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

Any photos, videos and/or audio recordings of this production is strictly prohibited.

Strobe lighting will be used in this production.

From the President

Dear Audience Members,

Thank you for attending this 2024–25 performing arts season production. The outstanding show you are about to enjoy is part of a thoughtful and carefully selected lineup designed to provide a wide array of entertainment experiences. I would like to acknowledge Dillon McArdle, director of the Viterbo Fine Arts Center, and his incredible staff for their hard work in making this season possible.

Allow me to also extend my gratitude to you—our patrons, benefactors, sponsors, volunteers, and students—for your continued support in bringing the best of the arts to the region. We are fortunate to live in a place with so many cultural and artistic opportunities, just as the members of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration envisioned when they built this wonderful facility.

We are very happy to have you join us. On with the show!

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

Conservatory Note

Welcome to our 2024-25 season at the Conservatory!

We’re thrilled to invite you on a journey that only live theatre can offer. This season, prepare to experience a diverse array of stories—from gripping mysteries to joyous musical adventures.

We begin our season with the chilling tale of the infamous Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, brought to life by the genius of Stephen Sondheim. By spring, we’ll plunge miles under the sea, where a singing sponge named “Bob” awaits your company.

In between these remarkable tales, we’ll share the community joy of our annual holiday tradition, A Viterbo Christmas: Star of Wonder.

Your journey through the season also features a Tony Award-winning comedy, a powerful true story of courage, a timeless Mozart opera, and an inspiring evening of dance featuring talented young performers on the brink of their professional careers.

You are why we’ve embarked on this journey. Thank you for being with us, and we hope you’ll join us for every moment!

Rick Walters
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Executive Artistic Director
Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Directors' 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

Performances

ACT I

MASHUP
Attention by Todrick Hall
Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars
Can't Hold Us by Macklemore
Judas by Lady Gaga
Choreographers and Dancers: Laurelle Bandy, Clay Corley, Spencer Curtis, Isaac Glen, Connor Martin, Tucker Mensen, Bailey Millimaki, Sophia Niblock, Ellie Parish, McKenzie Russ, Joie Steele, Halle Utterback
Designer: Kayla Taylor

Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You by John Lloyd Young (Jersey Boys Broadway Musical)
Choreographer: Kayla Taylor
Designer: Braeden Jackson
Dancers: Kayla Taylor, Claire Capra, Reagan Kettner

Skyfall by Adele
Choreographer: Ashlyn Cox
Designer: Annie Voss
Dancers: Ashlyn Cox, Ryan Dettbarn, Braeden Jackson, JaymeAnn Olson, Bailey Millimaki

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over by Jeff Buckley
Choreographer: Elyse Hartman
Designer: Jake Aune
Dancers: Elyse Hartman, Joie Steele

In Case You Don’t Live Forever by Ben Platt
Choreographer: Laurelle Bandy
Designer: Alli Austin
Dancer: Laurelle Bandy

Hero by Cynthia Erivo
Choreographer: Zach Sullivan
Designer: Jess Schneider
Dancers: Beth Anderson, Issy Lambert, McKenzie Russ, Zach Sullivan, Halle Utterback

Precipitation
Choreographer: Claire Capra
Designer: Colin Cada
Dancers: Claire Capra, Xavier Carnicom

You Make a Woman Wanna by Emlyn
Choreographer: Ryan Dettbarn
Designer: Xavier Carnicom
Dancers: Ryan Dettbarn, Katie Kostner, Annie Voss

Lie to Girls by Sabrina Carpenter
Choreographer: Adelaide Rhys
Designer: AJ Murphy
Dancers: Carley Clover, Elisabeth Meyer, Adelaide Rhys, Abby Schrunk, Rubie Stetzer

Bye Bye Blackbird from Fosse
Choreographer: Halle Utterback
Designer: Jake Aune
Dancers: Beth Anderson, McKenzie Russ, Trey’lon Salley, Halle Utterback, Sony Vassor

Babylon by Lady Gaga
Choreographer: Colin Cada
Designer: Bailey Millimaki
Dancers: Colin Cada, Ryan Dettbarn, Zach Lichner, Kayla Taylor, Megan Wheelock

