Program

Alex Haviken is a junior majoring in Performing Arts (Theatre) with minors in Music and Communication. Originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, she has cultivated a lifelong passion for theatre and performance. Alex is an active member of The Clemson Players, where her recent credits include Meg March in Little Women, #00 in The Wolves, and Fabian in Twelfth Night. She is honored to have the opportunity to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Clemson University and is excited to continue developing her craft on an international stage. Alex aspires to pursue a lifelong career in the performing arts and views this experience as a meaningful step in her professional journey. socials: @alexhaviken

Izzy Ragan is a freshman at Clemson University, majoring in Performing Arts-Theatre with a minor in dance and adding a double minor in brand communications. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Izzy has been singing, dancing, and acting for 13 years now and is dedicated to making an impact on others through eager storytelling and expression. This year at Clemson, Izzy has worked in all four Clemson productions: Sound-Board Operation (Antigone), Constance Understudy/Vocalist/Dance Captain (Ride the Cyclone), Antonio/Captain/Valentine/2nd Officer/Priest understudy, and Pre-show Vocalist/Harmonica Player (Twelfth Night), and Hermia (Dead Man’s Cellphone). Aside from theatre, Izzy loves yoga, the beach, and all things nature and animals (particularly her two dogs: Bessie and Balboa), but especially loves travel, which is why she is overzealous to share more stories across the globe! She is so grateful to be in such a wonderful program where she is gifted the opportunity of growth and involvement every day with the people she loves best!

Caroline Greco is a sophomore at Clemson University double-majoring in English and Performing Arts with a Theatre concentration. Caroline is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is passionate about acting, writing, and expanding her knowledge across the arts. This year, she was Antigone (Antigone), served as an assistant stage manager (Ride the Cyclone), performed as Olivia (Twelfth Night), and The Other Woman/Stranger (Dead Man's Cell Phone). Previously, she played Cannibal Queen (Airness) and #7 (Wolves) with the Clemson Players. She would not be the actor and the artist that she is without the support of her professors and peers in the Theatre depatment. She enjoys dedicating much of her time to the Clemson Players and is looking forward to collaborating with her friends to grow as artists as they bring a student-created play to Edinburgh!

Maggie Nikolis is a freshman at Clemson University, majoring in Performing Arts - Theatre with double minors in dance and communication studies (sports). She is from Suffield, CT, a small town hundreds of miles away where she developed her love for theatre, dance, and performing at the local summer theatre camp just down the road and then her middle and high schools as she got older. This year at Clemson, Maggie served on wardrobe crew for Antigone, was the sound board operator for Ride The Cyclone, was Viola’s understudy in Twelfth Night and the sound and projections operator for Dead Man’s Cellphone. She considers the Brooks Center a second home after being welcomed into the amazing community here, making it such a wonderful introduction to freshman year. She is ecstatic to be able to go with a small part of that family to Scotland this summer, while also having the opportunity to work so closely with her peers to bring their original show to life!

Haylen Cook is a freshman at Clemson University with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Religious Studies. She is originally from Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, where she found her love for theater in her high school theater program. Some of her favorite past roles include Martha-Ann (Southern Fried Funeral), Urchin (Little Shop of Horrors), and Fairy Godmother (Shrek The Musical). This is her first production at Clemson! Haylen is very grateful to her family and friends because she wouldn’t be here without them! She has loved getting to know the rest of the cast, and absolutely cannot wait to perform in Scotland!

Vinnie Jordan is a freshman at Clemson University, double majoring in Anthropology and Technical Performing Arts. Born in Utica, New York, and later raised in Midland, Texas, Vinnie developed a great interest in learning everything about people, politics, art, and religion from all sides. In Vinnie’s freshman year, he has worked on painting crews, construction, and sculpting for Ride the Cyclone, Twelfth Night, and Deadman’s Cellphone, and all the while pursuing his interest in writing plays with Edinburgh providing his first foot in the door. Vinnie loves studying global history and religion, reading by the lake, and taking every weekend to see as much of the world as he can. Most of all, Vinnie is thrilled to see the churches and museums of Scotland this summer.

