Apprentice Showcase 2021

Madlynn is an actor and playwright from the Washington D.C. area. She is graduating from Suffolk University in December of 2021 with a B.A. in Theatre and a minor in Psychology. She looks forward to continuing her creative endeavors post-graduation as she also explores potential careers in education

Catherine Bennis is a rising senior in Penn State’s BFA Acting program. Before studying acting at PSU, Catherine performed throughout the South Shore of Boston. She last voiced Sister Lawrence in Penn State’s radio play production of Romeo & Juliet and will perform as Ester in Dry Land by Ruby Rae Spiegel this fall at Penn State.

Stephanie is a New York actor who studied at the American Musical Dramatic Academy and the Atlantic Acting School. She is currently a senior at The New School earning a BFA in Musical Theatre and Minor in Political Science. Past credits of Stephanie’s include Marvalyn (Almost, Maine) and Ursula (The Little Mermaid). Stephanie is very grateful to be studying with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and would like to thank her colleagues, friends, and family for their continued support.

Alexa Cadete is delighted to be a part of the 2023 CSC2 Company! Guerilla Opera: The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage (Assistant Director). Lyric Stage Company of Boston: The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie). Guerilla Opera: I Give You My Home (Rose’s Mother). Studio Theatre Worcester: Doubt, A Parable (Sister Aloysius). Intermittent Theatre Company: Sisters (Louise), Titus Andronicus (Demetrius). A graduate of Green Mountain College, Alexa has trained at the Dorset Theatre Festival Conservatory and was a Virtual Apprentice in 2021 at Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. @alexacadete

Margaret Camilletti is going into her senior year as a BFA musical theatre major at Marymount Manhattan College. Her previous Shakespeare credits include Much Ado About Nothing at Marymount Manhattan College, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Five Towns College, and As You Like It with Striplight Theatre Company. She is so excited and grateful for this opportunity to be an apprentice with CommShakes!

Mara is thrilled to return to CSC after participating in the 2021 Virtual Apprenticeship! Favorite Regional/ NYC: Mamma Mia! (Sophie- BroadwayWorld Regional Award winner), Steel Magnolias (Annelle), A Chorus Line (Val), Disaster (Maury), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Snout). TV: And Just Like That, Billions. BFA NYU Tisch NSB.

Abbi Colborn is a Raliegh, NC native currently studying acting at Shenandoah University. Working on classical texts and films inspire her most. She hopes to move to either New York or Chicago after graduating next June!

Recent credits include KENNEDY CENTER MILLENNIUM STAGE: Start Spreading the News: The Music of Kander and Ebb; WOLF PACK THEATRE COMPANY: Puffs, A Christmas Carol, WAY OFF-BROADWAY DINNER THEATRE: Disaster!, Mamma Mia!; MC SUMMER DINNER THEATRE: West Side Story, Catch Me If You Can, CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY: Kiss Me Kate, City of Angels, Carousel. B.M. Musical Theatre, Catholic University. Fordham London Dramatic Academy. emmaccooley.com.

Liv Cunha is a rising senior at Dean College as a musical theatre major. Her recent credits include How to Succeed in Business…, Steel Magnolias, August Osage County, and Pride and Prejudice. She is wicked excited to be back with CSC this summer.

Sean is an actor based in the Greater Boston area. Previous credits include The Sound of Music (BCE), Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Matilda (Wayne Theatre), and Crazy for You (UVA Drama).

Hailey Eriksen is a student at Michigan State University pursuing a BFA in Acting along with a Musical Theatre Minor and Minor in Music. She was recently seen on screen as an ensemble member in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar at MSU. Hailey is delighted to be joining this apprenticeship program.

Alexandra Everbach is from Dallas, Texas, and is a rising junior at Tufts University, majoring in Drama. She has performed in various plays and musicals at Tufts University and has participated in community theatre in Dallas. Alexandra is so thrilled, honored, and excited to be a part of CSC this summer!

Michaela Elise Fox (“Kiki”) is an emerging musical theatre actor, having graduated from Long Island University, Post, with a BFA in theatre arts with a concentration in musical theatre. Michaela has an eclectic history on stage, having performed in an assortment of new works like The Smog is Rising with the Voyage Theatre Company, experimental pieces like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with the Post Theatre Company, and in cabarets like Always a Bridesmaid, directed by Emily Zentis. Kiki is excited to be returning to the stage, even if only virtually, with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company for their 2021 apprenticeship, after a long year of personal pursuits and making the best of the artistic world we are in!

Chloe is excited to be back and be performing with CSC once again! During the school year, she attends Dean College (BA Musical Theatre) and will be a rising senior this fall. Past performance credits: The Theory of Relativity (Catherine), Hand to God (Margery), Bad Jews (Daphna), Wonderful Town (Ensemble/Ruth US). Special thank you to the CSC community for encouraging creativity and making the summer amazing.

