Cooper Coker

Is thrilled to be in this amazing production of 35MM! He is a Freshman Lyric Theatre student studying under the direction of Scott MacLeod, coached by Nathan Gunn and Sarah Wigley. His most favorite credits include Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio), Prince Topher (Cinderella), Billy (Anything Goes), and New Rhythm Boy (My One and Only). Cooper is also an advanced tap dancer and a member of the Varsity Men's Glee Club at UIUC. He would like to thank Sarah Wigley for this opportunity to perform among such talent!

Francesco Console

Francesco Console is a senior Lyric Theatre major from Barrington Hills, IL. He is a voice student under Professors Nathan Gunn and Sarah Wigley. His past credits with Lyric Theatre @ Illinois include Fugitive Songs (Featured Soloist), The Wild Party (Sam/The Orgasmic Man/Phil Cover), City of Angels (Pasco/Buddy Cover/Angel City 4 Baritone Cover/Sonny Cover), and Lyric’s Allerton Under the Stars (Featured Soloist). Some other performance highlights include Illini Student Musicals' (ISM) production of Freaky Friday (Seor O'Brien/Louis). He is very grateful for the endless amount of support from his friends and family and he hopes you enjoy the show.

Paige Greve

Paige Greve is thrilled to start her fourth semester as a Lyric Theatre Major at The University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign! She is currently studying under the direction of Professor Dawn Harris. You may have previously seen her in Lyric Theatre @ Illinois productions of Under the Stars, Carnaval! and Black Square at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Her other previous works include Julia in Oberacker and Taylor’s Bandstand, Elizabeth in Oberacker and Taylor’s pilot production of Ace, Celia in Shakespear’s As You Like It, and Foreman in Twelve Angry Men. These productions were performed under the direction of Rebecca Marianetti, Matthew Bourke, and John Forsythe at York Community High School. She would like to thank the Lyric Theatre @ Illinois faculty for the opportunity to perform and her family and friends for
their support!'

Kathryn King

Kathryn King (Music Director) is a senior undergraduate pursuing a BMA in lyric theatre, studying voice with Professor Sarah Wigley, Professor Nathan Gunn, and Professor Michael Tilley. Kathryn has many interests in the arts, from performing to composing to music directing, as well as interests in production, arts administration, and engagement. Kathryn has been seen most recently with Lyric Theatre as Vivian/Ensemble in Oklahoma!, and was the Assistant Conductor of The Wild Party, music directed by Dr. Julie Gunn. As a Music Director, Kathryn has previously done work with Elmhurst Children’s Theatre, music directing their Summer 2023 production of Legally Blonde Jr. and returning this June to music direct Mean Girls Jr. She is thrilled to be stepping into this role with her lyric theater family, and is so thankful for Professor Sarah Wigley’s guidance, support, and expertise. She thanks her wonderful parents and sister for their love and support, and hopes you enjoy the show.

Dahlia Medvinsky

Dahlia Medvinsky (she/her/hers) is a second-year BMA lyric theater student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a student under Professor Yvonne Redman and is thrilled to be participating in the Spring ‘26 productions! Her past credits with Lyric Theater @
Illinois include Lyric Under The Stars (Soloist/Ensemble), the workshop for MET: The Musical (Ensemble), and Black Square (Chorus). She has also performed with the University of Illinois Voice Area Opera in Don Giovanni and La Bohème. Over the summer, she was also the assistant choreographer and director for Spongebob Junior and Finding Nemo (Kids) at Cranbrook Summer Theater School. She would like to thank the Lyric Theater and Voice Area faculty for their constant support and guidance as well as her family and friends for their love and encouragement! Enjoy the show!

Levi Petrine

(they/any) is a junior pursuing a BMA in Lyric Theatre at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Levi is currently a student of Dr. Lara Brooks and is beyond grateful for the education they’ve received thus far. Their recent credits at the University include Lyric Theatre Under the Stars (soloist), the academic world premiere of Black Square (onstage chorus), and The Wild Party (cover/featured ensemble). Levi would like to thank their professors for their endless encouragement, and give special thanks to their family for always supporting their passions and helping them achieve their dreams. Enjoy the show!

Kyle Widener

Kyle Widener is a senior studying Lyric Theatre with a minor in Public Relations and Business at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. While at U of I he has been involved in Illini Student Musical’s Into the Woods (Jack), Legally Blonde (Ensemble) and Freaky Friday (Fletcher). He has also been seen in Lyric Theatre’s productions of City of Angels (Jimmy Cover), Wild Party (Jackie), Fugitive Songs, and Oklahoma! (Will Parker). He is under the instruction of Sarah Wigley. He would like to thank all his wonderful directors and cast mates for another rewarding show. He would also like to thank his amazing parents and partner for their endless support.