Cast
Meet the cast and crew of our 2023 performance, Dance On! We are so excited to bring you into the world of dance, and we can't wait to see you in the arena!
2023 Cast
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Imad Alaam
Hometown: Bartlett, IL
Major: Anthropology
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
GPC in one word: Family. -
Josie Andrews
Hometown: Lombard, IL
Major: Accounting
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Favorite quote: "Every day may not be a good day but there is some good in every day." -
Divina Arellano
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Biology
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Favorite Quote: "Growth is not linear." -
Ryan Barham
Hometown: Champaign, IL
Major: Mathematics
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about GPC? From Josh at the rec. -
Yahli Barkan
Hometown: Champaign, IL
Major: European History
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Morning or night? Morning. -
Gina Bass
Hometown: Manhattan, IL
Major: Psychology
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I am the youngest of 7 siblings. -
Elizabeth Betancourt
Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Major: Bilingual Elementary Education
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? Returning circus members that lived in the same dorm as me. -
Thalia Bowen
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Exercise Science
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
GPC in one word: Ever-changing. -
Thera Bowen
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Favorite Quote: "You never know until you try." -
Amy Brandel
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
Major: Production Design and Technology
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about GPC? College tours. -
Connor Brawley
Hometown: Richardson, TX
Major: Food Industry Management
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Figure skating. -
Mads Brendal
Hometown: New Lenox, IL
Major: Graphic Design
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
GPC in one word: Unity. -
Ray Brown
Hometown: South Elgin, IL
Major: Creative Writing
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Morning or night? Morning. -
Sydney Brust
Hometown: Paxton, IL
Major: Recreation Management
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Breakfast or dinner? Dinner. -
Jacky Buehler
Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL
Major: Journalism
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I was born and raised in Germany. -
Alissa Buono
Hometown: St. Charles, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Most influential moment in circus: Performing for the first time at winter show. -
Daphne Burton
Hometown: Walnut Creek, IL
Major: Nursing
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Morning or night? Morning. -
Nina Bussard
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Graphic Design
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Who is your inspiration? My mom. -
Avery Byrd
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Creative Technologies
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in circus: Standing in the final style at the end of show and hearing all the cheers. -
Gavin Byrd
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Communications
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Guitar. -
Abby Carlson
Hometown: Downers Grove, IL
Major: Nursing
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
GPC in one word: Heart. -
Amanda Chin
Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 5th
Who is your inspiration? Jon C. Fulton. -
Maryjo Coleman
Hometown: Des Plaines, IL
Major: Middle Level Education
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
What else are you involved in at ISU? Kappa Delta Epsilon. -
Haley Czarnecki
Hometown: New Lenox, IL
Major: Chemistry
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? I visited ISU and saw flyers before the year started. -
Aaron Davis
Hometown: Normal, IL
Major: Faculty/Staff at ISU
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? Colin Geraghty. -
Damian DeDivitis
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Mathematics Education
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 5th
Something interesting about you: I ride a motorcycle named Sketty. -
Cristina DelVal
Hometown: Skokie, IL
Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Baking. -
Gwen DeMaso
Hometown: Channahon, IL
Major: Family and Consumer Science Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Breakfast or dinner? Dinner. -
Patricia Doherty
Hometown: Skokie, IL
Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Intriguing. -
Kate Drechny
Hometown: Westmont, IL
Major: Music Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Vibrant. -
Kayla Ellibee
Hometown: Geneva, IL
Major: Middle Level Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Theater & Ukulele. -
Hailey Ellinger
Hometown: Normal, IL
Major: Mass Media
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
What else are you involved in at ISU? Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority. -
Juan Escobedo
Hometown: Des Plaines, IL
Major: Business Administration
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Piano. -
Juliet Fansler
Hometown: Macomb, IL
Major: Nursing
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? My mom is an alum. -
Alex Farmer
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Major: Communication and Science Disorders
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast. -
Austin Feaman
Hometown: Normal, IL
Major: Journalism
Year in Gamma Phi:2nd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? My friend Liz Hapgood. -
Julia Flisk
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Major: Special Education- Learning & Behavior
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Most influential moment in circus: Juggling auditions. -
Bobby Flores
Hometown: Des Plaines, IL
Major:Physical Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Who is your inspiration? My dad. -
Colin Geraghty
Hometown: Lisle, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: I want to get into gardening. -
Sarah Glass
Hometown: Frankfort, IL
Major: Exercise Science
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in circus: Spending time with members outside of the gym. -
Alyssa Goldstein
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: International Business
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Morning or night? Night. -
Mitch Grafer
Hometown: Hanover Park, IL
Major: Engineering & Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Working on my car. -
Janie Greenwald
