Millikin University - School of Theatre and Dance

05/31/2026

Congratulations to SOTAD Alum, Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt, on his promotion to Executive Managing Director at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. Keegan previously held the Events Director position, and in recent months, served as the Interim Managing Director before taking on the role full time. The Englert presents a broad variety of live performances, including musical and comedy acts. If you're in the Iowa City area, support the arts at the Englert! Well done, Keegan!

The Englert Theatre Names Co-Executive Directors Brian Johannesen and Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt IOWA CITY, IA The Englert Theatre has announced two Executive Directors to lead the organization effective June 1, 2026. Brian Johannesen has been named Executive Artistic ...

05/28/2026

Congratulations to SOTAD Alum, Trey DeLuna who will be back "On the Rock" in the Casa Mañana production of COME FROM AWAY. Trey appeared in the National Tour of COME FROM AWAY, as well as in CINDERELLA at the Marriott Theatre, A CHORUS LINE and SISTER ACT at Drury Lane Oakbrook. Well Done Trey!

Casa Mañana Theatre will close its Broadway season with COME FROM AWAY, a musical based on the true story of 7,000 passengers diverted to Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11, including TCU alum and local American Airlines captain Beverley Bass.

05/28/2026

Not all actors drive in one lane, which is the case for SOTAD Alum, Benny Zielke. This actor, director, writer, and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues is currently getting noticed for their role in the upcoming release of SCARY MOVIE 6. Congratulations Benny! We are looking forward to seeing how your unique voice will continue to advocate for the inclusion and representation of the LGBTQ+ QMunity.

Trans nonbinary actor and filmmaker Benny Zielke joins the cast of Scary Movie 6 as the franchise returns with the Wayans brothers.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to SOTAD Alum Emma Jean Eastlund, who will be appearing in the Music Theatre Works production of WEST SIDE STORY. Emma Jean was recently seen in the Music Theatre Works production of CATS. Way to go, Emma Jean!

Music Theater Works announced the cast and creative team for WEST SIDE STORY, directed by Sasha Gerritson with choreography by Clayton Cross and Isa Ramirez, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. All performances include Spanish supertitles.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to SOTAD Alums, Ethan Lupp, Thomas Ferro and Joshua Klaber Higgins, who will be appearing in the Uptown Music Theatre production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID. The show runs July 18- August 2nd. Ethan appeared in the Music Theatre Works production of CATS. Thomas was seen in the BrightSide Theatre production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and Josh was seen in the Mercury Theatre production of ME AND MY GIRL. Well done to all!

Uptown Music Theater in Deerfield, IL will present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID this summer, directed by Tor Campbell and featuring a full cast led by Julia Aragon as Ariel, alongside a live 20-piece JAM Orchestra.

05/28/2026

Check out the nice mention for SOTAD Alum, Darcy Reimler on BroadwayWorld.com. She is currently appearing in the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre production of ALL SHOOK UP and is clearly making an impact! Darcy was also seen in the Little Theatre on the Square production of HAIRSPRAY. ALL SHOOK UP runs through June 20. Congratulations Darcy!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/central-pa/article/Review-ALL-SHOOK-UP-at-Dutch-Apple-Dinner-Theater-20260523

Judging by audience reaction, many theatergoers were thoroughly entertained, even if the show’s intentionally broad comedic style was not my cup of tea.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to SOTAD Alum, Will Koski who will be appearing in the Goodman Theatre's world premier of the new musical ICEBOY. Will was most recently seen in the Porchlight Music Theatre concert production of FOLLIES. He was also seen as Jack in the Paramount Theatre production of INTO THE WOODS. ICEBOY will star Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman and runs June 20 through July 26. Well done, Will!

Goodman Theatre announced the full cast for ICEBOY!, a new musical comedy starring Emmy winners Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, alongside Grey Henson, Sarah Stiles, and Cedric Yarbrough, directed by Marc Bruni.

05/14/2026

Throwback Thursday to Cendrillon, our final show of the semester👑🪄

Be sure to join us next semester for Ordinary Days, Blithe Spirit, Cabaret, and Solstice: A Concert of Dance.

📸: .guthrie

05/08/2026

Thank you to our alumni guest .nellessen for a wonderful visit!

Drew Nellessen is a 2007 graduate who just completed a 9 year Broadway run in “Chicago”. This past week, Drew led some of our students in a Fosse masterclass, along with spreading his wealth of knowledge in Q&A sessions. But don’t worry! Drew will be back in the fall as a guest choreographer for our musical, “Cabaret”, and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

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05/04/2026

Class of 2030, let’s hear you!🔄🥳

Repost and comment if we’ll be seeing you in the fall! We can’t wait to get to know you and create with you! Make sure to tag us in your commitment posts, so we can say congratulations💙

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