Hear From Students

Sierra Clark ’23
Majors: Costume Design
Hometown: Gig Harbor, Wash.
“My favorite class at Carthage has been my Draping and Patternmaking class with Professor Kimberly Instenes. I love the hands-on learning and practical skills I learned and how close I got with the other students.”

Sarah Loster 25
Majors: Theatre Performance
Minors: Costume Design and Secondary Education
Hometown: Carol Stream, Illinois
“My favorite class so far has been Acting II. In this class, I was able to further develop my acting skills and gain a foundation for reading and analyzing plays.”
Sage McVay ’25
Majors: Theatrical Stage Management
Minors: Social Justice
Hometown: Mt. Vernon, Iowa
“Some of my favorite memories have been being a part of the Theatre Department. I have met so many genuinely good people, and I have made lifelong friendships.”

Kurt Meinhardt ’23
Majors: Technical Theatre
Hometown: Island Lake, Illinois
“I’m surprised every week by my knowledge of theatre. The skills I’ve gained allow me to believe in myself so much more.”

Elizabeth Neybert ’25
Majors: Directing and Music Theatre
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Elgin, Illinois
“My advisors and professors have encouraged me to take risks and take advantage of opportunities that are presented to me. They have helped me grow as a student and as an artist.”

Caitlin Preuss ’23
Majors: Music Theatre, Self-Design Directing
Minors: Dance
Hometown: Palatine, Ill.
“My biggest piece of advice is to try everything! The minute you dive in head first, you will have more opportunities than you know what to do with.”