cast and crew
cast
Musidorus ........................................................................... Brayden Follett
Philoclea ................................................................................... Alle Gourlie
Gynecia ............................................................................. Emily Halfmann
Pythio ....................................................................................... Chase Juster
Dametas .................................................................................. Trevor Milne
Basilius ...................................................................... Jonathan Rasmussen
Pamela ................................................................................ Annaliese Ruhs
Mopsa ............................................................................ Addison Wytonick
Ensemble .................................................................................. Mae Adams
Ensemble...................................................................... Matthew Andresen
Ensemble ............................................................................ Lydia Berryman
Ensemble ........................................................................... Colin Campbell
Ensemble ................................................................................... Liam Karth
Ensemble .................................................................... Peyton Kuryanowicz
Ensemble ............................................................................... Dom Luzwick
Ensemble .............................................................................. Danae Palmer
Off-Stage Swing .................................................................... Olivia Forsyth
Off-Stage Swing ............................................................... Alexa Lindstrom
understudies
Pamela .................................................................................. Danae Palmer
Gynecia ..................................................................................... Mae Adams
Philoclea & Mopsa ..................................................... Peyton Kuryanowicz
Basilius & Dametas............................................................... Dom Luzwick
Musidorus & Pythio ........................................................... Colin Campbell
swings and dance captains
Olivia Forsyth & Alexa Lindstrom
There will be a 15 minute intermission.
cast and crew
production and design team
Director..................................................................................... Bree Beelow
Music Director ..................................................................... Yu-Mei Chang
Technical Director ............................................ Zackary “SLiM” Simonini
Scenic Designer ..................................................Maureen Chavez-Kruger
Costume Designer ................................................................. Kim Instenes
Lighting Designer .................................................................... Jenny Bauer
Stage Manager.......................................................................Paige Downey
Assistant Stage Managers ........................... Sarah Beavers, Cameron Bell
Assistant Music Directors .................................. Chenyang Li, Lucas Burr
Choreographer ...................................................... Danny Dwaine Wells II
Associate Choreographer ................................................. Joshua Heinlein
Assistant Choreographers .............................. Ella Bergfeld, Ellie Neybert
Fight Choreographer ....................................................... Matthew Corgiat
Sound Engineers ....................... Lucas Burr, Chenyang Li, Yu-Mei Chang
Run Crew ............................................ Gabriella George, Lorelai Amborn
Properties Designer .........................................Zackary “SLiM” Simonini
Costume Crew Head .............................................................. Sarah Loster
Costume Crew ........... Brecka Michelson, Emma Mehnert, Olivia Pierre, Liv Bissonette, Lydia Sabath, Katie Wilde
Light Board Operator .................................................................. Ava Bucur
Spotlight Operator ................................................................ Michael Ortin
Gabby Labotka, Chase Juster, Martin McClendon, Matthew Corgiat, & the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma special thanks
Place: On a Stage | The Kingdom of Arcadia setting
Time: 16th Century meets the 1980s
Scene 1: The Kingdom of Arcadia
