Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - NMU Theatre and Dance

Joshua Bianca (Sam the Snowman) is a third year student who is majoring in musical theatre and minoring in dance. He is thrilled to be a part of Rudolph and get the opportunity to work with such a talented group of people. Joshua has previously been seen in Into the Woods, Cabaret, and the North Coast Dance Festival. Joshua can’t wait to continue his theatre journey at NMU and he is thankful for all of his family, friends, and faculty! @joshuabianca_

Ethan Steele (Rudolph) is a freshman here at NMU and is so excited to be playing Rudolph in his first main stage production! Hailing from Kalamazoo Michigan, his past endeavors include international Barbershop Harmony JR varsity champion quartet: Boysen Blue, NATS 1st place MT and classical finalist placements, as well as several musicals back home. He’s honored to be in such a great show, and cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Miles Nowlin (Hermey) Here he is folks, the leader of the plaque. Miles Nowlin is splendiferously pleased to bring Hermey alive on the stage. This ain't his first time on Santa's lap, previously he was Fred in A Christmas Carol, as well as himself in Holiday Soirée. He's also played Milky White in Into the Woods, as well as Don John in Much Ado About Nothing just to name a few.

Daniel Koncurat (Yukon Cornelius) is thrilled to be making his mainstage debut here at Northern. Recent credits include CTRL + ALT + DELETE (Tom Xerox & Carbury Grendall u/s) at NMU, Hadestown (Hades) at Theatreworks Live, Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka) at Phoenix Festival Theatre, and will return to the stage in NMU’s production of 9 to 5 (Ensemble) this winter. Daniel is in his Freshman semester in the BFA Musical Theatre Program, and is picking up a double major in Data Science next semester.

Sophia Zavala (Mrs. Claus) is wrapping up (get it lol) her fifth semester here as a Junior in the Musical Theatre program! She's very passionate about performance and couldn't be more thrilled to create art with such wonderful people here in Marquette, most recently having been in Into the Woods with NMU Theatre and Dance, and Mary Poppins with Impact Arts in Austin, TX. Being a southern native she hasn’t had much experience with cold weather, but hopes to bring you some warm holiday spirit this season! ⋆⭒˚｡⋆

Natalie Ramirez (Clarice) is so excited to be a part of her fifth production at NMU. During her time here she got to play Columbia from The Rocky Horror Show, A performer in the Holiday Soirée, an ensemble member in Jesus Christ Superstar, Lucinda in Into the Woods, and now Clarice in Rudolph. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making the process of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer so special. Hope you enjoy the show!

Morgan Behrend (Mrs. Donner) is a sophomore in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Some of her favorite credits from her time in college so far include: Jessie in Remembering: Haywire, a company member in Holiday Soirée, Usherette in The Rocky Horror Show, Anna in The Spring Awakening, Ali in Mamma Mia, and more. She is so excited to bring some holiday cheer – or should we say holiday "deer" – to the FRT this year as Mrs. Donner!

Sevi Voigt (Boss Elf/Yearling) is a freshman pursuing NMU’s Acting BFA program. These past years, Sevi played Javert from Les Misérables, Proteus from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. He has been acting since he was ten years old, with musical experience both vocal and instrumental. He is excited to continue his acting journey and he hopes you enjoy this production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer!

Jordan Mireles (Fireball) is a transfer sophomore from San Antonio Texas in the BFA Acting Program. He is excited to be working with the amazing cast and team behind Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer! He most recently performed at NMU's Wildcat Theatre Follies and has performed in various roles like Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, and Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde. He'd like to thank his family and friends back home who helped him get to NMU!

Brandon Gilger (Yukon’s Sled Dog/Plane/Yearling) is a freshman BFA musical theatre major and is very excited to be a part of his first show here at Northern Michigan University. In the last year he has played the roles Davey in Newsies and Horatio in Hamlet. Brandon has learned a lot being in of Rudolph. Never before has he played a sled dog pulling a sled or worked with a puppet. He would like to thank everyone involved for such a great and unique opportunity.

