Think of all of the things you’d have done, if only you’d known. If/Then is a contemporary musical that explores the complexities of choice and chance through the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who returns to New York in search of a fresh start. As she navigates the city's possibilities of love, career, and self-discovery, a single decision splits her life into two parallel paths; Liz and Beth. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the question; What If?

Special Thanks to Adrian Lo

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Cast

Joelle Singer Jensen (Elizabeth) is a third year Chemistry major and TAPS minor. Her UT credits include Falsettos (Trina), Be More Chill (Jenna) and Perfect Match (Brittany). Other recent credits include The Addams Family (Wednesday Addams) and Godspell (Bless the Lord soloist). In an alternate universe, she wooed and married the prince of Morocco when she had the chance.

Josh Winston (Josh) is a fourth year Middle Eastern Studies major. This is his 6th mainstage UT show, having previously been in Trail to Orgeon (Understudy - Men), Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood (Friar Tuck), The Laramie Project (Actor 4), Dead Fun Society (Ben), and The Play that Goes Wrong (Chris/Inspector Carter). He would like to thank the entire crew for all of their amazing work on the show, and the writers for not even making him change his name. In an alternate universe, he has probably gone over to the dark side (STEM) and become a biologist. He considers that version of him to be very, very unfortunate and misguided.

Christian Beltran (Lucas) is a 3rd year Computer Science major. After acting all throughout high school and making his University Theatre debut in Romeo and Juliet (Sampson, Paris’s Page, Apothecary) his first year, he’s back in the acting game! Other credits include Macbeth in Space (Assistant Lights), Twelfth Night (Assistant Stage Manager), Falsettos (Stage Manager), and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Assistant Director). In another life he’s a sigma who doesn’t speak ‘till he’s done with his mew.

Katy Yeh (Anne) is a third year TAPS and Economics major. She has previously performed in UT’s musical workshop productions of Perfect Match (Katie) and Strings Attached (Amy). She has also performed through several performing arts organizations at UChicago, including UBallet, the Vocal Studies Program, and Women’s Ensemble. Katy would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew who have brought this show to life, and her family and friends for all their love and support! Enjoy the show :)

Millie Walsh (Kate) is a first year Biochem major. This is her first UT show, but previous favorite performances include Urinetown (Hope Cladwell), Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio), Pippin (Berthe), and The Wolves (#7). Big thank you to anyone who gave her a ride home from rehearsal. In another life she dropped out of college to be on Survivor.

Nico Brown (Stephen)

Michael Guiliano (David)

Julia Morales (Elena & Others) is a third year majoring in NELC and History and a minor in chem. In UT she has performed in Marian: a True Tale of Robin Hood(Lucy), Macbeth in Space(Lennox), Dead Fun Society(Nicole Cantrell), and Muscle Memory(Violet). She also has acted with Cup of Theatre including Arms and the Man(Louka),and The Physicists(Nurse Monika/Marta Boll). She is so thankful to everyone who came to see the show. In another life she is a jewel thief a la Feathers McGraw from Wallace and Gromit or Catwoman as played by Michelle Pfeiffer.

Katie Keeley (Chorus) is a second year Creative Writing and Public Policy major. This is her first UT mainstage show, but favorite musical credits include Company, The Hello Girls, and Les Mis! She promises to stop losing her voice next time. In an alternate universe, she’s still telling everyone she meets to listen to Suffs. (you really should)

Maggie Banks-Hehenberger (Chorus) is a first-year MENG major. Previously with UT, she performed in Royal Flush (Cassie). Outside of UT, she has been in such featured roles as a door (A Tale of Two Cities). In another universe, she would be one of those cute Holland lop bunnies on Instagram.

Jessie Palmer (Chorus) is a second year bio major who decided to double major in music last week. She wrote and directed the Royal Flush workshop through UT last quarter and her acting career has so far peaked with Cat in the Hat in Seussical. Some other Jessie is obsessed with ctenophores instead of cnidarians, which is pretty crazy. Check out her paper in the winter 2025 edition of UChicago’s Scientia magazine, to be released next quarter!

