Danny Polaski
Danny Polaski is both a 2012 graduate of Carroll University - where he earned a major in communication and minors in theatre arts and business management - as well as a current Carroll graduate student in the MBA program (Class of 2016). Professionally, Danny was Company Manager of Milwaukee Opera Theatre from 2012-2014, and is currently a Development Officer at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is, however, always grateful for the opportunity to periodically return to performing. Rent marks his fourteenth show at Carroll - and fourth as a Carroll Players alumnus - and he is thrilled to be working with such a talented, professional, and dedicated cast, crew, and production team. Past credits at Carroll include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Miles Gloriosus), Juliet (Lord Capulet), The Imaginary Invalid (Argan), Fiddler on the Roof (Lazar Wolf), and, most recently, High School Musical (Coach Bolton). More information about Danny can be found on his website at www.dannypolaski.weebly.com. Danny would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love, support, and guidance, his fellow cast and crew members for welcoming him back as part of the "theatre family," Rhonda Kwiecien for her musical prowess throughout this entire process, and Professor Jennifer Dobby for this exciting opportunity to return to the Otteson mainstage after a two-year hiatus.
Danny Polaski is both a 2012 graduate of Carroll University - where he earned a major in communication and minors in theatre arts and business management - as well as a current Carroll graduate student in the MBA program (Class of 2016). Professionally, Danny was Company Manager of Milwaukee Opera Theatre from 2012-2014, and is currently a Development Officer at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is, however, always grateful for the opportunity to periodically return to performing. Rent marks his fourteenth show at Carroll - and fourth as a Carroll Players alumnus - and he is thrilled to be working with such a talented, professional, and dedicated cast, crew, and production team. Past credits at Carroll include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Miles Gloriosus), Juliet (Lord Capulet), The Imaginary Invalid (Argan), Fiddler on the Roof (Lazar Wolf), and, most recently, High School Musical (Coach Bolton). More information about Danny can be found on his website at www.dannypolaski.weebly.com. Danny would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love, support, and guidance, his fellow cast and crew members for welcoming him back as part of the "theatre family," Rhonda Kwiecien for her musical prowess throughout this entire process, and Professor Jennifer Dobby for this exciting opportunity to return to the Otteson mainstage after a two-year hiatus.
Katelynne Rosera
Katelynne is a recent 2015 graduate of Carroll University! She earned her Bachelor of Science pursuing a Graphic Design and Marketing double major with a Fine Arts Administration minor. Katelynne was fortunate enough to be hired mid-February by Marcus Promotions Inc./Footlights as a Graphic Designer & Multimedia Assistant. Katelynne is no stranger to the stage - her recent stage credits at Carroll University include Quinn (Felt), Gwendolyn Fairfax (The Importance of Being Earnest), and Amelia (Minchin's); this summer, she will be performing in the ensemble of Rent with the Carroll University Summer Repertory Series. Katelynne's favorite musical is and forever will be Phantom of the Opera with The Lion King coming in a close second. Katelynne enjoys daydreaming about owning a pug, traveling to England, and someday working for Disney!
Katelynne is a recent 2015 graduate of Carroll University! She earned her Bachelor of Science pursuing a Graphic Design and Marketing double major with a Fine Arts Administration minor. Katelynne was fortunate enough to be hired mid-February by Marcus Promotions Inc./Footlights as a Graphic Designer & Multimedia Assistant. Katelynne is no stranger to the stage - her recent stage credits at Carroll University include Quinn (Felt), Gwendolyn Fairfax (The Importance of Being Earnest), and Amelia (Minchin's); this summer, she will be performing in the ensemble of Rent with the Carroll University Summer Repertory Series. Katelynne's favorite musical is and forever will be Phantom of the Opera with The Lion King coming in a close second. Katelynne enjoys daydreaming about owning a pug, traveling to England, and someday working for Disney!
