Andrew Hitzhusen (Producer / Ensemble)

While constantly a foot shorter than his true height, Andrew has found a way to live with himself through the constant application of Shakespeare and nerdiness. He swears that he can stop at anytime. When he's not pining for his cat (of the non-Skittles variety), he finds time to gaze longingly at scripts and the occasional sword online. Someday, he'd like to be able accomplish his dream of challenging Thor to an arm wrestle.

Jessica Stahmer (Artistic Director / Ensemble)

Jessica is a freshman theatre major from Los Angeles, California where she attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts as a theatre major. She has studied Suzuki and Viewpoints with the SITI Company, Comedia dell’Arte with the Actor’s gang, and Musical Theatre at the Tisch School for the Arts (CAP21). Favorite past roles include Hamlet in Hamlet and The Essence of Truth in an adaptation of for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf. Jessica has also stage managed five productions including one that went to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. In her spare time, she practices telepathy with her dog, Skipper.

Greer DuBois (Company Manager / Ensemble)

Greer is a freshman Theatre major, with an interest in French and Italian drama, writing, Shakespeare, as well as the impersonation of old men and chickens. She is delighted to be a part of Panini. Crepi il lupo!

Aaron Quick (Founder / Ensemble)

Aaron is obsessed with movement. Movement of masked actors, movement of non-masked actors, movement of light, movement of sound waves, and most of all, movement of money. He spends most of his time moving, designing lights and sound, and managing accounts and equipment for StuCo. Once he graduates he hopes to find a living in some aspect of theatre; the only questions are what and how. Look for a new dinner theatre with a season in rep with breaks filled by his Commedia dell'Arte troupe. 

Aaron has served as the Technical Director of Jones, Producer of Thesmophoriazusae, Executive Sound Designer of Northwestern University Radio Drama, and is currently Assistant Equipment Manager of StuCo and Executive Producer of Northwestern University Radio Drama. He is currently formulating a senior thesis in Performance Studies in performance masks.

Abby Schulman (Ensemble)

Abby is a junior, majoring in Theatre and English. Most recently she was in the chorus of Lovers and Madmen's The Thesmophoriazusae. Having studied Italian for two years and studied abroad in Italy, she is thrilled to be in a group that is such a perfect combination of her interests.

Nicole Burke (Ensemble)

Nicole is a freshman majoring in "that's a great question!" She would like to major in either Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Communications Sciences and Disorders. She is hoping to figure that out soon! Having performed all through high school, Nicole is really excited to continue that tradition at NU! When not studying, she loves to sing, dance terribly, and be obsessed with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, How I Met Your Mother, the color green, and Harry Potter (she's a wizard, but sadly didn't receive the acceptance letter to Hogwarts...).

Andre Sguerra (Ensemble)

A sophomore double major in Theatre and Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science, Andre is proud to be a student at Northwestern and is a member/leader of multiple groups and productions on campus, including the Northwestern University Wildcat Marching Band, NU Radio Drama, ÍPULSO! A cappella, and more. Drawing upon his love for movement, the stage, and his frighteningly boundless supply of energy, Andre is thrilled to be a part of this fabulous troupe!

Alec Bronder (Ensemble)

Alec is a Freshman Biology/Performance Studies double major, and an aspiring future doctor. In the interim between high school and learning how to fix people, he's decided to pursue his interest in make-believe by wearing masks and saying silly things. He also does Commedia dell'Arte. When not studying, researching, performing and breathing, Alec enjoys short walks on the beach, and long soaks in the hot tub.