CAST BIOGRAPHIES
MADELINE LOGAN
Beatrice
Madeline is a junior Musical Theatre major from Whichita, KS. Her past credits include Taylor Theatre’s Mousetrap, Metamorphoses, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins and Lyric Theatre’s She Loves Me. She would like to thank her loving family for their unending support and her Lord and Savior for His unconditional love.
JOHN BRODA
Cpt. Benedict
John is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major from Spring Arbor, MI. His past Taylor Theatre credits include Oklahoma! (Curly), Cyrano de Bergerac (Christian), The Matchmaker (Rudolph), and Why We Must Die So Young. “Unending thanks to my family for their unwavering support, I love you. Thanks to God for another space to tell stories.”
BRANDT MAINA
Lt. Claudio
Brandt is a senior Music Theatre major from Nairobi, Kenya. He has been in several plays and musicals here at Taylor. He is excited to work with Dr. Ricke again and would like to thank him for the opportunity. Brandt would also like to thank Brielle Fowlkes for her constant companionship and laughter.
CLAIRE VOCK
Hero
Claire is a freshman Theatre Arts major from North Prairie, Wisconsin. She has most recently been seen in Taylor Theatre’s Production of Falling, but her other credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth at Kettle Moraine High School. She would like to thank her family for their support, even though they’re six hours away.
STEVEN DAY
Col. Peter Donner
Steven Day is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Some of his favorite acting roles include The Baker in Into the Woods, Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Marius Pontmercy in Les Miserables. Steven would like to thank his family for their unwavering support and God for all of his blessings.
STEVEN MANTEL
Lt. Jon/ Dogberry
Steven is a senior Musical Theatre major from Bartlett, Illinois. He was last seen as Mr. Paravicini in The Mousetrap, Georg in She Loves Me, and The Baker in Into the Woods. Steven would like to thank everyone involved with the show and The Lord for his kindness, generosity, and guidance.
KIPP MILLER
Sir Lionel
Kipp is a sophomore Professional Writing major from Alburnett, Iowa. He was in Guys and Dolls, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and The Music Man in high school. At Taylor, he was in She Loves Me and The Mousetrap. He would like to thank his family for always making the drive to see his shows.
ANDREW BAKER
Sgt. Balthasar
Andrew is a senior BFA Musical Theatre major from Northbridge, MA. His past Taylor Theatre credits include Cyrano de Bergerac, The Matchmaker (Irene Ryan Nominee), Oklahoma!, Into the Woods, Why We Must Die So Young, and Metamorphoses and Taylor Lyric Theatre’s The Pirates of Penzance. He would like to thank Dr. Ricke, Tracy, and his parents.
EVANGELINE BOUW
Verges
Evangeline is a Theatre Arts major with a Studio Art Minor from Nampa, Idaho. Her experience includes The Mousetrap (Ms. Casewell), Metamorphoses (2nd Woman), Into the Woods (Florinda), All in the Timing (Betty, Swift), Why We Must Die So Young (Inge Scholl), Cyrano de Bergerac (Pickpocket/others), The Matchmaker (Minnie Faye), A Dream Play (Agnes), When the Rain Stops Falling (U/S Younger Elizabeth Law), and Antigone (Ismene). Evangeline would like to thank her parents and Mrs. Snyder.
CONNOR DOLLARHITE
Borachio/ Father Francis
Connor is a freshman Business Marketing Systems major with a minor in Political Science. His previous theatre experience includes Mary Poppins (Bert) at Northrop High School and Jekyll and Hyde (The Bishop of Basingstoke). He would like to thank the production staff and the cast/crew for being so welcoming and giving him the chance to continue to do what he loves.
ANDREW WULF
Conrad
Andrew is a senior Theatre Arts major from Columbus, Ohio. Past credits include She Loves Me, Into the Woods, and Why We Must Die So Young. Andrew would like to thank his family for their love and support.
BRIELLE FOWLKES
Ursula
Brielle is a senior Theatre major from Fishers, IN. She has served in many shows in the past, her latest being Metamorphoses (Woman One). Brielle would like to thank those that surround her with love and encouragement.
AMANDA HOTTE
Margaret
Amanda is a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her previous theatre credits include Hello Out There (Emily), Les Miserables (Madame Thenardier), The Matchmaker (Ermangarde) and The Curious Savage (Miss Willie). She would like to thank her mom for being so supportive, and her best friend Hannah and the entire Taylor theatre family for being so welcoming and loving.
J. MICHAEL PIERCE II
Messenger/Kid
Michael is a freshman from Massachusetts, majoring in Musical Theatre. He is honored to have been cast in this show and is excited to be able to work with this cast. His past shows include The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), The Addams Family (Lucas Belneke), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Beast) and The Passion and the Cross (Thadeus). He would like to thank his parents for the opportunity to attend Taylor and the Hanover Conservatory for helping him get to this point.
JESSICA HOFMEISTER
Young Girl/ Dancer
Jessica is a senior Computer Science Digital Media major from Warsaw, Illinois. Her previous theatre experiences with Taylor include Oklahoma!, Mary Poppins, When the Rain Stops Falling, and Into the Woods. She would like to thank her family and roommates for loving her through this process.
HANNAH-KATE FOX
Sexton
Hannah-Kate is a junior Creative Writing major with a minor in Theatre. She is excited to be returning after nearly two years away from Taylor Theatre! Her previous experience includes Cyrano de Bergerac (The Duenna) and The Crucible (Elizabeth Proctor) at Newton Community Theater. She would like to thank her family for the support and years of putting up with her drama.
EMMA DAHLQUIST
Watchmen
Emma is a sophomore Theatre Arts major from Rochester, Indiana. Her previous theatre experience includes Into the Woods (Lucinda), as well as working in costumes, assistant stage management and hair/makeup. She would like to thank her family.
ELEANA MANNING
Watchmen
Eleana is a freshman BFA Musical Theater major from Marion, IN. Her acting credits include Grace Fryer in Radium Girls, Emily Webb in Our Town, and Mustardseed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Eleana would like to thank her family for their love and support and all the people the last couple of months who have made Taylor feel like home.