Cole Sherman (Charlie in the Box) is extremely excited and honoured to be part of such an amazing cast and community. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been doing at least something artistic for most of his life. He has been in many productions throughout his life, some examples include many shows at SCPA (Cincinnati, Oh), Professional ballet productions with Cincinnati Ballet, and the Steward in NMU’s Production of Into the Woods. Thank you for coming to see Rudolph and please continue supporting the students and staff of NMU in their future productions!

Audryn Just (Dolly/Elf), a junior musical theatre major, is so thrilled to be back in the FRT to present such a fun show! Most recently, she was featured in Into the Woods. Christmas is her favorite holiday and she hopes to bring you some more joy this holiday season! IG: @audrynjust

McKinley Wright (Spotted Elephant/Bumble/Woodland Creature) is super excited to be a part of her first NMU Musical, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer! She is a freshman in the Acting BFA, originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky. She made her Northern Michigan Debut in the Wildcat Theatre Follies. Over the years, McKinley has accumulated both stage and screen experience, including her performance as General Cartwright in South Warren High School’s, Guys & Dolls. She has done background work for BET in A Royal Christmas Surprise, and most recently for ABC in Nashville 911. She would like to thank the director for giving her this opportunity!

Sebastian Murray-Hames (Train) is a freshman at NMU in the Theatre & Entertainment Arts program. He has aspirations to become an author, voice actor, and comic book illustrator, but has been doing theatre since he was twelve. He has a deep love for stop motion and animation, and remembers Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer and a favorite from his youth, as he’s sure many others do. He’s very excited to play the Train on the island of misfit toys, and wants everyone to know that misfits are always his favorite, and there’s always a place for someone willing to love others and themselves.

Maggie Bayley (Bird/Woodland Creature/Swing - Mrs. Donner/Mrs. Claus) is a freshman in the BFA Acting cohort, and Rudolph is her first show with NMU! Maggie is from Lake Orion, Michigan and has previously appeared in her school's productions of Little Women as Jo, Chicago as Mary Sunshine, and more. Offstage, Maggie indulges herself in the world of media as a cinematographer currently working with the NMU marketing department. She is thrilled to be on the FRT stage for the first time and hopes that you enjoy the show!

Alex Harris (Cowboy) is a second-year Musical Theatre student at Northern Michigan University. As a legally blind artist, Alex is dedicated to making theatre more accessible and inclusive for all individuals. He believes in the power of theatre to positively influence lives and hopes to inspire others with disabilities to discover a similar passion for the craft. Through his work, Alex aims to bridge gaps and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the magic of theatre.

Anthony Mireles (Bumble/Woodland Creature) is a first-year BFA Acting major at Northern Michigan University and is excited to join the cast of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. A San Antonio, Texas native, he has earned national, regional, and UIL accolades in both acting and vocal performance, and recently appeared in NMU Theatre & Dance’s Wildcat Theatre Follies. Anthony is thankful for the opportunity to be part of this production and sends his love and appreciation to his family and friends back home for their constant encouragement and support.

Lexi Reese (Bumble/Woodland Creature) is a senior theatre performance major with Rudolph being her 5th Christmas production at NMU. Her favorite time of year is Christmas and she’s incredibly excited to be able to spread so much Christmas cheer every year in the theatre department. Lexi would like to thank her mom, dad and grandma for always being a constant support in her musical theatre journey.

Ava Britt (Elf) is in her third year as a Musical Theatre BFA at NMU. You may have previously seen her in Jesus Christ Superstar, Anything Goes, Clybourne Park, The Holiday Soiree, the Wildcat Theatre Follies, Frankenstein, and Cheers to Love! Ava has been loving her time in Rudolph and is feeling very holly jolly! She is very grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible team! Ava is in awe of the hardwork and talent from this cast and crew! Time to spread that Christmas spirit!!

Caitlyn Davis (Elf) is very excited to make her NMU debut in Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. Past roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Karen in Mean Girls, and Squidward in Spongebob the Musical.

