Professor, Colleague, and Friend

Sophia is a junior theatre major on a pre-nursing track at Centre College. This is Sophia's ninth show at Centre and she's so happy to be here! She wants to thank the entire cast, crew, faculty, family, and friends who have helped her get to where she is today and is excited to share future endeavors with all of them. When she's not in the theatre, Sophia enjoys reading, sewing, and crochet.  

Giana (Gigi) Lamarre is a current sophomore, majoring in English with an Education & Creative Writing minor. This is her third show at Centre, having previously been in Hamlet and Eurydice. She's so grateful to be involved with Witch and has truly fallen in love with Scratch's character. Before Centre, she was very involved in her high school drama club, participating in shows like Mamma Mia!, Hello Dolly, The Wedding Singer, Parlor Games, Murder Inn, Charley's Aunt, The Big Eleven, and other smaller shows. She's also directed multiple shows and worked as a teacher's assistant for her high school acting classes. She'd like to thank her theater family back home in Brockton, Massachusetts, who she is eternally grateful to for teaching her everything she knows about performing. 

Terrell "TC" Clark is is a first year student at Centre College, majoring in Politics. This is his second Centre production. He would like to thank his castmates, director, and everyone involved in this production for all of their time and hard work! 

Ryan is a junior chemistry major from London Kentucky. Witch will be his fourth production at Centre and his first production with the theatre department. 

Nate Brantley is a multi-hyphenate artist and theatre major hailing from Derby City and a sophomore here at Centre! A few fun facts are that he's a co-founder of Imemorabili Theatre, a semi-competitive MTG player, and he has an awe-inspiring Bob Dylan impression. Recent notable credits include: Firs (Imemorabili Theatre), The Big Stone (Centre College), Uncle Fester (Shawnee Summer Theatre), and Hamlet (Centre College). Nate would like to dedicate his performance as Frank to the late Dr. Kane Anderson. "Now are the woods all black, but still the sky is blue." - Marcel Proust, Swann's Way.

Teresa is a senior at Centre College from Louisville, KY. She is thrilled to return for her eighth production with Theatre at Centre after previously working on props, lighting, assistant stage management, performance, and dramaturgy. She would like to thank all of the amazing people who have supported her throughout her life!

Dr. Goff joined the faculty at Centre in 2017, having previously taught at Wayne State University, Frostburg State University, and Virginia Tech. She holds degrees from University of Portland (BA), University of South Carolina (MA), and Wayne State University (PhD). She also studied for four summers at the Moscow Art Theatre, and is certified as a teacher of the Michael Chekhov acting technique through the Great Lakes Michael Chekhov Consortium. As an actor, director, and improviser, her work has been seen in venues across the U.S. She co-founded the Distracted Globe Theatre Company in Greenville, SC, as well as the online journal Etudes. Some favorite directing credits include Barefoot in the Park and The Learned Ladies (Distracted Globe), John Proctor is the Villain (Centre College/The Farm Theater), The Mousetrap (Frostburg State University), Bad Dates (The Warehouse Theatre), and The Arabian Nights (Bonstelle Theatre). www.jennifergoff.com  

Adam West is a Centre College Sophomore and Kentucky native. He has had multiple articles published in the LEO Weekly through Arts Angle Vantage, and in The Cento. He earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Atherton High School, and participated in multiple productions in the Kentucky Shakespeare Globe Players program, Atherton theater department, and at Centre College. He is an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. 

Sasha Kuznetsova is a Russian-born artist and set designer who earned her MFA in Scenic Design from Wayne State University in Detroit and a bachelor’s degree from the Moscow HSE Art and Design School, specializing in Theatrical Art and Cinematography. She has completed internships at the Moscow Art Theater and the Stanislavsky Electrotheater, and worked as an assistant to designer A.J. Weissbard on theatre projects in Russia, Germany, and Italy. In Moscow, she also served as a technology assistant at the Sovremennik Theater.

