Cast Who's Who
Faith Bradley - Little Stone
Faith is very excited to be a part of her 3rd show at Colgan. She is ecstatic to be a part of this amazing cast that pushed her to be the best she could be. Rehearsals were full of laughter and she is so proud of this fantastic show they worked so hard on. Faith would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for helping and supporting her throughout the process. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Faith is very excited to be a part of her 3rd show at Colgan. She is ecstatic to be a part of this amazing cast that pushed her to be the best she could be. Rehearsals were full of laughter and she is so proud of this fantastic show they worked so hard on. Faith would like to thank her family, friends, and teachers for helping and supporting her throughout the process. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Jaron Curtis - Child of the Underworld
Jaron has been acting ever since he figured out what a stage was, and has done 17 productions up to this point. His roles range from playing the Wicked dancer Rudolpho in Matilda to head rascal Jack Kelly in Newsies. In his free time, Jaron shoots movies with his friends, plays drums for a band and voice acts for several up and coming productions. This is his first time playing a character in a teacher-directed Colgan production, and his cast is endlessly remarkable to work with.
Jaron has been acting ever since he figured out what a stage was, and has done 17 productions up to this point. His roles range from playing the Wicked dancer Rudolpho in Matilda to head rascal Jack Kelly in Newsies. In his free time, Jaron shoots movies with his friends, plays drums for a band and voice acts for several up and coming productions. This is his first time playing a character in a teacher-directed Colgan production, and his cast is endlessly remarkable to work with.
Genesis Graves - Big Stone
Genesis Graves is a junior and in the CFPA theatre program at Colgan. She has been in several productions including Mary Bedloe- Twisted Tales of Poe,Howie- Our town and Captain Donovan-Trap(and many more). She is so excited to be apart of this Amazing cast and wants to thank her director and parents for this opportunity.
Genesis Graves is a junior and in the CFPA theatre program at Colgan. She has been in several productions including Mary Bedloe- Twisted Tales of Poe,Howie- Our town and Captain Donovan-Trap(and many more). She is so excited to be apart of this Amazing cast and wants to thank her director and parents for this opportunity.
Brianna Hurtado - Understudy
Brianna Hurtado is a junior in the CFPA theatre program. She began acting in middle school, and has done short films, and this is her first show at Colgan. She has greatly enjoyed working with the cast/crew of Eurydice.
Brianna Hurtado is a junior in the CFPA theatre program. She began acting in middle school, and has done short films, and this is her first show at Colgan. She has greatly enjoyed working with the cast/crew of Eurydice.
Ainsley McNatt - Eurydice
Ainsley McNatt is a senior in the Colgan CFPA Theatre program. She has been cast in numerous student directed one acts, but this is her first role in a play! She recently assistant directed Colgan's fall production of 'Pillow Talk' under Lanny Warkentien and additionally directed her own one act in November. She is also a member of Colgan's Ensemble Orchestra and Colgan's Musical Theatre Ensemble. When she's not on stage, Ainsley loves to spend time in the outdoors with friends and family, who she cannot thank enough for all their love and support. She is so grateful to be given the opportunities she has these past few years and truly hopes you enjoy the show!
Ainsley McNatt is a senior in the Colgan CFPA Theatre program. She has been cast in numerous student directed one acts, but this is her first role in a play! She recently assistant directed Colgan's fall production of 'Pillow Talk' under Lanny Warkentien and additionally directed her own one act in November. She is also a member of Colgan's Ensemble Orchestra and Colgan's Musical Theatre Ensemble. When she's not on stage, Ainsley loves to spend time in the outdoors with friends and family, who she cannot thank enough for all their love and support. She is so grateful to be given the opportunities she has these past few years and truly hopes you enjoy the show!
Kai Minskey - The Nasty Interesting Man
Kai is a sophomore at Colgan high school, and is currently enrolled in the CFPA Theatre program. He has appeared in 2 Senior One Acts his freshman year.
Kai is a sophomore at Colgan high school, and is currently enrolled in the CFPA Theatre program. He has appeared in 2 Senior One Acts his freshman year.
Julia Sapack - Loud Stone
Julia is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program. This is her first main stage production, but you may have seen her in senior directed one acts such as The Pretentious Young Ladies or The Open Window.
Julia is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program. This is her first main stage production, but you may have seen her in senior directed one acts such as The Pretentious Young Ladies or The Open Window.
Brandon White - Father
This is his second full length show here at Colgan. He has previously been in Puffs as the narrator and many senior directed one acts. He hopes you enjoy the show!
This is his second full length show here at Colgan. He has previously been in Puffs as the narrator and many senior directed one acts. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Wyatt Unrue - Orpheus
Wyatt Unrue is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program whose Colgan credits include The Play That Goes Wrong (Max), Our Town (Doc Gibbs), and several senior one-acts. He has also appeared in numerous productions for both regional and community theatre including most recently Big Fish the Musical (Will Bloom), Newsies (Crutchie), and Sweeney Todd (Tobias). Wyatt’s experience also extends to acting for the camera and has appeared in several short films. He is grateful to Wark for casting him as the iconic character, Orpheus.
Wyatt Unrue is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program whose Colgan credits include The Play That Goes Wrong (Max), Our Town (Doc Gibbs), and several senior one-acts. He has also appeared in numerous productions for both regional and community theatre including most recently Big Fish the Musical (Will Bloom), Newsies (Crutchie), and Sweeney Todd (Tobias). Wyatt’s experience also extends to acting for the camera and has appeared in several short films. He is grateful to Wark for casting him as the iconic character, Orpheus.