Aria Gassman (Elf/Clarice Understudy) is a freshman Theatre and Entertainment Arts BA at Northern. She is pleased to make her NMU debut in Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Her highschool credits include ensemble in Legally Blonde and Dee Dee Allen in The Prom. Aria would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support and the cast and crew of Rudolph for this wonderful experience!

Gianna Marrero (Aviator Elf) is a freshman, Musical Theatre major, and is overjoyed to be making her debut at Northern Michigan University in Rudolph! In previous years, Gianna has been in Beauty and the Beast (Babette), All Shook up (Natalie), Mean Girls (Cady), and Radium Girls (Grace). Gianna is so grateful to get to work on this amazing show alongside such a talented cast and crew, and wishes to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!

Henry Moore (Elf/Swing - Yukon/Hermey) is a Junior Acting major with a Business and Dance minor at NMU and he is super excited for you to see this production. You might have seen him in other shows such as Into the Woods, Jesus Christ Superstar, Alice In Wonderland, Home for the Holidays, and Spamalot. While he is not performing he's working on film projects, working out, or with his friends. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Sara Neva (Elf) is a second year student at NMU, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Dance. She grew up dancing at Superior School of Dance in Hancock, Michigan. She also has attended multiple intensives with Eisenhower Dance Detroit and The Guthrie Theatre. Sara is a member of the Co/Lab Dance Company, and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer marks her fourth NMU Theatre and Dance production following Jesus Christ Superstar, Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience, and Home for the Holidays.

Lauren Newell (Elf) is a Senior at NMU. She is majoring in Dance with a minor in Deaf Studies. She transferred from San Jose, CA, where she has been singing, dancing and acting since she was 2 years old. She was a competitive dancer for over 10 years and is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, modern, hip hop and musical theatre. She led her High School's musical theatre department and was their choreographer for such shows as Mean Girls (Regina) and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne SchwartzandGrubenierre). She is a member of the Bay Area Panthers Indoor Football League Dance Team for the 2024 season. She is excited to be back on the stage this year with all of her friends and cannot wait to see what this year holds.

Delaney Turner (Elf) is so excited to perform in her first main stage show at NMU! She recently transferred to Northern Michigan to pursue a BFA Acting degree after attending College of DuPage for two years. Delaney began her career at NMU by performing in Wildcat Theatre Follies. She is thrilled to bring the animated story of Rudolph that she grew up watching to life!

Simon Williams (Elf/Swing - Charlie/Train/Cowboy/Santa/Sam) is a Sophomore BFA Musical Theatre Major and Dance Minor, and is excited about his first opportunity to be a Swing/Understudy. You may have recently seen him as an Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar or as Brad in the 2024 production of The Rocky Horror Show. He is looking forward to his family and friends getting to experience the joys and tribulations of a Marquette Christmas through this production.

Faculty Designers

Guest Designers

Jalina McClain (Director) is a 2013 graduate from NMU's Theatre Department! Her recent work includes: Hennepin Arts Spotlight Showcase (Stage Manager), North Coast Theatre Festival, Rock of Ages (Stage Manager), Ghost Soldiers (Sound Design). She currently teaches Stage Management at NMU T&D and is the Managing Director of the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy. She has worked on over 80 productions throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Some of her other notable work experience includes: Westwood High School Speech and Acting Coach (2008-2014), Executive Director - Superior Arts Youth Theater (2016-2023), and Swing Technician at Six Flags Great America.

Dawson Del Preto (Music Director) is so excited to debut his music directing with the cast of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer! Having grown up watching the original Rankin/Bass TV special every Christmas; he wanted to make sure he captured the sound of the original while adding some of his own fun surprises too! He is grateful for such a hardworking cast and directing team; and would like to personally thank Jalina and Aaron for their commitment to this show. He would also like to thank Mom, Dad, Noelle, Dustin, and Charity for their continuing support for his passion of the arts.