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Major: Film and Digital Media Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Most influential moment in circus: Watching my act captains perform the dance we were about to learn and being so excited to start. -
Dennis Gromov
Hometown: Indian Creek, IL
Major: Psychology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about GPC? On the quad during Festival ISU. -
Josh Haley
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: English Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
What else are you involved in at ISU? University Housing Services. -
Elisa Handler
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Major: Interior Design
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in circus: The first few months of my newbie experience. Every returner was so welcoming to me and willing to give advice on each act they performed in. -
Liz Hapgood
Hometown: Normal, IL
Major: Business Administration
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Reading. -
Brody Henderson
Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Major: Finance
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Breakfast or dinner? Dinner. -
Stephanie Hirsch
Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Major:Faculty/Staff at ISU
Year in Gamma Phi: 34th
GPC in one word: Happiness. -
Jenna Jelks
Hometown: Belleville, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Something interesting about yourself: I'm a dancer and my favorite style is tap! -
Susan Jones
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Middle Level Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I am a former Jesse White tumbler. -
Hannah Kershner
Hometown: Tower Lakes, IL
Major: Elementary & English Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Breakfast or dinner? Dinner. -
Sam Kobetitsch
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Creative Technologies
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Something interesting about yourself: I have a collection of over 100 crystals. -
Megan Koenig
Hometown: Effingham, IL
Major: Business Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Who is your inspiration? Alissa Buono. -
Danielle Koska
Hometown: New Lenox, IL
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Something interesting about yourself: I'm also a haunted house actor. -
Kyle Lantz
Hometown: Oak Forest, IL
Major: Environmental Health
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
GPC in one word: Amazeballs. -
Sage Lauper-Cook
Hometown: Mt. Zion, IL
Major: Chemistry
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? Gamma Phi Circus camps. -
Sydney Leonard
Hometown: Huntley, IL
Major: Chemistry Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Most influential moment in circus: My entire first show week in the arena last year- seeing everything and everyone come together to make something amazing. -
Bin Lizzo
Hometown: Third Lake, IL
Major: Faculty/Staff at ISU
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
GPC in one word: Community. -
Eleni Lockett
Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Major: Journalism
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? Jessica Stavros. -
Sanson Lonergan
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Major: Business Administration
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Life. -
Keiko Maas
Hometown: Niles, IL
Major: Art Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Favorite quote: 'What is done in love is done well." -Vincent VanGogh -
Mickey Marcheschi
Hometown: Oak Forest, IL
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Something interesting about yourself: I was potty trained in Mexico. -
Jakai Martin
Hometown: Watseka, IL
Major: Sociology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Love. -
Nick Mason
Hometown: Wood River, IL
Major: Engineering
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Favorite quote: "The future is in front of you so stop looking back in the past." -
Izzy Mateja
Hometown: Antioch, IL
Major: Creative Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Favorite quote: "One persons's craziness is another person's reality." -Tim Burton -
Lauren May
Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
Major: Geography Secondary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Crochet. -
Talia Mayer
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Special Education LBS
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast. -
Sam McCarron
Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL
Major: Undecided
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Morning or Night? Night. -
Connor McDonnell
Hometown: Carol Stream, IL
Major: Family and Consumer Science Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I read romance books. -
Kailey McElmury
Hometown: Elgin, IL
Major: Psychology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Who is your inspiration? My parents. -
Reannon McHale
Hometown: New Lenox, IL
Major: Undecided
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? My parents. -
Olivia McPherson
Hometown: Renton, WA
Major: Parks and Recreation Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Favorite quote: "Smiling is my favorite" -Elf -
Madeline McReynolds
Hometown: Montgomery, IL
Major: Anthropology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in GPC: My first perch spin during show. -
Julian Mendoza
Hometown: Melrose Park, IL
Major: Accounting
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Morning or night? Night. -
Oscar Mendoza
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Technology Engineering
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? Cornell Freeney. -
Jessica Miller
Hometown: New Milford, CT
Major: Secondary Math Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? I looked up colleges that had a circus program, and ISU came up. -
Avery Mowen
Hometown: Farmington, IL
Major: Marketing Professional Sales
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Who is your inspiration? My grandfather. -
Nezzy Neswold
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Major: Nursing
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Favorite quote: "A calm sea never made a skilled sailor." -
Austin Newtson
Hometown: Cary, IL
Major: Exercise Science
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Rock climbing. -
Sara O'Dowd
Hometown: Fox Lake, IL
Major: Political Science & Philosophy
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Something interesting about myself: I have my level 1 archery instructor certification. -
Jacob O'Neil
Hometown: Carol Stream, IL
Major: Business Administration
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in circus: First time making it across wire . -
Ala Pazderska
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
Majors: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Something interesting about yourself: I au paired in Italy this summer! -
