The St. Ambrose University Theatre Department is preparing for the spring studio show of its 2021-22 season, Proof. It is a Drama written by David Auburn. This is the first show in the Studio Theatre, since COVID-19, that actors can go maskless while performing. All audience members are still required to wear a mask. Get to know the seven SAU students that are starring in this production.

Julia Beltz as Claire Understudy.

Where are you from?

“Aurora, IL”

What year are you in school?

“First-year”

What are you majoring in?

“Social Work and Spanish and I am getting a certificate in Spanish Health and Human Services”

What role do you play in the show?

“Claire Understudy”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“I enjoy playing a role in which my character and I are similar, but still be different from one another,” Beltz said. “I love working with two casts and seeing how everyone interprets their own role.”

Kyle DeFauw as Hal.

Where are you from?

“Davenport, IA”

What year are you in school?

“Senior”

What are you majoring in?

“Theatre”

What role do you play in the show?

“Hal”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“Everyone brings an incredible energy to the rehearsal space, creating a very positive work environment,” DeFauw said.

Drew Dowda as Hal Understudy.

Where are you from?

“Eldridge, IA”

What year are you in school?

“Sophomore”

What are you majoring in?

What role do you play in the show?

“Hal Understudy”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“I really love the intimate nature of the studio theater, Dowda said. “I also really enjoy working closely with the main cast and K., and just being able to learn so much from them.”

Maclane “Mac” Morton as Robert.

Where are you from?

“Davenport, IA”

What year are you in school?

“Junior”

What are you majoring in?

“PR and Communications”

What role do you play in the show?

“Robert”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show? 

“All the laughing and fun we all have each rehearsal,” Morton said.

Peyton Resse as Claire.

Where are you from?

“Eldridge, IA”

What year are you in school?

“Junior”

What are you majoring in?

“Elementary Education with an English Language Arts endorsement”

What role do you play in the show?

“Claire”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“I love being involved with Proof because many of my close friends are also involved,” Reese said. “Theatre should be done live and in-person, and it is so refreshing to be able to create art with hard-working individuals again.”

Quinnie Rodman as Catherine.

Where are you from?

“Mount Vernon, IA”

What year are you in school?

“Junior”

What are you majoring in?

“Vocal Music Education Major with a Theater Minor”

What role do you play in the show?

“Catherine”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“The thing I enjoy most about working on the show is the cast and crew,” Rodman said. “Everyone working on the show is so dedicated to creating the best end product possible, not to mention they are all the most kind-hearted and hilarious people you will ever meet.”

Caroline Sieren as Catherine Understudy.

Where are you from?

“Davenport, IA”

What year are you in school?

“First-year”

What are you majoring in?

“Digital Media Production (TV/Radio) and Theatre”

What role do you play in the show?

“Catherine Understudy”

What do you enjoy most about being a part of this show?

“I enjoy getting to work with K. and the amazing cast,” Sieren said. “I love watching what Quinnie does with the role, and then making my own character choices based off what she does. It helps me grow as an actress and learn new things!”