Kiss Me, Kate

Jamie Allen is a third year BFA music theatre major with minors in Playwrighting and Arts Administration here at Viterbo. Jamie is from the Twin Cities and is hyped to be a part of this season at Viterbo! Their projects at Viterbo include Kiss me Kate, Antigone, SpongeBob, Go Girl North, and Dance Kaleidoscope. Other credits include touring with the Missoula Children's Theatre, and Snowy Day at Park Square Theatre. They're incredibly hyped for this production!!

Jillian Arthur

Samual Asid is a senior Acting major with a minor in Playwriting. Previous Viterbo credits include Creon in Antigone, Major Metcalf in The Mousetrap and Alfred in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. He had also been involved in Student Theatre Project productions as both a cast member and lighting designer. Samual is also president of the Viterbo Improv Club. He is excited to be in his final year and hopes you enjoy the show!

Tyler is a Sophomore music theatre major from Bellefontaine, Ohio. His past Viterbo credits are based from the Student Theatre Project. On stage, he played Sodapop in STP's The Outsiders, and behind the scenes he designed props for STP's The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals. He would like to thank his friends and loved ones for their unwavering support.

Maggie is currently a junior at Viterbo University, pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance. She has been involved in a variety of theatre experiences, including Spotlight Education with Hennepin Arts, serving as a Camp Instructor with SOAR Regional Arts, and most recently Understudying the role of Marmee in Little Women at Viterbo University. She would like to thank her family, especially her mom, Nicole, for all of their support in her pursuit of a career in professional theatre. Enjoy the show!

Ethan Blakeney is a third-year musical theatre major and dance minor from San Antonio, Texas. Notable Viterbo productions for him include being an ensemble member and choreographer for The Marriage of Figaro, swinging for show I Love You Because, and portraying Laurie in Little Women. Fascinated by the impacts that acting and performance can have on others, he looks to continue expanding his horizons as an artist, collaborating on projects with colleagues, and meaningfully contributing his artistic abilities with audiences.

Amelia is a junior music theatre major with a minor in dance, and she is elated to be a part of this production! Recently, she finished her third and final year as a principal singer/dancer with the Kids From Wisconsin. She was also a swing in Viterbo's production of SpongeBob: The Musical. Other credits include: Velma Kelly (Chicago) and Morticia (The Addams Family). She hopes you enjoy the show!

Connie Buhl

Zach is a senior Musical Theatre major with a Arts Admin minor. Past Viterbo productions include: I Love You Because (Austin Bennet), Sweeney Todd (Offstage Singer), STPs Edges (Man 2), STPs Outsiders (Bob/Docter). Many thanks to all his friends and family!

Aidan is extremely excited to be a part of the show. Aidan's most favorite credits include Godspell (Jesus), Les Miserables (Master Thenardier), and Mean Girls (Damian), The Outsiders (Johnny). Aidan would like to thank his directors and all those involved for making this such an amazing and fun show to be a part of.

Carley Clover is a Senior Music Theatre major with a Dance minor. Her past Viterbo credits include Bat Boy: The Musical as a swing, Mrs. Puff in Spongebob: the Musical, Chorus Leader in Anitgone, and Ms. Casewell in Mousetrap. She is forever grateful to have her family, friends, and faculty's support. Chi-Miigwetch! 

Hailee Elwell is a junior Musical Theatre major with minors in dance and art. During her freshman year she made her main stage debut with the Viterbo Concert choir and in SpongeBob the Musical as the French Narrator, Foley Fish, and a Sea Anemone. As a sophomore she played Cherry in the Outsiders and was the charge artist of Little Women. She is originally from Bigfork Montana, where she participated in the Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theater for ten years and played roles such as Miss Honey in Matilda, Fiona in Shrek, and Grace in Annie, as well as three internships with the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. She performed with the 2025 BSP cast as Lorraine in All Shook up and other roles throughout the season, and the 2026 BSP cast as Katherine Plumber in Newsies and various other roles. Hailee is so thankful for the support of her family and friends, and is looking forward to take on the position of female swing for the 2026 Fall Semester's production of Kiss Me Kate!
You can find her on Instagram at @__gingersnaps__2
All glory to God!