Frankenstein by Rina Sawayama
Choreographer: Elisabeth Meyer
Designer: Braeden Jackson
Dancers: Connie Buhl, Elisabeth Meyer, Adelaide Rhys, Alanna Sawall

Agnes by Glass Animals
Choreographer: Megan Wheelock
Designer: Annie Voss
Dancers: Beth Anderson, Katie Schafer, Megan Wheelock

Bruno is Orange by Hop Along, Queen Anslesis II, Frances Quinlan
Choreographer: Joie Steele
Designer: Elisabeth Meyer
Dancers: Laurelle Bandy, Shea Grande, Joie Steele

Let’s Hurt Tonight by One Repulic
Choreographer: Tucker Mensen
Designer: CJ Zimmer
Dancers: Tucker Mensen, Sophia Niblock

Tiger Rag by Art Tatum
Choreographer: Spencer Curtis
Designer: Jack Knothe
Dancers: Clay Corley, Spencer Curtis, Katie Kostner, CJ Zimmer

Black Friday by Tom Odell
Choreographer: Isaac Glen
Designer: Jess Schneider
Dancers: Isaac Glen, Joie Steele

Barbie Girl by Aqua
Choreographer: Connor Martin
Designer: AJ Murphy
Dancers: Jillian Arthur, Ethan Blakeney, Xavier Carnicom, Gigi Marceille, Connor Martin, Tiffany Ridolphi

ACT II

On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
Choreographers and Dancers: Beth Anderson, Colin Cada, Claire Capra, Reagan Kettner, Abbey Messing, Elisabeth Meyer, Megan Wheelock, CJ Zimmer
Designer: Bailey Millimaki

Almost (Sweet Music) by Hozier
Choreographer: McKenzie Russ
Designer: Spencer Curtis
Dancers: McKenzie Russ, Zach Sullivan

Fast As You Can by Fiona Apple
Choreographer: Ellie Parish
Designer: Elisabeth Meyer
Dancers: Laurelle Bandy, Elyse Hartman, Zach Lichner, Gigi Marceille, Ellie Parish

This Too Shall Pass by Maria Mena
Choreographer: Abbey Messing
Designer: CJ Zimmer
Dancers: Zach Buhl, Tori Greenlaw, Tucker Mensen, Abbey Messing

Red Alert Jaxx Radio Mix by Basement Jaxx
Choreographer: Shea Grande
Designer: Colin Cada
Dancers: Shea Grande, Trey’lon Salley, Sony Vassor, Annie Voss

Le Dernier Jour du Disco by Juliette Armanet
Choreographer: CJ Zimmer
Designer: Jack Knothe
Dancers: Abbey Messing, CJ Zimmer

Copacabana (At the Copa) by Barry Manilow
Choreographer: Reagan Kettner
Designer: Adelaide Rhys
Dancers: Colin Cada, Reagan Kettner, Connor Martin, McKenzie Russ, Halle Utterback, Mouahlou (Lou) Xiong

All I Do is Dream of You by dodie ft. Faultline
Choreographer: Bailey Millimaki
Designer: Adelaide Rhys
Dancers: Spencer Curtis, Bailey Millimaki

He Who is to Come Live from Passion Conference 2024
Choreographer: Beth Anderson
Designer: Isaac Glen
Dancers: Beth Anderson, Sydney Ellis, Elyse Hartman, Lizzie Mead

Snow Angel by Renne’ Rapp
Choreographer: Katie Kostner
Designer: Alli Austin
Dancers: Jamie Allen, Isaac Glen, Katie Kostner, Ellie Parish, Braydon Dayne

Trainwreck by James Arthur
Choreographer: JaymeAnn Olson
Designer: Spencer Curtis
Dancers: Maggie Berendes, Ashlyn Cox, Bailey Millimaki, JaymeAnn Olson, Olivia Potter

Can’t Get Out of This Mood by Samara Joy
Choreographer: Clay Corley
Designer: Isaac Glen
Dancers: Clay Corley, Shea Grande

APT. by Rose’ and Bruno Mars
Choreographer: Sophia Niblock
Designer: Xavier Carnicom
Dancers: Sydney Ellis, Sophia Niblock, Ellyn Werner

