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…

Maximilian Crean Biography “The Anathan theatre to me represents a tight knit group of dedicated students who share a love of their faith and their art. It has shown me an entirely new dimension of both. I have made some of my greatest friends here and found new ways to love my faith.” Performances

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…

Lauren LeClair Biography “I have been involved with Anathan since my freshman year in the fall of 2015. I have throughly enjoyed my time working with everyone involved in the theatre program here at Franciscan University. It is a privilege to help with “Merry Christmas, George Bailey!” as Assistant Stage Manager. I look forward to…

Hunter McDonnell Biography “I have been involved in Anathan productions since my freshman year. Each production has been an incredible learning experience and has left me looking forward to the next. The program is fantastic, and the faculty, cast, and crew all make the theatre come alive in an incredible new way. I can not…

Gerard O’Rourke Biography “Although I am in the middle of my first Anathan production, I already love it here. Gaining experience here at Anathan Theatre has proved to be far better than past theatre experiences.” Performances

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…

John Paul Kleb Biography “Anathan Theatre is small in size but my experience here has been tremendous. The smaller setting gives all of us even more of an opportunity to be involved in all parts of production. The authentically Catholic culture at the school nourishes our sense of respect for the art and respect for…

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