Tori Greenlaw is a senior BFA music theatre major with a minor in technical theatre and design! Past Viterbo credits include: Godspell, Sweeney Todd, and Spongebob. Coming from Sarasota, Florida, she graduated from Booker High School's Visual Preforming Arts theatre program, also having been in Evita at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. She is simply thrilled to be a part of this production and sends endless love to her mom, dad, brothers, and grandmother for their unwavering support along with the production team and cast for this incredible show! Thanks for comin'! Follow @torigreenlaw

Jillian Hurley is so excited to be back at her home away from home! She is a sophomore music theatre major with minors in dance and arts administration. At Viterbo, Jillian was apart of Little Women where she understudied Beth Marsh. Prior to coming to Viterbo, Jillian had been involved in many productions in the Boston area, including but not limited to Les Miserables (Madame Thenardier), Heathers (Heather Chandler), and Carrie (Margaret White). She would like to thank her friends and family for always supporting her, and the cast, crew, and production team for all of their hard work. Enjoy the show!

Lauren Huserik is a junior music theatre major from Seattle, Washington. Some of her favorite roles and past productions include her Barbarina in The Marriage of Figaro and Mrs. Boyle in The Mousetrap at Viterbo University. Other credits include Jane Doe in Ride the Cyclone and Anna of Cleves in Six (Ballyhoo Theatre), as well as Beauty and the Beast, Catch Me if You Can, Amelie, and The Prom. She would like to thank her parents, Jen and Randy, her best friend, River, Mr. Mendoza, and her service dog, Mira. She wouldn't be here without them. 

It's senior year for Angel Hernandez and he can't wait to set foot on the main stage once more as part of the ensemble of Kiss Me Kate. You may recognize him from his most recent roles as Igor in Young Frankenstein and Mr. Paravichini in The Mousetrap. He's performed as Prince Christopher in Rodger's & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, Frog in A Year With Frog and Toad, Bird Seller in Sweeney Todd, and  ensemble and Ogie u/s in Waitress. He would love to thank the director Dan Pivovar and the creative team for the opportunity to perform on this stage as well as his friends and family for encouraging him and being such a light in his life. Please follow his Instagram to keep yourself updated with his career, Thank you! 
insta: @_.angel.hernandez

Grace Hyde is a third-year Musical Theatre student at Viterbo University. With Viterbo she has been in Young Frankenstein (Female swing)and outside of school she has been in Newsies, Tuck Everlasting, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and many other productions. Grace is grateful for every opportunity to grow as a performer and is excited to see where this year leads!

Braeden Jackson is a Senior pursuing a BFA in Musical Theater with minors in Dance and Technical Theater & Design. He has performed as Mr. Laurence in Little Women, Inspector Kemp in Young Frankenstein, Perch Perkins in The SpongeBob Musical, Ensemble of Sweeney Todd and as member of Jesus' Entourage in Godspell at Viterbo. In addition to performing, Braeden is a passionate costume designer, recently designing for Viterbo's production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. He also worked in the Costume Department at the Des Moines Metro Opera the past three summers. Enjoy the show!

Kayden Kloehn is a Senior musical theatre major at Viterbo University! Viterbo Credits: Kiss Me Kate (Hortensio/Ensemble), The Mousetrap (Sergeant Trotter), Bat Boy (Rick Taylor), Spongebob (Electric Skate, Ens), Young Frankenstein (Ensemble). Additionally you may have seen him as Hans in LCT's Frozen this past winter! This past summer he saw 32 on & off Broadway shows while working his first contract in New York and was thoroughly reminded of the love and joy that live theatre can bring to others. @kayden.klo

Adam Kurbat

Cooper is ecstatic to be back at his second year as a Theatre Major here at Viterbo! He has previously appeared in The Mousetrap (u/s Giles, u/s Major Metcalf) and STP's The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals (Paul). Cooper is also involved  on campus as the Co-President of Film Club and as a member of the Improv Club. He would like to thank his parents, friends, and girlfriend for their generosity, support, and laughter.