Burlesque by Christina Aguilera
Choreographers and Dancers: Ashlyn Cox, Ryan Dettbarn, Elyse Hartman, Shea Grande, Katie Kostner, JaymeAnn Olson, Adelaide Rhys, Zach Sullivan, Kayla Taylor
Designer: Sydney Ellis

Production Team

Director: Shane Rhoades

Design Director: Jen Brown

Stage Manager: Hailey Fernandes

Technical Director: Chad Kolbe

Costume Shop Supervisor: Jen Brown

Lighting and Production Supervisor: Jason Underferth

Production Crew

Light Board Operator: Dominic Morara

Stage Crew: Rhys Van Ert

Scenic Build/Stage Set-up Crew: Spencer Curtis, Sophie LaFave, Trey’lon Salley, Sony Vassor, Sam Asid, Connor Martin, Ameilia Blasing, Hailee Elwell

Costume Build Crew: Jen Brown, Anna Graham, Lisa Lock, Braeden Jackson, Sydney Ellis, Kayla Taylor, Xavier Carnicom, Annie Voss, Malia Meyer, Jess Schneider, Vee Jacobson, Elisabeth Meyer, Adelaide Young, Joie Steele, Isaac Glen, Tiffany Ridolphi, Hailey Fernandes, AJ Murphy, Lauren Huserik, Shea Grande

Costume Run Crew: Carley Clover, Lucy Ehrhardt

Biographies

Company

Beth Anderson

is a senior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration from Warrensburg, Mo. (one hour east of Kansas City). Previous Viterbo credits include Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Phyllis in 42nd Street, and Entourage/Biblical Dramaturg in Godspell. She extends all thanks and honor to God and strives to glorify Him and Him alone with every performance. She thanks her parents for their hard work and love and the Viterbo Conservatory faculty/Center Stage Academy family for their training and support! 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 @bethhandersonn4

Jillian Arthur

is a first-year music theater major at Viterbo. She is so excited to be a part of this program and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Maggie Berendes

is a first-year student from St. Michael, Minn. She is a BFA theatre major. "I want to say thank you to my family, especially my mom, who has been my rock my whole life. Love you." @_maggieberendes

Ethan Blakeney

is a first-year music theatre major from San Antonio. He is excited to work with his fellow Conservatory peers on all sorts of fun projects in the years to come. Fascinated about how acting can affect audiences emotionally, he looks to continue on his journey to connect with others through performing. In the future, he hopes to fulfill his dream of producing his own Broadway production and leaving his artistic impact on his craft. @blakeney_ethan

Connie Buhl

is delighted to be a first-year music theatre major! She is originally from St. Paul and enjoyed the theatre scene there very much, but she also loved coming here and seeing what La Crosse has to offer. Some of her favorite past credits include Sylvia in All Shook Up, Alice in The Addams Family, and Serena in Legally Blonde! @constance_buhl

Zach Buhl

is a second-year music theatre major with an arts administration minor. He is excited to be beginning his performance journey at Viterbo this school year, working on Sweeney Todd. Previous to college, his favorite shows he worked on were Les Miserable (Marius) and Newsies (Jack Kelly). Many thanks to his friends and family for their endless support. @zachbuhl05

Colin Cada

is a senior theatre major from Winona with a dance minor. His previous Conservatory productions include CARRIE: The Musical as an ensemble member, Measure for Measure as Angelo, The Hello Girls as a swing, and 42nd Street as an ensemble member. He was most recently seen as the All Good Gifts soloist in Godspell. Cada is incredibly excited to be working both behind the scenes and on stage this semester. He would like to thank his loving and supportive parents and friends for always having his back in and outside of the theatre. "To my senior peers and other artists, remember that being brave is being afraid and doing it anyway. Love you all." @colincada

Claire Capra

is a junior music theatre major from the suburbs of Chicago. Previously at Viterbo's Conservatory for the Performing Arts, she has stage managed Tar Beach and performed in 42nd Street and The Pirates of Penzance. She would like to thank her friends and family for their never-ending support, as well as her peers, professors, and the production team for making this opportunity possible. @claire_caps

