Ctrl+Alt+Delete - NMU Theatre and Dance

Mena Gail (Toria Bruno) is a sophomore acting BFA and is so glad to be involved in this show! Previous roles or shows you may have seen her in include: The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), Holiday Soirée (Company), Wildcat Theatre Follies (Company). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Logan Newcomb (Eddie Fisker) is in his third year here at NMU. He is currently pursuing a BFA in Acting. You may have recently seen him as Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret and Jorma Kaukonen in Much Ado About Nothing (HeeHoo!). He would like to thank the Cast, Crew, and Director James Ludwig for an amazing show experience! His instagram is @logannewcomboffical. GIZMO!!

Elizabeth Planica (Marie) is a sophomore at Northern, earning her BFA in Acting and Minor in Journalism. She is so excited to be playing Marie and to be able to work with this incredibly talented cast and crew. Her previous credits include Wildcat Theatre Follies and The Rocky Horror Show. Elizabeth would like to thank her family, friends, and the Theatre & Dance faculty for their endless support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Cayden Smaka aka BoomSmakaLaka (Cover) is a junior at NMU, majoring in BFA Acting with minors in Marketing and Piano. And he is exuberantly thrilled to be a part of this wonderful, technical show! This is his 15th show here at NMU, and it's just the start of what's going to be an eventful year! Off stage, you can find Cayden at craft fairs, skipping stones, lying in the dirt, probably biking, or in the woods! He loves his family and friends and is grateful for their constant support. He has had an amazing time working with all these wonderful people on this show, and he hopes you all enjoy it! GIZMO!!!!! Instagram: Boomsmakalaka

Georgia Hummell (Cover) is a 1st year acting major at Northern. Georgia is playing the understudy for Marie and Toria Bruno. Her past roles here include The Bride Of Frankenstein in Frankenstein, and Watch #3 in Much Ado About Nothing. This is her first official year at NMU, and she can’t wait to open Ctrl+Alt+Delete!

Neel Archis-Manish (Cover) is thrilled to be a part of his first Production here at NMU with CTRL+ALT+DELETE! Having graduated from Novi High School this past year, Neel previously acted in These Shining Lives, Hamlet, and Newsies, among other shows with the NHS Theatre Department. As a Freshman in the BFA Acting program, he is really enjoying it here Up North. Neel would like to thank his family in Novi, his best friend in Utah, and Jimmy up here. He suggests you check the Morning Brew for updates on the Stock Market!

James “Jimmy” Ludwig (Director) has been a professional actor for three decades. Broadway credits include Little Shop of Horrors and the original cast of Spamalot; Off Broadway include Blue Man Group ‘Tubes’, De La Guarda, Two Point Oh and the original ‘john’ in john & Jen, among many others. Regionally James has playing leading roles around the country from Professor Higgins in My Fair Lady to the titular character in Hamlet. Film and Television credits include The Chappelle's Show, Daylight Raiders, Lipstick Jungle, and Ghost Town. In 2003 James started Back40 Films, which has produced hundreds of projects on time and on budget; from the wildly popular series “The Happy Hour Guys”, to A Face In The Rock, a feature trailer based on the historical novel of the same name by Loren Graham, set here in the Upper Peninsula. James has taught at colleges and universities all over the US and abroad, including MTL Portugal, Franklin & Marshall College, AMDA, Boise State, the University of Michigan, the University of Washington, and more. It is his intention to grow the new BFA Acting program here at NMU into one of the best in the country.

Zoë Hajec (Assistant Director & Intimacy Coordinator) is a senior in the BFA Acting program with a minor in dance. During her time in the program, she has been a part of numerous department productions, including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Show, Anything Goes, A Christmas Carol, Spamalot, Grease, Finding Home, The Wolves, and Above the Timberline, among others. Zoë was a founding member of Found Space Theatre Company and one of the producers for its debut production, The Vagina Monologues. Zoë is beyond grateful for the opportunity to serve as assistant director/intimacy coordinator for CTRL+ALT+DELETE. She is currently in the process of earning her certification through the Heartland Intimacy Design Training program. Zoë’s next project will be a self-produced audiobook of “The Yellow Wallpaper” for her senior capstone. Look out for updates on the release at www.zoehajec.com or follow her on Instagram @zoehajec

Ashley Rinehart (Productin Stage Manager) is honored to be the Production Stage Manager for Ctrl+Alt+Delete She is a Junior pursing a BFA in Technical Theatre and Design with a concentration in Stage Management. Some of her recent educational credits include: Clybourne Park, Anything Goes, Alice In Wonderland, and Cabaret. You may also catch her helping with scenic building, painting or props in the NMU TD Scene Shop. She hopes you enjoy the show! IG: @ashley.e.rinehart

Regan A. McKay (Costume Designer) is an NMU alumnus and costume designer and maker currently based on the East Coast. She is thrilled to be returning to Northern and working with such a wonderful team. East Coast costume design/assistant credits include: Folger Theatre, Studio Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Round House Theatre, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, Imagination Stage, Shakespeare and Company. West Coast costume design/assistant credits: The Old Globe Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, MOXIE Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre. MFA: San Diego State University. She was the inaugural recipient of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship from Theatre Communications Group. She is passionate about sustainable theatrical design and environmentally mindful practices are at the core of her work. For more: www.reganamckay.com @reganamckay

Peytyn Kier (Lighting Designer) is a junior in the BFA: Theatre Tech and Design program. She has designed Much Ado About Nothing and Holiday Soiree. She was also an assistant lighting designer in Frankenstein. She was the head electrician for Home for the Holidays, Anything Goes. She is ecstatic for everyone to come and see Ctrl+Alt+Delete!

