Cast

Auditions for the 2020-2021 Troupe will take place in October 2020. Here are the returning members' bios for the 2020-2021 year! Check back after audition in late October for new member bios and act announcements.

Act Key: * Act Captain; ** Act-Alternate or Skilled Extra

2020-2021 Returning Member Bios

	Imaad Alam Hometown: Bartlett, IL Major: Undecided Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are you involved in at ISU? ISU Rock Climbing Club
	Nick Balk Hometown: South Elgin, IL Major: Special Education Year in Gamma Phi: 4th GPC in one word: Home
	Kelly Barone Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Favorite Quote: "Let it be."
	Hunter Berry Hometown: Washington, IL Major: Computer Science Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about ISU? Festival ISU
	Elizabeth Betancourt Hometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Bilingual Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are you involved in at ISU? College Mentors for Kids
	Madison Brendal Hometown: New Lenox, IL Major: Graphic Design Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Resilient
	Sydney Brust Hometown: Paxton, IL Major: Undecided Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Painting
	Alissa Buono Hometown: Saint Charles, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: Stepping out on the floor to perform in winter show
	Gavin Byrd Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Building cars
	Abby Carlson Hometown: Downers Grove, IL Major: Nursing Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Heart
	Carly Casselman Hometown: Aurora, IL Major: Social Work Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Seeing how supportive everyone was during my first auditions.
	Anna Cheavens Hometown: Normal, IL Major: Special Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast FOR dinner!
	Lois Chermansky Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Undecided Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: When I traveled to Indonesia with my performance team from CircEsteem when I was 17.
	Amanda Chin Hometown: Schaumburg, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU? I work at Starbucks!
	Jared Cihlar Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL Major: Chemistry Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Morning or night? Night
	Tony Cipolla Hometown: Glenview, IL Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Most influential moment in circus: The crowd gasping when I landed my jump on high wire.
	Sadie Cole Hometown: Heyworth, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My mother was in Gamma Phi when she went to ISU.
	Damian DeDivitis Hometown: Naperville, IL Major: Mathematics Minor: East Asian Studies - Japanese Language Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved with at ISU? Research on mosquitoes
	Kayla Ellibee Hometown: Geneva, IL Major: Middle Level Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Favorite quote: "Don't let the world change your smile, let your smile change the world."
	James Estrella Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL Major: Exercise Science Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Who is your inspiration? Rocky Balboa
	Amber Evans Hometown: Elburn, IL Major: Elementary Education Minor: Psychology Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had more time for: Calligraphy
	Jon Fulton Hometown: Peoria, IL Majors: Early Childhood Education, English Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Vivacious
	Renee Garneau Hometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Exercise Science Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? Both of my parents were in Gamma Phi. It's how they met!
	Nicole Gilman Hometown: West Chicago, IL Major: Zoology Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Favorite Quote: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney
	Iris Graziano-Fleming Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Physical Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: Feeling so supported at auditions
	Joshua Haley Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: English Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are you involved in at ISU? I'm a Resident Assistant (RA) at Tri-Towers.
	Kaitlin Hall Hometown: Darien, IL Major: Special Education Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Acceptance
	Kaytlin Halperin Hometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Early Childhood Education Minor: French Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Who is your inspiration? My mother
	Megan Harris Hometown: Ankeny, IA Major: Recreation Management Minors: Sociology, Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Hiking
	Trent Hartman Hometown: Wheaton, IL Major: Mathematics Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Favorite quote: Do or do not, there is no try.
	Kiera Henderson Hometown: Downers Grove, IL Major: Psychology Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Being able to audition for silks after having an ACL replacement. It was an amazing feeling knowing how far I'd gotten since surgery, and having everyone support me both during my recovery and in my audition.
	Haley Hendricks Hometown: McHenry, IL Major: Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and ESL Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had more time for: Power Lifting
	Stephanie Hirsch Hometown: Oak Park, IL Major: Faculty/Staff at ISU Year in Gamma Phi: 33rd Favorite Quote: "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson
	Aubrey Jumonville Hometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Computer Science Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd
	Gabrielle Kaeb Hometown: Danvers, IL Major: Geology Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Breakfast or dinner? Dinner
	Rachel Kimball Hometown: Bloomington, IL Major: Studio Arts Year in Gamma Phi: 4th A hobby you wish you had time for: Jewelry making
	Nick Kirsch Hometown: Highland Park, IL Major: Athletic Training Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Who is your inspiration?: Elon Musk
	Aliana Kottabi Hometown: Alton, IL Major: Music Education Minor: Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Skateboarding
	Jessica Lamberty Hometown: Antioch, IL Major: International Business Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Singing the National Anthem for the Saturday performance.
	Kyle Lantz Hometown: Oak Forest, IL Major: Environmental Science Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Iconic
	Natalie Lefkowitz Hometown: Naperville, IL Major: Physical Education Teacher Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU? I am a Diving Coach at University High School.
	Sydney Leonard Hometown: Huntley, IL Major: Chemistry Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: Clean up after holiday show--it painted a picture of beautiful and organized chaos and how swiftly things get done with a group that works together like GPC.
	Danny Less Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL Major: Interpersonal Communication Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Favorite quote: "It is the people you don't think anything of who do the things no one can imagine."
