Into the Woods - NMU Theatre and Dance

Liam Fisher (Baker) is a senior Musical Theatre BFA returning to the FRT stage after appearing in Rocky Horror, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spamalot, Grease, Anything Goes, and more! Liam spent his summer in Warsaw, Indiana, working at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Notable credits include Beauty and the Beast (The Beast), Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot), South Pacific (Emile De Becque), Sister Act (Joey), and more! Liam is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has been involved with many different theatres around the city, including the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and Shadblow Theatre, as well as his high school in Grandville! IG: @liam.fisher1

Kayleigh Clark (Baker's Wife) is a Musical Theatre BFA and is super excited for this production! Some of her other credits include Anything Goes, The Last Five Years, and Home for the Holidays. She would like to thank her friends and family for endless support.

Jordyn Hopfensperger (Witch) is thrilled to be performing as The Witch in Northern Michigan University's production of Into the Woods! Jordyn is currently a third year student here at NMU with a double major in Musical Theatre and Dance. Besides Into the Woods, Jordyn has previously been seen in numerous NMU productions including Jesus Christ Superstar, Alice In Wonderland, Cabaret, Anything Goes, and Spamalot! She is also a proud third year company member of Co/Lab Dance Company. Jordyn would like to thank her friends, family, and the NMU Theatre and Dance faculty for all of their love and support! @jordynhopfensperger

Kendyl Dahlstrom (Cinderella) is a senior at NMU finishing her BFA in Musical Theater with a minor in dance. You may have seen her in other roles such as Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Pilot (Jesus Christ Superstar), Erma (Anything Goes), Patsy (Spamalot), Jan (Grease), and Logainne (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). This is her final show at NMU, and she is so grateful for the many opportunities this theatre department has given her to do what she loves most with the people she loves most.

Joshua Bianca (Jack) is a third year student at NMU who is majoring in musical theatre and minoring in dance. He is thrilled to be a part of Into the Woods and get the opportunity to work with such a talented group of people. Joshua has previously been seen in Jesus Christ Superstar, 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_

Mandy Granz (Little Red Ridinghod) is thrilled to be playing Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods! She is a current junior in NMU's BFA Musical Theatre program, with some of her previous credits including A Christmas Carol, Puffs, and Home for the Holidays. Mandy would like to thank her loved ones from home for supporting her theatrical career. She also offers her dearest congratulations to the entire cast, crew, and creative team of Into the Woods, for their dedication towards bringing this challenging piece to life. She hopes you enjoy this exciting (and scary) show!

DaShawn Mitchell (Narrator) is a fifth-year senior at Northern Michigan. Finishing a BFA in Musical Theatre. DaShawn has been in productions such as Cabaret (Max), Much Ado About Nothing (Leonato), and Spamalot (ensemble). As his 15th production at NMU, DaShawn is excited to work with Paul on their final production together, and is honored by the opportunities given to him in this production, and ecstatic for you to join him, Into The Woods!

Christopher Davis (Cinderella's Prince/Wolf) is a Tech and Design BFA student here at Northern. On the tech side at NMU, Christopher has lighting designed The Last Five Years, co-sound designed The Rocky Horror Show, was the head electrician/lighting programmer for Frankenstein, and has been the video engineer for numerous productions. At his previous university, Christopher lighting designed several shows including Woman in Black and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. He also directed the world premier of The Letter G. As for on stage, Christopher has held roles such as John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Jeff (Porch), and Sir Lancelot (Spamalot).

Hannah Kuiper (Rapunzel) is a freshman Musical Theatre major from Frankfort, Michigan. She is thrilled to be making her college theatre debut in Into the Woods! Some of her favorite high school credits include Elsa in Frozen Jr. and Baker's Wife in Into the Woods Jr.. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for creating a welcoming atmosphere, her friends for making this place feel more like a home, and her family for their forever love and support.

Asa Naigus (Rapunzel's Prince) is a senior musical theatre major. Recent credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), The Rocky Horror Show (Rocky), and Cabaret (Cover). Asa is so excited to be kicking off his final year with such an amazing cast and crew. He can't wait for everyone to see what NMU T&D is capable of and where it is heading!

