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The performance will run approximately 90 minutes. There is no intermission.

Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

Dance repertory is divided into two sections this spring, which developed into two Dance Kaleidoscope shows. Each show has different choreographers, dancers, and designers. While the pieces in the two shows differ, the talent, dedication, creativity, and innovation are alive and highlighted in each show.

SECTION I is presented
April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 2 p.m.

SECTION II is presented
April 29 at 7:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m.


From the President

Dear Arts Patrons,

Welcome to the Viterbo University 2022–23 performing arts season. Whether it be for a Bright Star, Conservatory for the Performing Arts, or Weber Center series event, we are very pleased to have you join us for what surely will be an outstanding production.

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have always cherished the arts, and we are proud to continue the legacy of our founders. Viterbo is truly blessed to have incredibly talented Conservatory students, faculty, and Fine Arts Center staff. Every show is painstakingly crafted and selected to offer the highest quality and culturally enriching entertainment possible to our community.

To all Viterbo arts patrons, benefactors, sponsors, volunteers, and artists, allow me to express my sincere gratitude for your support. Enjoy the show!

“Pace e Bene”
Peace and all good
Richard Trietley signature
Rick Trietley
Viterbo University President

Director's Note

Dance Kaleidoscope is created in the dance repertory course and it is the culmination of years of hard work for dance minors in the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. This show is student choreographed with faculty mentorship, building upon the skills learned in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre dance, modern, dance appreciation, and dance composition. Student choreographers have also had wonderful opportunities working with guest artists which provide a wider breadth and understanding of dance.

Additionally, Dance Kaleidoscope is student designed with faculty and staff mentorship. Student designers in design aesthetics have created the lighting, costuming, set design, and other intricate design elements to bring this show to life. Their vision and implementation of these elements is essential for a fully realized production.

The collaboration between student choreographers, student designers, faculty, and staff is essential for the creation of this dance concert. Collaboration is the cornerstone to all creative endeavors and it is beautiful to see these artists share their talents with each other for the purpose of enriching the lives of those to whom they present their work. We are proud to have shared the studio, stage, and shop with these thoughtful and talented individuals, and we are confident you will thoroughly enjoy their work.

—Shane Rhoades and Jen Brown

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Wisconsin Public Radio
Gundersen Hotel and Suites
Section I

Presented
April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
April 29 at 2 p.m.

Telephone—Lady Gaga, Beyonce
Choreographers:
Aren Alexander-Battee, Iraya Catalina Cress,
Jo Kasper, Jillian Kohl,
Mattie Murphy, Vic Pardon,
Calvin Pierce, Josey Terry
Dancers:
Aren Alexander-Battee, Iraya Catalina Cress,
Jo Kasper, Jillian Kohl,
Mattie Murphy, Vic Pardon,
Calvin Pierce, Josey Terry
Designer:
Josey Terry

A Little Party Never Killed Nobody—
Fergie, Q-Tip, and GoonRock
Choreographer: Bri Reilly
Dancers: Ruby Brisco,
Payton Harper, Ellyn Werner
Designer: Bri Reilly

Somebody That I Used to Know—
Gotye ft. Kimbra
Choreographer: Virginia Foshee
Dancers: Virginia Foshee, Zach Sullivan
Designer: Grace Reynolds

& Run/High—Sir Sly
Choreographer: Aren Alexander-Battee
Dancers: Aren Alexander-Battee, Payton Harper,
McKenzie Russ, Halle Utterback
Designer: Anna Martinson

Alien Superstar—Beyonce
Choreographer: Yassie Bonner
Dancers: Yassie Bonner, Iraya Catalina Cress,
Virginia Foshee, Hailey Hotvedt,
Jillian Kohl, Payton Seacrist
Designer: Lindsey Meath

Help—Brandon Lake
Choreographer: Mariana Villanueva
Dancers: Beth Anderson, Bailey Millimaki,
Mariana Villanueva, Ellyn Werner
Designer: Grace Reynolds

Sway—Michael Buble
Choreographer: Calvin Pierce
Dancers: Logan Bailey, Calvin Pierce,
Zach Sullivan, CJ Zimmer
Designer: Logan Bailey