Lauren Dockman (Chorus) is a first-year performing in her first show with UT. Her previous theater experience includes shows like A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Puck), Radium Girls (Irene), and The Prom (Mrs. Greene). Some Other Lauren is a tight-rope walker in a traveling circus. She is grateful to everyone who has worked so hard to bring If/Then to life, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Production Staff

Abby Kanes (Director) is a fourth year TAPS and Business Economics major. Her previous UT credits include Strings Attached (Bassist), Be More Chill (Brooke), Romeo and Juliet (Tybalt), Perfect Match (Bassist), Trail to Oregon (Bassist) and Scientific Method (Props Designer). She is honored to have served as UT secretary for the past year. She is so proud of every single person who has been a part of this amazing production. She truly cannot thank everyone enough for caring deeply about this story, and sharing her enthusiasm for theatermaking. From the moment she first saw If/Then she knew it was something special that made her question her reality and think about her future and she thanks everyone for coming with her on this journey! In an alternate universe, she would be a zookeeper in the primate exhibit!

Genevieve Evans (Vocal Director) is a third-year Creative Writing major and Cognitive Science minor. This is the first show she’s vocal directed, but other show credits include Workshop: Queen of Spades (Tomsky), Strings Attached (Second Violin, Band), Puffs (Xavia Jones), Guys And Dolls (General Cartwright), Almost, Maine (Hope), Pippin (Cast), and several Theater[24] productions. She’s thrilled to have been a part of If/Then, and especially wants to thank Madeleine Demers and Elena Gill for being an amazing vocal rehearsal team, Abby Kanes and August Petry for their incredible directing, and all the actors for always bringing their A-Game!

Elena Gill (Co-Music Director) is an alum of the College. She has previously worked on The Play That Goes Wrong (Sound Designer), Falsettos (Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist), Be More Chill (Co-Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist/Keyboard 1), Queen of Spades (Pianist/Rehearsal Pianist), Yivdak (Composer/Arranger/Music Director/Pianist), Trail to Oregon! (Piano 1/Rehearsal Pianist), and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Asst. Sound Designer). Outside of UT, she has worked on Court Theatre’s production of Falsettos as a Rehearsal Pianist. She would like to thank all the members of the band for helping to carry drum kits and keyboards and stands and chairs for rehearsals. This couldn’t have happened without you guys!

Althea Li (Co-Music Director) is a Master in Management Candidate at Chicago Booth who previously studied Music and Statistics at the College (‘24). You may have seen her musical “Strings Attached” (Co-Composer / Conductor) last year, or her choreography for “Falsettos” and “Be More Chill.” Althea would like to thank every member of her wonderful band for believing in her ability to conduct 7/8; Elena, Abby, and Elias for their constant support and dedication to the show; Adrian Lo for his musical expertise; the talented cast for dealing with her inability to hear lyrics; and of course, her trusty (and kinda crusty) conductor’s baton for making the magic happen. In alternate universes, Alth is busking with a melodica, Lthea is a Twitch streamer, Thea is a puppet, and Hea is trying to get a name change. Althea feels so lucky to be in the universe where she is working on this wonderful production and hope everyone enjoys the show!

Jalen Sutton (Choreographer)

Maya Carlos Doyle (Production Manager)

Elias Buttress (Stage Manager) is a second-year Art History and Economics major. Previous credits include Falsettos (Marvin) and The Play That Goes Wrong (Assistant Stage Manager). He would like to thank his family, friends, and the company for their assistance with this production and hopes you enjoy the show. His brain was too tired from classes to come up with a fun fact when he wrote this, but he promises to deliver one if prompted after the show.

Max Jervis (Lighting Designer) is a second-year Physics and Philosophy major. He has worked on the 2024 winter Weekend of Workshops (Lighting Designer) and If/Then is his second UT show. He also participates in University Ballet and was recently in Sylvia (Aminta) and was in Romeo and Juliet last spring (Lord Capulet/Friar Lawrence). Some other Max is out ice skating on the Midway rink at noon, and then going to get a medium latte from Plein Air. He is so excited for If/Then and hopes you enjoy the show!