Dominic is a 3rd year Music Theatre major with a minor in Dance. Past Viterbo credits include "The SpongeBob Musical" (ensemble) and "Young Frankenstein" (ensemble & u/s The Monster). Additionally, Dominic was the Assistant Stage Manager for "The Mousetrap" (Spring 2026) and will be making his Stage Management debut with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" later this season. Outside of his coursework, Dominic serves as baritone singer and secretary officer of Vive Voce (a student-led acapella ensemble on campus) as well as Managing Director of Student Theatre Project (a student-led theatre production club on campus). Dominic would like to thank his mom, Stellah Morara, for all her love and for supporting his dreams. He hopes you enjoy the show! Instagram: @dmoraraaa

Aidan Reilly is a second-year music theatre major from Waukesha, Wisconsin. Last year, he absolutely loved making his Viterbo debut in Little Women as John Brooke! He is so happy to be back at it, doing what he loves. Some non-conservatory credits include: Grease (Danny, Sunset Playhouse), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), and Chicago (Billy Flynn). He would like to thank all his family and teachers who've helped him get where he is, and would especially like to thank his Mom and Dad for their endless love and support; he couldn't have done it without them! Enjoy the show!

Davin Williams

Lou Xiong is a Hmong-American actor and artist in his fourth year pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at Viterbo University, with minors in Music and Dance. His recent Viterbo credits include Gremio, u/s Paul, and Ensemble in Kiss Me, Kate; Harold the Hermit, u/s Frederick Frankenstein, and Ensemble in Young Frankenstein; Electric Skate #1 and Ensemble in The SpongeBob Musical; Assistant Music Director and Pit Singer in Sweeney Todd; and Jesus’ Entourage, u/s Judas, and u/s Telly in Godspell. Outside of performing, Lou is a pianist, music director, playwright, and composer who hopes to create opportunities for greater Asian-American representation in theatre and film. He would like to thank his family and friends for their unwavering support.

Daniel is thrilled to return to Viterbo to direct his third production with this excellent department. Daniel has been working as a professional actor and director for 23 years while also moonlighting as a chef and educator. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theater and is now also pursuing his Master's in education. Local directing credits include: The Mousetrap (Viterbo), Young Frankenstein ( Viterbo), Glimpses of the Moon ( Saint Mary's), A Doll's House Part 2 (LCT). Many thanks to the department for their support and expertise, and as always my deepest love and gratitude to Britt and C. 

Having grown up in a very musical and theatrical household, Kristin is thrilled to be continuing her training here at Viterbo as a 3rd year music theatre student! As a La Crosse/Onalaska native she was involved in show choir, theatre and band all throughout high school and is well rounded in her abilities. She would like to thank her mom, dad and 3 sisters as well as her friends for their undying love and support throughout the years. 

A Mississippi native, Diane Foust received her B.M. in Vocal Performance from Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi and her M.M. in Vocal Performance from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She performed in Mississippi with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and the Mississippi Opera, toured with the Children's Opera Theatre of the Arkansas Opera, and sang with the Memphis Pops Orchestra.  She received an Ed. D. in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she sang with the University of Illinois Opera Theatre and several choral groups.  Since arriving at Viterbo in 1985, she has taught a variety of courses including applied voice, music theory, choral methods, and song literature, as well as establishing the Ninth St. Singers and music directing many musicals.   She was a charter member of the La Crosse Chamber Chorale and has music directed a number of musicals at La Crosse Community Theatre.  After retiring from full-time teaching in 2013, she served on the boards of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, the United Fund for the Arts and Humanities, and Alexander Technique International. She continues to teach voice and the Alexander Technique privately and at Viterbo.

Delighted to be back as Music Director for   Kiss Me, Kate, she loves the process of putting a show together. New discoveries are made every day. With this Cole Porter classic, we have beautiful music with clever lyrics, and characters of all kinds: from leading lady and leading man (who happen to be exes!) to stage crew, an army general, and two gangsters who may capture your heart. Not to mention great dance numbers for our emerging triple threats.

You are in for a treat. Sit back and enjoy. There is nothing like LIVE THEATRE!

Renell Taylor, a New Orleans native, is thrilled to be making his Viterbo choreography debut!
 