She Works Hard For the Money—
Donna Summer
Choreographer: Sophia Barbato
Dancers: Sophia Barbato, Jo Kasper,
JaymeAnn Olson, Mattie Murphy,
Mariana Villanueva
Designer: Anna Martinson

In Loving Memory—Alter Bridge
Choreographer: Payton Seacrist
Dancers: Payton Seacrist, Halle Utterback
Designer: Lindsey Meath

Come On Over—Christina Aguilera
Choreographer: Vic Pardon
Dancers: Yassie Bonner, Ruby Brisco,
Iraya Catalina Cress, Vic Pardon,
Mackenzie Russ, Zach Sullivan
Designer: Lauren Canfield

Why Am I Like This—Orla Gartland
Choreographer: Jo Kasper
Dancers: Jo Kasper, Kalyn Schmidt,
CJ Zimmer, Josey Terry
Designer: Logan Bailey

Toxic Las Vegas—
Jamieson Shaw Remix from the original motion picture soundtrack, Elvis by Elvis Presley, Britney Spears, and Jamieson Shaw
Choreographer: Ruby Brisco
Dancers: Ruby Brisco, Virginia Foshee,
Victoria Pardon, Payton Seacrist
Designer: Grace Reynolds

Right Where You Left Me—Taylor Swift
Choreographer: Jillian Kohl
Dancers: Yassie Bonner,
Iraya Catalina Cress, Jillian Kohl
Designer: Logan Bailey

Under Your Scars—Godsmack
Choreographer: Ellyn Werner
Dancer: Hailey Hotvedt, Sophia Niblock,
Josey Terry, Ellyn Werner
Designer: Lindsey Meath

Take Care of Yourself—
Maisie Peters
Choreographer: Mattie Murphy
Dancers: Aren Alexander-Battee, Mattie Murphy
Designer: Lauren Canfield

Unholy/Oxytocin—
Sam Smith and Kim Petras/Billie Eilish
Choreographer: Iraya Catalina Cress
Dancers: Beth Anderson, Iraya Catalina Cress,
Halle Utterback, Jillian Kohl,
Vic Pardon, McKenzie Russ
Designer: Anna Martinson

Where We Belong—Shayfer James
Choreographer: Josey Terry
Dancers: Bri Reilly,
Josey Terry, CJ Zimmer
Designer: Josey Terry

When I Grow Up—Pussycat Dolls
Choreographers: Sophia Barbato,
Yassie Bonner, Ruby Brisco,
Virginia Foshee, Bri Reilly,
Payton Seacrist, Mariana Villanueva,
Ellyn Werner
Dancers: Sophia Barbato, Yassie Bonner,
Ruby Brisco Virginia Foshee,
Bri Reilly, Payton Seacrist,
Marianna Villanueva, Ellyn Werner
Designer: Bri Reilly

Section II

Presented
April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
April 30 at 2 p.m.

Larger Than Life— & Juliet,
original London cast
Choreographers: Ainsley Alrutz,
Maddy Ballard, Amber Arevalo,
Katie Wall, Mason Wold
Dancers: Ainsley Alrutz,
Amber Arevalo, Maddy Ballard,
Kjersten Danzig, Emma Phillips,
Abby Seim, Joshua Terrones,
Katie Wall, Sidney Wateski,
Jessalyn Wilson, Mason Wold
Designer: Jen Brown

Tip Toes—Half Alive
Choreographer: Emma Phillips
Dancers: Kjersten Danzig,
Reagan Kettner, Emma Phillips,
Megan Wheelock
Designer: Mikala Clark

It’s Raining Men—The Weather Girls
Choreographer: Mason Wold
Dancers: Maddy Ballard,
Payton Harper, Halle Utterback,
Mason Wold
Designer: Maddy Ballard

Cold—Boy in Space & Unheard
Choreographer: Sidney Wateski
Dancers: Tucker Mensen,
Sophia Niblock, Joie Steele,
Sidney Wateski
Designer: Kassidy Kampmeier

