ginger
Julia is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey. In the McPherson theatre, she has appeared in A Class Act (Ginger). Previous Phoenix Theatre productions include Steel Magnolias (Della) and Shringara Theatre Company's Shadow Cabaret. "Special thanks to my family back home, my amazing friends and teachers who have become a second family to me, and the fantastic cast and crew!"
Contact:
jcicchin@iwu.edu
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Erica Werner
as Cyd
Erica is a sophomore BFA Music theatre major from Lake Forest, IL. She has held several positions in McPherson, including A Shayna Maidel (light hang electrician), 9 to 5 (wardrobe crew), As You Like It (light hang electrician), and Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (wardrobe crew and makeup assistant). Erica also participated as an actor in the Music Theatre Society's production of Bloomer Girl (Dolly), and acted in 24 Hour Theatre and the Directing I class scenes. Professionally, she served as choreographer for the Performing Arts Sumer Theatre Academy. "Special thanks to my parents for their constant support and love. I wouldn't be here without you. XOXO."
Contact:
ewerner@iwu.edu
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Chris Long
as Understudy-Ed
Chris is a sophomore BFA Music Theatre major from Castle Rock, CO. He has been involved with several McPherson Theatre productions including Hay Fever (assistant master electrician), A Shayna Maidel (light hang electrician), 9 to 5 (run crew), As You Like It (light hang electrician), and Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert 2013: Sins (follow spot operator). In the E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre, Chris was involved with The Memory of Water (wardrobe crew), and acted in the Directing I class scenes.
Contact:
clong2@iwu.edu
