COMPANY & CREATIVE TEAM

Company

JACK ANDERSON (Swing) is a freshman in the MTP from Santa Clarita, California. Recent roles include his Swing debut in In Pieces: A New Musical (Babcock), Michael Hobbs in Elf: The Musical (Canyon Theatre Guild) and Oliver Twist in Oliver Twist (Trinity Classical Academy). Before attending the U, Jack also performed in several local theatre productions at ESCAPE Theatre in Santa Clarita, including Shrek: The Musical and Li’l Abner. He would like to thank his family and friends for encouraging him to keep up his dedication to his work, and for all of their love and support over the years.

EVAN K. BEESLEY (Emcee) is a junior in the MTP. Most recently, Evan appeared in the ensemble of Hale Centre Theatre’s Singin’ in the Rain and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Other credits include Jackie/Choreographer for The Wild Party (Hart Theater); the Herald in R&H’s Cinderella (Utah COPA); and Specs in Newsies and Ensemble in Tuck Everlasting, Matilda and Thoroughly Modern Millie (HCT Orem). While touring North America with Utah Conservatory of Performing Arts, Evan performed at Carnegie Hall, at the Tuacahn Amphitheater, and with Stars at Sea cruises. Evan is the grateful recipient of the Utah Arts Flagship and Lady Bracknell scholarships.

KATIE CALDERONE (Frenchie) is a senior in the musical theatre program, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. She is so grateful to be finishing her time at the U with this show! Department credits: Illyria, The Night Witches, and Songs for a New World (Babcock). Regional: The Book of Will and Something Rotten! (The Phoenix Theatre Company); Elf the Musical (Pioneer Theatre Company). She would like to thank all her wonderful professors who have supported her along this journey.

MADELYNN CRIMI (Fritzie, Fräulein Kost, u/s Sally) is a senior in the MTP graduating this spring! Originally from the Bay Area, she is thrilled to return to the Babcock for another mainstage production. Previous credits include Swing/Understudy for

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock) and Liesl in The Sound of Music (Hale Center Theatre Orem); she also originated the role of June in Human: A New Musical (Open Door). Madelynn spent the past summer studying at the Atlantic Acting School in New York City. She thanks her family, friends, and professors for their constant support. Enjoy the show!

LAUREN CRUTCHER (Lulu/Gorilla) is a junior in the MTP from Southern California, and she is very excited to be performing in her first show with the Department of Theatre. Earlier this season Lauren was Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer for In Pieces (Babcock). Some favorite past roles include Mrs. Potiphar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center) and Florinda in Into the Woods (Hart HS). Lauren would like to thank the directing team, cast, and crew.

ALEX ELGGREN (Boy’s Voice) loves to sing and play piano and guitar. As a member of One Voice Children’s Choir, Alex enjoys performing live and participating in music videos. He has performed in several musicals and has been a child soloist at Abravanel Hall, The Eccles Theater, The Rose Wagner, and other Utah venues.

TATE FOSHAY (Victor, u/s Ernst) is a junior in the MTP who was raised in Junction City, OR. Tate’s credits since moving to Utah include Sergei in Matilda Jr. (Kingsbury Hall) and Ensemble in The Emily Dickinson Musical (Studio 115, Open Door Productions). Tate is beyond happy to be making their main stage debut at the U, and they cannot thank their family enough for supporting them to this point.

NATE GINSBERG (Herr Schultz) is a sophomore in the MTP. Recent roles include Ensemble in Matilda Jr. (Kingsbury Hall) and Wilbur (Understudy) in Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience (Babcock). Nate has also performed at the Grand Theatre (Oliver! and The Full Monty), CenterPoint Legacy Theatre (Peter Pan), and Hale Centre Theatre (Ragtime and Chitty