“We Got the Beat” Company “Beautiful” Pamela & Company
Scene 2: The Oracle’s Temple
“Vision of Nowness” Pythio & Ensemble
Scene 3: The Kingdom of Arcadia
“Get Up and Go” Basilius, Gynecia, Dametas, Philoclea, Pamela, & Ensemble
“Mad About You” Musidorus & Ensemble
Scene 4: Along the Road
Scene 5: The Arcadian Encampment
“Good Girl” Philoclea, Pamela, & Mopsa
Scene 6: The Forest
“Vision of Nowness (Reprise)” Musidorus, Pythio, & Ensemble
Scene 7: Outside the Tents
Scene 8: The Arcadian Encampment
“Automatic Rainy Day” Pamela & Mopsa
Scene 9: Outside the Tents
“Cool Jerk” Company
Scene 10: The Arcadian Encampment
Scene 11: The Isle of Lesbos
“Vacation” Mopsa & Ensemble
Scene 12: Outside Philoclea’s Tent
“How Much More” Pamela
“Our Lips Are Sealed” Musidorus, Philoclea, Pamela, Mopsa, Pythio, & Ensemble scenes
act ii
Scene 1: A Passage of Time
“Head Over Heels” Musidorus, Philoclea, Pamela, Mopsa, Gynecia, Basilius, & Ensemble
Scene 2: Among the Tents
“This Old Feeling” Gynecia & Basilius
Scene 3: The Arcadian Encampment
“Turn to You” Pamela, Mopsa, & Ensemble
Scene 4: A Cave
“Heaven Is a Place on Earth” Pythio, Gynecia, Basilius, & Ensemble
Scene 5: The Temple Ruins
“Lust to Love” Basilius & Ensemble
“Here You Are” Philoclea, Pamela, Mopsa, Gynecia, Basilius, & Ensemble
“Mad About You (Reprise)” Philoclea, Musidorus, Pamela, Mopsa, Dametas, Pythio, & Ensemble
Scene 6: The Kingdom of Arcadia
“Finale” Company
Alle Gourlie (Philoclea): Alle is so excited to perform in her first production at Carthage! Her main stage credits at Carthage include being on the run crew for LIFE IS A DREAM. She has acted in other shows before coming to Carthage including playing Anya/Anastasia in ANASTASIA at Beaver Dam Area Community Theater and playing Velma Kelly in CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION at Mayville High School. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Emily Halfmann (Gynecia): is a senior music theatre & directing double major and Spanish minor. Mainstage credits: NINE (Luisa Contini), CARRIE (Assistant Director), LEGALLY BLONDE (D.A. Joyce Riley, Ensemble), MEMENTO MORI (Cleo), SOMETHING ROTTEN (Tap Ensemble, Swing). Studio & workshop credits: ELEEMOSYNARY (Director), LITTLE WOMEN (Aunt March). Other credits: NO ME SUELTES (Director) (KCACTF Region III 2024 Festival 10-Minute Play Director’s Award). @emily.halfmann
Chase Juster (Pythio): is a junior Music Theatre Major and Choral Literature and Conducting Minor. Carthage Credits: LIFE IS A DREAM (Segismundo), CARRIE (Billy Nolan), XANADU (Terpsicore), LEGALLY BLONDE (ENS/ Emmett US/ Callahan US), NINE (Guido), for which he received a KCACTF Irene Ryan nomination. Past Credits: BAND GEEKS (Jake). Outside of theater, he is the historian of the Carthage Choir, a member of the Lincoln Chamber Singers, and works as the Music Theatre faculty fellow. IG: chasejstr
Trevor Milne (Dametas): His previous main stage credits at Carthage include Carlos in LEGALLY BLONDE, Mickey in FML, and George in CARRIE, as well as playing Dmitry in ANASTASIA at the Rhode Theatre. Trevor is finishing his degrees in Musical Theatre and Engineering Science where he plans to take both into the professional world to further hone his craft in each. Outside of both education and acting, he pursues his other interests in climbing and choir, through being a member of rock climbing club and Carthage Choir. Lastly, Trevor would like to thank those who have supported his journey, especially his parents for showing up to every performance.
Annaliese Ruhs (Pamela): is a Junior Music Theatre and Directing double major. Carthage Credits: CARRIE (Margaret White), ON THE VERGE (Mary), LIFE IS A DREAM (Assistant Director), XANADU (Assistant Stage Manager), NINE (Costumes), Opera Workshop IN MEMORY OF MOZART. She was nominated for the KCACTF Irene Ryan Acting scholarship for her work as
Mary in ON THE VERGE. In 2023, Annaliese worked as a Music Operations Apprentice at the Glimmerglass Theatre and Opera Festival in Cooperstown, NY and competed in the Wisconsin NATS singing competition winning 1st place in her category in 2024 and 2nd in 2022. On campus, she sings with the Carthage Choir and Lincoln Chamber Singers. IG: aruhs_26
Addison Wytonick (Mopsa): is a freshman Musical Theatre and Criminal Justice double major, and is ecstatic to be in her first show at Carthage! Some previous credits include Rosie in MAMMA MIA, Janis in MEAN GIRLS, and Peter in PETER PAN. She would like to thank her entire family, as well as her friends for their continuous support!
