Sydney Mendez They/Them (Emma Nolan) is a Sophomore Musical Theatre major. They are so excited to be playing their dream role in this their fifth show here. Sydney was previously cast in Godspell (“We Beseech Thee” soloist), Assassins (Ensemble), Measure for Measure (Ensemble), Fiorello! (Ensemble), and just directed their first show, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)! They would like to thank Karla Kash for this incredible opportunity, and their family back home in FL for all their love and support!

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Meg Amburgey She/Her (DeeDee Allen) is thrilled to be a part of Heidelberg’s production The Prom. Other shows at Heidelberg include One Man, Two Guvnors (Pauline), Godspell (Day by Day Soloist), and most recently The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (Lexie Richards) She would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for always supporting her! 

 

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Conor Wells He/Him (Barry) is a first year MT and Psychology major at Heidelberg University. He has previously been seen in Godspell (Ensemble), You Just Never Know (Policeman), and Trojan Women (Menelaus). He is thankful for the Director making this show possible and his mother for making sacrifices to allow him to be at Heidelberg.

 

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Jozey Norgren She/Her (Alyssa Green/Co-Marketing) is so happy to be a part of this beautiful show! She is a freshman at Heidelberg University and has recently moved here from Phoenix, Arizona. She is thankful for the past few years she spent with the QC Theatre Company (her high school theatre) and is excited to experience a new challenge in Musical theatre at Heidelberg. She thanks her Mom for being the backbone of her career, and would also like to thank Kye (her best friend) who she dedicates every show too every night. (@_just_jozey) 

 

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Simon Paul Fletcher He/Him (Trent Oliver) is a sophomore Vocal Performance Major here at Heidelberg and is also involved with the Concert Choir (Tenor), and the Marching Band (Sousaphone). Simon performed in Assassin's (2024) here at Heidelberg and last seasons production of Godspell (Elton John). Simon also just finished up a production of Cabaret at The Ritz (Tiffin) last February, where he played Emcee/Master of Ceremonies. Simon is excited to share his portrayal of Trent Oliver and can't wait for the coming Theater season.

 

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Amelia Hammond She/Her (Angie Dickinson/Costume Construction) is so proud to end her junior year with Heidelberg in this incredible production of The Prom! She is a third-year theatre major with a concentration in Acting. Amelia has previously performed in The SpongeBob Musical (Plankton), One Man, Two Guvnors (Alfie/Old Man), 26 Pebbles (Yolie/Jeriann/Sally), Godspell (Learn Your Lessons Well soloist), and Trojan Women (Talthybius). She would like to dedicate this performance to Kam Mohney, Elayna Brock, and Pam Shirtz who inspired her to become a true Fosse girl freshman year in their production of Chicago. She would like to thank her dear friend and stage manager, Autumn Perry, for being a part of every show she’s done at Heidelberg and for being her biggest role model. She would also like to thank her graduating friends: Zaria Keys, Riley Ameel, and Lexy Saxon for giving her the best years at Heidelberg.

 

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Dermot Healy He/Him (Mr. Hawkins) is excited to be returning to Gundlach  in this production of The Prom. His other shows include 26 Pebbles(Actor 3) You Just Never Know(Geoff), Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins(Charles Guiteau), One Man, Two Guuvnors(Harry Dangle), Measure for Measure(Escalus), Fiorello!(Ensamble), SpongeBob(Gary), The Other Place(Man), Wendy and Peter Pan(Tom), and Chicago(Ensemble).

 

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Lauren Price She/Her (Sheldon) Lauren is thrilled to be back on the Gundlach stage for her fourth semester! Lauren is a Musical Theater and Music double major. She has also appeared in Trojan Women (Athena),  The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (Dinah Grayson),  Godspell (Marianne Williamson), Assassins (Ensemble), Circle Mirror Transformation (Lauren), Measure For Measure (Marianna), and Fiorello! (Nina). She serves as the costume shop manager and Concert Choir Attire Coordinator. She is also a member of the Heidelberg University Marching Band and Concert Choir. This show has been an honor to work on with her fellow cast, directors, and production team! She hopes the message of this show can really reach people. Lauren would like to thank her family, friends, and professors for their endless support!