The Thief—Herbie Hancock
Choreographer: Joshua Terrones
Dancers: Spencer Curtis,
Abby Seim, Joshua Terrones
Designer: Jen Brown

Blue—Joni Mitchell
Choreographer: Kjersten Danzig
Dancers: Kjersten Danzig,
Reagan Kettner, Joie Steele,
Halle Utterback
Designer: Will Handrick

Fighter—Christina Aguilera
Choreographer: Ainsley Alrutz
Dancers: Ainsley Alrutz,
Amber Medellin Arevalo,
Joshua Terrones
Designer: Kassidy Kampmeier

Would You Be So Kind—Dodie
Choreographer: Katie Wall
Dancers: Clay Corley,
Katie Wall
Designer: Mikala Clark

G.N.O.—Miley Cyrus
Choreographer: Maddy Ballard
Dancers: Maddy Ballard,
Reagan Kettner, Mason Wold
Designer: Maddy Ballard

Welcome to the Moulin
Rouge!/Backstage Romance—
Moulin Rouge, Original Broadway Cast
Choreographer: Amber Arevalo
Dancers: Amber Arevalo,
Joie Steele, Halle Utterback,
Jessalyn Wilson
Designer: Kassidy Kampmeier

Boys/Slave For You—Britney Spears
Choreographer: Abby Seim
Dancers: Sophia Niblock,
Emma Phillips, Abby Seim
Designer: Mikala Clark

Pavement Ends—
Little Big Town
Choreographer: Jessalyn Wilson
Dancers: Ainsley Alrutz,
Maddy Ballard,
Spencer Curtis,
Jessalyn Wilson
Designer: Maddy Ballard

Closer—Kill the Lights—
Alex Newell, Niles Rodgers &
DJ Cassidy
Choreographers: Kjersten Danzig,
Emma Phillips, Abby Seim,
Joshua Terrones, Sidney Wateski,
Jessalyn Wilson
Dancers: Ainsley Alrutz,
Amber Arevalo Medellin,
Maddy Ballard, Kjersten Danzig,
Emma Phillips, Abby Seim,
Joshua Terrones, Katie Wall,
Sidney Wateski, Jessalyn Wilson,
Mason Wold
Designer: Will Handrick

Production Team

Director: Shane Rhoades

Design Director: Jen Brown

Stage Manager: Will Handrick

Designers: Logan Bailey, Maddy Ballard,
Jen Brown, Lauren Canfield, Mikala Clark,
Will Handrick, Kassidy Kampmeier,
Anna Martinson, Lindsey Meath,
Bri Reilly, Grace Reynolds, Josey Terry

Technical Director: Chad Kolbe

Costume Shop Supervisor: Alex Bell

Lighting and Production Supervisor: Jason Underferth

Production Crew

Light Board Operator: Brandon Rundquist

Sound Board Operator: Robby Alston

Costume Crew: Adelaide Young,
Max Larson

Deck Captain: Gabe Karr

River Valley Media Group
Wisconsin Arts Board and the National Endowment for the Arts
Biographies

DIRECTOR

Shane Rhoades

Shane Rhoades
is an assistant professor in Viterbo's Conservatory for the Performing Arts and serves as the dance minor coordinator. He directed and choreographed Viterbo’s productions of CATS, Shout!, and Little Women. He also choreographed A Chorus Line, 9 to 5, Pippin, West Side Story, Oklahoma, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Dancing at Lughnasa. Rhoades is also the co-director for Viterbo’s show choir, Platinum Edition, and he serves as a clinician and judge for numerous show choir competitions around the country. He made his Broadway debut in The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, and he was the associate choreographer for Broadway’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Off-Broadway he danced in FAME on 42nd St. His national and international touring credits include Pippin, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Chicago, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Grinch. Regionally, he has performed at Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Arena Stage, The Ordway, North Shore Music Theatre, St. Louis MUNY, Pittsburgh CLO, Sacramento Music Circus, Atlanta Theater of the Stars, Houston Theatre Under the Stars, and Stages St. Louis.