Ryan Zepp (Mysterious Man) is a senior Musical Theatre Major here at NMU! He is excited to be kicking off his final season here on the Forest Robert’s Stage. His previous credits include Roger in Grease; Sir Bedevere in Spamalot; Ensemble in Anything Goes; King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar. He is excited to graduate and see where all of this knowledge and experience of theatre takes him. He wants to thank all of NMUTD faculty for countless opportunities and a wonderful education!

Madalyn Hasyn (Jack's Mother) is a senior here at NMU, going for her BFA in musical theatre. Her most recent credits are ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar, Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret, and Megan in Puffs. Madalyn is so excited to be a part of such a classic musical with some incredibly talented people. She would like to thank her mom, dad, and brother for supporting her through all of her endeavors and giving her strength every day. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

Miles Nowlin (Milky White) This fellow is proud to be the Cow as White as Milk in NMU's production of Into The Woods. This is Miles' very first time performing with a puppet in front of a live audience, so be sure to mentally rate his performance on a scale of 1 (not Milky) to 5 (very Milky). He has appeared in other NMU theatre productions, most notably Much Ado About Nothing, Remembering Haywire, and Anything Goes. He hopes you find the unexpected nature of this show a-moo-sing, and udder-ly enjoyable! Milk not included.

Sophia Zavala (Cinderella's Stepmother) is a junior at Northern Michigan University, earning her bachelors degree in Musical Theatre! Born and raised in San Marcos, TX, she has spent the past 10 years acting, singing, and dancing at any given opportune moment, aiming to inspire and share her passion for the arts with others. Some of her favorite projects since pursuing her education have been Holiday Soiree in the Panowski Black Box Theatre, and Cabaret here in the Forest Roberts Theatre. Sophia could not be more excited for this performance season, and hopes to see you all again this year! Now, onward and into the woods!!

Audryn Just (Florinda), a 3rd year BFA musical theatre major and dance minor, is thrilled be taking to the FRT stage again! You may have previously seen her in Jesus Christ Superstar, Home for the Holidays, Anything Goes, and A Christmas Carol. She would like to thank this absolutely stellar cast and crew and she can't wait for you to see everyone shine! p.s. she promises she's not actually "vile and black of heart"! IG: @audrynjust

Natalie Ramirez (Lucinda) is so excited to be a part of her fourth 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, and now Lucinda in Into the Woods. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making the process of Into the Woods so special. Hope you enjoy the show!

Annie Mawson (Cinderella's Mother/Granny) is thrilled to be starting her first year at NMU with the incredible cast and company of Into The Woods. Annie is working to achieve her BFA in musical theatre with a minor in dance and business. She is from the Austin area in central Texas, and is excited to experience a real winter and a total change in environment. Annie would like to thank her parents, family, as well as Don’tae for encouraging her to join NMU.

Henry Moore (Cinderella's Father) is a Junior Acting major with a Business and Dance minor at NMU and he is super excited for you to see this production. This is his 11th full stage production at NMU. You might have seen him in shows such as 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 playing rugby with the Moosemen. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Izzy Sheer (Giant) is honored to make her freshman debut on the Forest Roberts Theatre stage as the Giant and Female Swing in Into The Woods. Some of her previous roles in her home state of Kentucky include Morticia Addams (The Addams Family), The Witch (Big Fish), Janis (Mean Girls), Papa Ge (Once On This Island), and The Witch (Into The Woods). Izzy will also play the role of Becky in NMU’s upcoming premiere production of Tragedy Sound. She would like to thank her friends, family, professors, and castmates for their love, inspiration, endless encouragement!

Cole Sherman (Steward) is the Steward and is extremely Excited and Honoured to be part of such an amazing cast and community. He is from Cincinnati, Ohio and has been doing doing at least something artistic for most of his life. He went to a K-12 school so is exited to be in a new enviroment and meet a bunch of amazing people! Thank you for coming to see Into The Woods, and he would love if you kept coming to support the students and staff of NMU in their future productions! Hope you enjoy the show!

Mia Kuzala (Snow White) is thrilled to be making her debut at NMU! Previously, she has been Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Cady (Mean Girls), and Elle Woods (Legally Blonde). She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support. @mia.kuzala

Kaia Mavradas (Sleeping Beauty) is thrilled to be making her NMU debut with Into The Woods! She is currently a freshman working for her BFA in Musical Theater and is originally from the Chicagoland area. Kaia has participated in many shows with her high school and local theater companies, some of her favorite roles include Logainne (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Shirley (Disaster), Mary Phagan (Parade), and Margot (Legally Blonde). She would like to thank her family for always supporting her dreams and the Into The Woods directing team for giving her such an incredible experience!