Julia Neuman (Assistant Lighting Designer) is thrilled to be assistant lighting designer on Ctrl+Alt+Delete. She is a sophomore in the BFA Theatre Technology & Design program. Recent shows Julia has been involved in include Cabaret (Assistant Head Electrician), Wildcat Theatre Follies (Lighting Designer), and Into the Woods (Stage Manager). Julia hopes to continue in both the lighting and stage management world during her time at NMU and beyond.

Dominic Mrakovcich (Media Designer) is a composer whose work bridges classical tradition and modern ambient sound. He has been commissioned for a range of projects, including the original score for Miguel Ramirez’s short film No Care in the World and a full-length ballet adaptation of Alice in Wonderland for Northern Michigan University. His music blends acoustic and electronic elements, often incorporating synthesizers and field recordings into carefully structured forms. Dominic earned his Master’s in Music Composition from East Carolina University, where he studied with Ed Jacobs, and holds a Bachelor's from UMass Amherst, where he studied under Salvatore Macchia, Ayano Kataoka, and Thom Hannum. Beyond composition, he has taught music theory and percussion, hosted Soundtrack Sundays on WCNI 90.9 FM, and worked extensively in technical theater with Connecticut College and The Garde Arts Center. Currently, he serves as Sound & Media Supervisor at Northern Michigan University, where he supports student work through video production, sponsorships, and sound design education.

Sam Jessen (Properties Designer) is a second-year student at Northern, majoring in Theatre Design and Technology and History. She is excited to be working on the properties design along with Lily Kangas for this production of Ctrl+Alt+Delete! While working on many productions in the past couple of years, here at Northern, Sam has previously worked on Cabaret (Deck Crew), Alice In Wonderland (Scenic Design Team), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Rain Technician). She is looking forward to continuing her education and work at NMU, with her next project this season being A Streetcar Named Desire (Scenic Designer).

Lily Kangas (Properties Designer) is a second-year student at Northern Michigan University studying theatre technology. She worked on last season's CO/LAB Dance Company’s production of Alice in Wonderland as a scenic designer. This year, she is working as a props designer alongside Sam Jessen for Ctrl-Alt-Delete. Lily has enjoyed broadening her horizons working in new theatre positions and looks forward to others in the future.

Jamie Downing (Scenic Designer) As a current sophomore Tech and Design student at Northern, Jamie Downing is excited to be scenic designing Ctrl+Alt+Delete as their second major design role and 5th show with NMU. They are concentrating in scenic design, stage management, and technical direction, and enjoy working in the NMU theatre and Dance scene shop, making each show come to life. They spent the summer of 2025 as the head carpenter at Tibbits Summer Theatre, working on shows like Million Dollar Quartet, Little Shop of Horrors, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Their favorite show they’ve worked on though, is Groves Performing Arts Company’s production of The Book Women, in which they were the scenic designer, stage manager, and student technical director.

Lex van Blommestein (Assistant Scenic Designer) is a theatre designer based out of Marquette, MI. While he currently teaches at Northern, he also maintains a prolific national and international design career. Lex earned his MFA from Wayne State University's Hilberry Repertory Program in Detroit, and has lived, designed, and taught in Edwardsville, IL; St. Louis, MO; Cincinatti, OH; Raleigh, NC; Memphis, TN; Milwaukee, WI; Detroit, MI; Lansing, MI; Windsor, ON; and Amsterdam, NL, to name a few. In addition to his love for scenic design, he enjoys using design to explore audience reaction, interaction, and emotion, and to create experiences involving virtual reality and augmented reality as well as immersive design.

Val Mycyk (Sound Designer) is a second-year student in the BFA Tech and Design program with a focus on sound design and engineering. She is beyond excited to be a part of Northern Michigan's production of Ctrl+Alt+Delete as the Sound Designer. Recent college credits include: Into The Woods (A1), Jesus Christ Superstar (A2 and A1 cover), Much Ado About Nothing (A1), and Cabaret (Deck Crew). Keep an eye out for upcoming productions as she is a part of A Streetcar Named Desire creative team as a Co-Sound Designer. But for now, she hopes you have a great time watching Ctrl+Alt+Delete! :)

Rachel Wells (Technical Director) is entering her second year as Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor at Northern Michigan University. Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, she’s proud to continue supporting theatre education in her home state. Rachel holds an MFA in Technical Direction from Indiana University, where she served as the Technical Director for Indiana University Summer Theatre for three seasons, managing repertory productions with a dedicated team of emerging professionals. At NMU, she oversees scenic construction, mentors student technicians, and fosters a collaborative and creative shop environment focused on craftsmanship and safety. Rachel is an active member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and is passionate about helping young theatre artists build their technical skills, confidence, and professional readiness.

Parker Chindlund (Light Board Operator) is a Freshman, majoring in Technical Theatre and Design. She's originally from southern California and is looking forward to working shows and learning new skills while here at NMU!

Sophia Thomas (Run Crew) is excited to be helping on the technical side of thing for this show! She is a freshmen at NMU this year and working towards a BA in Theatre and Entertainment Arts. So far she has enjoyed learning all of the opportunities this school has to offer. She enjoys acting, singing, dancing and learning more about the technical side of this process. Theatre is her favorite art form and she loves to participate in it in any way she can.

Riley Joy (Video Engineer & Camera Operator) is attending NMU as a Sophomore and is pursuing her BFA in Acting and a Minor in English. She has worked as the Video Engineer/Camera Operator for past shows, including Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Last Five Years, and Alice In Wonderland. As well as the A1 for Home for the Holidays. She is excited to be running the Jumbotron for this production and hopes you enjoy the show! IG: @therileyjoyofficial