MELANIE MAY BOLEN: [CHICAGO]
"I am back living in Chicago now. I moved back because of the Michigan economy being really bad. I did a lot of theatre while in Michigan, but it didn't pay the bills. Since being back in Chicago I haven't done any theatre and have actually chosen a new career path. I am studying to become a personal trainer (I know, hard to believe, right!?). I became certified to teach a group fitness class called Turbo Kick last year and I am hoping to teach that soon and earn my personal training certification by the end of the summer. At the moment, I work at an architectural firm as well as a retail job. I'm doing pretty well. I still share an apartment with Morgan Manasa and we still see some RU people from time to time (Josie, JP, Phil, Jessica, Rani, Jen B...). I still plan do get back into theatre, but I have other things I need to take care of first.
I recently won $1000 for losing weight and getting in shape thanks to Beachbody and the Million Dollar Body game. This week I am one of the Success Stories featured in the video on the website... so if you care to view it, click the link below (*note* check to make sure the video quality is set to "high" or else it'll be really choppy with a bad picture quality... you can adjust this in the bar where the volume is located) http://www.milliondollarbody.com/see_game.htm That's about it for me."
"I am back living in Chicago now. I moved back because of the Michigan economy being really bad. I did a lot of theatre while in Michigan, but it didn't pay the bills. Since being back in Chicago I haven't done any theatre and have actually chosen a new career path. I am studying to become a personal trainer (I know, hard to believe, right!?). I became certified to teach a group fitness class called Turbo Kick last year and I am hoping to teach that soon and earn my personal training certification by the end of the summer. At the moment, I work at an architectural firm as well as a retail job. I'm doing pretty well. I still share an apartment with Morgan Manasa and we still see some RU people from time to time (Josie, JP, Phil, Jessica, Rani, Jen B...). I still plan do get back into theatre, but I have other things I need to take care of first.
I recently won $1000 for losing weight and getting in shape thanks to Beachbody and the Million Dollar Body game. This week I am one of the Success Stories featured in the video on the website... so if you care to view it, click the link below (*note* check to make sure the video quality is set to "high" or else it'll be really choppy with a bad picture quality... you can adjust this in the bar where the volume is located) http://www.milliondollarbody.com/see_game.htm That's about it for me."
ROBIN CHILDRESS: [CHICAGO] **MARRIED & HAS 2 CHILDREN!!**
"Wow!! Alright. Here it goes. I am still working on the Broadway in Chicago "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Drurylane Watertower Place. The run has been for a year and we are scheduled to close March 25th with a possibility to extend for a few more weeks. I am the Olive, Logainne, Marcy Park understudy and boy, does that humble a person. Try learning 3 roles and never really getting a chance to do them everyday. I have fortunately be able to go on for many performances and I love it. It's a great cast and fun show to work on. I am learning so much. I am also working alot as usual. I am still at Wright College working in the Business and Industry Services Department helping to develop customized training programs for numerous companies around the city. My co-workers are wonderful and loving people who have taken me under their wing and come and support whatever show I am in. I am blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people. I am also in my final year of teaching at Merrillville High School. I love teaching the high schoolers but it's hard to devote enough time, that they deserve, for a final product.
Nothing else is new. About a month ago Bobbie, Zach, Adam Cook and I took our annual ski trip to Harbor Springs, Michigan. Had a blast!! I am single, happy, and looking at buying a condo in this fine city. It's time to invest. :) I hope everyone is doing well. It's nice to look through articles, playbills, and myspace pages and see familiar faces. Keep up the great work and if your still here in the Chi, give me a ring. If you want tickets to the Bee, holla!! I might be able to getcha some."
"Wow!! Alright. Here it goes. I am still working on the Broadway in Chicago "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at Drurylane Watertower Place. The run has been for a year and we are scheduled to close March 25th with a possibility to extend for a few more weeks. I am the Olive, Logainne, Marcy Park understudy and boy, does that humble a person. Try learning 3 roles and never really getting a chance to do them everyday. I have fortunately be able to go on for many performances and I love it. It's a great cast and fun show to work on. I am learning so much. I am also working alot as usual. I am still at Wright College working in the Business and Industry Services Department helping to develop customized training programs for numerous companies around the city. My co-workers are wonderful and loving people who have taken me under their wing and come and support whatever show I am in. I am blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people. I am also in my final year of teaching at Merrillville High School. I love teaching the high schoolers but it's hard to devote enough time, that they deserve, for a final product.
Nothing else is new. About a month ago Bobbie, Zach, Adam Cook and I took our annual ski trip to Harbor Springs, Michigan. Had a blast!! I am single, happy, and looking at buying a condo in this fine city. It's time to invest. :) I hope everyone is doing well. It's nice to look through articles, playbills, and myspace pages and see familiar faces. Keep up the great work and if your still here in the Chi, give me a ring. If you want tickets to the Bee, holla!! I might be able to getcha some."