Xavier Carnicom

is a sophomore music theatre major in Viterbo's Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Outside of theatre, he loves to paint, hang with friends, and go thrifting! He was most recently seen in the Conservatory's production of Godspell as the We Beseech Thee soloist, also known as Nick. Coming up, he will be performing on the mainstage as an offstage vocalist in Sweeney Todd and assistant props designing Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. He would like to welcome anyone new entering the program, faculty and students alike, as well as to thank the friends he has made this past year! @xcarnicom03

Carley Clover

is a sophomore music theatre major with a minor in dance from Champlin, Minn. Past credits include a Swing in Bat Boy: The Musical and Margaret in STP's Much Ado About Nothing. She would like to thank her friends, family, and faculty for their continuous support! @carleyclover

Clay Corley

is a senior music theatre major and dance minor from Lake Charles, La. He has been in multiple productions at Viterbo such as Godspell and 42nd Street. He has been the managing director for Viterbo's Student Theatre Project for two years now. He would like to thank his family and friends for always supporting him! @cla.ay

Ashlyn Cox

is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration. She is so excited to be back on the Viterbo stage this year! You might have last seen her in Viterbo's Conservatory production of Godspell as the Day by Day soloist or in the ensemble of 42nd Street. She wants to thank her family for all of their support, especially her grandfather who showed her nothing but love and is now watching down on her from the best seat in the house. Enjoy the show! @ashgcox

Spencer Curtis

is a senior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts management from Salt Lake City. Recent Viterbo credits include Sweeney Todd (Anthony), 42nd Street (Bert), and The Hello Girls. He has also been lucky enough to assistant director Tar Beach and perform in Viterbo's Student Theatre Project productions, Dance Kaleidoscope, and Platinum Edition show choir. He would not be here without the love and support of his family and friends! @rspencercurtis

Ryan Dettbarn

is a senior theatre major with a dance minor. She has previously appeared in the Conservatory's production of She Kills Monsters as well as STP's Much Ado About Nothing and Puffs. She is so excited to share the stage with her talented peers again this year and cannot wait to see what the coming year will bring! @ryan.dettbarn4

Sydney Ellis

is a sophomore music theatre major with music and dance minors from Chatfield, Minn. She was most recently seen as a featured dancer in Viterbo's production of Godspell last spring. When not on stage, you can find her as a member of the Viterbo University Dance Team, or playing live music around La Crosse. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continuous support, and dedicate this performance to her uncle Richard. @sydneygraceellis

Shea Grande

is a senior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration who was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn. This past summer she worked as a dance counselor at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, choreographing for various shows like Evita, Anything Goes, and SIX. Previous roles include Ensemble/Dance Caption in Bat Boy: The Musical (Viterbo University), Ensemble/Peggy Sawyer U/S in 42nd Street (Viterbo University), and Ensemble/Maureen U/S in RENT (LCT). She would like to thank her mom and Bill as well as the Turbettes, her roommates, and her boyfriend for all that they do for her. @sheagrande

Tori Greenlaw

is a sophomore BFA music theatre major from Sarasota, Fla. She graduated from the VPA theater program at Booker High School, also having been in Evita at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. She was most recently seen in the new work's production of George Orwell's Animal Farm in London. She thanks her Mom, Dad, Grandmother, and friends for their everlasting support. Thanks for comin'! @torigreenlaw_

Elyse Hartman

is a fourth-year psychology major with a dance minor from Wisconsin Rapids. She has been dancing since the age of three and is grateful for the amazing teachers she has had throughout her life, along with the unwavering support from her family and parents. She greatly enjoys dancing with her talented classmates and is thankful for the connections she has made at Viterbo.

Braeden Jackson

is a sophomore BFA music theatre major with minors in dance and marketing who is originally from LeClaire, Iowa. He recently played the part of Jesus' Entourage in Viterbo University's production of Godspell. Past directing experience includes Why Do We Laugh? and Ken Ludwig's adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express. He is also an active costume designer and recently had a summer internship with the Des Moines Metro Opera in their costume department. A special shoutout to all his friends and family for their constant support and encouragement. He hopes you enjoy the show! @braedenjackson.official

Reagan Kettner

is a senior music theatre major with a dance minor from Wausau. Previous Viterbo credits include Bat Boy: The Musical (Shelley Parker), 42nd Street (Ensemble/Maggie Jones U/S), Footloose (Female Ensemble Swing), and Platinum Edition show choir. She would like to thank her family, Sophia, Makayla, her roommates Shea, McKenzie, and Will, and the many other friends she's lucky to have. @reagankettner

Jack Knothe

is a senior business student originally from La Crosse. Though he’s new to costume and lighting design, he’s always loved sewing and vintage fashion. When he’s not in class, you’ll probably find him in the costume shop, working on a project, or hanging out with the friends he’s made there. Big thanks to Jen Brown and the whole shop crew for making this such a fun experience!

