Ahisha Bisram

                Jamila Blake

     William René Bryant

             Dennis Conner

       Heather Conrad

   Seraphina Cromwell

         Abena Dapaah

Rebecca Jackson

  Christopher Jentzsch

          Mari Ma

Bethany Joy Miller

         Ethan Udovich

Ahisha Bisram (Sarena) is excited to be performing in Campus Chatter.  She is a UD sophomore from Bear, Delaware; she has not yet chosen her major and is hoping to be exposed to new things and get out of her comfort zone.  Ahisha is also a singer in the University’s Concert Choir and a proud member of the University of Delaware’s Marching Band.  She would like to thank her friends, and especially Abena for all the support and help with this role, and would like to thank the directors and staff for allowing her to enjoy this valuable experience!

Jamila Blake (Julissa) is a UD Junior Wildlife Conservation major with a minor in Sociology. She and her two sisters grew up in Tampa, Florida where she attended Wharton High School. She was part of the LSA Repertory Theatre Company for four years, competing in One Act competitions and performing in and working technical crew for shows including Our Town, A Christmas Carol, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Godspell. Here in Newark she has participated in the Campus Chatter Workshop Theatre Troupe, New Student Orientation Leader Staff, the Wildlife Society, and is currently an intern for the AGcelerate Enrichment Program. In her free time she enjoys volunteering for organizations such as Girl Scouts and Invisible Children, reading, and working with animals.

William René Bryant (Hunter) is a junior at the University of Delaware pursuing his second Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance. After missing out on theatrical opportunities early on in life, William came to college eager to try his hand at musical theatre. After being cast in the spring of 2012 as “Raoul” in a student production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, William re-evaluated many things, including his major, and that fall he auditioned to be a music major in addition to his studies in Physics. After joining the Music Department, William has never looked back and has been happier than ever. Recent roles for William include “Schaunard” in Puccini's La Bohème, and “Figaro” and “Don Alfonso” in scenes from Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro and Così fan tutte, respectively. William hopes to pursue both opera and musical theatre in the future.

Dennis Conner (Michael) is excited to participate in this new musical. He feels that it is an interesting challenge to learn a musical as it is actually being written. He has participated in many musicals previously, but Campus Chatter is his first entirely new musical. He notes that the cast and directors have been a true joy to work with, and he hopes the audience will enjoy the show as much as he and the rest of the cast did creating and shaping it.

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    Heather Conrad (Chris) is a freshman Communications Major at the University of Delaware. Some of her previous roles include “Liesl” in the Sound of Music, “Adelaide” in Guys and Dolls, “Sophia” in Fools, and “Nancy” in Oliver. Heather has also participated in a traveling concert choir and has performed at Longwood Gardens, Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, and in various theaters at Myrtle Beach. She is excited to be working with the Master Players and hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she does.

   Seraphina Cromwell (Monique) is very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be in this new musical. A Junior English Drama major at the University of Delaware, she has had the opportunity to perform both on stage and in class. During her musical theater work in high school, she appeared in the choruses of Copacabana, White Christmas, Hairspray (as “Dynamite),” and Anything Goes (as “Purity.”) In the course of her college career, she has appeared in two HTAC musicals: Little Shop of Horrors “Chiffon” and Legally Blonde “Sorority Girl/Judge.” 

“My thanks to the directors and cast of “Campus Chatter.” It was an absolute pleasure to meet and work with passionate and wonderful individuals! Thank you, lovely audience, for coming out to support us. I hope you learn a thing or two from this show. Enjoy! Cheers!” - Seraphina

    Abena Dapaah (Aneka/Burka Girl/Greek Female/Bullied Female) is a junior and three languages major at the University of Delaware specializing in Japanese, Spanish, and Chinese, with a theater performance minor. This Ghanaian native has previously starred in numerous musical productions including Bye-Bye Birdie, Sweet Charity, The Wizard of Oz, and Annie. She appeared in E-52's production of Measure for Measure. Abena is also a singer in the University of Delaware concert choir and a proud member of the University of Delaware Marching band. When she is not performing on stage or singing her heart out, Abena can be found playing the guitar, drawing, or taking a quiet walk. Abena would like to thank her friends and family for all their constant support in all her theatrical endeavors.