Aaron Houston (Choreographer) is thrilled to choreograph his first production at NMU . His involvement in theater has spanned 20 years in the business with Broadway productions of Fosse and An American in Paris, the National Tour of Fosse, Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis and Kooza, the original cast of Celine Dion’s A New Day… and the Taking Chances World Tour. Film and television credits include Ted 2, Oprah Winfrey, World Music Awards, Dancing with the Stars, and the Billboard Music Awards with Taylor Swift.

Courtney Anderson Kelly (Hair & Makeup Designer) is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Northern Michigan University and a freelance Costume Designer and Wardrobe Technician. She holds an MFA in Theatre with a concentration in Costume Design and Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a BA from Northern Michigan University, where she studied Theatre, French, and English Education. In addition, she holds a Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education, along with educator licenses in both California and Maryland. As a white, cisgender lesbian artist, Courtney is passionate about engaging in projects that explore family structures, 2SLGBTQIA+ narratives, women's stories, and environmental sustainability. She particularly enjoys the creative challenges of designing for new works and is a strong advocate for up-cycling in costume production. Courtney brings over fifteen years of professional experience across a broad spectrum of performance venues, including university theatre, national tours, Off-Broadway, Equity/regional theatres, theme parks, community arts organizations, and high school drama programs. Her work has taken her to locations across the country, including New York City, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Nebraska, and Maine. Originally from Midland, Michigan, Courtney now resides in Marquette with her wife, Mary, their dog, and their cat. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys walking along the shores of Lake Superior and hosting board game nights with friends and family.

Elise Wilcox (Costume Designer) is a costume designer and technician who has been sewing for about as long as she can remember. Past productions include Alice In Wonderland (Co-Costume Design), Carnival of the Animals (Co-Costume Design), Frankenstein (Costume Design) and Finding Home (Co-Costume Design). She has also served as a member of the NMU costume shop for the past four years. Elise is so excited for you to see her capstone designs come to life, and wants to thank her friends and family for all of their support on this journey!

Em Rossi (Co-Puppet Designer) is an NMU alumnus (2004 BS, 2006 MA). After designing many productions at FRT and other theaters in the Marquette area, she relocated to Detroit where she obtained an MFA in Costume Design from Wayne State University. Em is adjunct faculty in costumes and makeup and also serves as a mentor for costume, hair and makeup design students. Recent and upcoming designs include costumes and puppets for Above the Timberline and costumes for Next to Normal, Grease, Anything Goes, Cabaret, The Rocky Horror Show, Frankenstein, Home for the Holidays, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Into The Woods.

Jamie Downing (Co-Properties) As a current sophomore Tech and Design student at Northern, Jamie Downing is excited to be co-props designing as their third major design role and 6th 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.

Molly Sobiechowski (Co-Properties Designer) is a junior at NMU currently working towards her BFA in Theatre Technology and Design. She has had so much fun combining all things glitter, felt, and holiday cheer into the Rudolph props design. Recently, her work has been showcased in The Rocky Horror Show (PSM), Six Men Dressed Like Joseph Stalin (PSM), Drag Cabaret (PSM), Much Ado About Nothing (PSM), and Frankenstein (Assistant Lighting Designer). Molly would like to extend the biggest thank you to Jamie for being the best co-designer ever as well as all of the fabulous props artisans in the scene shop.

Lex van Blommestein (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.

James "Jim" Davis (Sound Designer) is a veteran leader in arts education and a seasoned professional in the theatre industry. He previously served as the Executive Director of the Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts at Detroit Country Day School, where he oversaw the PK3-12th grade arts program, focusing on faculty hiring, curriculum development, budget management, and strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Davis holds a M.S. in Entertainment Business Management from Full Sail University (2010) and a B.F.A. in Theatre from Wayne State University (1999), specializing in scenic and lighting design. His extensive career at Detroit Country Day School began in 2000 as a Technical Director and Faculty member, teaching theatre production and design. He also served as Interim Arts Department Chair, guiding curriculum and faculty support. Beyond his academic roles, Mr. Davis has numerous lighting, sound, scenic, and technical direction credits for the Jewish Ensemble Theatre, Warren Civic Theatre, Sterling Civic Theatre, and Plowshares Theatre Co., among others. Notably, he received "Best Sound Design" in 2019 from EncoreMichigan.com for his work on On Golden Pond at JET Theatre. He has demonstrated his commitment to advancing arts education and practice by being actively involved with the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, having presented at the 2008 Annual Conference in Houston, TX, and the Michigan Educational Theatre Association, where he served as a board member and on the planning committee for the annual Michigan State Thespian Festival.

