Hear From Musical Theatre Students
Lorelai Amborn ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Secondary Education
Hometown: Kenosha, WI
“Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”
Emily Halfmann ’25
Majors: Musical Theatre and Directing
Minors: Spanish
Hometown: Peshtigo, Wisconsin
“The wonderful thing about Carthage is that there are many different types of performance opportunities, so if you don’t get cast in a show right away, there are other opportunities to audition and perform within the department.”
Trevor Milne ’26
Majors: Engineering and Musical Theatre
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
“Carthage is a college that provided me with a great education in multiple areas of study. While most other schools are known for either their music or STEM programs, Carthage has great programs for both.”
Elizabeth Neybert ’25
Majors: Directing and Musical Theatre
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
“My advisors and professors have encouraged me to take risks and take advantage of opportunities that are presented to me. They have helped me grow as a student and as an artist.”
Danae Palmer ’25
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Public Relations
Hometown: Sterling, IL
“I look at videos of my performances or essays and compare them to where I am now, and it’s so refreshing to see how much experience I’ve gained and how much I learned.”
Kelsey Spofford ’25
Majors: Communication
Minors: Musical Theatre
Hometown: Green Bay, Wisconsin
“I have been able to explore my individuality through academics as well as develop lifelong friendships. Being at Carthage has given me opportunities like no other.”