Hear From Musical Theatre Students

Click on each student’s name below to view their full profile and learn more about their Carthage journey.
Lorelai Amborn ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Secondary Education
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”

Matthew Andresen ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Public Relations
Hometown: Greenfield, Wisconsin
“From the start, I could see how Carthage could support my growth and help me move confidently toward my goals.”

Sarah Beavers ’28
Majors: Musical Theatre, Playwriting
Minors: Spanish
Hometown: Peshtigo, Wisconsin
“My performance experiences at Carthage have been incredible. The shows are run amazingly, and every single director is so fun to work with.”

Avery Paige Conger ’28
Majors: Musical Theatre
Hometown: Blue Grass, Iowa
“With the school being located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee, I knew it would be the ideal spot to accomplish amazing things.”

Emma Faucault-Miller ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois
“It was really important to me to choose a college where I could have a relationship with my professors, and at Carthage, I feel like I’ve built those relationships already.”

Dom Luzwick ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
“When trying to make my college decision, I was tasked with finding a college that could push me to my fullest potential and one I could see myself calling home for four years. Carthage, by far, checked both those boxes.”

Ellie Medina ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Women’s and Gender Studies
Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois
“Performing at Carthage has been such a rewarding experience and has given me more knowledge of how a professional performing environment operates.”

Trevor Milne ’26
Majors: Engineering, 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.”

Annaliese Ruhs ’26
Majors: Musical Theatre, Directing
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
“Students are given so many opportunities to take charge of their own careers, meet with professionals, and build their resume.”