JAMIE CHURA: [LOS ANGELES] **MARRIED!!**
“I moved back to America (from Australia) in June, 2006; I had proposed to Kelley in January (while we were still living in Melbourne). She flew back here in April, and I followed in June. The two of us used the summer months to plan our wedding, which took place on Saturday, October 7th 2006. (Oh, and when I say that "we both" planned the wedding, I mean "Kelley did almost everything and I suppose I am a poo-face for that." But hey, I'm a boy! I just didn't want to mess anything up!)
So, after the wedding, Kelley and I moved to Kansas with plans to save our money before moving out to Los Angeles. We are both substitute teachers in the Hutchinson Public School system (and we LOVE it!). We are getting work every day, so we are staying here until the end of the school year, and then moving to L.A. in late May / early June of this year. That's about it! I'm really, really happy, and I hope that everyone else is feeling the same about where you are and what you are doing. I Love and miss y'all!! Can't wait to read about what you are up to!”
“I moved back to America (from Australia) in June, 2006; I had proposed to Kelley in January (while we were still living in Melbourne). She flew back here in April, and I followed in June. The two of us used the summer months to plan our wedding, which took place on Saturday, October 7th 2006. (Oh, and when I say that "we both" planned the wedding, I mean "Kelley did almost everything and I suppose I am a poo-face for that." But hey, I'm a boy! I just didn't want to mess anything up!)
So, after the wedding, Kelley and I moved to Kansas with plans to save our money before moving out to Los Angeles. We are both substitute teachers in the Hutchinson Public School system (and we LOVE it!). We are getting work every day, so we are staying here until the end of the school year, and then moving to L.A. in late May / early June of this year. That's about it! I'm really, really happy, and I hope that everyone else is feeling the same about where you are and what you are doing. I Love and miss y'all!! Can't wait to read about what you are up to!”
PHIL HIGGINS: [CHICAGO]
"So, I did have surgery on my ankle and was on crutches for a month, then had to wear a protective boot and then had a lot of physical therapy. On a side note, while I was on crutches I was in a wedding. Jen Bludgen's Wedding!! It was awesome. So, I've started auditioning again. I'm very excited about it because I was going insane just temping! First up this year, I'm understudying out at Drury Lane Oak Brook for the musical Something's Afoot and then who knows! Love to everyone!”
"So, I did have surgery on my ankle and was on crutches for a month, then had to wear a protective boot and then had a lot of physical therapy. On a side note, while I was on crutches I was in a wedding. Jen Bludgen's Wedding!! It was awesome. So, I've started auditioning again. I'm very excited about it because I was going insane just temping! First up this year, I'm understudying out at Drury Lane Oak Brook for the musical Something's Afoot and then who knows! Love to everyone!”
KATRINA KUNTZ: [CHICAGO] **MARRIED!!**
"Can it really be 3 years? I am still braving the cold Chicago winters, and trying to put my degree to use. I appear (almost) daily as a server at the Elephant and Castle. It's alright, and it pays the bills (while theatre usually just pays for my Chicago Card Plus! ) I just finished understudying "Three Musketeers" at Chicago Shakespeare, and I start rehearsals for "My Children, My Africa" at Victory Gardens soon (understudying again). I am eagerly awaiting a 2007 show where I can actually plan some stage time. :) I'm represented by three agencies, but feel very distant from them...I am actually thinking of going exclusive...we'll see.
The biggest and most exciting news is that Scott and I are getting married! After three years of dating we are "tying the knot." It will be a small-ish wedding in Colorado. Katie Justice will be the maid of honor (we've remained close and see each other daily, as we are colleages at the E and C). Jeff Diebold's the best man, and Matt Crowle is a groomsman. The wedding party alone promises a good time! Send your good thoughts out to us on October 6, 2007! Well, I can't think of much more...except a thank you to Erin for keeping us all in contact."
"Can it really be 3 years? I am still braving the cold Chicago winters, and trying to put my degree to use. I appear (almost) daily as a server at the Elephant and Castle. It's alright, and it pays the bills (while theatre usually just pays for my Chicago Card Plus! ) I just finished understudying "Three Musketeers" at Chicago Shakespeare, and I start rehearsals for "My Children, My Africa" at Victory Gardens soon (understudying again). I am eagerly awaiting a 2007 show where I can actually plan some stage time. :) I'm represented by three agencies, but feel very distant from them...I am actually thinking of going exclusive...we'll see.
The biggest and most exciting news is that Scott and I are getting married! After three years of dating we are "tying the knot." It will be a small-ish wedding in Colorado. Katie Justice will be the maid of honor (we've remained close and see each other daily, as we are colleages at the E and C). Jeff Diebold's the best man, and Matt Crowle is a groomsman. The wedding party alone promises a good time! Send your good thoughts out to us on October 6, 2007! Well, I can't think of much more...except a thank you to Erin for keeping us all in contact."
RENDEL LEATHERMAN: [LOS ANGELES]
"Well things are looking up! I am in Arizona, sleeping in the living room of my mother's one bedroom apartment on an air mattress. Good times!! I had to get out of Chicago before I froze so I am taking a pit stop on my way to LA. What is in store??? Never know until you try. Still waiting tables and bartending, but enjoying the SUNSHINE!!! I did recently visit Chicago to finish up a short film with some other Roosevelt Alums (Kat, Chip, Adam Mack, Michelle). It was a mixture of Fun and Delirium! Eventually all my films will be able to be viewed at www.plainlabelpictures.com. Much love to all, and hopefully a few of us can rendezvous in LA!!! Rendel Daisy Leatherman."