Katie Kostner

is a music theatre major in her third year of college. She's double minoring in music and dance, and is absolutely thrilled to be here for this exciting season. You may have seen her this past season at Viterbo as Ruthie in Bat Boy: The Musical, or back home as Jane in Tarzan this summer. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support, and she knows that this is going to be an extra great year! www.katiekostner.com

Isaac Glen

is a junior music theatre major with a dance minor. Their past credits include Bud/Pan and Batboy u/s (Bat Boy: The Musical), Chuck (She Kills Monsters), and Swing (The Pirates of Penzance). They were also involved with Viterbo's Film Club last semester and was Max (The Warehouse). Knudsen has also been involved with Viterbo's Student Theatre Project as Claudio (Much Ado About Nothing). Knudsen is thrilled for their junior year! @isaacknudseng

Issy Lambert

is a first-year music theatre major from Wind Lake. She has been performing her whole life and was last seen as Roxie Hart in Chicago at Muskego High School, for which she won a Jerry Award for Outstanding Lead Performance. She is blessed to be at Viterbo University and would like to thank her family for their constant support of her journey.

Zachary Lichner

is a junior music theatre major, who cannot wait to be a part of this year's season! You may have seen him previously in Bat Boy: The Musical (Sheriff Reynolds), STP's Heathers (Ram Sweeney), or 42nd Street (Ensemble and Julian U/S). Apart from the Conservatory he is involved in the student government and Student Theatre Project. He'd like to thank his family, friends, and all of his faculty. Please enjoy the show! @Zack.Lichner

Gigi Marceille

is a first-year music theatre major from Evergreen Park, Ill. She is so excited to be a part of the Conservatory! She has been in several productions before the Conservatory and recent credits include The Little Mermaid (Ariel) and Chicago (Velma Kelly). She would like to thank her family (especially her mom and sister) for always supporting and encouraging her. @gigimarceille

Connor Martin

is beyond excited to be taking on one of his dream roles! He is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration. Past Viterbo credits include: Godspell (Judas), The Pirates of Penzance (Sergeant of Police), 42nd Street (Ensemble), and Heathers: The Musical (Ensemble). He is the vice president of Student Government Association (SGA) and a representative of Student Theatre Project (STP). He would like to thank his family and friends with their continued support and hopes you enjoy this energetic show! @connorjoseph.m connorjosephm.com

Lizzie Mead

has been dancing for 17 years. The majority of her childhood was spent dancing her heart out at my local dance studio, Minocqua Dance. As she grew up she found that she enjoyed teaching younger dancers and began her journey to teaching dance. By 2021, Mead was teaching her own classes and teaching young dancers how to love themselves through dance. Her senior year of high school she was captain and manager of her high school dance team as well as dancing and teaching at her local studio. She found her passion and knew it couldn’t end there. She has continued her dance career on the Viterbo Competitive Hip Hop and Game Day Dance Teams. "I want to say thank you to my mom for always believing in me and to all my dance teachers who were like second moms to me!"

Tucker Mensen

is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and music. His prior shows at Viterbo include Ron in Bat Boy: The Musical and ensemble in both 42nd Street and The Pirates of Penzance. He is very excited going into his junior year and is always excited to work with a new cast. @tick_tuck16

Abbey Messing

is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration. Previous Viterbo productions include 42nd Street and Into the Dirt. She spent this past summer as a tour actor/director working on Pinocchio for Missoula Children's Theatre, which was an exceptional opportunity to teach and grow as a performing artist. She is excited to work on Viterbo's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead this school year, and for all the great memory-making and learning that lie ahead. All the love to her friends and family who support her tirelessly and continuously lift her up. @abbeys_playlist