Crystina Windham (Co-Sound Designer & A1) is a fourth year Music and Cognitive Science major at The College. Scientific Method (Sound Designer), Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood (Sound Designer), Twelfth Night (Music Director), Strings Attached (Vocal Director), Arcadia (Assistant Sound Designer). In another life, Crystina would be a Medieval Tavern Owner/Busker

Avery Echols (Co-Sound Designer & Board Op)

Eva Schultz (Scenic Designer) is a second-year Astrophysics and Visual Arts major. Her UT credits include Falsettos (Scenic Designer), Weekend of Workshops (Director, Playwright, Actor), Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scenic/Lighting Designer), and Arcadia (Assistant Scenic Designed). She is also a Scene Shop Employee, building sets for UT productions. In another life Eva would be in art school studying either stage design or sculpture!

Jo Selmeczy (Props Designer)

Belle Nahoom (Costume Designer) is a fourth-year TAPS/Data Science double major. Her previous theatre credits at the University include UT Committee, The Heirs (ASM), Marian (ASM), The Intruder Workshop (Costume Designer), Scientific Method (Costume Designer), Macbeth in Space (Hair & Makeup), Queen of Spades Workshop (SM & PM), The Laramie Project (SM Collective), the B.A. Thesis, Yivdak (Jared), 12th Night (Hair & Makeup), Be More Chill (Costume Designer), The Wolves (Asst. Costume Designer), Theatre24, The Play That Goes Wrong (Costume Designer), Falsettos (Costume Designer), Arcadia (Asst. Costume Designer), and the upcoming dance proshow! Additionally, she is artistic director of the Commedia Dell’Arte improv troupe on campus and a member of Medusa A Capella. In another life, Belle can afford to sew all her clothes from scratch and makes all her besties cute outfits. She would like to thank the phenomenal Shanthal for all her help!

August Petry (Asst. Director) is a first-year TAPS and Mathematics major. If/Then is their first UT mainstage credit, but they’re excited to be working on The Tempest (Assistant Production Manager) and Cactus Flower (Assistant Lighting Designer) in the spring! Some other August is probably also at rehearsal, and they hope you enjoy the show!

Sebastian Altomare (Asst. Music Director) is a first-year Computer Science and Linguistics major thrilled to be making his University Theatre debut. He extends a heartfelt thank you to all who have made If/Then a bright light in his first-year at UChicago. Outside of theatre, he can be found performing around campus with the Dirt Red Brass Band and the jazz ensemble. In an alternate universe, he’d be Chistery, savoring bananas in the towers of Kiamo Ko.!

Madeleine Demers (Asst. Vocal Director) is a third-year Music and Public Policy major. Their previous mainstage work includes last year’s UT production of Falsettos (Cordelia, Trina u/s). Some other her would have gone off on a tour of national parks and probably applied to be a park ranger before realizing she deeply missed using public transit and having an actual kitchen. Enjoy the show!

Nayu Shimo (Asst. Production Manager) is a second-year who is dismayed at the fact that crochet is not a major at UChicago. Her previous UT credits include Welcome Back To My Channel (Assistant Director) and The Arsonists (Assistant Stage Manager). If she were in an alternate universe, she would be a lap cat taking an absurdly long nap in the sun right now.

Amalia Benghiat (Asst. Stage Manager) is a first-year possibly Linguistics and Chemistry major. After many years of stage managing middle school productions in high school, she is excited to be a part of If/Then as her first show with UT! In another universe, some other Amalia is living on the Shetland Islands and knitting wardrobes’ worth of sweaters all day.

Sara Romai (Asst. Stage Manager)

Remi Chin (Asst. Stage Manager) is a first-year MAAD and Business Economics Major. This is their first UT show, though they look forward to working more with UT and its amazing members in future quarters. In an alternate universe, they would be a rat cooking in Paris.

Lydia Gafford (Asst. Lighting Designer)

Torren Tsay (Asst. Sound Designer & A2)

Jessica Washington (Asst. Props Designer)

Hillary Chung (Asst. Props Designer)

Shanthal Ramos Bueno (Asst. Costume Designer)

Emily Curran (Committee Liaison) is a third year Public Policy Major and TAPS Minor. She currently serves as UT Social Chair and as a Theater[24] Curator. Her credits include; Much Ado About Nothing (Margaret); Strings Attached (Lighting Designer); Falsettos (Charlotte); Twelfth Night (Lighting Designer); Be More Chill (Assistant Lighting Designer); Macbeth (Lighting Designer); and Romeo and Juliet (Assistant Lighting Designer). She is also the Lighting Designer and Assistant Director for 13th Morning, a workshop performing 8th week in the FXK that you should all come see! Her some other me is a full-time lighting design student.