Jake Schertz
Jake Schertz is a 2015 Carroll graduate i. Jake obtained is B.A. in Theatre Arts with a minor in Business Management. Jake has previously stage managed Close to Home: A Musical X File with Smithereen Productions, served as the crew leader for Greendale Community Theatre's production of Spring Awakening, assistant directed The Addams Family at Hamilton High School, ran the box office for Milwaukee Opera Theatre's production of Lucy, directed Bat Boy: The Musical at Carroll University, and was Ernst in Carroll University's production of Spring Awakening. Jake is currently stage managing RENT and light designing Women of Manhattan for the Carroll University Summer Rep Series. He is also stage managing Parade with Greendale Community Theatre. Jake is also starting a stage managers networking group in the Milwaukee area. Jake is currently looking for work in the stage management field in Milwaukee, touring the country, Chicago, or Las Vegas. Jake's daytime time job is serving and bartending at Olive Garden in Brookfield.
Jake Schertz is a 2015 Carroll graduate i. Jake obtained is B.A. in Theatre Arts with a minor in Business Management. Jake has previously stage managed Close to Home: A Musical X File with Smithereen Productions, served as the crew leader for Greendale Community Theatre's production of Spring Awakening, assistant directed The Addams Family at Hamilton High School, ran the box office for Milwaukee Opera Theatre's production of Lucy, directed Bat Boy: The Musical at Carroll University, and was Ernst in Carroll University's production of Spring Awakening. Jake is currently stage managing RENT and light designing Women of Manhattan for the Carroll University Summer Rep Series. He is also stage managing Parade with Greendale Community Theatre. Jake is also starting a stage managers networking group in the Milwaukee area. Jake is currently looking for work in the stage management field in Milwaukee, touring the country, Chicago, or Las Vegas. Jake's daytime time job is serving and bartending at Olive Garden in Brookfield.
Taylor James Burzynski
Taylor James Burzynski is a 2015 Carroll graduate. He graduated with a double major in Graphic Communication Digital Video Production and Theatre Arts. Currently he is a freelance videographer as well as a sales associate for GNC. Over the next several months he will be working towards moving to LA to pursue his acting career in the television and film industries. Taylor is very excited to kick off his first summer out of college performing the Summer Rep Series for the second year with his Carroll family. He’s very excited to be playing Bob in Women of Manhattan and as an Ensemble member in Rent in the Carroll University Summer Repertory Series. His previous roles include John in A Gaggle of Saints and Matt in Dog Sees God. He would like to thank the Carroll’s Theatre & Arts Management Department and Outskirts Theatre Co. for allowing alumni to participate in the Summer Rep Series. He cannot wait for an audience to come and see these fantastic shows!
Taylor James Burzynski is a 2015 Carroll graduate. He graduated with a double major in Graphic Communication Digital Video Production and Theatre Arts. Currently he is a freelance videographer as well as a sales associate for GNC. Over the next several months he will be working towards moving to LA to pursue his acting career in the television and film industries. Taylor is very excited to kick off his first summer out of college performing the Summer Rep Series for the second year with his Carroll family. He’s very excited to be playing Bob in Women of Manhattan and as an Ensemble member in Rent in the Carroll University Summer Repertory Series. His previous roles include John in A Gaggle of Saints and Matt in Dog Sees God. He would like to thank the Carroll’s Theatre & Arts Management Department and Outskirts Theatre Co. for allowing alumni to participate in the Summer Rep Series. He cannot wait for an audience to come and see these fantastic shows!
Alexis Furseth
Alexis Furseth is a 2015 Carroll graduate and first time adult. She received a major in Theatre Arts and a minor in Psychology. Alexis can be found around the Waukesha area making lattes at the Steaming Cup, checking people out at World Market, as well as serving and hosting customers at Meli. She is honored to make another appearance at Carroll as Rhonda Louise in Women of Manhattan in the Summer Repertory Series before heading out to the professional theatre world. Past Carroll theatre credits include Lottie in Minchin's, Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest. She thanks her friends and family for their endless love and support in this crazy life.
Alexis Furseth is a 2015 Carroll graduate and first time adult. She received a major in Theatre Arts and a minor in Psychology. Alexis can be found around the Waukesha area making lattes at the Steaming Cup, checking people out at World Market, as well as serving and hosting customers at Meli. She is honored to make another appearance at Carroll as Rhonda Louise in Women of Manhattan in the Summer Repertory Series before heading out to the professional theatre world. Past Carroll theatre credits include Lottie in Minchin's, Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, and Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest. She thanks her friends and family for their endless love and support in this crazy life.