Chris Haefner Biography “My involvement in the productions has varied. They range from having brief time in the theatre to work on blocking to having to build sets. No day is ever the same. I have enjoyed every aspect of the sets. Every time I enter the theatre space, I am going to learn something…

Connor Kleb Biography “I grew up doing theatre. This is a great way to have fun while using the gifts God gave me with some incredible people.” Performances

Patricia Voigt Biography “Deciding to do theatre as a career is the best and most fulfilling choice I have ever made. The theatre program at Franciscan University allows for me to grow in every aspect of theatre, onstage and off, which prepares me for the real world. It is extremely challenging, but in the best…

Zoe Uhrich Biography “Anathan Theatre has been my home away from home since freshman year and I love the wide variety of skills I’ve developed in my time here, both onstage and behind the scenes. The opportunity to perfect my craft in a close Catholic community that strives to reveal the true, the good, and…

Jordyn Kapustka Biography “It’s a lot of fun and a lot of work. The theatre becomes your second home and the people in the department become your family. There are lots of late nights, but it is absolutely worth it. It is an amazing feeling to work on something so hard and for so long…

Class of 2016

Joshua Cash Biography “Through my involvement in Anathan shows I have been able to work with a variety of talented people. With each show I have learned more about theatre, myself, and my faith. As I near the end of my senior year, I hope to carry along with me all that I have learned,…

Class of 2016

Francis Héroux Biography “Ever since my tour of Franciscan and seeing Anathan Theatre, I’ve always wanted to be involved in their productions. I auditioned first thing here when coming here as a freshman but did not get cast in the mainstage production, although I did perform in several student one-acts. I still loved the theatre…

Class of 2016

Jack Mesco Biography “Anathan has taught me how theatre should be used. From setting up the stage to acting upon it, the program focuses on the value and beauty in the art of theatre.” Performances

Class of 2016

Nicholas Vicinanzo Class of 2017 Biography “My favorite thing about Anathan was the faculty. The environment was great, the students were great and the program was great; but all of that was made possible by work and dedication of the faculty. I had the chance to work on every main stage I was in steubenville…

Matt Walker Biography “It’s like nothing you’ve experienced before. Anathan theatre can’t be described as your average black box or your classic proscenium arch. It resembles neither a restrained auditorium nor a carefully reconstructed barn. The Anathan theatre is a unique forge of thought and patron of creativity. It’s privileged occupants are propelled toward the…