Her previous work includes projects with the art collective Apadakaladas, dedicated to experimental theater design and performance. Over the past two years, she has designed sets for the musical Amélie, Molière’s Tartuffe, and the devised work Depths at the Hilberry Theater in Detroit. She is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. 

Melanie Mortimore is the Costume Director at Centre College, where she brings decades of experience in theatrical costume design, construction, and wardrobe management. Her extensive background spans drama, musical theatre, and dance, with a focus on visual storytelling that enhances movement, character, and mood across a wide range of performance styles. She has served as a teaching professional at Miami University, Ball State University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, guiding students in costume design, clothing history, construction techniques, and production processes. In addition to her collegiate work, she has contributed to the development of young performers and artists as the Drama Director for Talawanda High School, where she directed and supported numerous productions. Melanie’s creative expertise includes specialized skills in pattern drafting, millinery and puppetry, adding depth and versatility to her design approach. She has also worked internationally with FIO Italia (Festival of International Opera), where she has supported international opera productions with her design and technical skills.

Known for her meticulous craftsmanship and collaborative spirit, Melanie is dedicated to creating designs that elevate performance while mentoring the next generation of theatre artists. She is passionate about storytelling through costume and remains committed to cultivating future designers through rigorous, hands-on education.

Eric is the Technical Director for Theatre At Centre. He has a degree in Entertainment Design and Technology focusing on Lighting and Digital Media Design and Technology from Eastern Michigan University. On the few days he isn't in the shop you will often find Eric climbing cliffs or hiking wherever he can. He is always delighted to work with the wonderful students, faculty, and staff here at Centre and is beyond proud of the work these students create. 

Adie Harvey is a Centre College sophomore. They have previously worked on a variety of productions backstage and enjoy filling many technical roles. 

Elaina Ralston is a Junior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minoring in Spanish. She has been a theater technician for 3 years and has designed for several shows in the Centre community. Working in theater helps bring out her creativity and balance her high science mind, and she hopes you enjoy the show! 

Isabelle Evans is a freshman who is super excited to start this journey in college theatre. In high school, she acted in several musical productions and a couple plays. She hopes to use her time at Centre to explore new areas of the theatre experience. She plans to pursue a career in Art Restoration after school.  

Hello, I'm Caitlynn. I'm a first year student. While I started getting into acting in the third grade with A Charlie Brown Christmas, my passion for tech began senior year with working on set pieces for The Secret Garden. Other interests I have include writing, long walks, and hanging out with friends. 

Duffy Oakley is a senior IST major from Louisville, KY. This is their third time working on a production at Centre, having previously been stage manager for This Girl Laughs and The Arsonists. They would like to thank the entire cast and crew for bringing this play to life and giving us all the possibility of hope for a better world. 

Hallo! I'm new here. Second year student majoring in econ/finance & psychology and I love pottery. Ask to see my artwork anytime:) 

Kailen McGregor is a sophmore here at Centre College majoring in Theatre and English. Kailen recently plaed Piper in the show, MacBitches. Last semester she helped with costumes for The Arsonists. She also was a costume designer for the show, No Exit. Last spring, she played Tamara in How To Save Ourselves. She is very excited for everyone to see the show. She is also currently helping with costumes. She was recently in Eurydice as a Little Stone. Last year they helped in the costume shop and did Publicity for Hamlet. They have been performing for eleven years and trained at The Governor's School of The Arts in Theatre performance. She was a part of her high school's color guard where she was the Queen during "The Queen's Gambit" show where she helped choreograph and clean parts of the dance sections. She wishes to thank her friends and family. She hopes you all enjoy the show as much as she does. 

Maggie is a junior at Centre, majoring in theater. She has been a part of the wardrobe crew for previous productions such as Alice by Heart and Hamlet.  

Michelle is a freshman at Centre College and is currently exploring majors. Most recently, she was seen in The Arsonists as a chorus member and in Macbitches as Hailey! She is so excited and grateful to work with such fun and talented people!