Alyssa Spohrer - Understudy
Alyssa Spohrer is a senior at Colgan High School. This is her first Colgan production where she has been cast as Eurydice’s understudy. She’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew and looks forward to participating in future productions.
Alyssa Spohrer is a senior at Colgan High School. This is her first Colgan production where she has been cast as Eurydice’s understudy. She’s enjoyed working with the cast and crew and looks forward to participating in future productions.
Crew Who's Who
Gwen Bronder - Stage Manager
Hello! My name is Gwen I’m a junior here at Colgan. I’m in CFPA Voice and I love to act and sing. I’ve always loved being backstage as well. I have some experience but I’ve taken on a larger role and have learned a lot and hope I can continue to! Thank you so much for coming and enjoy the show!
Hello! My name is Gwen I’m a junior here at Colgan. I’m in CFPA Voice and I love to act and sing. I’ve always loved being backstage as well. I have some experience but I’ve taken on a larger role and have learned a lot and hope I can continue to! Thank you so much for coming and enjoy the show!
Desirae Brown - Assistant Stage Manager
(they/them) This is Desirae’s first time being in a tech position at Colgan! They are a junior in the CFPA theatre program and they are very happy for this opportunity!
(they/them) This is Desirae’s first time being in a tech position at Colgan! They are a junior in the CFPA theatre program and they are very happy for this opportunity!
Emma Hughes - Hair/Makeup
Emma is a senior in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan. Emma is ecstatic to be taking part in her 13th project with Colgan theatre and is excited about more future endeavors. In her free time, she takes part in many clubs including Fin Friends, Key Club, ITS, is the tutoring chair for NHS, and is the vice president for CFPA SCA. She can also be found at dance or hanging out with friends. She has enjoyed doing makeup and hair for "Eurydice" and hopes you enjoy the show!
Emma is a senior in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan. Emma is ecstatic to be taking part in her 13th project with Colgan theatre and is excited about more future endeavors. In her free time, she takes part in many clubs including Fin Friends, Key Club, ITS, is the tutoring chair for NHS, and is the vice president for CFPA SCA. She can also be found at dance or hanging out with friends. She has enjoyed doing makeup and hair for "Eurydice" and hopes you enjoy the show!
Samantha Brinton - Light Crew
Samantha is a Junior in the CFPA Theatre program, and she is very excited to be teching for Eurydice’s amazing cast and crew! She hope you enjoy the show!
Samantha is a Junior in the CFPA Theatre program, and she is very excited to be teching for Eurydice’s amazing cast and crew! She hope you enjoy the show!
Maddie Niles - Assistant Director
Maddie Niles (she/her) is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program. Previously, she has stage managed Senior One-Acts as well as performed in numerous past community and Colgan Theatre productions (“The Play That Goes Wrong”, “PUFFS”, “Boiling People in my Coffee”, Music Man”, and more!). She has greatly enjoyed working with the cast and crew of Eurydice!
Maddie Niles (she/her) is a junior in the CFPA Theatre program. Previously, she has stage managed Senior One-Acts as well as performed in numerous past community and Colgan Theatre productions (“The Play That Goes Wrong”, “PUFFS”, “Boiling People in my Coffee”, Music Man”, and more!). She has greatly enjoyed working with the cast and crew of Eurydice!
Judy Ortiz - Assistant Director
Judy Ortiz is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program. She has acted in 6 full length Colgan shows. Aside from that, she has been in 4 Senior One Acts, and directed her own earlier this year!
Judy Ortiz is a senior in the CFPA Theatre program. She has acted in 6 full length Colgan shows. Aside from that, she has been in 4 Senior One Acts, and directed her own earlier this year!
Hailey Vuong - Assistant Stage Manager
Hailey is a sophomore in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan High School. This is her first time being an assistant stage manager and she hopes for many more amazing opportunities like this one. Some things Hailey loves to do outside of acting include lacrosse, baking, spending time with friends (especially the ones in her neighborhood), and she loves to ski in the winter and spend as much time at the beach and pool in summer. Hailey wants to thank her mom Jamie for pushing her to try out for CFPA theatre and giving her the opportunity to meet such wonderful people like this cast. Enjoy the show!
Hailey is a sophomore in the CFPA theatre program here at Colgan High School. This is her first time being an assistant stage manager and she hopes for many more amazing opportunities like this one. Some things Hailey loves to do outside of acting include lacrosse, baking, spending time with friends (especially the ones in her neighborhood), and she loves to ski in the winter and spend as much time at the beach and pool in summer. Hailey wants to thank her mom Jamie for pushing her to try out for CFPA theatre and giving her the opportunity to meet such wonderful people like this cast. Enjoy the show!
Faculty Who's Who
Clare Gillespie - Technical Director
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Mrs. Gillespie currently teaches Technical Theatre Productions, Theatre I, and Directing. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre, English, and Education at Franciscan University. She is currently working on her Master's Degree through Longwood University.
Lanny Warkentien - Director
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
(he/him) Mr. Warkentien is an award winning director, actor, and designer. He has been the director of Theatre at Colgan since the school opened in 2016. He holds a BFA from Shenandoah Conservatory and an MFA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
