Paige Rogers
Paige Rogers grew up in Southern Missouri as a musical theater geek. At Drury University, she received two degrees in Arts Administration and Theatre and met her incredible husband, Joe. Paige, Joe and their beloved dog, Frankie, moved to Portland so Paige could pursue her acting career at PAC. In her second year, she couldn't be happier to be where she is and continuing to go on this astonishing journey with her classmates, and dear friends.
Jacob Camp
Jacob Camp is a proud Second Year student at Portland Actors Conservatory. He grew up in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, where he found a home with C.A.S.T Theater in Hood River. Jacob has performed in eight shows with C.A.S.T including: Of Mice and Men, Bullshot Crummond, Travesties and Macbeth. Jacob was seen recently as Fabian with Portland Shakespeare Project's 2015 production of Twelfth Night, Directed by Lisa Harrow. Jacob is very proud to be a part of this amazing ensemble here at PAC.
Robert Bell
Robert Bell is elated to continue his epic journey here at PAC. Originally, Robert resided in the quaint town of Dawson (no affiliation with the creek), Texas. Robert continued on to recieve hIs B.F.A in theatrical performance from the University of Texas in Arlington where he performed in several shows including Marisol (Lenny), The Mousetrap (Giles Ralston), and The Adding Machine (Mr. Zero). Robert is a huge fan of the Portland atmosphere (still trying to warm up to the cold) and hopes to continue calling it his home. Most recently, Robert was seen as Curio/Priest in Portland Shakespeare Project's Twelfth Night directed by the lovely Lisa Harrow.
Samie Pfeifer
Samie Pfeifer is so excited to be apart of this amazing ensemble. Hailing from a small town in the middle of Kansas farmland, Samie is the daughter of a musician and probably the smartest woman in the world. Growing up in this environment fostered a wild imagination, and a work ethic that refuses to quit. She started working in a theatre at 11 years old and never stopped, receiving a BA in Communications with an Emphasis in Theatre at Fort Hays State University.
John Corr
John Corr grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, thriving on a diet comprised primarily of math classes and Bagel Bites™. After completing his BA in Theatre at The University of Notre Dame, he relocated to Portland where he has found an even more nurturing diet of theatre classes and Bagel Bites™. He is thrilled to be completing his two-year training at Portland Actors Conservatory; he has already had the incredible opportunity to work with The Portland Shakespeare Project and looks forward to diving into the incredible theatre community in Portland and beyond following his graduation from PAC.
Ahna Dunn-Wilder
Ahna Dunn-Wilder was raised on theatre on Whidbey Island, WA. Since graduating from University of British Columbia four years ago, Ahna has been a company member at Island Shakespeare Festival. Credits include: The Tempest (Trinculo), Taming of the Shrew (Bianca), Much Ado About Nothing (Hero), Crimes of the Heart (Babe McGrath), Little Women (Meg). She is ecstatic to play with this amazing ensemble as Egeus/Quince/Fairy in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Marianne in Sense and Sensibility and America in The Amish Project.
Hannah Quigg
Hannah Quigg has been a life-long performer, starting with puppet shows in the living room at age 4. Notable accomplishments include having memorized all of the 1987 film The Princess Bride, as well as boasting a BA in Women's and Gender Studies and a minor in Theatre Arts from University of Oregon. She has performed in plays and readings all over the West Coast, including Eugene Oregon and San Francisco California. Hannah is truly blessed to be working with this inspiring, talented, and loving ensemble.
Sophie Foti
Sophie Foti is a proud second year student at Portland Actors Conservatory. She grew up in the city of Boston where she began her love of the arts. She then majored in theater and minored in dance at Converse College in South Carolina before continuing her training at the Conservatory. As well as being an actor, Sophie is a vocalist, dancer and athlete. She is extremely excited to complete her two year training program and share her passion of acting during this upcoming season and beyond after graduation.
Tara Paulson-Spires
Tara Spires is a proud second year student at Portland Actors Conservatory. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she received her BA in Theatre from Cal State East Bay. She is a current member at large of THE MEDEA PROJECT: THEATRE FOR INCARCERATED WOMEN in San Francisco, and does improv with ComedySportz Portland.
Danny Diess
Danny Diess began his work as an entertainer the early 90's as a stage performer and DJ at the City Nightclub in Portland Or. Danny began pursuing a professional acting career in 2012 and his first credited role was in the short film The Bus (2013), directed by Howard Mitchell. The film was well received and featured in the 36th Annual Portland Film Festival. Danny has just recently finished another short film with the director entitled "Le Tram" where he plays a train conductor. Danny currently is cast to play Flute and Thisbe in the upcoming P.A.C production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Elizabeth Rothan. You can also see him as Eddie Stuckey in the Conservatory's upcoming production of The Amish Project, directed by Beth Harper in the spring of 2016.
Seth Witucki
Seth Witucki is a second year student of the Portland Actors Conservatory. While his performing career started at 5 with renditions of Billy Ray Cyrus songs in his living room, he has since moved on to more ensemble-based and less country-oriented roles. An alumnus of Lake Superior State University with a minor in Speech and Drama, he is thrilled to be expanding his abilities at PAC. Seth will be playing Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream. His later roles in the season include John Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility and a member of the ensemble in The Amish Project. He is thrilled to be here and wants to thank everyone with the good taste and courage to support theater.