Aren Alexander–Batee

Aren Alexander–Battee
is a senior music theatre major with a dance minor. His past shows at Viterbo include The Pirates of Penzance, Footloose, The Elephant Speaks Jazz, and The Pajama Game. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support in his passion and in this show.

Ainsley Alrutz

Ainsley Alrutz
is from Newnan, Ga. and is a junior music theatre major. She played Chris in CARRIE: The Musical. She would like to thank her parents for always supporting her dreams and loving her so well.

Beth Anderson

Beth Anderson
is a sophomore music theatre major with a dance minor. She was a member of Diamond Edition show choir and is now in Platinum Edition. She is also a dance instructor at Turning Pointe Dance Studio. She extends thanks to God, friends, family, and Viterbo faculty for their support. @bethhandersonn4

Amber Arevalo

Amber Arevalo
is a music theatre major and dance minor from Fort Lauderdale and Monterrey, Mexico. Her Viterbo credits are Chris U/S in CARRIE: The Musical, Jo in The Pajama Game, and ensemble in The Night Children. She is also a dancer on the Viterbo dance team. Over the summer, she played Nina in In the Heights at Summer Stock Austin. Arevalo would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support. @amberarevalo

Logan Bailey

Logan Bailey
is a senior acting major from Cleveland. Viterbo performance credits include Twelfth Night, Julius Caesar, Elephant’s Graveyard, and Lysistrata. He has performed professionally with Dorney Park, Valleyfair, Rubber City Theatre, and Cleveland Shakespeare Festival. Bailey thanks his family and friends for their support and love. @logan_bailey_

Maddy Ballard

Maddy Ballard
is a junior theatre major from Milwaukee. Past credits include The Hello Girls, Elephant's Graveyard and Lysistrata. She is a dance captain for Platinum Edition show choir and the managing director of Viterbo's Student Theatre Project. Lots of love to Mom, Dad, and Ben! @madelynoliviab

Sophia Barbato

Sophia Barbato
is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor from Boston. Past Viterbo credits include Somebody in Everybody. She is also a member of Platinum Edition show choir. Barbato would like to send lots of love and appreciation to her family and friends for their constant support. @sophiarbarbato

COSTUME SHOP SUPERVISOR

Alex Bell

Alex Bell
is a 2020 Viterbo alumna. Her credits as a student included building costumes for CATS, She Stoops to Conquer, Into the Woods, and more. Since being back as an employee, Bell facilitates the costume shop work study students and helps with our practicum classes. She has also built costume pieces for The Pajama Game, CARRIE: The Musical, and Footloose. Outside of the university, she spends her summers as a wardrobe supervisor at Des Moines Metro Opera. Her free time is typically taken up by crocheting, watching movies with her fiancé, Joe, and hanging out with their cat, Boo.

Yassie Bonner

Yassie Bonner
is a third-year music theatre major from Austin, Texas with a minor in dance. She's been previously seen in Everybody as a Somebody and in Platinum Edition’s Celebration 2022. She would like to thank her family for their endless support and love. @yassiekiara

Ruby Brisco

Ruby Brisco
is a junior music theatre major with a minor in dance from Maple Grove, Minn. Her most recent Viterbo appearances include Student Theatre Project’s spring production, The Pajama Game, and The Night Children. She has also been seen in Platinum Edition and Diamond Edition show choirs. She wants to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support. @ruby_brisco

Lauren Canfield

Lauren Canfield
is a junior music theatre major from Round Rock, Texas. At Viterbo, she has been an understudy in the production of Everybody (death/love/girl), as well as the props master. She is very excited to see what the future holds here at Viterbo and beyond! She would like to thank her family and close friends for all their support and love throughout the years. @laurren_elizabethh

Mikala Clark

Mikala Clark
is a senior from Waukee, Iowa who is pursuing a BFA. They have previously been seen at Viterbo in Twelfth Night (Maria u/s, Ensemble), Everybody (Everybody), and The Elephant Speaks Jazz (Puppeteer). They want to thank everyone who has loved and supported them into becoming the person and performer they are today!

