Jana Henly
A common theme among performers, even the most expressive ones, is a secret innate shyness.
Such is the case for Jana Henly.
“My shyness as a kid...
Article Category: Stage & Dance
Becky Niccum
Becky Niccum has spent a lifetime using her imagination and creating her own worlds.
“I loved going back into the woods and pretend that I was living...
Stephanie Longbrake
Stephanie Longbrake learned from early childhood that all the world’s a stage. Even the living room fireplace.
“I turned every floor I could find...
Albert Brownlee
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Emily Arata
Emily Arata says that she was a sensitive, talkative child who had an opinion about everything and liked to be the center of attention.
She also claims...
Chris Rasor
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Janet Piercy
Before she even knew what it meant, Janet Piercy was a performer.
“I wrote plays as a kid and organized the neighborhood kids doing shows,” she says....
Brady Shrock
IPFW theatre major Brady Schrock grew up in the tiny town of LaGrange, in a family of nurses and engineers.
“This made my theatrical career choice...
Stuart Hepler
For some performers, theater is in their blood. This statement could not be truer of Stuart Hepler, who stars as Beethoven in the current Fort Wayne...
Suzan Moriarty
Suzan Moriarty can’t pinpoint the moment she became interested in performing. But the self-described “very quiet little girl” remembers loving to imitate...