Kaitlyn Anderson is a sophomore at Clemson University pursuing a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Theatre. She is from Charlotte, North Carolina and has been involved in theatre since her breakout role of Willy Wonka in the fifth grade. Here at Clemson, she played Soccer Mom in The Wolves, worked wardrobe crew for The Earth is Flat, and now has the amazing opportunity to create and perform in Everyone Sucks Here at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! She is very excited to continue her love of theatre this semester and overseas, doing it alongside the best people.

Natalie Berns is an actress, singer, and dancer who is passionate about using her art to communicate important topics along with lighthearted entertainment. She is originally from Wisconsin, but she has been doing theatre for over 11 years in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Some of her most recent roles include Jane Doe in Clemson University’s production of Ride the Cyclone, Natalie Haller in All Shook Up, Clarisse/Charon in The Lightning Thief, and Lenya Zubritsky in Fools. She has received training through lessons, directors, and master classes with professionals, and she is currently studying for a BA in Performing Arts with a concentration in Theatre at Clemson University. Natalie is incredibly excited to go to Edinburgh to experience theatre from all ends of the world in the third largest ticketed event in the world. She has been to Europe once before, but not Scotland, and she is beyond thrilled for the opportunity to explore the city of Edinburgh and further her education in the theatre of the world.

My name is Ella Hammond I am from Spartanburg South Carolina. I am a performing arts major with a minor in communications. I’ve always grown up coming to Clemson for football games. My dad used to play for Clemson, so I’ve always had a connection to the school. When I discovered there was a performing arts department, I toured the brooks center. I fell in love with the department. This trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity I want to grow experience as an actor. I am so excited about going and very grateful Clemson performing arts department has such a wonderful opportunity!

Isabella Balfour is a graduating senior (May 2026) at Clemson University receiving her BA in Performing Arts Theatre Concentration and a Minor in Dance. Originally from Exeter, NH, Bella moved to South Carolina to pursue her education as an actor and costume designer. Brooks Center patrons will likely recognize her from shows like Ride the Cyclone (Constance Blackwood) and Twelfth Night (Maria). She has also helped costume design shows like Airness and Into the Woods and will be designing the upcoming Dead Man’s Cellphone. She is excited to be going overseas for the first time to perform as a recent graduate!

Logan Davis is a junior at Clemson University double majoring in Criminal Justice and Theatre (Stage Management) with a minor in Legal Studies. As a first-generation college student from Asheville, North Carolina, she is driven to make the most of every opportunity Clemson has given her. She is actively involved on campus as a member of Delta Gamma, SCLA, William Howell Pre-Law Society, Criminal Justice Club, and the Clemson Players. During her time at Clemson, Logan has participated in ten Clemson Players productions. Some of those include, Into the Woods (Stage Manager), Ride the Cyclone (Stage Manager), Little Women (ASM), and Twelfth Night (ASM). Logan hopes to become a lawyer and continue supporting the arts and future student performers.

Meredith Bennett is so excited to bring a piece of Clemson University’s Theatre Department to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! She is a junior Theatre (Stage Management) major with a minor in Business Administration. At Clemson, she has worked on 12 shows, including Much Ado About Nothing (Stage Manager), The Earth is Flat (Props Designer), Ride the Cyclone (Assistant Stage Manager), and Twelfth Night (Stage Manager). Off campus, she works with International Ballet and spent the past summer at TEXAS Outdoor Musical, both opportunities she got through Clemson.

"And one day we will look back at where we started and be amazed by how far we've come" -Alexander 'Technoblade'

Caroline Plumb is currently a sophomore double-majoring in Performing Arts: Theatre and English. Though originally from Leawood, Kansas, she decided to pursue a degree at Clemson because of the department's amazing faculty. She is also a second-generation Clemson student. She has worked on multiple Clemson Players’ productions, including Twelfth Night,  Ride the Cyclone, and Antigone. She is currently working as the assistant lighting designer for Dead Man’s Cellphone. During her time here at Clemson, she has won two awards for her dramaturgical work, including her work on Ride the Cyclone. This trip will be the first time she has been to Scotland!