Elisabeth Meyer

is a senior theatre major with a dance minor from New Berlin. Previous Viterbo credits include Kaliope in She Kills Monsters, ensemble in Measure for Measure, The Elephant Speaks Jazz (Sam/Lucy US), and Ursula/First Watch in STP's Much Ado About Nothing. Viterbo design credits include assistant costume/hair/makeup designer for 42nd Street, costume/hair/makeup designer of STP'S Heathers, and hair/makeup designer of Bat Boy: The Musical. She would like to thank God and her family and friends for all of the love and support! Shoutout to the costume shop team and Adams Street Moka! @elisabethhmeyer

Bailey Millimaki

is a senior theatre major with a minor in dance. Most recently, she has been seen as a stunt monster and understudy in Viterbo's production of She Kills Monsters last fall! She is also the president of Viterbo's film club, which aims to create and integrate film opportunities by students and for students at Viterbo. She would like to thank her family for being the best support system and all of the professors and staff at Viterbo for their ongoing investment in her current and future endeavors! Proverbs 16:9. @_baileymillimaki

Sophia Niblock

is a senior vocal performance major from Kansas City with a dance minor. She has been seen in past Viterbo Production's of The Pirates of Penzance, Later the Same Evening, and was a member of Platinum Edition. Thank you Mama! @sophia._.niblock

JaymeAnn Olson

is a senior theatre major with a dance minor at Viterbo. She was most recently seen as Polonius in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. She was also fight captain for the production. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support. Enjoy the show! www.jaymeann-olson.com

Ellie Parish

is a junior music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration. Previous Viterbo credits include Reenie Dolan in Tar Beach and Ensemble in Viterbo STP's production of Heathers. She would like to thank God and her amazing parents and brother for always making her feel like she can do anything she puts her mind to. She hopes you enjoy this season's productions! @elliecparish

Olivia Potter

is a first-year music theatre major from Cincinnati. She is thrilled to be part of Viterbo's Conservatory for the Performing Arts and would like to thank her friends, family, and the faculty for supporting her throughout this process. She hopes that you enjoy the show! @oliviapotter05

Adelaide Rhys

is a senior BFA music theatre major with a minor in dance from Illinois. Past credits include Helen Hill in The Hello Girls, Mariana/Claudio understudy in Measure for Measure, Kaliope/Narrator understudy in She Kills Monsters, and as the opening act in Godspell last spring! She'd like to extend an enthusiastic thank you to her mom and dad, and her roommates for their unwavering support and West Ave Kwik Trip for the sustenance. @adelaiderhyss

Tiffany Ridolphi

is a first-year music theatre major from Marquette, Mich. Before Viterbo, she partook in shows with Marquette Senior High Drama, Superior Arts Youth Theater, and Lake Superior Theater. Some of her most memorable roles include: Alyssa Greene (The Prom), Queen Aggravain (Once Upon A Mattress), Mrs. Teavee (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Gertrude McFuzz (Seussical). She is ecstatic to have the opportunity to continue her education at Viterbo University and thanks her family, friends, and past theatre teachers for their never ending love and support! @tiffany.ridolphi

McKenzie Russ

is a junior music theatre major with minors in music, dance, and arts management from Edmond, Okla. Her past Viterbo productions include Godspell (Choreographer), 42nd Street (Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Swing), The Pirates of Penzance (Swing), and Dance Kaleidoscope. On top of productions, she is involved in Viterbo through admissions and Viterbo Film Studios. She would like to thank her friends, family, and professors for their constant encouragement and support. Enjoy the show! @mckenzie_kay__

Trey'lon Salley

is a sophomore music theatre major. He is so incredibly ecstatic and grateful to his director for allowing him to be a part of this beautiful show. He has been apart of one production in his first year at Viterbo, where he was recently seen as the By My Side soloist in Godspell the musical. He would love to thank his mother, family, and friends for funding and supporting his dream and wishes the cast and crew the absolute best of luck as they take to the stage to share such magic! @treylonsalley

Alanna Sawall

is a sophomore music theatre major. She is a member of Viterbo's Student Theatre Project and performed their A Year with Frog and Toad. She would like to share her excitement for this year's performance season and school year. @alanna.sawall

