Cast and Crew Biographies
MOLLY CHOATE: Molly Choate has been immersed in the theatre world since she was born. From her parents who are actors and directors, to attending High school at Main Street School for the Performing Arts. she has found her love for Clowning, Musical Theatre, and an affinity for bird sounds. Before returning to Minnesota, Molly ran a very popular Teen Theater program in Oregon. This is Molly’s first performance with ETC and looks forward to being involved in even more productions in the future! She would like to thank Ken and Andrew for making her reintroduction to the theatre community such a wonderful experience.
CAROLE CONAMA: Carole is new to Eagan Theater Company and has enjoyed the process and the cast immensely. Short plays are perfect for her short attention span! Everyone has been supportive and so fun to work with. Carole was most recently seen dancing on tables for Theatre 55’s version of RENT. When not involved with theater(singing, dancing, acting, and choreographing) she enjoys spending time with her 3 year old grandson Marshall; whom she fondly refers to as Marshmallow. Carole is an environmental advocate who strongly encourages organic flower gardening with native plants. Thanks to Mike for giving her this opportunity and also thanks to Tim (hubby of 38 years) for putting up with the crazy busy self imposed schedule. Enjoy the show peace and love all!
KEN COY: Ken Coy is thrilled to be doing double-duty in ETC's Short Attention Span Festival (performing in Stanley Toledo's "Senior Coffee" and directing William Sikorski's "The Wager"). Ken was last seen on stage in "Shenanigans at the Blue Pelican Inn" for the 2nd Act Players in Rosemount. His next directorial adventures will be "You Can't Take It with You" for Expressions Community Theater in Lakeville and ETC's annual presentation of "A Christmas Carol Radio Play". Ken would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him in his thespian endeavours.
SHAWNA EVANS: Shawna is so happy to be directing “The Way to a Man’s Heart” – while this is her first time directing for Eagan Theatre Company, you may have seen other shows she has written, produced, and directed with Mosaic Productions. You may have also seen her in shows at Expressions Theater, Lakeshore Players, or Cromulent Shakespeare Co. She thanks her husband for his endless support and for putting in extra toddler duty these past weeks.
LEAH GEBEKE: “This is Leah Gebeke’s first performance since she graduated from Iowa State University in 2022 and her eighth show overall. She would like to thank her comedic heroines Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, for inspiring her each and every day to be her silly + authentic self. She would also like to thank her friends and family for putting up with her wackiness, she truly could not do what she loves without their laughs and endless encouragement.
LINDA GREEN: Linda is excited to make her directorial debut. You can usually find her behind the scenes as stage manager with 2nd Act Players, Front Porch Players, Expressions Theater and as a board member for Eagan Theater Company. Linda would like to thank her fabulous cast for making her first directorial experience such a delightful one.
JESS HILL: Jess Hill is coming back to the stage after fifteen years and is so excited to be here! She enjoys singing and music of all kinds, reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends. She has loved working with this amazing cast and director on a truly fun show and would like to thank her extremely supportive husband and everyone who has come out to support local theater!
DARCY HUSPEK: Darcy Huspek makes her acting debut with this performance. When she isn’t making oatmeal on stage, she is known lovingly as Ms. Huspek to 24 first-graders. She loves reading, jigsaw puzzles, and cuddling her golden doodle, Sunny. She’d like to thank her adoring fans, hopefully this is the first of many more performances.
MIKAH JUELICH: Hello Everyone! My name is Mikah Juelich and I am an actor based here in the Twin Cities! Some previous work of mine is playing Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing and Lucy in A Charlie Brown Christmas. I want to thank my friends and family for supporting me through everything and I hope you all enjoy the show!
NANCY MERRICK: Nancy has been acting with several theater companies in the southern Twin Cities. This is her first performance with ETC. Favorite roles have been Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, Christine in One Man Two Guvnors, and Titania in Midsummer Night's Dream. She is very grateful for the enduring support of her wonderful family!
LENNY MOSTOV: Lenny has recently returned to the stage after a near 20-year absence. He has previously worked with Minnesota Festival Theater and Expressions Theater. Lenny works a desk job and is excited to be back doing theater. Lenny is married, has 2 boys and a dog, and a supportive circle of friends and family.