After graduating from Elon University in 2023, where Renell received his BFA in Music Theatre and his BA in Arts Administration, he immediately hit the ground running. He made his Broadway debut in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, as Banjo Ben/Lincoln Perry u/s, after also being a member of the pre-Broadway tryout! Renell was also seen in Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center and in the New York Times Critics' Pick production of Jelly's Last Jam at New York City Center. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, Pittsburgh CLO, Bucks County Playhouse, The Lexington Theatre Company, Forestburgh Playhouse, Tulane Summer Lyric, Tent Theatre, and the National World War II Museum. Music Videos: Raegan Complex ("Ballad of a Preschool Dropout"), Ella Isaacson ("Fmlylm"), Danny Blu (Unreleased).


Renell is currently a guest faculty member at Steps on Broadway and has taught/choreographed at multiple studios/performing arts programs around the US. Also, let's not forget his viral TikTok dance to "Stepsister's Lament," which has over 2.5 million views and was performed by Immi Faith, Scott Hoying, Kaycee Stroh, Alex Wong, Derek Hough, etc. 

Sony Vassor

Jillian Arthur

Shane Rhoades serves as Chair/Associate Professor for the Theatre and Musical Theatre Department at Viterbo University in the Conservatory for the Performing Arts.  He also serves as the Dance Minor Coordinator.  Shane directed and choreographed Viterbo' productions of CATS, A Chorus Line, Shout!, and Little Women.  He directed 42nd Street, Dance Kaleidoscope 2016, '19, '21, '23, and '25, and was the assistant director for Young Frankenstein.  He choreographed 9 to 5, Pippin, West Side Story, Oklahoma, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Dancing at Lughnasa, and She Stoops to Conquer.  Shane was also the Co-Director for Viterbo's show choirs, Platinum Edition and Diamond Edition, and has been a clinician and judge for numerous show choir competitions around the country.  Shane made his Broadway debut in The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, and he was the Associate Choreographer for Broadway's How The Grinch Stole Christmas.   Off-Broadway he performed in FAME on 42nd St.  His national and international touring credits include A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Chicago, Pippin, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Grinch.  These shows provided Shane the opportunity to perform in all 50 states, Canada, Europe, and Japan.  Regionally, he has performed at Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Arena Stage, The Ordway, North Shore Music Theatre, St. Louis MUNY, Pittsburgh CLO, Sacramento Music Circus, Atlanta Theater of the Stars, Houston Theatre Under the Stars, and Stages St. Louis. 

Mike Speck is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors, currently teaching stage combat styles at Viterbo. Previous Viterbo fight credits include Antigone; Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead; Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street; Tar Beach; The Pirates of Penzance; The Pajama Game; and Footloose. Favorite credits elsewhere include a six-man sword fight choreographed as a theme-and-variations; a musical brawl incorporating Latin dance, thrown drinks, and set changes; a 6'2" Tybalt vs a 4'10" Mercutio; and an eight-fight show about underground Victorian-era women's boxing. Acting credits include work at the Guthrie Theatre, Theatre at Monmouth, Tent Theatre, and the Lost Colony. 

Zach is a senior Musical Theatre major with a Arts Admin minor. Past Viterbo productions include: I Love You Because (Austin Bennet), Sweeney Todd (Offstage Singer), STPs Edges (Man 2), STPs Outsiders (Bob/Docter). Many thanks to all his friends and family!

Alli is a senior Theatre-Stage Management major with a minor in Technical Theatre and Design. Along with her work at Viterbo, Alli is also frequently involved with LaCrosse Community Theatre! Some of her recent past stage management credits include The Mousetrap, Silent Sky, and Hadestown. Alli also serves as this year's Technical Director for Viterbo's Student Theatre Project. She would like to thank her family, friends, mentors, and incredible roommates who have pushed her to where she is today. Enjoy the show!

Lauren Kromrey is a second-year Music Theatre major with a minor in Dance at Viterbo University. Her recent credits include Little Women (Meg March Understudy) and Student Theatre Project’s Disney Cabaret (Flounder, Various Roles). In addition to performing, Lauren is an active member of the Viterbo community, serving as Vice President of Viterbo Vive Voce, a member of the Viterbo University Dance Team, and a choreographer for various projects. She is thrilled to be sharing the stage with this incredible cast and creative team and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Lillian is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre student hoping to get minors in dance and arts admin. She is a member of the Viterbo University Dance Team and the Honors College. 