Emma Carr (Technical Director) is thrilled to be the technical director for Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer! She is a senior in the BFA tech and design program. Past productions she has worked on are Much Ado About Nothing (assistant technical director), The Rocky Horror Show (stage manager), and The Holiday Soirée (Production Stage Manager) She is grateful for the endless support from Rachel Wells and Emily Kendall in the scene shop. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Lachlan Beesley (Production Stage Manager) is excited to be the Production Stage Manager of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. He is a Junior Majoring in Theatre Tech and Design with a Minor in Business Administration. In the past he has worked as the Production Stage Manager for Frankenstein and a Stage Manager for A Christmas Carol, Much Ado About Nothing, and White Christmas.

Sophia Selenske (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a first year at NMU, and this is the second show she has been apart of. She has previously lighting designed for many shows at her high school, and a community theatre near her hometown. She is so beyond grateful for this opportunity and cant wait to continue to learn!

Brigit Meredith (Assistant Music Director) is thrilled to make her assistant musical director/conductor debut in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! She is very passionate about music and is excited to share it with everyone! Working with this cast and crew has been very special to her and will hold a special place in her heart. Before jumping behind the scenes, she has taken the stage as Hunyak in Chicago, Jenny Hill in Big Fish, and many other memorable roles through the years. Stepping into this role for the first time has been an exciting new chapter. Brigit is grateful to the entire production team, mentors, and cast for their trust and collaboration.

Christopher Davis (Assistant Scenic Designer) is a Tech and Design BFA student here at Northern. Past design credits include The Last Five Years (lighting), Woman In Black (lighting), Krapp’s Last Tape (lighting, scenic, and sound), High School the Musical (lighting), Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins (co-lighting), Fiorello! (co-lighting), The Rocky Horror Show (co-sound), and Endgame (lighting). In the near future, you can see more of his designs such as The Little Mermaid (lighting) and 9 to 5 (lighting). On stage, Christopher has held roles such as The Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince (Into the Woods), John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), and Sir Lancelot (Spamalot).

Olivia Mayer (Audio 1) is a second year biology major, minoring in theatre and entertainment arts. This is her seventh show at Northern, past credits include Home for the Holidays, Alice In Wonderland, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Wildcat Theatre Follies. Olivia is excited to be the Audio Engineer for Rudolph.

Emily Kendall (Assistant Flight Coordinator) is a Stage Manager currently based out of Marquette, Michigan. She graduated from NMU in May 2021 with a B.S. in Theatre and Entertainment Arts concentrating in Design and Technology. Since then, her credits have included: Stage Management Intern (Peninsula Players Theatre - Door County Wisconsin), Master Carpenter (NMU theatre department's scene shop), and Stage Manager (Superior Arts Youth Theater).

Sam Jessen (Flight Operator & Run Crew) is a second-year student at Northern, majoring in Theatre Design and Technology and History. She is excited to be working on the crew doing flight for Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. Here at Northern, Sam has previously worked on Cabaret (Deck Crew), Alice In Wonderland (Scenic Design Team), Jesus Christ Superstar (Rain Technician), and Ctrl+Alt+Delete (Co-Properties Design). 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).