Jack Greenberg was most recently seen as
Romeo in Romeo and Juliet with CSC2 and is an alum of CSC’s Apprentice Program. Recent training includes studying with the British American Drama Academy at the University of Oxford and the School of Theater at Boston University (BFA Acting and Theater Art.). Up next: The Soldier in The Soldier’s Tale with the Aston Magna Music Festival.

Emily is an actor and writer from Northeast Minneapolis. A graduate of Macalester College, she has acted locally with Wayward Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, The BAND Group, Theatre Coup d’Etat, and more. Previously, she participated in a Summer Intensive at the Atlantic Acting School in New York.

Hope Hanson is going into her senior year at UNC-Chapel Hill where she studies dramatic art. She is so excited to be back at Commonwealth after doing the online program back in 2021.

Samuel Huhn is currently attending Iowa State University. He desires to learn all aspects of acting, directing, designing, and any other features of theater. Samuel is always looking for opportunities to learn and especially for opportunities to work!

Jeremy Kaplan is a Senior in the Department of Drama’s New Studio on Broadway at NYU/Tisch School of the Arts where he studies musical theater. Favorite credits include Senator Fipp in Urinetown-The Musical (NYU Tisch Drama Stage), Orville in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (NYU/NSB), Dr. Verlon in Blood of a Robot (NYU/FREEPLAY), Paris in Romeo and Juliet (NYU/NSB), Warner in Legally Blonde (MMTC), and Billy Flynn in Chicago (Stagedoor Manor). Jeremy is excited to be participating in CSC’s Apprentice Program this summer!

Logan is delighted to be back with CSC after last summer’s virtual apprentice program! She is currently entering her senior year and pursuing a B.A. in English & a Minor in Vocal Performance at UNC Chapel Hill. She would like to thank her family for unwavering support.

Sadie Koopman is a Music Theater and Vocal Performance major at Oklahoma City University. She is originally from Cincinnati, OH and is super excited to be exploring Shakespeare. When not studying The Bard’s work this summer, she was hiking and kayaking. To her family: I’ll be seeing you.

Brandon Lee is delighted to be part of CSC’s Apprentice Program. He has played lovers, fighters, the Bard of Avon (twice!), and a host of morally questionable characters. Next month, he will play Theseus and Flute/Thisbe in Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Love to LOS. brandonleeactor.com

Noah Leikind is so excited to be returning to CSC in person! A Greater Boston-based actor and playwright, he is a rising junior at Brandeis University, where he is a theater arts major and creative writing minor. Recent credits include Orlando (Various) and Macbeth (Angus, Lords). He will be studying at the British American Drama Academy in London this fall. Many thanks to Mom and Dad for their continuous support and for taking him to see CSC’s work on the Common from a young age.

Demitri Magas is a young actor currently training at Millikin University’s BFA Acting program. Before his training, Demitri grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin where he attended Appleton North High School and worked closely with the school’s theatre department. Demitri plans on continuing his theatrical training with the hopes of moving to New York City to continue his theatrical experience.

Daniel currently studies Musical Theatre at Ithaca College, having played Jordany in the premiere of Off the Palisades Parkway. Other credits include The Music Man and 9 to 5 at Interlochen Center for the Arts, as well as numerous pilot productions with MTI in partnership with the Riverdale Children’s Theatre.

Prenda is so excited to come back to Commonwealth in person this time! She has just finished her undergrad with a degree in Acting and is in the process of relocating to Boston. Recent credits include: Duke Senior – As You Like It, Lady Montague – R&J, and Lisa – Mamma Mia! Instagram: @prendam

Kleo is thrilled to be training with CSC this summer. She is currently pursuing a BFA in acting from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. In addition to acting, Kleo studies producing, writing, and stage management.

Rose is delighted to be returning to work with CSC this summer, and this time in person! She is going into her second year at The University of North Carolina Greensboro this fall, where she is working on her BFA in Acting. This spring she had the wonderful opportunity to be in the production MOMO, a modern fairytale play, portraying the character Momo. She grew up in the small town of Warrenton, North Carolina. She is so excited to continue learning about Shakespeare in the beautiful city of Boston, Massachusetts. Rose would like to thank her family, friends, and most importantly God for the unconditional love and support to do what she loves every day!

Caleb Palmer is an actor, writer, and playwright and is thrilled to be an apprentice with Commonwealth Shakespeare! Favorite performance credits include Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Lucky Stiff, and The Boy Who Stole the Stars. He is a graduate of Emerson College with a BFA in Theatre and Performance.