Donna Poirier (Music Director & Pit Conductor) is currently serving as Assistant Professor and Head of Voice in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Northern Michigan University. Prior to this appointment she served as Choir Director at Ishpeming Public Schools, Director of Choral Activities at Allen University in Columbia, SC, Director of Choral Activities and Vocal Instructor at Alcorn State University in Lorman, MS, a lecturer in voice at the University of Connecticut, and Music Director for the Shreveport Opera among other positions. Ms. Schaffer holds fast to the simple teaching philosophy of Nelson Mandela. This proverb states, “each one teach one”. Donna holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Michigan, a Master of Music from the University of Connecticut, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting at USC under the tutelage of Dr. Larry Wyatt.

Fen Torenvliet (Production Stage Manager) has felt very fortunate to work with such a phenomenal team, cast, and crew on this production of Into The Woods. In the past, Fen has worked on many NMU productions in the past including Cabaret, Clybourne Park, A Christmas Carol, and Alice In Wonderland: Immersive Experience. They are also the Vice President and Secretary of Alpha Psi Omega. Fen hopes you enjoy the show and remember that no one is alone.

Em Rossi (Costume 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, and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Charles Orr (Hair & Makeup Designer) is a B.A. Theatre and Entertainment Arts student with a focus on both Performance and Hair and Makeup. This is his first time fully Hair and Makeup designing a show, after working on Alice in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience as hair, makeup, and wardrobe crew in 2025 and doing makeup application for Jesus Christ Superstar.

Rachel Martin (Lighting Designer) is so excited to be a part of another NMU theatre production. She is a senior studying technical theatre and design. Some of her recent shows she has been a part of include Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, Rock of Ages, Spamalot, and Puffs. She is so excited to be a part of this amazing show and can’t wait for everyone to see it!

Ayla Berman (Properties Designer) is excited to be the Props Designer for Into the Woods! This is her 3rd year, majoring in Theatre Technology & Design. She has previously worked on props for Frankenstein and Puffs here at Northern, and other parts of the shows for Alice In Wonderland and Carnival of the Animals. She thanks her family and friends and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Laura Hinz (Puppet Designer) is in her senior year at NMU. She is a scenic and properties focus with a special interest in large scale props and puppets. This show is particularly special as her last production of Into the Woods was cancelled due to the pandemic. She also has worked on NMU productions including: Much Ado About Nothing (scenic designer), Alice In Wonderland (puppet designer), The Last Five Years (scenic designer), Rock of Ages (scenic charge), Anything Goes (scenic charge), Puffs (scenic designer), A Christmas Carol (prop designer), Spamalot (scenic charge), Grease (co-scenic designer).

Meara Kronsperger (Scenic Designer) is a senior from Ann Arbor, Michigan studying Theatre Technology and Design and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She is very excited for her first show of the season and another year at NMU! Some of her recent projects include Jesus Christ Superstar (Sound Design), Frankenstein (Scenic Design), and Cabaret (A1). Additionally, over the summer she returned to The Santa Fe Opera where she worked as the Electronic Libretto System Administrator. She is very grateful for the constant support from her friends and family and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

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.

Rachel Wells (Technical Director) is thrilled to join the NMU team as the Technical Director and Shop Supervisor. Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, she is excited to return to her home state. Rachel recently received her MFA in Theatre Technology from Indiana University where she served as the Technical Director for Indiana University Summer Theatre, IU’s professional summer stock, for the past three seasons. There she managed repertory productions with a small but skilled team of early career professionals. Rachel is an active member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) and loves helping young artists to grow their skills and confidence in the world of theatre.

Bee Mercer (Assistant Lighting Designer) is a junior studying Theatre Technology and Design. Some of the recent productions they have worked on include The Rocky Horror Show, Cabaret, and A Christmas Carol. Following this production, they can't wait to take the things they learn from this show and incorporate it into their lighting design for A Streetcar Named Desire. They are so excited to be a part of this amazing show and can’t wait for everyone to see it!

