Alumni

Upon graduating from the IA, Olivia Kiefer pursued her BFA in acting. She now attends Oakland University, where her most recent performances include How I Became a Pirate (2021) and New Voices Rise Up! (2020). As a member of PTC, she acted in many different productions, including One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Aladdin, 4 AM, and more!

In May 2019, Evan Houdek received his BFA in acting from Michigan State University. He now lives in Chicago, IL, where he pursues his passion for acting, improv, and voiceover. He most recently starred in the 2021 feature film Fairmount, which gets released later this year! Other notable roles include Expedition Discovery and The Polar Express (train ride). 

In May 2019, Taylor received her BA in theatre from Northwestern University. She became the founder and artistic director of her very own theatre company. Since graduating from the IA, Taylor has worked at Portland Playhouse, Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago Children's Theatre, and more! As a member of PTC, she was both a director and actor!

Upon graduating from the IA, Sam Meade studied theatre at Michigan State University. In 2017, he attended the Shakespearean Theatre Conference in Stratford, Ontario, where he observed lectures, watched performances, and even spoke with cast members & directors about what it's like to work with Shakespeare's work. 

Upon graduating from the IA, Katie Kim became an employee at the University of Michigan Theatrical Prop Shop. She has also participated in the crew of many Avon Player productions. As a member of PTC, she served as our Head Tech, working behind the scenes on shows like The Final Rose, Rivers Under the Earth, and many more!

Upon graduating from the IA, Milo Miller pursued their BFA in performance directing. They now attend the University of Michigan, where they focus heavily on physical theatre, movement, and dance in their studies. Milo is currently the production manager for La Carpa Theatre Project in Detroit and hopes to one day establish a permanent nonprofit theatre. 

Upon graduating from the IA, Edd Benda attended the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He became the founder and CEO of his own film production company! Since then, Edd has starred in movies like Superior (2016) and The Kids Table (2018), both of which received critical success nationwide. Although Edd was not a member of PTC, he has still achieved much success in the acting industry!

Upon graduating from the IA, Deepak Kumar co-wrote his very own musical, which premiered at the Chicago Theatre Festival in 2020. It won numerous awards, including best lyrics and best ensemble! Deepak is also an independent playwright, screenwriter, and musician. Although he was not a member of PTC, he has still achieved much success in the theatre industry!

Upon graduating from the IA, Fee Christoph pursued her BFA in interarts performance. She now attends the University of Michigan, where she demonstrates her interest in both the visual arts and theatre. As a member of PTC, Fee acted in many different productions, including You Can't Take It With You, Harvey, And Then There Were None, Aladdin, Take Five, and more!