AJ Russell (She/Her) is a sophomore Business Major with a Marketing Concentration from Bennington, Kansas. She is a member of the ensemble for The Spitfire Grill. This is her second show on the Bethel stage, last year she was in Alice by Heart as the Queen of Diamonds. Outside of theater she participates in Bethels Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble. She is excited to return to the stage and hopes you all enjoy the show!

My name is Alauna Thomas, and I am a sophomore Psychology major and a Bethel College cheerleader. I have been doing theatre since I was 4 years old and have participated in over 10 productions throughout my journey. I love bringing characters to life, expressing emotions through performance, and creating meaningful moments on stage. Theatre has always been a big part of who I am, and I’m excited to continue growing and sharing my passion with others.

Jasper Krehbiel (he/him/his) is a senior English major at Bethel College. He is playing the role of Caleb in The Spitfire Grill. Jasper has been involved in theatre for over ten years, acting in multiple workshops and high school productions. At Bethel, he has appeared in Quiet in the Land as Mr. O’Rourke and Bishop Eli Frey, The Addams Family as Gomez Addams, 9 to 5 as Dick, and The Bookstore as various characters. Outside of theatre, he is involved in Concert Choir, The Collegian, and YAWP! Literary Magazine. He is not to be confused with the necrophiliac Jasper Krehbiel. That’s a different person. Jasper is excited to explore the moral complexities of Caleb’s character and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Joy Jones is a Junior Music student from Lockhart, Texas. She is a part of Bethel’s Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Woven. She has been doing theater since she was 6 years old and her most recent role being Caterpillar 2 in Alice by Heart. Joy is excited to step outside her comfort zone as Hannah as she has never quite played a part like her before.

Kyra Linenberger (She/Her) is a Senior, Music Performance Major from Garden City, Kansas. She is playing the role of Percy in The Spitfire Grill. This will be her eighth time on the Bethel stage. Outside of theatre she is a member of the Concert choir, Chamber singers, Woven, and is a Vocal coach at BCAPA. She loves this heartwarming story and hopes that it leaves you with a warm and fuzzy feeling!

Madison McGee (She/Her) is a sophomore nursing major, and music minor student from Dodge City, Kansas. She is playing the role of Shelby in The Spitfire Grill. This is her first musical but not her first time on a stage. She has been a dancer for 16 years and is on the Bethel College Dance Team. Other than being on the dance team, she is involved in concert choir, and a BCAPA teacher assistant and front desk worker. Maddy is excited to perform in her first musical and hopes that you enjoy watching the show.

Preston Vicenzi (He/Him) is a Junior, History and Communication Major from Newton, KS. He is playing the role of The Visitor and this is his fourth show at Bethel College playing parts such as Vanya in Vanya, Sonya, Masha and Spike! Outside of theatre he competes in Speech and debate. He hopes that you leave having felt the compassion and empathy of this show!

Quin Sihon (they/them/theirs) is a freshman biochemistry major at Bethel College. They are playing the role of Joe in Spitfire Grill. They have been involved in theater for about 6 years, and this is their first production at Bethel. Outside of theater, they are involved in Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Bethel College Community for Justice and Peace. Quin’s favorite part of this show is its appreciation for nature, which reminds them of home.

Selphie (Ensemble) is a Sophomore Biochemistry Major. She is grateful to have the opportunity to not only be in the show but the crew as well. You may recognize her from last year’s Fall Fest show, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, where she played Sonia. Selphie’s Favorite Song to perform in is Shoot the Moon. Her favorite memory is all the Ensemble picking names for their characters (She is Shermy). As always she would like to shout out her friends and family in the audience. (P.S. Feel free to wish Selphie A Happy Early Birthday!)

Solomon Ortman is a freshman potentially majoring in biology or bible and religion. He is excited to be on stage for the first time at Bethel this year. He has acted since being a little boy with multiple school, community, and schmeckfest shows under his belt. He hopes you enjoy the show tonight!