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Millikin University
Our Department of Theatre & Dance is a nationally-recognized program, offering conservatory style training rooted in a liberal arts education. Our approach to education offers students valuable insight and hands-on experiences that will prepare them for professional success.
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Millikin University Kirkland Fine Arts Center in Decatur, IL

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     Carousel
     Percussionist
     Fall 1995
     Candide
     Percussionist     
     Fall 1994
     Fiddler On the Roof
     Percussionist  
     Fall 1993
     Kiss Me Kate
     Percussionist  
     Fall 1992 
     Evita
     Percussionist  
     Fall 1991 

Millikin University 
Albert Taylor Theater in Decatur, IL

The Albert Taylor Theatre is located in the historic Shilling Hall. The 275-seat auditorium was built as Millikin University opened in 1902. Renovations to the theatre were completed in 2006 and include Handicapped Accessible and Wheel Chair Accessible seating. Annual productions by the Millikin University Department of Theatre & Dance, School of Music, and Opera Program are all held in this theatre. Lectures, classes, and rehearsals are also held in the facility.
     Company, the Musical
     Percussionist 
     Spring 1993

Millikin University                   
Pipedreams Theater in Decatur, IL

Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre is an exciting concept in undergraduate education.  In partnership with the Millikin Center for Entrepreneurship, the Department of Theatre and Dance has created a laboratory environment where students can “play, experiment, and explore.” 
     Elements
     “Cellophane” 
     Fall 1994

Colleagues of Industry Note

Jodi Benson, 1983
B.F.A. Musical Theatre

Broadway:
  • Crazy For You (TONY nomination)
  • Smile
  • Welcome to the Club
  • Film: The Little Mermaid (original voice of Ariel)
  • Toy Story 3 (voice of Barbie)
Joe Machota, 1993
B.F.A. Musical Theatre

Broadway:
  • Mamma Mia!
National Tour:
  • Footloose
Agent - Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
  • Joe represents numerous Academy and Tony Award winning artists.
Michael (Myers) Maize, 1996
B.F.A. Musical Theatre

Film:
  • National Treasure:
  • Book of Secrets
  • Eagle Eye
  • The Grind
  • Guest Star Television:
  • True Blood
  • Grimm
  • Vegas
  • Castle
  • Without a Trace
  • CSI New York
  • Numb3rs
  • Charmed
  • ER
Jennifer Malenke, 1998
B.M. Vocal Performance with Theatre Minor

Broadway:
  • Into the Woods
Film:
  • The Power of Music
  • The Voice
  • High School Musical: Get In The Picture
  • The Game
Television:
  • Cold Case
Scott Rollison, 1996
B.F.A. Theatre - Directing 

Broadway Stage Manager:
  • Curtains
  • Addams Family 
  • Little Women 
  • Jersey Boys
  • Adventures of Tom Sawyer 
  • Frogs 
  • Into the Woods
  • Mystery of Edwin Drood
Tim Shew, 1980
B.M. Vocal Performance

Broadway:
  • Evita
  • Les Miserables
  • Guys and Dolls
  • Wonderful Town
  • Sunset Boulevard
  • Bye Bye Birdie
  • The Scarlet Pimpernel
  • The Concert of Alan Menken's King David
Lavon Fisher-Wilson, 1995
B.F.A. Musical Theatre

Broadway
  • Newsies
  • The Color Purple
  • Lysistrata Jones
  • Chicago
Jessica Wright, 1995
B.F.A. Musical Theatre and B.M. Music Performance

Broadway:
  • War Horse
  • Company
  • Love Muzik
  • Sweeney Todd
Broadway National Tour:
  • War Horse