 

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Amy Berger She/Her (Mrs. Greene) is excited for the opportunity to appear with the newest group of talented Berg theatre students. Other recent Heidelberg productions include The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Director), Endgame (Nell), and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime (Siobhan). Amy is also active in local community theatre; she recently appeared in The Play That Goes Wrong (Inspector Carter) with the Ritz Players, and Silent Sky (Williamina) with the Fremont Community Theatre. Many thanks to the crew and cast for welcoming the scientist who wandered across Greenfield Street!

 

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Grace Thomas She/Her (Kaylee/Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of this production! She feels incredibly honored to be involved in the telling of this important story, especially in this political climate! She’s a sophomore musical theatre major here at Heidelberg, and this is her 8th production she’s been a part of! She hopes you enjoy the show!!

 

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Aaron Wilson He/Him  (Nick/Ensemble) is a Sophomore Music Education Major. He has previously performed in Assassins (James A. Garfield) and Fiorello (Floyd). He would like to thank his father and mother for almost supporting him.

 

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Matthew Strouse He/Him (Kevin/Ensemble) is a freshman at Heidelberg University majoring in Environmental Science/Sustainability and Education, as well as minoring in Business. Being a part of The Prom, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers has made him feel so grateful and fulfilled. He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support, and he can't wait for you to enjoy the show!

 

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Mackenzie Ludwig She/Her (Olivia Keating/Godspell Member/Ensemble/Assistant Intimacy Director/Dance Captain) is a junior majoring in theatre with a concentration in acting and minor in psychology. She was previously in Trojan Women (Helen of Troy), Sweet Delilah Swim Club(Jeri-Neal), You Just Never Know(Mo), Fiorello (Chorus Cutie), Measure for Measure (Varrius), Circle Mirror Transformation (Theresa), and Assassins (Ensemble) at Heidelberg. Along with acting, she was also head of hair and makeup for 26 Pebbles, Circle Mirror Transformation, One Man Two Guvnors, and The Letter G. Before coming to Heidelberg she was in Pride and Prejudice (Elizabeth Bennet) and Annie (Lily St. Regis) at Eisenhower High School. Mack hopes everyone enjoys the show!

 

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Becca Shoemaker She/Her (Motel Clerk/Godspell Member/Ensemble/Shelby U.S./Hair and Makeup Designer) is a Freshman Musical Theatre major at Heidelberg University. She is from Mansfield Texas. Some of her favorite roles she has done in the past include Cady Heron (Mean Girls the Musical), Giacinta (Scapino), Hecuba (Trojan Women), and Sheree Holinger (Sweet Delilah Swim Club). She is also part of the Heidelberg University Concert Choir. It has been her pleasure to perform in this show and help tell this wonderful story. Special thanks from Becca go to her family, friends, castmates, and directors. 

 

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Holly Ashford She/Her (Reporter/Godspell Cast Member/Ensemble) is a freshman majoring in Musical Theatre. She is from Spring, Texas, located just North of Houston. A few of the shows she has been seen in include Cinderella -The Enchanted Edition- (Fairy Godmother), West Side Story (Anita), The Music Man (Marian), Beauty and The Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), amd two of Heidelberg’s most recent productions of Godspell and Trojan Women. Holly is very excited to be making another appearance on the Heidelberg stage. She is incredibly grateful to God, the amazing cast and crew that has shown her so much support in this process, and her family and friends back home.

 

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Evan Eaglin He/Him (Coach/Godspell Cast Member/Ensemble) is a freshman History and Education double major, with a minor in Theater at Heidelberg University. He is from Friendship, Indiana. Before The Prom, Evan appeared in several shows for his highschool’s theater productions. These roles include Tinman (“Wizard of Oz”), Orin Scrivello (“Little Shop of Horrors”), Sam Carmichael (“Mama Mia”), himself (Godspell), and Professor Plum (“Clue”). Special thanks from Evan go to his family, friends and God. 