"Well things are looking up! I am in Arizona, sleeping in the living room of my mother's one bedroom apartment on an air mattress. Good times!! I had to get out of Chicago before I froze so I am taking a pit stop on my way to LA. What is in store??? Never know until you try. Still waiting tables and bartending, but enjoying the SUNSHINE!!! I did recently visit Chicago to finish up a short film with some other Roosevelt Alums (Kat, Chip, Adam Mack, Michelle). It was a mixture of Fun and Delirium! Eventually all my films will be able to be viewed at www.plainlabelpictures.com. Much love to all, and hopefully a few of us can rendezvous in LA!!! Rendel Daisy Leatherman."
TAT LEVY: [UNITED KINGDOM] **MARRIED!!**
"I'm still in London and working for the same actors agency - I've been here for about 15 months now. Work is keeping me very busy, but it's still very exciting and I enjoy it most of the time. I just got back from two weeks in Australia with my boyfriend, we were in Brisbane and Sydney and it was amazing- and sunny- always good when you live in a country with perpetual rain! I'm hoping to get back to Chicago at New Years, and I missed a few people when I was there last summer, so I hope to see you then. Hugs and best wishes to all."
"I'm still in London and working for the same actors agency - I've been here for about 15 months now. Work is keeping me very busy, but it's still very exciting and I enjoy it most of the time. I just got back from two weeks in Australia with my boyfriend, we were in Brisbane and Sydney and it was amazing- and sunny- always good when you live in a country with perpetual rain! I'm hoping to get back to Chicago at New Years, and I missed a few people when I was there last summer, so I hope to see you then. Hugs and best wishes to all."
KATE QUIGLEY: [LOS ANGELES] **MARRIED!!**
"Hi everybody! A couple of months ago I shot a sketch for a FOX TV show called TALKSHOW with Spike Feresten. It finally aired this past weekend, and actually turned out to be pretty funny, so I thought I’d pass along the link if you wanna check it out! Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw3wzRBJKIQ
Oh and P.S. - I miss L.A. way too much and am already working on plans to move back there asap. Probably a few months, but I’ll be there again soon! Love you all!!"
"Hi everybody! A couple of months ago I shot a sketch for a FOX TV show called TALKSHOW with Spike Feresten. It finally aired this past weekend, and actually turned out to be pretty funny, so I thought I’d pass along the link if you wanna check it out! Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rw3wzRBJKIQ
Oh and P.S. - I miss L.A. way too much and am already working on plans to move back there asap. Probably a few months, but I’ll be there again soon! Love you all!!"
ERIN PATRICIA WAGNER: [NEW YORK CITY]
"I am now living in apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with my two roommates and my cat, Lindon. I just moved here like a week ago, so I'm on a frantic job search. Ugh. I'm still auditioning a lot, but now I don't have to commute - yay! Since we've last updated, I did that Under-5 on Guiding Light and I got a lead part in a play out here. Crazily, I've run into Matt Crowle, Amanda Markeski and Courtney Reed! I actually stepped out of a CVS and there Matt was, just strollin' on by me. Lol. My nephew is already 9-months old, for those of you who know him or my sister. I guess that's really all of my update. Hope I can visit Chicago sometime this year. Bye till May!"
"I am now living in apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with my two roommates and my cat, Lindon. I just moved here like a week ago, so I'm on a frantic job search. Ugh. I'm still auditioning a lot, but now I don't have to commute - yay! Since we've last updated, I did that Under-5 on Guiding Light and I got a lead part in a play out here. Crazily, I've run into Matt Crowle, Amanda Markeski and Courtney Reed! I actually stepped out of a CVS and there Matt was, just strollin' on by me. Lol. My nephew is already 9-months old, for those of you who know him or my sister. I guess that's really all of my update. Hope I can visit Chicago sometime this year. Bye till May!"
DAVE WENDELBERGER: [CHICAGO] **MARRIED!!**
"I'm still living in East Lansing, MI pursuing an MFA in Acting. I get to teach 101 and the second non-major acting class, 310. Trying to impart what little knowledge I have on performance art to my kids...students that is...no kids yet. Hah. Angie and I are still engaged to be married on May 26th of this year. The planning is coming along, and we've only threatened to elope once or twice. I'm sad to say that I don't get to see many of you from RU very often. Our little party last Sep was soooo great to see everyone there. Love, Dave."
"I'm still living in East Lansing, MI pursuing an MFA in Acting. I get to teach 101 and the second non-major acting class, 310. Trying to impart what little knowledge I have on performance art to my kids...students that is...no kids yet. Hah. Angie and I are still engaged to be married on May 26th of this year. The planning is coming along, and we've only threatened to elope once or twice. I'm sad to say that I don't get to see many of you from RU very often. Our little party last Sep was soooo great to see everyone there. Love, Dave."
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