Dawson Del Preto (Assistant Music Director) is grateful to continue his work as rehearsal pianist and pit member for Into the Woods! His previous productions in these roles at NMU include Cabaret (2024), The Last Five Years (2024), and Jesus Christ Superstar (2025). Dawson would like to thank Mom, Dad, Dustin, Noelle, and Charity for being a supportive family; and Dr. Donna Poirier for her grace, precision, and sense of humor in this production. He would also especially like to thank Paul Truckey for the awesome memories of acting, learning, and working with him from 2018 to this last collaboration for the foreseeable future.

Christopher Davis (Head Electrician) is a Tech and Design BFA student here at Northern. On the tech side at NMU, Christopher has lighting designed The Last Five Years, co-sound designed The Rocky Horror Show, was the head electrician/lighting programmer for Frankenstein, and has been the video engineer for numerous productions. At his previous university, Christopher lighting designed several shows including Woman in Black and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. He also directed the world premier of The Letter G. As for on stage, Christopher has held roles such as John Wilkes Booth (Assassins), Jeff (Porch), and Sir Lancelot (Spamalot).

Nate Borel (Pit Orchestra Technician) is excited to be back in the theatre and working on Into the Woods, a musical by his all-time favorite musical composer: Stephen Sondheim. Nate is a sophomore B.F.A. Theatre Tech & Design student from Ann Arbor, Michigan. For this show, he is working on the sound crew as the pit technician. He is grateful to be surrounded by a wonderful crew, and he hopes you enjoy the music.

Val Mycyk (Audio 1) 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 Into the Woods as the A1. Recent college credits include: 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 the Ctrl+Alt+Delete creative team as the Sound Designer, and a Co-Sound Designer for A Streetcar Named Desire. But for now, she hopes you have a magical time watching Into the Woods! :)

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Tireman (Follow Spot Operator) is a freshman pursuing Theatre Technology and Design. Starting with Matilda in 2020 with SAYT, she discovered her love for theatre and has continued to participate in tech through 2025. In high school, she had the opportunity to act in High School Musical 2, Scrooge, and Footloose, and also worked on light design and acting for her senior show, Frozen Jr. She is extremely excited to begin her theatre journey at NMU with Into the Woods!

Sophia Selenske (Lightboard Operator) is a first-year student at Northern. She hopes to focus on lighting and sound. This is her first show here, but she previously worked as a lighting designer at her high school and at a community theatre nearby. She can’t wait to continue to grow as a person and as a designer at Northern!

Chloe Holmes (Run Crew) is a senior from Wyoming, Michigan, studying Theatre Technology and Design at NMU. Her past work includes costume design for CO/LAB Dance Company’s Alice in Wonderland, projection design for Jesus Christ Superstar, and stage management for Frankenstein. She’s very excited to be part of Into the Woods and is blown away by all of the hard work everyone has put in!

Lily Ameloot (Lavalier Technician) is a sophomore working on her third production at Northern Michigan University. She is working as a lavalier technician on Into The Woods. Her previous roles were as a stage manager for the show Much Ado About Nothing and as a production stage manager for the Class of 2025 Senior Showcase.

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

Moss Schrock (Stage Manager) This is Moss Schrock’s second year at NMU, as she studies Theatre Technology and Design. This is her first show as a Stage Manager for NMU. She has previously been a co-director for The Lightning Thief, and Puffs, in her hometown Howell Michigan. Throughout the entire process of the show Moss has been eager for the world to see this amazing show that has come together. She sends her special thanks to Fen and Julia for being great stage managers to work with, as well as the cast and crew. Moss’s final thanks are to Rowan and Aoede.

Pine Stump (Wardrobe Crew) is apart of the wardrobe crew for into the woods. This is their first show with the NMU Theatre and Dance program. He is excited to advance his skills within theatre and meet new people this year.

Dom Parrish (Run Crew) Working in all aspects of tech, for this show Dom Parrish has secured herself on the fly rail. New to NMU but not a stranger to theatre, she has been training for four years in both school and work. In her free time, she likes to engage in creativity by drawing, playing guitar, or writing her own plays.

Marissa Kazee (Hair & Makeup Crew) is excited to be working on her first show in the crew at Northern. Earlier this semester, she made her Northern stage debut in Wildcat Theatre Follies. She is a transfer student pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Entertainment, Marissa has been involved in theatre since the fourth grade. The stage has always felt like her second home, and she is passionate about bringing stories to life both onstage and behind the scenes. She is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show!