Mae Adams (Ensemble): is a Freshman Pre-Med Biology Major with a Musical Theatre Minor from Naperville, Illinois. This is Mae’s first show at Carthage, but she has been involved with performing arts since she was 3 years old. Mae is also a member of the Carthage College Dance Team. She would like to thank everyone involved in the production for such a wonderful first experience! @_mae_adams
Matthew Andresen (Ensemble): is a sophomore Musical Theatre major with a minor in Graphic Design. He is elated to be a part of his first musical on the Carthage stage, particularly one championing inclusion, love, and acceptance. Upcoming: PIPPIN at BrightSide Theatre Co. Carthage Credits: Grover et. al in ON THE VERGE, Dancer in TO THE GROWTH EDGE. Select credits: Wolfie in LOVE AT FIRST FRIGHT, Dancer in ADRENAL!NE, Singer/ Dancer in KINETIC (Six Flags Great America). Matthew especially wants to thank his parents, family, and friends for their continuous support and encouragement along his performing journey! He hopes you enjoy the show! Choose LOVE. @matthewmandresen
Lydia Berryman (Ensemble): is a freshman Musical Theatre major and is thrilled to be in her second show at Carthage College! Her past credits include dancing in TO THE GROWTH EDGE Fall 2024 (Carthage College), Dance Captain in 9 TO 5 Summer 2024 (Stoughton Center for The Arts), Hope Cladwell in URINETOWN Fall 2023, Rusty in FOOTLOOSE Fall 2022, and Sophie Sherridan in Mamma Mia Fall 2021 (Deerfield High School). She would like to thank her parents, sister, family, friends, and boyfriend for all of their constant support and encouragement! And she hopes that you enjoy the show! IG: lydialovestap
Colin Campbell (Ensemble): Colin Campbell is thrilled to be in his 3rd production at Carthage College. Past Carthage Credits: Freddy in CARRIE and Thalia/Sonny Malone u/s in Xanadu. With other credits being Seymour Krelborn in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Steve/Waiter/Junkie in RENT, and Lucas Beineke in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Other than acting, he was also the Stage Manager for Life is a Dream this past winter. Colin is very passionate about his craft and he super excited to be given this opportunity to cover 2 roles while also learning Choreography and different vocal lines. Deep down that is his ultimate goal when going into the professional world. He would like to thank all of his friends and family for believing in him and staying by his side while he figures out his true self. Break legs to this incredibly talented cast and ENJOY THE SHOW!! IG: colin.p.campbell
Liam Karth (Ensemble): Liam Karth (Ensemble) is a sophomore Vocal Music Education major with minors in Dance and Music Theatre. Liam comes from Geneva, Illinois and has been studying the performing arts since he was two years old with training in Dance, Music, and Theatre. Since his time at Carthage, Liam’s choreography has been featured two times. Liam serves as the NHSDA Officer in Carthage’s chapter of the National Dance Education Organization and is also a member of the Dance Team. Past Carthage Credits include XANADU (Dance Captain, Swing), TO THE GROWTH EDGE, AWAY FROM THE MIRROR ’24, IN/VISIBLE. Liam’s next show will be him returning to Six Flags Great America for the 2025 Summer Season. Liam would like to thank the cast, production team, crew and his friends and family for their continuous support and hopes you enjoy your Vacation to Arcadia. @liam.kart
Peyton Kuryanowicz (Ensemble): is so excited to be performing at Carthage and is currently a Musical Theatre major. Recent credits include KUSD Theatre: BETWEEN THE LINES (Delilah), BETWEEN THE LINES JR. (Delilah), CURTAINS (Niki), and CHICAGO (Roxie). Peyton would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support throughout the years and hopes you enjoy the show!
Dom Luzwick (Ensemble): is a Sophomore musical theater major here at Carthage and is thrilled to be working on his 4th musical here! Carthage credits include CARRIE (Tommy Ross) NINE(Cardinal/Gondolier) XANADU(Danny/Zeus) Other credits include HELLO DOLLY (Ambrose Kemper) SPONGEBOB(Patrick). Dom is involved in many ways here at Carthage including being the Vice President of the cheer team, serving as the Secretary for APO ,the Treasurer for Jazz Combo, and the spirit team rep for
cast and crew biographies
student government. Much love to his family and friends especially his mom who always pushes him to his fullest potential. Shoutout to Annelise <3 IG: Domluz_arts
Danae Palmer (Ensemble): is a senior double major in music theatre and public relations. She is ever so grateful for the experience and progress she’s made as a student and person at Carthage. Her Carthage credits include LEGALLY BLONDE (Lelani/Judge), CARRIE (Chris Hargensen), NINE (Ensemble), XANADU (Calliope/Aphrodite).
Olivia Grace Forsyth (Swing and Dance Captain): is a freshman Chemistry and Musical Theatre double major. She is elated to be making her Musical Main Stage debut. Carthage credits: Dancer in TO THE GROWTH’S EDGE DANCE SHOW Fall 2024. Previous credits Kristine Urich in A CHORUS LINE at Sunset Playhouse summer 2024. She cannot wait to share this comedic mashup of 80’s hits and magical moments of love and self discovery. She would like to thank her present and past mentors for their constant support and most importantly her family for always believing in her. Olivia hopes you fall head over heels in love with the show.