	Rachel Levato Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Something interesting about yourself: I went to high school on a farm in Chicago.
	Reilly Longawa Hometown: Palos Heights, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Favorite quote: "Dream without fear. Love without limits."
	Nicole Mackowski Hometown: Mt. Prospect, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Breakfast or dinner? Why not both!
	Alexis Madorma Hometown: New Lenox, IL Major: Special Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Pride
	Elizabeth Marsh Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Major: Masters in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Something interesting about you: I've lived in 3 different countries and been to 22!
	Zackary Martin Hometown: St. Rose, IL Major: Accounting Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Who is your inspiration? Tom Hanks
	Izzy Mateja Hometown: Antioch, IL Major: Creative Technology Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Freestyle soccer
	Maddie McCauley Hometown: Naperville, IL Major: Middle Level Education Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My roommate Freshman year.
	Ashlyn McWilliams Hometown: Wadesville, Indiana Major: Zoology Minor: Environmental Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd What else are you involved in at ISU? I am an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Sedbrook's lab where we are working on domesticating wild pennycress to use as a winter cover crop that would be used to make biofuels.
	Mikayla Mindiola Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin Major: Vocal Performance Minor: Italian Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: The never ending support from members during auditions.
	Avery Mowen Hometown: Farmington, IL Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Who is your inspiration? My grandfather
	Phoebe Naylon Hometown: Orchard Park, New York Major: Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Minor: Business Environment and Safety Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Most influential moment in circus: Hearing the crowd cheer when we did the foot hang at the end of the cube routine.
	Austin Newtson Hometown: Cary, IL Major: Exercise Science Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Rock climbing
	Matthew Osborne Hometown: Fairmount, IL Major: Graphic Design Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Something interesting about you: I can solve a Rubik's Cube in one minute.
	Missy Paris Hometown: Knoxville, IL Major: Interior Design Minor: Construction Management Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Most influential moment in circus: Sewing costumes during show week.
	Ala Pazderska Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL Majors: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Favorite quote: "Better an oops than a what if."
	Elle Pearson Hometown: Beaverton, OR Major: English Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? I googled it!
	Noah Polignone Hometown: Tinley Park, IL Major: Marketing Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Meditation
	Emily Pranskevicius Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Chemistry Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Breakfast or dinner? Breakfast
	Sophie Remmert Hometown: Monticello, IL Majors: Music Education and Vocal Performance Minor: Athletic Coaching Year in Gamma Phi: 5th Most influential moment in circus: Performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
	Ivan Reyes Hometown: Aurora, IL Major: Exercise Science Minor: Public Health Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Something interesting about yourself: I'm tri-lingual
	Andrea Ricker Hometown: Decatur, IL Major: Journalism Minor: Film Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Most influential moment in circus: Even though the news of our show cancellation was heartbreaking it was really encouraging to see everybody come together through this experience, and even though circus already meant a lot to me living through this experience really solidified it.
	Sarah Schug Hometown: El Paso, IL Major: Nursing Minor: Spanish Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd GPC in one word: Epic
	G.V.Rosie Setina Hometown: Plainfield, IL Major: Special Education, Learning Behavior Specialist and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Most influential moment in circus: Seeing the kids' faces light up at my first Holiday Show.
	Miles Shaw Hometown: O'Fallon, IL Major: Physics Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are involved in at ISU? Habitat for ISU
	Jacinda Smith Hometown: Morris, IL Major: International Business Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? My high school musical director
	Jenika Smith Hometown: Morris, IL Major: International Business Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Who is your inspiration? Maritza
	Jessica Stavros Hometown: Prospect Heights, IL Major: English Education Minors: TESOL, Sociology, Psychology, Children's Literature Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd A hobby you wish you had more time for: Tap dancing
	Christopher Stoinev Hometown: Normal, IL Major: Mass Media Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Something interesting about yourself: I was born and raised in the circus.
	Ophelia Stone Hometown: Calgary, Alberta then Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada Major: MFA Costume Design Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Who is your inspiration? Torrey Mebust
	Olive Tipperreiter Hometown: Brookfield, IL Major: Accounting and Business Information Systems Minor: Economics Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd What else are you involved in at ISU? Astronomy, DnD RSO, University Scholars Association, and AFWA
	Anna Tonarelli Hometown: Romeoville, IL Major: Elementary Education Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd How did you first hear about Gamma Phi? During show week my Freshman year--I was in the crowd for all 3 circus shows and was determined to audition the following year.
	Mike Trubshaw Hometown: Naperville, IL Major: English Education Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd Who is your inspiration? Most any of my friends and family inspire me daily.
	Francesca Vega Hometown: Oswego, IL Major: Business Management Year in Gamma Phi: 4th Something interesting about you: I'm the oldest of seven kids!
	Josh Viacrusis Hometown: Woodridge, IL Major: Actuarial Science Minor: Computer Science Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Diverse
	Cassie Weigel Hometown: Alameda, California Major: Athletic Training Minors: East Asian Studies, Athletic Coaching Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Something interesting about you: I have performed circus professionally in California for big companies, such as Google, YouTube, and Pixar, to name a few.
	Alyssa Wheat Hometown: Palatine, IL Major: Art Education, Painting Year in Gamma Phi: 3rd Favorite Quote: "The most important thing is to enjoy your life-- to be happy. It's all that matters." Audrey Hepburn
	Grant Whiteman Hometown: Elgin, IL Major: Cyber Security Minor: East Asian Studies Year in Gamma Phi: 2nd GPC in one word: Welcoming