Finn Tolenen (Follow Spot Operator) This is Finn’s first show doing tech, and it has been a blast. This has been a wonderful experience, and he’d like to thank the Rudolph crew for allowing him to be part of this production. Finn has been seen previously in shows such as A Christmas Carol and Frankenstein. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Arei Hill (Hair & Makeup Crew) is a Sophomore at northern majoring in BFA Acting. This is her first time helping with the hair and makeup crew, and is so joyed for you to see the show!

Vivian Manahan (Hair & Makeup Crew) is a sophomore at Northern Michigan University and is majoring in English. She is an avid enjoyer of theater productions, especially the ones here at NMU. This is her first show she's helped with here at Northern and can't wait for people to see it!

Tom Kluka (Lavalier Technician) is thrilled to be apart of Rudolph as this is his first time being part of the tech team for NMU and his second time being part of backstage crew. Tom is a Freshman at NMU with a major in Bachelor of Arts with a focus in Performance. He hopes to be apart of the BFA Acting next year. He has performed in these previous shows Chicago, Big Fish, Sister Act, Ranked and It Runs in the Family. He is very excited to be apart of NMU's Department of Theatre and Dance!

Dom Parrish (Light Board Operator & Puppet Crew) is so excited for everyone to see NMU’s production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer! She has been working in theatre for more than four years, and this is her first year at NMU. Previously, she has worked backstage during the production of Into The Woods. Currently, she is the light board operator and has assisted in making the puppets you see on stage.

Ali/Kit Candiliotis (Run Crew) is a freshman student here at Northern Michigan pursuing a BFA in Theatre Technology and a minor in Film Studies in hopes of doing theater and film full time. Before attending NMU, Ali spent all of high school in their high school theater program WCSPA and did over 10 shows there and competed in Michigan Thespian Festival and received three excellent awards on Props Design, Acting, and Short Film. Kit also attending Interlochen Arts Camp for two years doing Reparatory Theater and the Comic and Graphic Novels intensive. One of their main goals is to design a comic they’ve been making since 2020 called Scars about a homeless guy Elliot Koji becoming roommates with a band of criminals.

Abbegail Gratsch (Run Crew) is a freshman BFA MT student here at NMU, with experience in preforming, directing, choreographing, tech, and stagehand. Before Attending NMU she was very active in her high school and community theater, seen onstage in roles such as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Sharpay in High School Musical the Musical, Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, and many more. She is excited jump back in to some behind the scenes work and learn more about how theatre runs other than on the stage, as well as work with such a lovely and talented cast and crew!

Hudson Leach (Stage Manager & Run Crew) is excited to be a Stage Manager for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! They returned to NMU as a post-back student after graduating in May - they have been unable to escape the department’s clutches; send help. In the past they have worked in stage management, flight operations, stage crew, and properties design in shows including Alice In Wonderland, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Cabaret. They hope everyone enjoys the show!

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tireman (Run Crew) is a freshman pursuing Theatre Technology and Design. She has already been involved with Into The Woods (2025) and SpongeBob Youth Edition with WPAA/SAYT (2025). She is excited for everyone to experience the magic of Rudolph!

Lily Ameloot (Stage Manager) is a sophomore majoring in Theatre tech and design, concentrating in audio and stage management. This is her fourth show at Northern Michigan University. Her previous shows were Much Ado About Nothing, Senior Showcase, and Into The Woods.

Nadia Bonilla (Wardrobe Crew) is a first year BA student at Northern Michigan University. She loves performing as well as working in any area in tech. She was recently a hair and makeup assistant for Ctrl+Alt+Delete By Anthony Clarvoe, and now excited to work in Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer Composer & Lyrics By Johnny Marks, on wardrobe crew!

Percy Eckstein (Wardrobe Crew) is a first-year acting student. They love all aspects of theatre and enjoy onstage and backstage shennanigans. They also enjoy reading, watching anime, playing D&D, drawing, and crocheting.

Emma Spade (Wardrobe Crew) is a second year theatre student at NMU. They are working on wardrobe crew for this production of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. They have also done wardrobe crew for Ctrl+Alt+Delete earlier this semester. Emma is excited to work on this production and work with all the amazing and talented actors involved.