production team biographies
Bree Beelow (Director): Bree is an actor, director and teacher based in Milwaukee, WI. She is an alumni of Carthage with a Master’s in Vocal Pedagogy and a double BA in Theatre Performance & Musical Theatre. Favorite acting credits include: SPONGEBOB, BIG FISH, HOLES, & SHREK (First Stage), THE REVOLUTIONISTS & THE TAMING (Next Act), and the Chicago premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY (Williams Street Rep). Directing credits include: PETE THE CAT (First Stage), SCARECROW (AD-Next Act), FRONTLINE (co-director, Carthage). Bree is overjoyed to be working with such a talented and amazing team! www.breebeelow.com
Yu-Mei Chang (Music Director): is a music director and keyboard player active on theater stages both in Taiwan and China. Her previous Chinese version theater credits include: MAMMA MIA! (Assistant MD and KB2, China), AVENUE Q (Assistant MD and KB-Conduct, China), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Assistant MD and KB-Conduct, China), DADDY LONG LEGS(MD and KB-Conduct, China), MURDER BALLAD (MD and KB-Conduct, China), LAUNDRY (MD, China),
MIDNIGHT DINER (MD, China), THRILL ME (pianist, China), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Keyboard 3, China)
English version theater credits include: I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (MD, Taiwan), NEXT TO NORMAL (MD and KB-Conduct, Taiwan), and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA international tour (KB sub, China and Taiwan), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (KB sub, Chicago Mercury Theater). Carthage Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Assistant MD), LEGALLY BLONDE (Assistant MD), HAIR (Keyboarder), Workshop credits: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Pianist), SHE LOVES ME (Keyboarder), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (MD and Pianist), ORDINARY DAYS (MD and pianist) etc. After she graduated from Carthage College majoring in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy, she started her musical adventure, teaching at Carthage College and UW-Parkside in America. She’s. She would like to thank her family for all the support and love. IG: @maysmusica
Danny Dwaine Wells II (Choreographer): Performance Credit (s): FilmWAITING IN THE WINGS, DODGEBALL: A True Underdog Story Commercial/Industry- DISNEYLAND RESORT (Parade of Dreams/ Block Party Bash/ Fantasmic) Regional Theatre- CABARET (Kit Kat Boy/ Ensemble), ELF THE MUSICAL (Ensemble) SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Male Swing), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Mercedes/ Dance Captain),FOOTLOOSE (Male Swing), HAIRSPRAY (Male Swing#2), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Dance Captain),DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (Sebastian) National Tours (Non-Equity)- HAIR (Hud U.S.), SESAME STREET LIVE TOUR 2014-15 (Cookie Monster/ Count Live Dancer). Carthage Choreographic Credit(s): LEGALLY BLONDE, CARRIE, XANADU, HEAD OVER HEELS
Zackary “SLiM” Simonini (Technical Director): Mr. Simonini (Class of 2012) is thrilled to welcome another musical to our stage. “SLiM” has worked at Carthage for several years previous to this position as well as being an occasional part time professor of Stagecraft. Mr. Simonini has lived the Carthage experience of taking his well rounded liberal arts education and accumulating diverse experiences through various employment. In addition to being part of the Carthage team he has experience within the events industry of Washington D.C., manufacturing and processing within various woodworking industries, and even some continued opportunities as a performer. He would like to thank his lovely and supportive wife Allison as well as the Scene Shop Team and Crew that make this theatre MAGIC come together. Check out his IMDB if you want to see the performer side of Mr.
Simonini. If you were going to watch the first five minutes of any Tubi movie this year, consider watching him fall in a hole at the beginning of Continental Split.
Maureen Chavez-Kruger (Scenic Designer): As a Scenic Designer and Assistant Professor of Theatre, Maureen is delighted to be a part of the 202425 Carthage Theatre season. Her regional design work includes productions at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, First Stage, Next Act Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Lawrence University, and UW-Milwaukee: Peck School of the Arts. Most recent scenic design work: NUNCRACKERS, BEEHIVE: THE 60’s MUSICAL, and MY WAY at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre; LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR, and FML: HOW CARSON MC CULLERS SAVED MY LIFE at Carthage College; TWELFTH NIGHT, and MAJOR BARBARA at UW-Milwaukee: Peck School of the Arts. Maureen holds an MFA in Scene Design from Boston University and served as a board member for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (2014-2020).