Sophie Pels is an actor, director, and playwright. Recent performance credits include Amanuensis, or the Miltons (Anne Milton) with Emerson Stage and Echo: A Devised Movement Theatre Piece (Foxtrot) with RareWorks Theatre Company at Emerson College. Her original one act, SMIKE, was produced by Emerson Shakespere Society in 2019.

Austin Prebula is a graduate of Manhattan School of Music’s inaugural musical theatre program and he has trained overseas at LAMDA where he studied Shakespeare performance for a summer. To enrich his mind and aid his fellow man; Austin serves as a legal intern and tutors English.

Lisa is beyond grateful to be joining CSC as a virtual apprentice. Credits include THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (Kate); original musicals REINVENTING THE WHEEL (Edith Garrett) and THE GLASSBLOWER’S DAUGHTER (coming this fall); COMPANY (Susan), ASSASSINS, AMADEUS, PARADISE REVISITED (which she wrote and directed), and musical theatre revues.

Sarah Stark is an award-winning stage and screen actor. A few of her favorite past roles include Romeo in Romeo & Juliet, Nina in The Seagull, and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, for which Sarah won the “Best Shakespearean Performance” award from Broadway World in 2014.

Sarah has a diverse history of 50+ stage performances, regional touring Shakespeare shows, regional commercial credits, and a rich range of independent film and episodic roles – including The Fatal Flaw which garnered critical acclaim in the global film festival circuit and landed Sarah with the “Short Film Best Actress” award for her portrayal of the leading role in both the Los Angeles Motion Picture Festival as well as the European Independent Film Festival.

Sarah has worn many hats in her past including but not limited to: actor, casting director, choreographer, co-founder, dancer, designer, director, educator, executive director, model, marketing manager, and producer. For more info visit sarahstarkactor.com.

Sarah is excited, honored, and thrilled to be a CSC apprentice and marketing assistant!

Nate Stephenson graduated from Bates College in 2018 and has spent the time since performing throughout New England in Providence, Boston, and Portland. Since 2020, he has resided in his hometown of Ellsworth, ME and is excited to make his post-pandemic return to theater with CSC.

Fallon Sullivan recently earned her B.A. in Theatre at Fairfield University. She is so excited to be an apprentice with the CSC family this year! Favorite credits: Tamora (Titus Andronicus), Judy (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), and Hannah (The Spitfire Grill).

Prashant Tiwari / Mumbai, India. Regional- Kauon ki pathshala Kauon ki Pathshala , Apne Apne Dao and Ek Mamuli Aadmi (Awaara Theatre- Veda factory) Training- Barry John Acting Studio, The Barrow Group, Shakespeare & Co, The pandemonium Studio (Clown), Encompass, Guthrie Theatre. BMM (journalism) – Mumbai University.

Aïssatou Thiam is a 20-year-old from Andover, Massachusetts. They are currently in the BFA Musical Theatre program and study political science at Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. She hopes to pursue her passions in dance, law, theatre, and vocal performance in the future. Some of their other interests include mac n cheese, writing music, and playing iMessage games.

Sarah Thorn is a New York based actor. Favorite credits include: Sally Bowles (Cabaret; Peregrine Theatre Ensemble; BroadwayWorld Nomination), Julia (The Two Gentlemen of Verona; Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). Training: Manhattan School of Music (BM Musical Theatre), and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA; Acting Shakespeare Certificate).

Throughout Southern New England, Britney works freelance as a performer, director, and teaching artist, working recently with The Contemporary Theatre Company, The Wilbury Group, Providence Fringe Festival, Norwood Theatre, BSU Family Performing Arts Center, and The Artists’ Exchange. Britney holds a B.A. in Theatre Studies from Ithaca College.

Dan is a rising senior BFA Theatre Performance major at the University at Buffalo! His most recent performance was as George Henderson in Trifles at UB. He is so excited to be working on his Shakespeare knowledge and understanding with the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

Nettie Chickering (she/her) is grateful to work with CSC in person this year. She is a CSC Virtual  Apprentice alumna (2020) and was an Apprentice Showcase scene partner (2021). Recent NY/Regional Theatre: Helena in Midsummer (Theatre 2020), Feste in Twelfth Night (60 Hour  Shakespeare), Twelfth Night (Nashville Shakespeare) and Much Ado About Nothing / Love’s  Labour’s Lost (Hub Theatre Boston, directed by Bryn Boice). Nettie sang and composed  jazz/blues scores for both Twelfth Night and Romeo & Juliet. Nettie is a Resident Acting  Company member of Hamlet Isn’t Dead and a vocalist for free jazz/poetry group Heroes Are  Gang Leaders. Training: The Neighborhood Playhouse. @nettiechickering