Sarah Beckerman is a junior Theatre and English double major, minor in Humanities, from Anderson, IN. Previous credits include: The Heidi Chronicles (Fran, Molly, Betsy, April), Line (fight choreographer), The Sausage Eaters (fight choreographer), Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Stepmother), A Marriage Proposal (Natalia Stepanova) for the Acting/Directing Showcase, and has participated in The Vagina Monologues. She has served as the stage manager for Soul Purpose, and is now serving as an intern. She works in the costume shop. She is also a member of Dance Etc., the Society of American Fight Directors, and Alpha Psi Omega.
Amanda Berrios is a junior Journalism and Theatre double major from Des Plaines, IL. She has previously been involved in Back to the 80’s: Nightmare on Prom Night (Makaela McMean), Line (Stage Manager), The Sausage Eaters (Gabriella), Keeping Up ‘07 (Jennae), Unity 1918 (Arnell), and The Vagina Monologues. Amanda is a member of Chi Omega, works for The Torch, and is a role player for The Caring Place.
Andrea Clark is a sophomore Theatre and Communications double major from South Bend, IN. Previous credits include The Heidi Chronicles (Jill, Debbie, Lisa), Trifles (Mrs. Hale), Miss Julie (Follow Spot Operator), A Phoenix Too Frequent (Doto), and The Vagina Monologues. Andrea is a member of Soul Purpose, Alpha Lamba Delta, and
Delta Delta Delta.
Caroline Ruth Crafton is a senior Theatre major from North Bergen, NJ. A member of Soul Purpose, the Pledge Educator for Alpha Psi Omega, the Vice President of Chi Omega, and is an Orientation Assistant. Caroline has been involved with numerous productions at VU. Previously, she has appeared in The Heidi Chronicles (Susan Johnston), Romeo and Juliet (Chorus), Unity (1918) (Beatrice), Noises Off (Belinda), Miss Julie (Christine), Keeping Up (Jennae), Little Bear (Little Bear), Buried Child (Shelley), Overtones (Hetty), The Acting Directing Showcase and The Vagina Monologues. She has also worked on The Crucible (Assistant Stage Manager), and the 2007 Dance Ensemble (Assistant Stage Manager).
Erin Doherty (Becky, Clara, Denise) is a sophomore Theare major from Chicago, IL. Previous credits include The Heidi Chronicles (Becky, Clara, Denise), the 2008 Dance Ensemble (Stage Manager), The Sausage Eaters (Mary), and Into the Woods (Little Red Ridinghood). She is a member of Delta Delta Delta, a VOV Host, an Irish dancer, and does volunteer work with senior citizens.
Ian O. Hernandez (Chris Boxer, Mark, Waiter, Ray) is a sophomore Communication Law and Theatre double major from Merrillville, IN. He has previously been involved with The Heidi Chronicles (Chris Boxer, Mark, Waiter, Ray), and A Phoenix Too Frequent (Assistant Stage Manager). Ian is a member of Alliance and Alpha Lamda Delta.
Carrie Holm is a sophomore Theatre major from Crestline, OH. Previous credits include: The Heidi Chronicles (Costume Run Crew), Back to the 80’s: Nightmare on Prom Night (Madonna), The Sausage Eaters (Rehearsal Assistant), and Miss Julie (Assistant Stage Manager). She is also a member of VUDU Comedy.
Jenna Johnson is a senior English, Theatre, and Chinese and Japanese Studies triple major from Valparaiso, IN. Previously, she has performed in Little Bear (Big Moose), Unity 1918 (Rose), and Blame It On The Lake Effect (Mimi). She has also worked on The Heidi Chronicles (Sound Board Operator), Trifles (director), Into the Woods (Assistant Stage Manager/Dramaturg), and the 2006 Dance Ensemble (Assistant Stage Manager). Jenna has also participated the 2007 Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop. She is a student in Christ College, a member of the Christ College Steering Committee, a member of Alpha Psi Omega, and the Public Relations Officer for Sigma Tau Delta.
Alana Mackenthun is a junior Theatre major from South Beloit, IL. In the past, she has been involved in The Heidi Chronicles (Run Crew), Line (Scenic/Lighting Degin) Miss Julie (Stage Manager), The Pirates of Penzance (Assistant House Manager), Noises Off (Stage Manager), Unity 1918 (Assistant Stage Manager), 2007 Dance Ensemble (light board operator). This past summer, Alana worked at the Starlight Theatre on the Rock Valley College campus in Rockford, IL, where she was employed as a theatre technician and as the rigging operator for Peter Pan. She works in the scene shop, and is the Business Manager for Alpha Psi Omega.
Michelle Lauren Maier is a sophomore Theatre major from Chicago, IL. Previous credits include: The Heidi Chronicles (Stage Manager), Line (Properties Master), Acting/Directing Showcase (Stage Manager), Into the Woods (Assistant Stage Manager). Michelle is a member of VUDU Comedy and works in the scene shop.
Jay Craig Michelson is a senior TV/Radio major from Sherman, IL. Previous credits include: The Heidi Chronicles (Peter Patrone), Line ( Follow Spot Operator), Noises Off (Tim Allgood), Fortress (Billy) for the Acting/ Directing Showcase, The Pirates of Penzance (Samuel), Side By Side By Sondheim (assistant stage manager), and the 2006 Dance Ensemble (light board operator). He has also written for Theatre A Go-Go. Jay is a member of Alpha Psi Omega, VUDU Comedy, Soul Purpose, and works in the scene shop.
Joe Miller is a junior Public Relations and Theatre double major from Picicrell, NE. Joe has previously been seen in The Heidi Chronicles (Scoop Rosenbaum), Line (Stephen) and A Phoenix Too Frequent (Tegeus-Chromus).
Michael Moore is a senior Psychology and Theatre double major from St. Charles, IL. Previous credits include: Line (Arnall), Miss Julie (follow spot), Into the Woods (prop master/costume crew), The Crucible (Francis Nurse), Getting Out (Benny), Romeo and Juliet (Balthasar), Keeping Up (Charlie), Noises Off (Selsdon), Home Free (Lawrence), Zoo Story (sound designer), Words, Words, Words (Swift), Dumbwaiter (costume designer/run crew), The Pirates of Penzance (assistant house manager). He has worked with Soul Purpose as an assistant stage manager, is Vice President of Alpha Psi Omega, works in the scene shop, and works for Chicago Street Theatre, Children’s Theatre Works.
Emily Newport is a sophomore Theatre and International Economics and Cultural Affairs double major from Orland Park, KS. She has previously been seen in Miss Julie (Julie). She is also a member of Chorale.
Charles Szorc is a sophomore Theatre major from St. Charles, IL. His previous credits include: The Heidi Chronicles (Assistant Stage Manager), Miss Julie (Jean) and Line (Fleming). Charles is a member of Alpha Lamda Delta and VUDU Comedy. He also works in the scene shop.