Selma is a sophomore acting major with Spanish and arts administration minors. Past productions include acting in the Student Theater Projects The Outsiders play as Ponyboy and working backstage in Young Frankenstein and Little Women. He would like to thank his parents, Peter and Katelyn, for their endless support, his friends for their encouragement, and the faculty for their passion and dedication. 

Kelsey is grateful to be adding Production Manager to her responsibilities here at the Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts this year. Kelsey holds a B.A. in Theatre with a double emphasis in Acting and Design from UW-Oshkosh. She joined the Viterbo team in 2023 after working as a freelance designer, painter, educator, technician, and Director for over 10 years. Kelsey would like to thank her family for their endless support and her students for continually inspiring her.

Chad is an associate Professor of theatre in his 21st year teaching at Viterbo. Chad teaches design and technology courses such as Stage Craft, Fundamentals of technical Theatre, Fundamentals of Theatrical Design, Theatre Practicum, and Stage Lighting. He also serves as Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Theatre and Musical Theatre department. Before beginning his journey at Viterbo, Chad served as Instructor and Technical Director at The University of Northern Iowa. For 6 years Chad served as the Technical Director for the Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore Texas, and before that he served 3 years as Carpenter, Head Rigger, and Assistant Technical Director for The Des Moines Metro Opera. Chad enjoys gardening, camping and spending time with friends and family.

Vee Jacobson is excited to continue their artistic journey by designing props for Viterbo University's production of Kiss Me, Kate and serving as an understudy in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Vee has always loved theater and has been thrilled to perform at Viterbo in Little Women as Aunt March and as a chorus member in Antigone, as well as assistant prop designing for Young Frankenstein. Vee looks forward to continuing to learn and experience the many different aspects of the wonderful craft that is theater.

Patrick has been one of La Crosse's friendly neighborhood lighting designers since moving to the area in 2015 and he has lit a number of Viterbo's shows since then, including Footloose, Pajama Game, Into the Woods, Cats!, Oklahoma! and most recently last year's production of Antigone.  He has designed scenery and lighting for a variety of theatres around the Midwest, a few on the East Coast and even one in Germany.  Trivia about Patrick includes that he was one of the scenic artists to paint the "town hall" at ETC world headquarters in Middleton and he was the lighting designer on the first community theatre production of Les Misérables (2001 at the Roadside Theatre in Heidelberg, Germany).

Leo Chavolla Barrera is a technician and artist specialized in theatre technology and design. Leo's favorite credits include "Antigone", "The Mousetrap", "I Love You Because", "Women of Americana", "The Arcadians", "Me & My Girl", "The Sound of Music", "Guys and Dolls", and "Faustus". Leo was the recipient of the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Sound Design Award.

Hailey is a fourth year music theatre major with a minor in stage management here at Viterbo University. Her past Viterbo credits include Eurydice in Antigone, ensemble in The Spongebob Musical, and Player King/Tragedian in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Last spring she had a blast stage managing Little Women on the main stage. She has also done sound designing for STP as well as assistant lighting designing for Young Frankenstein.  When she's not performing she loves to try new coffee shops and gluten free bakeries, have game nights with her friends, and do late night karaoke with her roommates. She is looking forward to savoring every moment of her final year and would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support.

Sydney Ellis is a senior musical theatre major with a minor in theatre tech and design from Chatfield, Minnesota. Viterbo credits include The Mousetrap (Costume Designer), The Marriage of Figaro (Assistant Costume Designer), Sweeney Todd (Assistant Costume Designer), Little Women (Beth), Antigone (Ismene), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Tragedian), and Godspell (Dance Ensemble). Outside of Viterbo, Sydney works as a Design Assistant for Des Moines Metro Opera, runs her own clothing alteration business, and dances with the Viterbo University Dance Team. She would like to thank her friends and family for their endless love and support and dedicate this performance to her uncle Richard. 

Bonnie Gentry is a Sophomore musical theatre major at Viterbo University. She is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana where she found her love for theater in high school. This will be her second year in the costume shop where she spend her hours sewing and problem solving. She is very excited to be assistant designing Kiss Me, Kate during the fall.