Elle Pearson
Hometown: Beaverton, OR
Major: English (Publishing Studies)
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My grandparents! -
Delaney Plotke
Hometown: Lemont, IL
Major: Zoology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? Bin! -
Jade Ramsey
Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Major: Criminal Justice
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? I went to the show last year. -
Sylvia Raquel
Hometown: Libertyville, IL
Major: Human Development & Family Sciences
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Who is your inspiration? Miley Cyrus. -
Lindsey Ratliff
Hometown: Wood River, IL
Major: Nursing
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Favorite quote: "I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people." -Vincent VanGogh -
Emma Rauschenbach
Hometown: Rock Tavern, NY
Major: Parks and Recreation Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My mom helped me find Gamma Phi when we were looking at colleges! -
Leah Reed
Hometown: Woodhull, IL
Major: Psychology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Favorite quote: "If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way." -Princess Tiana -
Ashley Reilly
Hometown: Huntley, IL
Majors: Special Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
GPC in one word: Dependable. -
Lauren Rendleman
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Major: Special Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
GPC in one word: Extraordinary. -
Kyle Retsky
Hometown: Prospect Heights, IL
Major: Creative Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Favorite quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -
Ivan Reyes
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Exercise Science
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Something interesting about yourself: I'm tri-lingual. -
Jillian Riley
Hometown: Sycamore, IL
Major: Graphic Design
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Art. -
Luis Rivera De Leon
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Major: Creative Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
What else are you involved in at ISU? BRMM. -
Carleigh Saberton
Hometown: Fort Thomas, KY
Major: Zoology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? Friend from old circus, David Taffe. -
James Sawyers
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Major: Biology Teacher Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Surfing. -
Rue Searcey
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Major: Dance
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
What else are you involved in at ISU? The RSO Dance Association. -
Delanie Senesac
Hometown: Saint Anne, IL
Major: Psychology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Something interesting about yourself: I know how to play 4 different instruments. -
Jillian Setchell
Hometown: Elk Grove, IL
Major: Technical Theater Design, Production, & Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? My sister, Shannon. -
Shannon Setchell
Hometown: Elk Grove, IL
Major: Billingual Bicultural Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? My sister told me about it. -
Kasey Sheedy
Hometown: Mattoon, IL
Major: Finance
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Who is your inspiration? Dax Shepard. -
Lizzie Shepard
Hometown: Bloomington, IL
Major: Food Beverage Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast. -
Joey Siena
Hometown: Ottawa, IL
Major: Undecided
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Morning or night? Night. -
Carissa Simon
Hometown: Verona, IL
Major: Health Information Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Who is your inspiration? My mom. -
Jessica Stavros
Hometown: Prospect Heights, IL
Major: English Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Gardening. -
Sabrina Stearns
Hometown: Des Plaines, IL
Major: Theater Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
What else are you involved in at ISU? I help out with the shows the SOTD puts on and I work at TechZone. -
Ashley Strehlow
Hometown: Metamora, IL
Major: Undecided
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Playing piano. -
Caroline Sweeney
Hometown: Washington, IL
Major: Art Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Welcoming. -
Alyia Thibault
Hometown: Fox Lake, IL
Major: Biology
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Morning or night? Night. -
Maeve Tracy
Hometown: Palatine, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
GPC in one word: Spontaneous. -
Anna Trimpe
Hometown: Bloomington , IL
Major: Middle Level Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My parents and grandparents brought me shows starting when I was a newborn. -
Mike Trubshaw
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Major: Graduate Student in College Student Personnel Administration
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
Who is your inspiration? Most any of my friends and family inspire me daily. -
Lauren VanHorn
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Special Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I did color guard for about 12 years. -
Justin Vazquez
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Middle Level Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Who is your inspiration? Marcus. -
Josh Viacrusis
Hometown: Woodridge, IL
Major: Actuarial Science
Year in Gamma Phi: 4th
GPC in one word: Progression. -
Hannah Weeks
Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
A hobby you wish you had more time for: Reading . -
TJ Whitaker
Hometown: Addison, IL
Major: Journalism
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
How did you first hear about Gamma Phi Circus? My mom, who was in Gamma Phi in the 80s. -
Abigail Wieberg
Hometown: Imperial, MO
Major: Recreation Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Morning or night? Morning. -
Catherine Wilczko
Hometown: Schaumburg, IL
Major: English Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
What else are you involved in at ISU? English Association. -
Trevor Willis
Hometown: Clinton, IL
Major: Engineering Technology
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
What else are you involved in at ISU? Coaching U-High Wrestling. -
Jack Wisdom
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Business Management
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
Most influential moment in circus: First show. -
Stephanie Witkovich
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Major: Elementary Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
What else are you involved in at ISU? German Club. -
Julia Zachary
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Major: Early Childhood Education
Year in Gamma Phi: 1st
Something interesting about yourself: I'm originally from San Diego, CA!