MEET THE INCREDIBLE TEAM
Staff Members
BRENNA JONES (SHE/HER/HERS)
Co-Founder, Artistic Director
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in drama and communication design. I am Half Act's playwright, and on top of my work with the troupe, I teach theater and do performance work in Cincinnati, Ohio!
ASAÂ BORGERDING (THEY/THEM/THEIRS)
Co-Founder, Technical Director
I am a graduate of Cottey College, where I received my degree in fine arts and theater. Alongside my work at Half Act, I am working toward a degree in counseling psychology, and I currently work as an LGBTQ Adult Mental Health Caseworker!
KAMPBELL HEMEYER (SHE/HER/HERS)
Director
I have been in multiple productions in and outside of high school including Mamma Mia!, Godspell, and GCPA's production of Bare. I am attending Mizzou, and I want to have a career in acting in the future. I am a graduate of the Half Act Youth Troupe!
KALEB MEANS
(HE/HIM/HIS)
Morale Chair
I am currently attending Webster University for game design and am a member of the Army National Guard. I have been with Half Act since "Bottled Up!" and am now serving as Morale Chair. I enjoy working with the company because of its welcoming, diverse, and open attitude. From the staff to the camps to the shows, this has been such a wonderful experience.
GRANT BUCHER (HE/HIM/HIS)
Adjunct Staff
I play the saxophone and am a graduate of UCM with a Bachelor's in music performance. I have been with Half Act since its creation, and in addition to helping out with music, I teach acting as well. Outside of Half Act, I am a performer, and I work at places like Six Flags and Union Station's Polar Express.
LILIYN WOZNIAK
(SHE/HER/HERS)
Staff
I have been a member of Half Act since it began, first performing in the shows and now as a staff member. I'm currently attending St. Charles Community College for Early Childhood Education.
COLIN JONES
(HE/HIM/HIS)
Lighting & Sound Designer
I am a practicing technical designer in the Hermann area! Along with designing for Half Act, I also work for a traveling magician and at Kugelblitz Arcade.
CAITLIN POTTEBAUM
(SHE/HER/HERS)
Costume Designer
I went to Stephen's for fashion design and have since continued my artistic endeavors through Half Act as well as personal projects and commissions. I have been involved in set design and costume planning since I was in high school and will continue building my career in the industry.
JUSTICE KIDERLEN (SHE/HER/HERS)
Internship Program Coordinator, Adjunct Staff
I have been with Half Act since it was created, and I get to work with all of our awesome high school interns! In addition to my work here, I also work for the First Bank Call Center, and I have two cats named Princess and Mouse.
HALF ACT HAMMIÂ
(ANY PRONOUNS)
Mascot
I am Half Act's amazing mascot! My favorite color is orange, I love peppermints, and my favorite Half Act show is Bottled Up! I am a graduate of Awesome University, and in the future, my dream is to be an ice cream truck driver.
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Internship Opportunities
For our youth camps, we offer internships to local high school students interested in theater. Each internship lasts one to two weeks and provides unique work experience in various theater tech fields.
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If you are interested in applying for the summer 2023 season, click the application button below. You can either fill it out digitally or scan it in and email it to us! Applications for the 2024 season are open until April 1, 2024. To submit an application, please send it to our email: halfacttheatreco@gmail.com.