Abby Schrunk

is a sophomore music theatre major and has had some time now to experience all the wonderful things the Conservatory does. Last spring, she had the opportunity to be a backup dancer in Godspell. Getting to watch from offstage this semester as the assistant stage manager has been a real privilege. "Welcome to Vitero! I hope you enjoy the performance as much as I have!" @a.b.b.y04

Katie Schafer

is a senior music theatre major. Her previous Viterbo credits include, U/s Angelo in Measure for Measure, Maiden/Police in The Pirates of Penzance, Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street, and Meredith in Bat Boy: The Musical. Last semester she was the assistant stage manager for Sweeney Todd and is so excited to for this opportunity to stage manage SpongeBob! She would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support! @katie__schafer

Joie Steele

is a senior music theatre major with a minor in dance from Tuscaloosa, Ala. Selected performance credits: Ensemble/Lorraine US (42nd Street), Norma (Carrie: The Musical) with Viterbo University. Female/OS Swing (The Laramie Project) with LaCrosse Community Theatre. Beatrice (Much Ado About Nothing), Ensemble (Heathers) with The Student Theatre Project. Selected choreography credits: We Are The Tigers (World Amateur Premiere), Tuck Everlasting, Mamma Mia, Company (asst.) with French Woods Festival of Performing Arts. 13! with Tuscaloosa Theatre Troupe. Steele serves as the Student Theatre Project co-artistic director, Funny Side Up Vice President, and Pre-professional Performing Arts secretary. Enjoy the show and lots of love! @joie.steele

Rubie Stetzer

is a first-year student. She is fulfilling her childhood dream by obtaining a degree in music theatre and a minor in dance and arts management. Throughout the years, Stetzer has fond memories of performing at Viterbo. In elementary school, she was a member of Viterbo's Coulee Kids Show Choir directed by Nancy Allen, and had a successful show choir career as an Onalaska Hilltopper. Since a young age, she has been working as a print model and on-camera actor with talent agencies in Minneapolis and cast in many productions at La Crosse Community Theatre. @rubiestetzer

Zachary Sullivan

is a senior majoring in music theatre and minoring in dance. His previous Viterbo credits include: Carrie: The Musical, Footloose, Significant Other, The Hello Girls, Dance Kaleidoscope 2023, Tar Beach, Sketches of You, and Sweeney Todd. He would like to thank his friends, family, boyfriend, and dogs for their unconditional support. Enjoy the show! @zachthsullivan

Kayla Taylor

is beyond excited to be in her third year as a music theatre major! You can find her in the costume shop normally or on the department social media pages! Viterbo Credits: Lilith (She Kills Monsters), Maiden/Mabel u/s (The Pirates of Penzance) or most recently assistant costume designer (Godspell). She also performed with STP as Turtle/Bird (A Year With Frog and Toad) and has been a member since her first year! She would love to thank her family and professors for their support and hopes you all enjoy this year's season! @Kayla_taylor207

Halle Utterback

is a senior music theatre major with a minor in dance from Austin, Texas. She was previously a choreographer of Godspell the musical, seen on the Viterbo stage as Lorraine Fleming in 42nd Street, dance captain/assistant choreographer/ensemble in Footloose, a swing in CARRIE: The Musical, a dancer in Dance Kaleidoscope and a member of Platinum and Diamond Edition show choirs. Utterback also served as the dance captain/squeegee-man/ensemble in La Crosse Community Theatre's production of Rent. She is the president of the Student Government Association, Honors Program/HonorsLeadership Board, an orientation leader and a Viterbo dance tutor. She would like to thank her Viterbo faculty and friends, as well as her amazing family in Texas for their unending love and support. "Besos, y'all!" @halle.cate

Sony Vassor

is a sophomore music theatre major. He was the dance captain in the Viterbo Conservatory production of Godspell in Spring 2024. He would like to give a huge shout-out to the director for the tremendous hard work, and also to his family and friends for always being by his side throughout his theatre journey. Vassor would lastly like to thank the cast for not only making this experience fun but also memorable. @sonyvassor

Annie Voss

is so thrilled and grateful to be back at Viterbo! She is a sophomore music theatre major from south Saint Paul with a dance minor. Her past Viterbo credits include Dancer/Jesus Understudy in Godspell. She would like to thank all her wonderful friends and family for their continuous support. Enjoy the show! @annievoss_