Iraya Catalina Cress

Iraya Catalina Cress
is excited to be returning to the Viterbo stage! She is a senior music theatre major with a dance minor. Past Viterbo Conservatory credits include The Pajama Game, In Limbo, Why Love?, and Twelfth Night. She wants to wish the biggest thank you to Ninfa and Henry for their unconditional love and support. irayacatalina.com @irayacatalina

Clay Corley

Clay Corley
is a sophomore music theatre major from Lake Charles, La. He is a sophomore representative for the Student Theatre Project. This is his first show at Viterbo and he is so excited! He would like to thank his family for always supporting him and for letting him pursue his passion. @cla.ay

Spencer Curtis

Spencer Curtis
is a sophomore music theatre major with minors in dance and arts management from Salt Lake City. He's been so fortunate to perform at Viterbo in Measure for Measure (Claudio), The Elephant Speaks Jazz (Dad/Puppeteer), a variety of Student Theatre Project productions, and as a member of Platinum Edition show choir. He thanks his friends and family for cheering him on. @rspencercurtis

Kjersten Danzig

Kjersten Danzig
is a junior music theatre major with minors in arts administration and dance from Salt Lake City. Past Viterbo credits include understudy in Lysistrata and a roustabout puppeteer in The Elephant Speaks Jazz. Danzig would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support and love. @kjerstendanzig

Virginia Foshee

Virginia Foshee
is a music theatre major with a dance minor from Lafayette, La. Past credits include Footloose, The Pajama Game, and The Night Children. Foshee also participated in Dance Kaleidoscope and Platinum Edition. She would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support, she would not be here without them! @virginia_fosho

Will Handrick

Will Handrick
is a sophomore theatre major focusing on stage management from Minocqua. Past credits at Viterbo include props build for The Pajama Game, stage manager for Speed Dating Tonight! and Measure for Measure, and hair/makeup designer for Footloose. He is ecstatic to continue designing and producing shows at Viterbo and in the future. Handrick would like to extend love and a huge thank you to his family and friends Shea and McKenzie for their unending support! @willixmh_

Payton Harper

Payton Harper
is a senior music theatre major with an arts administration minor from Atlanta. She has previously been seen at Viterbo as Viola in Twelfth Night, and the ensemble in The Pajama Game and CARRIE: The Musical. On campus, she is a dance captain of Platinum Edition show choir and the executive vice president of SGA. Shout out to the Harper Fam! @paytonrharper

Kassidy Kampmeier

Kassidy Kampmeier
is a senior music theatre major from Bemidji, Minn. She has previously been seen at Viterbo as Freida in CARRIE: The Musical and Dipsas in Lysistrata. She also serves as director of media and media design for Viterbo Student Theatre Project. Lots of love to the Kampmeier and Horst family! Extra love to the roommates and the add-on roommates! @kassidyrosemary

Jo Kasper

Jo Kasper
is a junior music theatre major with a minor in dance. Some of their favorite productions they have been in Viterbo's Student Theatre Projec's Puffs (Oliver Rivers), Viterbo's The Pajama Game (Poopsie), and La Crosse Community Theatre's The Vagina Monologues. They would love to thank their family and partner for their continuous support. @jo_kasper_z

Reagan Kettner

Reagan Kettner
is a sophomore music theatre major with minors in dance and psychology from Wausau. At Viterbo, she was a former member of Diamond Edition and a current member of Platinum Edition show choir. She would love to thank her parents, her sister Sophia, and her best friends for all their love and support. @reagankettner

Jillian Kohl

Jillian Kohl
is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor from Appleton. You may have seen her perform in The Hello Girls, CARRIE: The Musical, as well as in The Pajama Game. She would like to extend a huge thank you to her friends and family (especially her mom) for their constant support! @jillian.kohl

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Chad Kolbe

Chad Kolbe
is an associate professor of theatre at Viterbo focusing on design and technology. He teaches courses such as stage craft, principles of design, theatre practicum, and stage lighting. He also serves as technical director, and on occasion lighting designer for the theatre and music theatre department. Before Viterbo, Kolbe taught for two years at The University of Northern Iowa, and before that served as head rigger at Des Moines Metro Opera and technical director at The Texas Shakespeare Festival. He enjoys time with family, cooking good food, and being outside exploring all that La Crosse and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Anna Martinson