ANDREW NAWROCKI: Andrew Nawrocki is an actor, director and weirdo living in Minneapolis. You may have seen him onstage recently in Clue for the CHFAF or at the Lakeshore 10 Minute Play Festival. Recently he directed Belles for Fridley Community Theater and Dracula at Northern Starz. This summer he’s directing Rumors for the Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation. He’s a board member of Fridley Community Theater and The CHFAF, a coffee drinker and comic reader. He’d like to thank the baristas at Caribou for keeping him awake and Leon for keeping dinner warm.
MIKE OBERMUELLER: Mike has been working with ETC as an actor, director, board member and producer for more than a decade. He is excited to be working again with the many talented actors, directors and crew members who make ETC go. In his work life, Mike is a shareholder at the Twin Cities law firm, Winthrop & Weinstine, PA.
ANNIE O’NEILL: Annie O’Neill is excited for her acting debut with Eagan Theater Company. She began acting at the age of five and knew it would be a lifelong passion. Some of her favorite roles include Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of being Earnest, and Mrs. Webb from Our Town.
CALEB POTTS: Caleb Potts is excited to take part in his first production with Eagan Theater Company.
Previously seen on stage at Fringe Fest and with Eden Prairie Players and Front Porch Players, he is excited to portray a character who is completely antithetical to him in that he: A) is kinda mean, and B) runs a lot. When not on stage, Caleb enjoys watching scary movies, playing football, writing short stories, and parallel parking.
Previously seen on stage at Fringe Fest and with Eden Prairie Players and Front Porch Players, he is excited to portray a character who is completely antithetical to him in that he: A) is kinda mean, and B) runs a lot. When not on stage, Caleb enjoys watching scary movies, playing football, writing short stories, and parallel parking.
TIMMY RAWERTS: After suffering a stroke in February of 2021, Timmy is elated that he can tread the boards again for Eagan Theater Company. His most recent performance was in January for “Echoes of the Holocaust” which holds a very special place in his heart. You may have seen him around town at Lyric Arts, Theater in the Round, Expressions Theater, Eden Prairie Players and others. His favorite role was Captain Spavento in the EPP production of “Making it up as We Go”. Timmy would like to thank his wife, Dr. Gina Light for supporting him and nursing him back to health after his stroke.
MIKE REARDON: Mike has been “dying” to perform with the Eagan Theatre Company and has thoroughly enjoyed every minute as the cast has been “killing” it every night. Prior to ETC, Mike has also appeared in numerous productions with the Eden Prairie Players, Prior Lake Players and Lakeville’s Expressions Theatre. When Mike isn’t on stage, he can be found enjoying retirement, tending to his gardens, acting like he is an accomplished golfer and eagerly awaiting his first grandchild in June.
BRENDA STARR:
After climbing the corporate ladder to the executive level, Brenda returned to the stage in 2018, following a 30 year absence. She is excited to be performing for the first time with the Eagan Theater Company. Brenda is affiliated with Theatre55 and has performed in several of their productions which include Hair, Pippin, Urinetown, and The Phillip Marlowe Radio Series. Most recently, she was cast in her first leading role as Joann Jefferson, in T55's production of Rent. A lifelong learner, Brenda attended Augsburg University to obtain her Masters degree. In April 2018, she graduated (at age 70), as their oldest student that day.
After climbing the corporate ladder to the executive level, Brenda returned to the stage in 2018, following a 30 year absence. She is excited to be performing for the first time with the Eagan Theater Company. Brenda is affiliated with Theatre55 and has performed in several of their productions which include Hair, Pippin, Urinetown, and The Phillip Marlowe Radio Series. Most recently, she was cast in her first leading role as Joann Jefferson, in T55's production of Rent. A lifelong learner, Brenda attended Augsburg University to obtain her Masters degree. In April 2018, she graduated (at age 70), as their oldest student that day.
EMMA STEINCROSS: Emma is excited to be in her first Eagan Theater Company production! Favorite past shows she's been in include Godspell, She Loves Me, and Cinderella. When she's not working with college students during the day or performing in shows at night, she enjoys rewatching Murder She Wrote, painting her nails, and eating pizza. Emma thanks you for supporting local theater!
FRACTAL WOLF: Fractal Wolf (Aaron Obermueller) is an EDM artist from St. Paul, Minnesota. Aaron has been working with the Eagan Theater Company for five years. Check out Fractal Wolf’s music on SoundCloud at https://on.soundcloud.com/jtJ1A.