MEET THE INCREDIBLE TEAM
Our staff is a dedicated team of young artists who all specialize in different areas of theatre. We're happy to meet you, and we hope to see you at camp!
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!
JUSTICE KIDERLEN
(SHE/HER/HERS)
Managing Director, 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.
CHARLIE SCHUTT
(HE/HIM/HIS)
Production Assistant
I am attending Webster University and studying Film TV and Video Production. In addition to my work at Half Act, I frequently perform in the Hermann area, having appeared in The Sound of Music; Pushing Daffodils; Little Shop of Horrors; Our Town; and Saturday Night Live (to name a few).
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. I am currently attending ECC studying theatre.
ADARIANA SAMUELSON
(SHE/HER/HERS)
Stage Manager
I am currently a student at State Technical College of Missouri double majoring in their EET program. At State Tech, I work at a daycare taking care of toddlers and infants. I have been in theatre since my freshman year of high school, where I started my career on deck and stage crew. I moved to lights & sound shortly after, and eventually became stage manager at Hermann High school and have loved it ever since.
HALF ACT HAMMI
(ANY PRONOUNS)
Troupe Mascot
I have been with Half Act since the beginning, and it is my job to make sure all the Drama Llamas have a fantastic time at camp. It is an honor and a privilege to be the top llama in the Showboat!
WORK
WITH US
Internship Opportunities
For our youth camps, we offer internships to local high school juniors and seniors interested in theater. Each internship lasts one to two weeks and provides unique work experience in various theater tech fields.
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Our theatre tech options for interns include:
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Stage Crew
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Lights & Sound
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Stage Management
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Costume Design
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Scenic Design​
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Applications for the 2025 season will open in the spring. If you have any questions, please email halfacttheatreco@gmail.com.
