Performers

Danielle Ahouelete (she/her) is a prospective English and Anthropology double major with a minor in Theatre and Dance, and is part of the Class of 2029. Although Romeo and Juliet will be her first Mainstage production, Danielle has participated in the Fall 2025 MacFest as a reader for student plays. Danielle is very thankful to be a part of such an amazing project, and hopes to grow not only as an actor, but as a person overall through the THDA department.

Will Avina (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Macalester theater debut in this production of Romeo and Juliet. Will would like to thank Randy, his fellow cast, tech, and anyone involved in the creative process for putting together an unforgettable show.  

Zack Bayrer (he/him) is thrilled to be in their first ever theatre production! He is a sophomore from San Francisco, CA, studying chemistry and math. He would like to shout out everyone who helped him along the path from audition to performance!

I am a Classical Archaeology major, with a heavy interest in Greek theater, ancient and modern. This is my first Macalester play!

Alea (she/her) is a first year and prospective Neuroscience major. She worked tech for the 39 Steps last fall, and has played a role as Fight Captain in addition to her onstage role in Romeo and Juliet. She would like to thank the chaotic and supportive group of people that worked so hard to make this show happen. Enjoy the show!

Natasha Stoper Friedman (she/her) is a first-year potentially minoring in Theater and English. This fall, she worked as the Lighting Programmer/ Operator for The 39 Steps and acted in the Mac Fest Staged Readings (Heidi in A Well Planned Out Scheme) and the Acting/Directing Collaboration (Mother in Hunters). She would like to thank Randy, Heidi, and Anna-Lies for their leadership and her ensemble for their enthusiasm and commitment to the process. 

My name is Skylar Hellman (she/her), and I am a sophomore majoring in Theater and Dance. I am so very grateful to be part of this wonderful cast and to have the privilege of making art during times of such immense State violence. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the making of this production, and urge us all to continue to make art, make change, and protect each other. 

Polisci major from NYC; fresh concepts improv member. Happy to have such a venomous role. Shoutout to my parents for giving me the theater bug.

Destiny Kromah is a classically trained singer and an experienced dancer, who has been performing professionally for four years. In high-school, they participated in Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Triple Threat Experience for two years and won a trip to New York to further develop their craft. In the Minneapolis area, Destiny has booked roles including Syreeta in Pillsbury House's debut of A Pick for the Hair of the Black Kids That Don’t Wanna Be Gangstas, and multiple roles in Rough Magic’s The Macbeths. 

Alec/Aleya (any/all) is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington, and is delighted to be once again causing issues onstage at Mac. Previous roles include Dracula in Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really; Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps; and a totally competent student in her day to day college life. Aleya is majoring in Theater and Dance with a Japanese minor. She is so excited to finally be doing a full production of Shakespeare and cannot wait to interact with all of you on this truly one-of-a-kind stage. Enjoy the show!

Adelaide Miron (she/her) is an Environmental Studies Major with a concentration in history. Outside of pronouncing innuendos in Shakespearean, she likes to go on long walks, eat mind-blowing food ,and play dress up with her friends. After college, she plans to start a career as an off-the-grid mountain man who only uses their phone for letterboxd reviews: @la_croix_boi

Rory O'Connor (they/them) is honored to be part of a show built by an incredibly warm, talented, and animated theater community. Romeo and Juliet is their first production at Macalester, and they look forward to many more amazing theater seasons to come. Gregory, remember to enjoy the show! 

Cem (Any/All) is excited to be part of a Macalester Theater production once again and to finally be performing Shakespeare after years of acting and directing. Their previous performances include The 39 Steps from last semester and the 2024 directors collab at Macalester as well as several others elsewhere. Cem would like to express their love and appreciation for the talent, creativity, and drive of all of the artists in crew and cast who worked together to make this performance possible despite the current state of the world.

Max Schuette (they/them) is an anthropology and music major in the class of 2028. This is their first production in the theatre department at Macalester. They'd like to thank their fellow cast members and of course Randy for supporting their foray back into the world of theatre.

Sam (she/her) is a sophomore from Millcreek City, Utah, and is beyond excited for her second acting debut at Macalester after The 39 Steps, and work as an Assistant Director for Holmes and Watson. Sam is majoring in Theatre, minoring in Japanese Studies, and currently working in the Scene Shop as a carpenter. She would like to thank her professors at Mac for helping her fall more and more in love with all aspects of the theater, her friends for sticking by her, and her family for always being there.

I have never acted before, but I felt confident enough to try because my mom would always tell me I would be good at acting since I enjoyed making goofy faces as a kid. I love you Ma!

I am so grateful to be part of this amazing and unique production of Romeo and Juliet; I previously played Watson in Holmes and Watson last spring and I look forward to being part of other productions in the future! Thank you to my wonderful family that will certainly attend too many showings of this performance. Thank you as well to my relentlessly intriguing and beautiful household, and especially to Owen, I don't know how I'd consistently eat dinner without you. 

This is my very first show at Mac and I am very excited to be surrounded by many new and familiar faces. I'm so happy to go out on a limb and explore this fascinating artform.