Brayden Smith (Preliminary Sound Designer) is a junior at Northern Michigan University pursuing a degree in Theatre Technology and Design with concentration in Audio and Lighting design. Brayden has many collegiate and professional credits, including Northern Michigan University's Ghost Soldiers (Lighting Designer), Northern Michigan University's Monty Python’s Spamalot (Head Electrician), North Coast Theatre and Dance Festival (Head Electrician), National Cherry Festival 2023-2024 (Audio Technician), LDI (Production Assistant), Northern Michigan University's Frankenstein (Sound Designer), SAYT's Finding Nemo (Sound Designer), Northern Michigan Universitys Alice in Wonderland (Lighting Designer) and many more. With his degree, Brayden hopes to pursue a career in theatrical and concert lighting and audio design. This production is another step towards that goal.

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 OP for past shows including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Last Five Years, and Alice In Wonderland. As well as was the A1 for Home for the Holidays. She is excited to be filming this production and hopes you enjoy the show! IG: @therileyjoyofficial

Percy Eckstein (Viola) is an Acting BFA who finds joy in all aspects of theatre. They have been playing the viola for eight years, bass guitar for three, and acoustic guitar for over ten. They enjoy being both on and backstage, and now in the pit. When not in rehearsal, they like reading, writing, and taking long walks while listening to Pearl Jam.

Niana Hughey (Clarinet) is a senior at Northern Michigan University this year and is planning to graduate with a double major in Music and Psychology. Niana has been playing the trumpet for over 13 years and has been very active in the music scene around Marquette during her time at Northern. Niana says that one of her favorite gigs around town are the NMU Theatre and Dance performances because they’re always a hoot!

Nathan Long (Bassoon) is a Freshman Bass Major at Northern Michigan University. This is his first production in the pit for Northern, and has done high school productions in the past. He is playing Bassoon for Into the Woods

Matt Mitchell (Violin), a multi-instrumentalist, was born, raised, and educated in Marquette, MI. Originally trained as a violinist, Matt has also performed throughout Marquette on flute, oboe, English horn, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, percussion, piano, and voice. He served as conductor of the Upper Peninsula Youth Orchestra from 2014-2018 and has also worked as orchestra director for several Superior Arts Youth Theater productions. Aside from performing and conducting, he also offers freelance services as a music copyist and arranger. Matt currently works as a woodwind repair technician maintaining student, school, and professional musicians instruments across the U.P.

Danielle Simandl (Violin) is the Executive Director and Music Director of Superior String Alliance, a non-profit organization that supports the art of learning and performing music on the violin, viola, cello, and bass throughout the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Danielle performs with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra in Iowa as a member of the violin section, the Marquette Symphony Orchestra in Michigan as Associate Concertmaster, and the Fox Valley Symphony in Wisconsin as Principal Second Violin. Danielle can also be found sharing a wide variety of unique chamber music experiences with audiences around the Great Lakes region, especially with the Superior String Alliance Chamber Players and the Tuuli Quartet. Danielle studied violin with Connie Weiner, Anthea Kreston, Wen-Lei Gu, Samantha George, and Janet Sung. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from Lawrence University, and a Master of Music in Violin Performance and a Performance Certificate from DePaul University.

Dawson Del Preto (Assistant Music Director/Synthesizer) is grateful to continue his work as rehearsal pianist and pit member for Into the Woods! His previous productions in these roles at NMU include Cabaret (2024), The Last Five Years (2024), and Jesus Christ Superstar (2025). Dawson would like to thank Mom, Dad, Dustin, Noelle, and Charity for being a supportive family; and Dr. Donna Poirier for her grace, precision, and sense of humor in this production. He would also especially like to thank Paul Truckey for the awesome memories of acting, learning, and working with him from 2018 to this last collaboration for the foreseeable future.

Madeline Bray (Flute) is an Art and Design major with a minor in music. Madeline has nine years of playing experience with flute and four with piccolo. She's planning to have a career in a pit orchestra after graduation! She also played in the most recent production of Jesus Christ Superstar at NMU. 

Ben Skujins (Viola) is a senior at NMU majoring in microbiology with a minor in music. Ben is also a member of the University Orchestra and Wildcat Marching Band.