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Linda Andrews
Linda is thrilled to be returning to the stage in her sixth production with UAC! Previously you may have seen her with UAC as Jan in Grease, Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Rusty in Footloose, Paulette in Legally Blonde and Dionne in last summer's production of Hair. Most recently you may have caught her in the Music on Stage's production of Hairspray revisiting the role of Tracy. When not performing in music theater, Linda is a company member of Vaudezilla Burlesque performing as her alter ego, Vanna Tease. She is also a board member for UAC where she loves helping this great community group produce incredible shows! Much love to her hubby Aaron and little guy Elliot and a very special thank you and congratulations to my best bud and director, Jim. I'm so proud of you!
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Alayna Appino-Tabone
Alayna's previous credits include: Willy Wonka, Grease, and The Boyfriend in previous years. Alayna began dancing at the age of two, studying at Cary Grove Performing Arts Center, Borne to Dance, and McDonald Dance Academy as well as being apart of Palatine High School’s Orchesis team for four years and continuing on to dance at Ballet Divertimento in Montreal where she goes to college at McGill University. Alayna was also apart of the Palatine Children’s Chorus and Palatine High School’s choir. She is overjoyed to perform on stage again this summer with the very talented cast and directors. She would like to thank her family for starting her in the performing arts and always being supportive.
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Catherine Athenson
Catherine Athenson is ecstatic to make her UAC debut with such an amazing cast and crew! Credits include Shelley in Hairspray (MOS), Woman 2 in Side By Side By Sondheim (Arden Theatre Players), Kristine in A Chorus Line (CLC), and Lulu in Cabaret (WashU). Catherine has a BA in Drama and modern dance from Washington University in St. Louis, and is currently pursuing her MS in Education from Northwestern University. Endless thanks to friends and family for their support, especially the ones who assure her she is punk enough to be in this show. Rage and love to all.