Jennifer Brown is a designer whose work spans a wide range of theatrical productions. Over the years, she has collaborated with a variety of established theaters, including the Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts, the Commonweal Theatre Company, the University of Madison Theatre Department, and the Children's Theatre of Madison in both costume and properties design.
Through her innovative approach to costume design, Jen has brought countless characters to life, enhancing the storytelling with carefully crafted, visually striking costumes. Some of her favorite design credits include Three Sisters, Charley's Aunt, Our Town, Failure: A Love Story, Measure for Measure, Hello Girls, and She Kills Monsters.

A 1999 graduate of Viterbo University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design, she is known for her versatility and her ability to design across both dramatic and musical theater. Above all, Jen is driven by a passion for creating designs that not only support but elevate the artistic vision of each production.

Alanna Sawall is a senior pursuing a BFA in Music Theatre with a Marketing minor. After spending her summer as a resident actor with Kohl's Wild Theater at the Milwaukee Zoo she is excited to collaborate on The Thanksgiving Play. Past Viterbo credits include Antigone (Messenger), (Rosencrantz and Guildentern... (Ambassador), Go Girl North (Phoebe: Viterbo STP). Edges (Man 1: Viterbo STP) The Outsiders (Ponyboy U/S, Ensemble: Viterbo STP), A Year with Frog and Toad (Snail U/S, Ensemble: Viterbo STP). "So many thanks to the incredible production team, cast, and my friends and family!"

Xavier Carnicom is a senior music theatre major with minors in music and technical theatre and design. VITERBO CREDITS: Godspell (We Beseech Thee Soloist), The Mousetrap (Christopher Wren), and Young Frankenstein (Ziggy/Quartet/Igor u/s). REGIONAL CREDITS: Tuck Everlasting (Ensemble/Hugo/Jesse u/s), Guys and Dolls (Big Jule/Angie the Ox), and Cinderella (Ensemble/King u/s). Beyond the stage, he enjoys reading, thrifting, and spending time with friends! He is deeply grateful for his family and for their constant love and support. 

Malia Meyer is senior acting major with a minor in technical theatre/design from South St. Paul, Minnesota. Previous Viterbo credits include Antigone in Antigone and Tragedian in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Production credits include Assistant Costume Designer for Spongebob the Musical, Assistant Director for The Mousetrap, and this semester, Hair and Makeup Designer for Kiss Me, Kate. She would like to say many thank-yous to her friends and family for their support.

Tina is a second year music theatre major and marketing minor from Bloomington, Minnesota. Favorite roles from past productions include Donna in Mamma Mia, Eponine in Les Miserables, and Countess Lily in Anastasia. Previous Viterbo credits include Assistant Hair & Makeup Designer in The Mousetrap, as well as the Hair and Makeup Designer in Viterbo Student Theatre Project's Guy who didn't like Musicals. She is excited to be back for year two and would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support!

Annie Voss is a senior music theatre major with minors in dance as well as technical theatre and design from the Twin Cities! At Viterbo, she's been involved in many productions including I Love You Because (NYC Woman), The Spongebob Musical (Ensemble/Pearl Understudy), Little Women (Hair and Makeup Designer), and Sweeney Todd (Hair and Makeup Designer). When she's not on stage, you can normally find her styling a wig. She would love to thank her family for their endless support, and all her friends here who have made her time at Viterbo incredibly special! Enjoy the show! 

Brittany Bara is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Musical Theatre in the Conservatory for Performing Arts at Viterbo University. As an actor and director, she has worked extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and Western Europe. Brittany is a Designated Linklater Teacher and continues to work professionally as a director, voice and text coach, dialect designer, intimacy director, and actor. Throughout all areas, she focuses her work on cultivating empathy and connection. She believes strongly in radical kindness and approaching life with a generosity of spirit. 

Upcoming Directing Projects: Alice By Heart. Recent Viterbo/La Crosse theatre credits: Jen in John & Jen, Becky in LCT's Waitress. Directing: I Love You Because, Silent Sky (LCT), Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Tar Beach, The Hello Girls.

She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College in Boston and an MFA in Performance Pedagogy from the University of Pittsburgh.