Anna Martinson
is a junior theatre major from Mahtomedi, Minn. Their Viterbo credits include Everybody and Elephant's Graveyard. She has also been seen as Wayna Hopkins in the Student Theatre Project’s production of Puffs and in the ensemble of Heathers at Ashland Productions. They would like to thank their family and friends for the continued love and support. Enjoy! @anna_martinson75

Lindsey Meath

Lindsey Meath
is a junior music theatre major who has most recently been seen in Everybody and The Elephant Speaks Jazz at Viterbo! She will travel abroad to London this winter and can't wait to experience more theatre. She wants to thank her supportive family, friends, directors, and cast for all the kindness and love she has received in and out of the theatre world. She hopes that you will laugh and cry at this beautiful show about forgiveness and healing with a whole lot of dancing! @linzerdeanna

Tucker Mensen

Tucker Mensen
a first-year music theatre major with a minor in dance from small town Urbana, Iowa. He is excited to learn from the wonderful faculty in the music theatre program. He was a part of his high school's musical theatre program and his community theatre. His credits include Jean Valjean in Les Mis, John Truitt in Meet Me in St.Louis, Warner in Legally Blonde, and Oliver in OLIVER! He would like to thank his family for the endless support and helping him get into such an amazing school. @tick_tuck16

Bailey Millimaki

Bailey Millimaki
is a sophomore theatre major and dance minor from Kenosha. She has most recently been seen performing at Viterbo with the Platinum Edition show choir. She wants to thank her family for being the most amazing support system and the wonderful production team for giving her this opportunity. Philippians 4:13. Enjoy the Show! @baileyy.katee

Mattie Murphy

Mattie Murphy
is a senior music theatre major from Madison. At Viterbo, they have recently been seen onstage in CARRIE: The Musical (Sue Snell), and The Pajama Game (Brenda). Elsewhere she has been seen in LIZZIE (Alice Russel), and Mamma Mia! (Lisa/ensemble). They would like to thank their brother Liam who is one of her biggest inspirations to keep growing as an artist, their friends, and their parents for their support. Enjoy the show! @mtemurphy

Sophia Niblock
is a sophomore vocal performance major with a dance minor from Lee's Summit, Mo., just outside of Kansas City. She has been an active student in the music department productions such as the Gilbert and Sullivan scenes, as well as the chamber opera Speed Dating Tonight! They were thrilled to choreograph Amahl and the Night Visitors last semester. She cannot thank her mom enough for being there to support and love, as well as lead her in her music career. Thx mom! @sophia._.niblock

JaymeAnn Olson

JaymeAnn Olson
is a sophomore theatre major with a dance minor from Green Bay. She is also a member of the Platinum Edition show choir. Olson would like to thank her mentors who've helped her to this point and is sending love to her family and friends for their constant support. @jaymeann.olson

Vic Pardon

Vic Pardon
is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor from Mableton, Ga. In 2021, she had the opportunity to choreograph for Viterbo’s Lysistrata, and then went on to choreograph for the Diamond Edition show choir which she now captains! Pardon also played Mae in The Pajama Game and has performed in Platinum and Diamond Edition for two years. She thanks her family back home as well as her support system here including friends and faculty and is excited to see where her studies take her!