    Rebecca Jackson (Erin) is thrilled to be playing the role of Erin in Campus Chatter.  Her summer stock credits include “Cinderella” in Into the Woods, “Cosette” in Les Miserables, and “Poopsie” in The Pajama Game.  In 2013, she was crowned Miss Delaware and performed a one-woman musical in schools across the state of Delaware.  As Miss Delaware, she appeared on EXTRA, ABC's Miss America, and Delmarva life and sang at the Colgate Games, Governor’s Day, University of Delaware's Holiday Pops, and Delaware Chamber of Commerce.  Her opera credits include “Musetta” in La Bohème, “Nanetta” in Falstaff, and “Nella” in Gianni Schicchi.  She is looking for forward to continuing her musical career as a professional singer and is keeping her heart and spirit open for all opportunities to come.  Follow her on Twitter: @MissDelaware13 and Instagram: MissDelaware13

   Christopher Jentzsch (Jeremy/Walking Man/RA/Mark/Freshman Male/Male Lover) is a UD freshman Vocal Performance major.  He is involved in many on-campus music organizations such as the UD Chorale and Vocal Point. Christopher plans to continue his education well past the undergraduate level in order to eventually teach music at the college level. Christopher was involved in the Maryland All State choir all four years of high school and participated in the NAfME All National Choir his senior year. He also participated in the Solo and Ensemble competition every year, receiving superior ratings at the state level. Previously Christopher was involved in musicals including A Funny Thing that Happened on the Way to the Forum and The Music Man with the Rising Sun High School music department. Christopher is very excited to be a part of Campus Chatter.

    Mari Ma (Peter) is currently a junior in the Entertainment and Arts Management Major at Drexel University. In the past, he was part of Drexel Co-op Theatre Company’s Apple Tree and Kiss Me Kate. Recently, he was involved as a cellist in Blood Wedding, a Philadelphia Artists’ Collective residency with Drexel, and as an actor on AE$OP (“Tohd/Fido”), Drexel’s third student-produced show in the Fringe Festival. Outside of theatre, he is also involved in Chamber Choir and a cappella, 8toTheBar. He is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful new musical and is extremely honored for the opportunity to work with all the talented artists in Delaware. He greatly appreciates everyone who has supported him throughout his college career.

    Bethany Joy Miller (Casey) has a B.A. in Theatre from Messiah College and studied voice for the actor and stage combat at Temple University. Her local credits include “Priest/Soul Girl/Ensemble” in Jesus Christ Superstar (Wilmington Drama League), “Clown #2” in The 39 Steps (Chapel Street Players), and “Princess Anna” in The Frozen Experience (Jump on Over). Additional acting credits include “Emily Webb” in Our Town, “Celia” in As You Like It, “Marianne” in The Miser, “Lady Lucille” in Once Upon a Mattress, and “Tzeitel” in Fiddler on the Roof.

    Ethan Udovich (Justin) is currently a freshman at the University of Delaware, majoring in Applied Music - Voice with a minor in Theatre Performance. He is currently a member of the UD Chorale and UD’s Vocal Point. A native of Delaware, Ethan has been involved in theatre since the third grade. His past theatrical experiences have included shows such as Hairspray, Elton John’s Aida (“Zoser”), and Les Miserables (“Javert”). He has also been cast in UD Opera Theatre’s production of Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio, where he will be playing the role of “Pedrillo.” He would like to thank his parents, brother, friends, past and current directors and teachers, and of course his fellow cast members for all of their support. He would also like to give a huge thank you to the Campus Chatter production team for all of their hard work and collaboration. Hope you enjoy the show!