About Us

Claire Woller is a freshman from Mankato, Minnesota, majoring in Business Administration. This is her first Bethany Production. Some roles she has played in the past include Katherine in Newsies, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, and Suzanne in A Family Reunion to Die For. 

Mckenzie Holz is a sophomore from Kasson, MN. She is majoring in Exercise Science on the pre-Physical Therapy track, with a minor in Spanish. At Bethany, she has previously appeared as Martha in What Child is This?, ensemble in The Pirates of Penzance, and backstage as a Set Assistant. 

Allison Rygh is a junior from Scarville, Iowa, majoring in Music and Educational Studies with a minor in Theatre. Past roles at Bethany include ensemble member in What Child is This?, Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice, a maid in My Fair Lady, and a chorus member in Antigone. She has most recently worked as a lightboard operator for Theatre Physics 31 and assistant stage manager for As You Like It. 

Ingrid Bloedel is a senior Theatre major from Mankato, MN. Some of her recent roles on the Bethany stage include Avi from What Child is This?, Lydia from Pride and Prejudice, Lisette from The Game of Love and Chance, and a cast member from Theatre Physics 29 and 30. She has also worked behind the scenes as stage manager for Antigone and sound operator for Pinocchio.

Norah Kratz is a junior from Birmingham, Alabama. She is a double major in Studio Arts and English, with a minor in Communication. She has participated in Bethany’s production of My Fair Lady as a part of the chorus, and also played Mrs. Gardiner in Bethany’s Pride and Prejudice.

Ashton Jenzen is a freshman from Waseca, Minnesota. She is majoring in Elementary Education with a Special Education minor. This is Ashton's Bethany Theater debut, however she is no stranger to the stage! She has performed in a number of productions at Waseca High School, including, Mamma Mia! (Ensemble Lead), Beauty and the Beast (Madame De La Grande Bouche), and The Addams Family (Alice Beineke). 

Leah Proehl is a senior from Minnesota Lake, MN. She is majoring in Computer Science with minors in Math and Theatre. In previous shows she played Celia in As You Like It, Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance, Mrs. Hopkins in My Fair Lady, a chorus member in Antigone, and ensemble in What Child is This. Leah was also lead stage manager for Pride and Prejudice, The Servant of Two Masters, and Theater Physics 31.

John Loest is a Freshman, triple majoring in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. He is from the small city of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. John has been in numerous high school theater productions such as Newsies, Cinderella, and High School Musical and is super thankful and excited to be working with such a talented cast and amazing people!  

Noah Lippert from Easton, MN is a Senior Exercise Science Major and Theatre minor. He’s been a part of the theatre world for his whole life, but he found his first role on the Bethany stage as The Cricket from Pinocchio. Some of his other roles include The Wizard from Once Upon a Mattress, Colonel Pickering from My Fair Lady, Mr. Bingley in Pride and Prejudice as well as being a member of the Theatre Physics 30 cast.

Sebastian is a sophomore from Watertown, South Dakota, majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership, with minors in Communication and Psychology. He has been on the stage at Bethany in What Child is This? and Pirates of Penzance as part of the ensemble. 

Coleton Pringle is a senior from New Ulm, Minnesota who is pursuing a major in Media Arts. His previous roles at Bethany include Peter from What Child is This?, Silvio from The Servant of Two Masters, Mr. Wickham in Pride and Prejudice,  King Creon in Antigone, Mario in A Game of Love and Chance, Sir Harry in Once Upon a Mattress, and Harlequin from The Adventures of Pinocchio. 

William Stottlemyer is a senior from Hancock, Maryland, majoring in Music with a minor in Theatre. After Bethany he plans to pursue further education and become a college professor. At Bethany, William has appeared in Once upon a Mattress, My Fair Lady, What Child is This, and Pirates of Penzance as well as helping behind the scenes as a light tech in Theatre Physics 29.

Julie Carter is a freshman from Milwaukee, WI, majoring in Arts Administration. This is her first BLC production! In the past, she has played Minnie Fay in The Matchmaker and FBI Agent in Clue: On Stage. Also in the past, she was an Assistant Stage Manager for five shows in a row! 

Allie Heyne is a sophomore from Clearwater, MN. She is majoring in Secondary Education and English. She is also pursuing her ELS certification. In previous Bethany shows, she was a part of  the ensemble in What Child is This? 

Gracen Lukasek is a junior majoring in Elementary Education from Mankato, MN. You might recognize Gracen from a number of recent shows here at Bethany. Last year she was on the tech crew for Theater Physics 30, in the chorus for Antigone, a singing servant in My Fair Lady, Jane in Pride and Prejudice and Mary in What Child is This? 

Greyson Leins is a freshman from Clear Lake, SD, majoring in Media Arts. This is his first production at BLC. Some previous roles he has played include Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, the White Rabbit in Alice and Wonderland, and Mr. MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie! 

Jorgen is a homeschooled senior student currently attending Bethany through PSEO. This will be his theater debut at Bethany.  Some past roles he has played were Ivar in A Doll’s House at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Alice’s child in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Oklahoma Baptist University. In his free time, he enjoys combat robotics, raising goats, and anything having to do with airplanes.