Workshop Leader
Sophomore, Secondary Education and General Biology Double Major
Brooke Timmins
(Sophomore, History Major)
has done theatre since she was in middle school. She was involved in her high school's theatre program and participated in the Spring musicals. Her favorite part of the workshop was learning about script analysis. It was interesting for her to do a deep dive into her character and really understand how she feels and why. Brooke enjoys surfing and hanging out with her friends!
Anthony Koutta
(Freshman, Psychology Major)
was a small role in an adapted version of The Lion King in a 3rd grade after-school club, which is the most of his theatre experience thus far. His favorite part of workshop was learning choreography and how to stage fight. He has lived in France and speaks French. He loves to dance and is excited to show off his amazing moves!
Chloe Fitch
(Sophomore, Psychology and Criminology/Criminal Justice Double Major)
has been doing theatre since she was 7 years old. She enjoys reading, running, and hanging out with her friends. She's had so much fun in the Theatre 101 workshop and would like to thank Kat for being such an amazing workshop leader!
Kayley Childs
(Freshman, Family Science and Theatre Double Major)
has been involved in performing arts since she was four. She had been involved in theatre since she was thirteen years old. Her favorite part of the workshop was when the class focused on staging. They played a game that tested their knowledge of "upstage","downstage", etc. A fun fact about Kayley is that she danced for the Washington Commanders and with the Washington Cheerleaders for a year. This class is a great opportunity for Kayley to enhance her theater skills.
Kayla White
(Freshman, Psychology Major)
has done a few theatre related performances, such as performing in FBCG's Uncut Coming of Christ when she was younger. Her favorite part of workshop was when they learned part of the choreography from the Broadway musical A Chorus Line. A fun fact about Kayla is that she has been dancing since she was three, but stopped because of COVID. She plans to get back into it by joining a UMD dance team or club.
Brendan Berger
(Sophomore, Cinema/Media Studies and French Language Double Major, Creative Writing Minor)
has not participated in theatre until this workshop, apart from the occasional pre-school production. His favorite part of the workshop was practicing and developing the performance with is scene partner and the improvisational exercises. He enjoys summers at the beach and traveling.