Calvin Pierce

Calvin Pierce
is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor from Mississippi. Previous Viterbo credits include Tommy Ross in CARRIE: The Musical, Lucio in Measure for Measure, and ensemble for The Pajama Game. He is thrilled to be a part of The Pirates of Penzance and hopes you enjoy the show! @calvin_w_pierce

Emma Phillips

Emma Phillips
is a junior music theatre major with a minor in dance from Las Vegas. Her previous Viterbo credits include stage manager and soloist in the cabaret Light at the End of the Tunnel, Belphragia in Lysistrata, and Megan in Student Theatre Project's production of Puffs. On campus, she is a part of Platinum Edition show choir, the vice president of the improv club, treasurer for the Viterbo film club, and on the Viterbo dance team! She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support, John 14:6. Enjoy the show! @_emma.phillips

Bri Reilly

Bri Reilly
is a senior theatre major with music and dance minors from Cleveland. Her previous Viterbo credits include The Elephant Speaks Jazz (Lucy), Julius Caeser (Portia/Messala), The Night Children (Charlie), The Pajama Game (Ensemble), and Platinum Edition. She sends her love and thanks to this wonderful cast, crew, and production team. She also thanks her amazing friends and family and hopes everyone enjoys the performance! @bri_reilly25

Grace Reynolds

Grace Reynolds
is a senior theatre major from Madison. Recent productions at Viterbo include Everybody (Love), The Elephant Speaks Jazz (Miss Viola/Ellie Puppeteer), and Julius Caesar (Lucius). You may have also seen her work in props in CARRIE: The Musical, Julius Caesar, and Lysistrata. Much thanks and love to Mom, Dad, Annie, Gabby, and Deacon. @gracereynolds01

McKenzie Russ

McKenzie Russ
is ecstatic to be making her Viterbo debut! She is a first year BFA music theatre student from Edmond, Okla., and could not be more grateful to be continuing her love of theatre at Viterbo! Outside of classes, she is involved on campus through book club and Diamond Edition show choir. She would like to thank the Viterbo faculty and her family for their kindness and encouragement. Enjoy the show! @mckenzie_kay_

Payton Seacrist

Payton Seacrist
is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor from Apple Valley, Minn. She is beyond excited to be making her stage managerial debut in The Hello Girls. She has been seen in past productions as Urleen in Footloose, ensemble and understudy Sue in CARRIE: The Musical, ensemble in The Pajama Game, and Platinum Edition show choir. She would like to specifically thank her parents, Kris and Scott, for their never-ending love and support. @paytonseac

Kalyn Schmit

Kalyn Schmit
is a junior music theatre major from Sauk Prairie. At Viterbo, she has been seen as Carrie White in CARRIE: The Musical, Mabel in The Pajama Game, and various characters in The Night Children. She is also a part of Platinum Edition show choir. Schmit would like to thank her supportive family, friends, and mentors for always being there for her! @kalynschmit

Abby Seim

Abby Seim
is a senior, graduating with her BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance. Words people may have used to describe her could be, a vegan, soon to be college graduate, a Muppet lover, or even a force of nature. But she mostly makes use of the term, a contemporary woman of the 21st century, to describe herself. She hopes that this show will delightfully distract you from the reality's you may face outside these doors, and that the show may entertain and brighten your day! Even if it's just for a little while.

Joie Steele

Joie Steele
is a sophomore music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration from Tuscaloosa, Ala. Viterbo Credits: CARRIE: The Musical (Norma), Platinum Edition show choir. Back in Bama, she notably worked with Red Mountain Theatre as a member of their performing ensemble and also traveled the state as a choreographer. She is excited to take a step into the backstage world for this production. @joie.steele

Zach Sullivan

Zach Sullivan
is a sophomore music theatre major and dance minor from Excelsior, Minn. He has previously been seen in CARRIE: The Musical as a swing. He would like to thank his friends and family for their unconditional support. Love you Mom and Dad! @zachthsullivan

Joshua Terrones
is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration from Tulsa, Okla. Past credits include Forever Plaid (Sparky), Lysistrata, CARRIE: The Musical (Billy), and Next to Normal (Henry). He'd like to thank the McDonald’s on Losey Blvd for their emotional support. @joshuaterrones

Josey Terry

Josey Terry
is a senior theatre major with a dance minor from Hershey, Penn. She has previously been seen at Viterbo as a Somebody in Everybody, Ballet Girl in Elephant's Graveyard, and performing in the Platinum Edition show choir. This past summer she enjoyed working as an actor at a murder mystery dinner theatre in Pennsylvania. She would like to thank her parents for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show!@joselynkateterry

LIGHTING AND PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Jason Underferth

Jason Underferth
has been a lighting designer in the Midwest region for more than 20 years. Most recently, he has spent the last 10 years as the production manager and lighting design lecturer at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minn., where he has designed more than 40 shows. Favorite designs include Man of La Mancha and Enchanted April, both at The Commonweal Theatre Company. He is excited to join Viterbo this year as the Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ production coordinator.