Ellyn Werner

is a senior music education and vocal performance double major from Lake Mills with a dance minor. Her past Viterbo credits include Elaine O'Neill in Later the Same Evening, Mozart scenes, The Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Speed Dating Tonight, and Gilbert and Sullivan scenes. She is a member of the honors program and serves as the President of NAfME. This last summer, Werner was named a semifinalist in the National Student Auditions in the Upper Collegiate category. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support! @ellyn.werner

Megan Wheelock

is a senior music theatre major minoring in dance. This semester she will be seen in These Shining Lives and Dance Kaleidoscope. Her previous Viterbo credits include Sweeney Todd, Evil Tina in She Kills Monsters, Dance Kaleidoscope, and Martha Dunnstock STP's Heathers: The Musical. She would like to thank her friends, family, and God for all of their continuous support. @meganelisewheelock

Mouahlou (Lou) Xiong

is a sophomore music theatre major with minors in dance and music. Past Viterbo credit includes: Godspell (Jesus Entourage) and Sweeney Todd (Assistant Music Director, Offstage Singer). In his free time, he enjoys playing piano, writing music, and spending time with loved ones. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show! @mouahlou.xiong

CJ Zimmer

is a fourth-year music theatre student with music and dance minors. Previous credits at Viterbo include: Bat Boy: The Musical, 42nd Street, and Carrie: The Musical. He would like to thank his family for their constant support and motivation. @cj.zimmer1

Biographies

Production Team

Director

Shane Rhoades

is the chair and an associate professor in Viterbo University's Conservatory for the Performing Arts for the Theatre and Music Theatre Department. Prior to his time at Viterbo, he attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy and lived and worked in New York City for 20 years. As an actor (AEA/SAG/AFTRA), 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 performed 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. His performing career afforded him the opportunity to perform all over the world, including Japan, Europe, Central and South America, Canada, and all 50 States. At Viterbo, Rhoades earned an MBA. He directed and choreographed productions of CATS, A Chorus Line, Shout!, and Little Women. He directed 42nd Street, and he also choreographed Pippin, West Side Story, 9 to 5, Oklahoma!, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dancing at Lughnasa, She Stoops to Conquer, and On the Verge. He serves as the dance minor coordinator and director for Dance Kaleidoscope. He was also the co-director for Viterbo's show choirs, Platinum Edition and Diamond Edition, and he serves as a clinician and adjudicator for numerous show choir competitions around the country.

STAGE MANAGER

Hailey Fernandes

is a sophomore music theatre major. She was thrilled to be a part of her first production last year in STP's A Year With Frog and Toad as a member of the dance ensemble. She has also enjoyed being on run crew for various shows at Viterbo. She would like to thank her family and friends for always being her biggest supporters and pushing her to be her best. @hailey_fernandes

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Chad Kolbe

is an associate Professor of theatre in his 19th year teaching at Viterbo. He teaches design and technology courses such as stage craft, principles of design, theatre practicum, and stage lighting. He also serves as technical director and lighting designer for the theatre and music theatre department. Before beginning his journey at Viterbo, Kolbe served two years as instructor and technical director at The University of Northern Iowa. For six years, he served as the technical director for the Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore, Texas. Prior to that, he served three years as carpenter, head rigger, and assistant technical director for The Des Moines Metro Opera. Kolbe enjoys time with family and friends and being outside exploring all La Crosse and the surrounding areas have to offer.

LIGHTING AND PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Jason Underferth

is a seasoned lighting designer with over two decades of experience illuminating the stages of the Midwest. He has dedicated the past decade to shaping the theatrical landscape as the production manager and lighting design lecturer at Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minn. During his tenure, he artfully designed the visual components for more than 40 shows. Notable productions in Underferth's portfolio include Man of La Mancha and Enchanted April, both showcased at The Commonweal Theatre Company. Now embarking on his third year at Viterbo, Underferth is eager to contribute his expertise as the production manager for the Conservatory for the Performing Arts. He looks forward to creating memorable experiences for the Conservatory's upcoming performances through his lighting designs.

Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Information For Our Patrons

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