Wildcat Theatre Follies
September 7-8
A Celebration of NMU's Brightest Stars
We’re back, Wildcats! Enjoy a beginning-of-the-year showcase of our theatre and dance students featuring a collection of scenes, songs, monologues, and dance pieces.
Thursday, September 7th at 7:30pm
Friday, September 8th at 7:30pm -Closing Night Party
Location: Forest Roberts Theatre
Tickets are $20 for General Public, $15 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $13 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.
Lineup and Cast List
Footloose
Song from Footloose
Director/Choreographer: Maya Moreau
Performed by Amilee Alvarado, Josh Bianca, Kayleigh Clark, Copeland Diver, Liam Fisher, Madalyn Hasyn, Jordyn Hopfensperger, Audryn Just, Don’tae Mitchell, Henry Moore, Logan Newcomb, Miles Nowlin, Wyatt Schmitt, Quinn Skelly, Clara Usealman, Sophia Zavala
Run Away With Me
Song by Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk
Performed by Henry Moore
Epiphany
Song from Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Performed by Ryan Griffin
Tap Dance Piece
Song TBA
Performed by Jordyn Hopfensperger
Women and Sandwich
Song from Freaky Friday
Performed by Ryan Zepp
Times Are Hard for Dreamers
Song from Amèlie
Performed by Ava Britt
Out There
Song from Barnum
Performed by Miles Nowlin
Romeo and Juliet
Monologue from Romeo and Juliet
Performed by Copeland Diver
Moving Too Fast
Song from The Last Five Years
Performed by Michael Ahlstrom
Money
Song from Cabaret
Performed by Maisie James and Quinn Skelly
¿Con Quién Se Queda El Perro?
Song by Jesse & Joy
Performed by Jessi Ceballos
One Song Glory
Song from Rent
Performed by Asa Naigus
My House
Song from Matilda the Musical
Performed by Lexi Reese
She Used To Be Mine
Song from Waitress
Performed by Rebecca Piepszak
Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad
Song from Bonnie & Clyde
Performed by Kayleigh Clark
A Million Dreams (American Sign Language Interpretation)
Song from The Greatest Showman
Performed by Zoë Hajec
When I Look at You
Song from The Scarlet Pimpernel
Performed by Madalyn Hasyn
Heaven On Their Minds
Song from Jesus Christ Superstar
Performed by John Thomson
To Jullin on Her Birthday
Monologue
Performed by Corban Belle
Maybe I Like It This Way
Song from The Wild Party
Performed by Hannah Johnson
Mama Who Bore Me
Song from Spring Awakening
Performed by Kendyl Dahlstrom, Madalyn Hasyn, Jordyn Hopfensperger, Maya Moreau, Sophia Zavala
Creative Team
| Directors | Jimmy Ludwig & Paul Truckey |
| Production Stage Manager | Isabella Manganello† |
| Lighting Designer | Marla Alden |
| Sound Designer | Meara Kronsperger |
| Technical Director | Braeden Ingersoll |
† Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honor Society.
Additional Artistic Staff
| Stage Manager | Bryson Krieger† |
| Scenic/Properties Coordinator | Cassie Bowler |
| Audio 1 | Meara Kronsperger |
| Head Electrician/Follow Spot Operator | Rachel Martin |
| Light Board Operator | Brayden Smith |
† Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honor Society.
Forest Roberts Theatre Professional Staff
| Producer | Bill Digneit |
| Artistic Director | Jill Grundstrom |
| Production Manager | David Pierce |
| Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor | Braeden Ingersoll |
| Scenic/Paint Supervisor | Lex van Blommestein |
| Sound/Media Supervisor | Ryan Harvey |
| Costume Shop Supervisor | Em Rossi |
| Lighting Supervisor | David Pierce |
| Marketing/Box Office Manager | Emily Burbey |
Forest Roberts Theatre Staff
Scene Shop Technicians
| Cassie Bowler, Maggie Brew, Tyler Crowley, Isabella Fontaine, Laura Hinz, Emily Iszler, Bryson Krieger†, Henry Moore, Grace Terwilliger, Sam Wardisiani† |
| Electrics Crew Lead | Marla Alden |
| Sound/Media Crew Lead | Ryan Harvey |
| Electrics/Sound Technicians | Carley Bishop, Cyrus Cohen, Meara Kronsperger, Dane Krusick, Rachel Martin, Brayden Smith |
| Costume Shop Staff | Gianna Bratke, Zephyrus Choberka, Rhiannyn McClauley, Suzanne Shahbazi, Charlotte Somerville, Elise Wilcox |
| Marketing/Box Office Staff | Tyler Crowley, Zoë Hajec, Keely-Shaye Hanson†, Bryson Krieger†, Kyra Skinner |
† Indicates membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the National Theatre Honor Society.