Halle Utterback

Halle Utterback
is a sophomore music theatre major with a dance minor from Austin, Texas. Previously at Viterbo, she was a female swing in CARRIE: The Musical and a member of Diamond Edition show choir. This year, she is a member of Platinum Edition show choir, is an SGA sophomore senator, and is on the honors leadership board. She was thrilled to be assistant choreographer/dance captain of Footloose. She would like to thank her family and friends for traveling from Texas (and all over) to support her. Besos, y’all! @halle.cate

Mariana Villanueva

Mariana Villanueva
is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration from San Antonio. Some past Viterbo credits include soloist in the cabaret Why Love?, Myrhinne understudy in Lysistrata, and Helen in CARRIE: The Musical. Most recently, over the summer she played Camila in Summer Stock Austin’s production of In the Heights. She is also a member of the Platinum Edition show choir, on the board for the Student Theatre Project, and secretary of Viterbo Film Studios. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support. Enjoy the show! @marianaadele1

Katie Wall

Katie Wall
is a senior music theatre major with a dance minor from Charlottesville, Va. She is so excited to be making her mainstage debut at Viterbo. Previous credits include usher/understanding in Everybody and The Rocky Horror Show (Paul Bunyan Playhouse). She is also excited to be a part of Platinum Edition show choir for the third year in a row. She is co-artistic director of the Student Theatre Project on campus. She is grateful to her friends and family for the constant support and love they've shown. @ktjwall

Sidney Wateski
is a junior Ethics, Culture, and Society major from Onalaska. He is making his debut in a Viterbo production. He would like to extend thanks to his family, friends, and peers for supporting him, with additional thanks to his instructor Nikki for nurturing his passion for dance.

Ellyn Werner

Ellyn Werner
is a junior music education and vocal performance major with a dance minor from Lake Mills. Her past Viterbo credits include playing the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Speed Dating Tonight, and Gilbert and Sullivan scenes. She is a member of the Platinum Edition show choir, the Honors Program, and serves as the vice president of NAfME. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support! @ellyn.werner

Megan Wheelock

Megan Wheelock
is a sophomore music theatre major with a dance minor from Waterloo, Iowa. She has been involved in Student Theatre Project's cabaret and is currently in Viterbo's Platinum Edition show choir. She is looking forward to strengthening her skills and enjoying all of the future opportunities the Conservatory for the Performing Arts has to offer. @meganelisewheelock

Jessalyn Wilson

Jessalyn Wilson
is a senior nutrition major from the Rockford, Ill. area. She is a lifelong dancer and four-year member of the Viterbo Dance Team. This is her second Dance Kaleidoscope show and she is thrilled to have been a choreographer this year. She would like to thank her fellow choreographers, dancers, designers, Fine Arts Center staff, and Shane Rhoades for helping this show come together, as well as her parents, for everything.

Mason Wold

Mason Wold
is a senior music theatre major with a dance minor from Oakdale, Minn. Viterbo credits include The Pajama Game (Hines) and CARRIE: The Musical (Freddy). Professional highlights include The SpongeBob Musical (SpongeBob) and All Shook Up (Dennis). Wold is co-artistic director of the Student Theatre Project, SGA conservatory senator, and dance captain of Platinum Edition show choir. Much love to family and friends for the constant love and support! @masonallenwold

CJ Zimmer

CJ Zimmer
is a sophomore music theatre major from Taylor Mill, Ky. Previously, he has been in CARRIE: The Musical (ensemble) at Viterbo as well as Godspell (Swing/Telly) at Stage Right Theatre Company. He is also a proud member of Platinum Edition show choir. He thanks his family for all their love and support. @cj.zimmer1

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