Kim Instenes (Costume Designer, Associate Professor of Theatre): holds an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from Ohio University, and a BA in Theatre from UW-Whitewater. Kim continues to work as a freelance costume and make-up designer in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. Professional design credits include THE SNOW and BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, as well as the musical BIG at Milwaukee’s First Stage Children’s Theatre, the JEEVES Trilogy and INDECENT at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and numerous shows at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Renaissance Theatre Works, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Racine Theatre Guild. Design work at Carthage includes SOMETHING ROTTEN and costumes for the world premieres of NO NAME by Jeffrey Hatcher and GHOST BIKE by Laura Jacqmin, to name a few. GHOST BIKE won her a Certificate of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for costume and makeup design and an invitation to show her work at the Festival. Kim is excited to be a part of the Theatre Department here at Carthage as it strengthens and strives to create theatre artists of the highest quality. She enjoys the thrill of watching a student understand what a costume does for their character and watching that character come to life as a result. She would also like to thank her family, husband Doug, and children, Lauren and Dalen, for their continued support of her creative endeavors.
Chenyang Li (Sound Engineer): is a second-year graduate student in music theatre vocal pedagogy at Carthage College. She is so excited to do music and sound engineering for Head Over Heels, she’ll provide all her support and
energy to everyone in the show. In Carthage, she has previously worked as Director assistant and participated in costume-making in XANADU, And also as a costume crew for ON THE VERGE, AWAY FROM THE MIRROR, and NINE.
Lucas Burr (Sound Engineer): is a first-year graduate student in the musical theatre vocal pedagogy program at Carthage College. He is an active private voice and piano teacher in the Chicago area. He received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota, where he performed extensively and toured both nationally and internationally with the Concordia Choir. While in the Fargo/Moorhead area, he taught middle school choir with Fargo Public Schools and worked extensively in educational theatre with Trollwood Summer Theatre and Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre. Additionally, he performed with multiple regional theatres in DOGFIGHT, THE PROM, and SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM.
Joshua Heinlein (Assistant Choreographer): is honored to call himself a Chicago choreographer and performer. He is a founding member of Beau Pas Entertainment and Broken Watch Theater. He received his education in Kentucky with a BA in Theater and Music Performance and had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of Blackbird Dance Theater during his years there. He is currently furthering his education here at Carthage with a master’s in musical theater pedagogy. He is an avid board gamer, proud husband, and father. Thank you, Berenice Heinlein, for all that you do!
Paige Downey (Stage Manager): is a Junior Stage Management and Directing double major with a minor in Dance. This is her 12th production at Carthage College. Her Main Stage credits at Carthage included dancing in IN THE MOMENT DANCE SHOW Fall 2022, Co Stage Manager for FML: HOW CARSON MCCULLERS SAVED MY LIFE Spring 2023, Costume Crew for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Spring 2023, Stage Manager for THE GENDERLESS PLAY EXPERIMENT Fall 2023, Costume Crew for IN/ VISIBLE DANCE SHOW Fall 2023, Dancer AWAY FROM THE MIRROR spring 2024, Assistant Director LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR Fall 2024, Dancer TO THE GROWTH EDGE Fall 2024, Choreographer/Dancer AWAY FROM THE MIRROR spring 2025. Studio credits include Stage Manager for WHEREVER YOU’VE BEEN Spring 2024. Paige is also the recipient of the KCACTF Emerging Stage Manager Award for her work on The Genderless Play Experiment. She would like to give a special thank you to her friends and family along with the rest of the SM team: “Thank you guys for all your
support. I couldn’t have done it without you!” IG:@Paigemary07
Cameron Bell (Assistant Stage Manager): is a freshman Stage Management and Sociology double major. She is so excited to do her first musical here at Carthage College. Carthage Credits: LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR (Assistant Stage Manager) Fall 2024, Previous Credits: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Stage Manager) Spring 2024, CHICAGO (Stage Manager) Spring 2023. Cam would like to thank her friends and family for supporting her interest in this field and the other Stage Management majors who guided her journey. A shout-out to the SM team: “Thank you for all your hard work and perseverance!” IG: @camintheafternoon
head over heels
Conceived & original book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
Music and Lyrics by The Go-Go’s
Based on The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney
HEAD OVER HEELS is presented through special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Broadway Licensing Global. www.broadwaylicensing.com
Danae Palmer: Kaleidoscope of Song, Student Recital Saturday, May 3 • 12:00 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
Brandon Covellli: Music and Memory: A Lecture Recital, Student Recital
Saturday, May 3 • 2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union
Thomas Hougen: XO, Student Recital
Saturday, May 3 • 4:00 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
Wind Orchestra & Concert Band Concert: Star Wars
Sunday, May 4 • 2 p.m.
Bradford High School
Spring Opera Workshop
Tuesday, May 6 • 7:30 p.m.
H. F. Johnson Recital Hall
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