 

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Bailey Grizzell She/Her (Godspell Cast Member/Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of this show. She thinks the message is more important than ever and hopes everyone enjoys the show! 

 

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Hannah Lewis She/Her (Godspell Member #1/Ensemble/U.S. Emma/Props) is a sophomore theatre major and is thrilled to be doing this musical. This show is so important for our time and is proud to have told it with these people. Hannah also has appeared in various productions on the Heidelberg stage including Trojan Women (Cassandra), Sweet Delilah Swim Club (Vernidette),The Half Life of Marie Curie (Marie), Assassin's (Squeaky), Measure for Measure (Lucio) and Godspell (By My Side). She has also worked as props, dramaturg, stage management, and more on various productions since coming to Heidelberg and has loved the opportunity to work on both sides. Hannah is grateful to Karla for giving her the opportunity to sing and dance to this upbeat musical and enjoy this time with her friends. She also wants to thank her castmates for being bringing the energy she needs in this world. She also wants to thank the crew for there commitment and time creating this wonderful work environment. Lastly She wants to thank her family for supporting her in everything she does. She hopes you enjoy the show!!!

 

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Katherine Albright She/Her (Reporter/Ensemble) is excited to be on the Gundlach stage for her sophomore year. She is an AYA English Education Major with a minor in Theatre and Business. This is her fifth show as a Heidelberg student, and in the past has performed as a member of the ensemble in Fiorello!, Measure for Measure, Assassins and Godspell. She has performed with the Concert choir, Studio2Stage, and is the Managing Editor for this year’s edition of the Rock Creek Review. Katherine looks forward to this and future performances with the Heidelberg School of Music and Theatre.

 

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Melany Menendez She/Her (Reporter/Announcer/Ensemble) is a First Year Acting Major at Heidelberg University who is thrilled to continue her journey. She assisted in directing the Fall production of Godspell at Heidelberg University and had the opportunity to play the role of Andromache in the spring production of Trojan Women. She is excited to see the performers' perspectives and to be a part of this production. Melany would like to thank Karla for the opportunities and belief in growth and perseverance.

 

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Lainey Miller She/Her (Parent/Ensemble/Sheldon U.S.) is so excited to finish off her freshman year doing The Prom. Lainey is majoring in Theatre with an Acting concentration. At Heidelberg so far she has performed in Godspell (chorus), Trojan Women (Soldier), and has previously performed in The Little Mermaid (Windward), Peter Pan (Nana/The Croc), Fiddler on the Roof (Frumah-Sarah), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mrs. Poticher/Judah), and Radium Girls (Ms. Wiley/Irene). She would like to thank her parents and her boyfriend for being so supportive in following her love of theatre into college. Lainey would also like to thank Karla Kash for the opportunities and experience throughout this whole process.

 

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Sophia Wilkinson She/Her (Reporter/Ensemble) is so happy and grateful to be back on the Gundlach stage for her second semester of her freshman year. Sophia has previously performed in You Just Never Know (Claire), and Trojan Women (Chorus/Astyanax). Sophia would like to thank Karla Kash and Justin Delong for always creating a fun, supportive, and safe environment, and would like to thank her entire family for always being so supportive of her passion.

 

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Abbey Yarris She/Her (Parent/Ensemble) is a senior Vocal Performance major with a minor in Business Administration at Heidelberg University. She is thrilled to be making her debut in a Heidelberg Theatre production as an ensemble member. Abbey is an active participant in several musical ensembles at Brenneman Music Hall, including the Heidelberg University Concert Choir, the Heidelberg University Marching Band—where she served as Drum Major and Uniform Quartermaster—and the Symphonic Band. In addition to her musical pursuits, Abbey serves as the President of Tau Mu Sigma, the music honorary on campus. She would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to her voice teacher, Dr. Renée Clair, for her invaluable guidance and support throughout Abbey’s final semester, helping her balance her vocal needs with academic and performance demands.