Band

Althea Li (Conductor) is a Master in Management Candidate at Chicago Booth who previously studied Music and Statistics at the College (‘24). You may have seen her musical “Strings Attached” (Co-Composer / Conductor) last year, or her choreography for “Falsettos” and “Be More Chill.” Althea would like to thank every member of her wonderful band for believing in her ability to conduct 7/8; Elena, Abby, and Elias for their constant support and dedication to the show; Adrian Lo for his musical expertise; the talented cast for dealing with her inability to hear lyrics; and of course, her trusty (and kinda crusty) conductor’s baton for making the magic happen. In alternate universes, Alth is busking with a melodica, Lthea is a Twitch streamer, Thea is a puppet, and Hea is trying to get a name change. Althea feels so lucky to be in the universe where she is working on this wonderful production and hope everyone enjoys the show!

Elena Gill (Keyboard 1) is an alum of the College. She has previously worked on The Play That Goes Wrong (Sound Designer), Falsettos (Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist), Be More Chill (Co-Music Director/Rehearsal Pianist/Keyboard 1), Queen of Spades (Pianist/Rehearsal Pianist), Yivdak (Composer/Arranger/Music Director/Pianist), Trail to Oregon! (Piano 1/Rehearsal Pianist), and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Asst. Sound Designer). Outside of UT, she has worked on Court Theatre’s production of Falsettos as a Rehearsal Pianist. She would like to thank all the members of the band for helping to carry drum kits and keyboards and stands and chairs for rehearsals. This couldn’t have happened without you guys!

Eric Zhai (Keyboard 2) is a second-year Computer Science major. He was previously in the band for Falsettos (Synth). He is an avid barbershop quartet enthusiast, and spends most of his waking time thinking about it. Any leftover time is used staring into the void.

Anthony Procaccio (Guitar) is a third-year Psychology and Economics major. This is his first ever UT performance, but he has appeared in the band for previous productions such as Cinderella and Hello Dolly!. He is also president of the jam-band RSO Music Forum. The electric guitar he is using for this production, a Squire Player Stratocaster, was gifted to him by his older brother when he was 10. His favorite guitarist of all time is Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins. He would like to thank those who convinced him to come back into the pit, especially Crystina Windham and Althea Li. In an alternate universe, Tony is the singer-guitarist in a Nirvana cover band.

Sebastian Altomare (Bass) is a first-year Computer Science and Linguistics major thrilled to be making his University Theatre debut. He extends a heartfelt thank you to all who have made If/Then a bright light in his first-year at UChicago. Outside of theatre, he can be found performing around campus with the Dirt Red Brass Band and the jazz ensemble. In an alternate universe, he’d be Chistery, savoring bananas in the towers of Kiamo Ko.

Loula Barnes (Percussion) is a first-year Physics and Biological Sciences student. If/Then is her first UT production, but she drums around campus in various groups, and she’s also working on 35mm; A Musical Exhibition (Drums, Co-Music Director). In another universe, she plays “You Learn to Live Without” regretfully in 4, which is a totally different vibe than regretfully in 2.

Daniel Bourland (Alto Saxophone/Clarinet) is a fourth year Bio-Chem major. He has previously played the clarinet and alto-saxophone for UT’s production of Falsettos. In another life, he’s a billionaire philanthropist who sips margaritas on the beach.

Rebecca Ortiz (Clarinet)

Kaleigh Perez (Flute) is a fourth year history major. She has previously been in UT’s The Trail to Oregon (children understudy) and Muscle Memory (robots). This is her first time playing in the pit for a show. She is very thankful for an opportunity to play flute again as she hasn’t since high school.

Miriam Friedman (Violin 1)

Kelly Mao (Violin 2) is a fourth-year Computer Science and Mathematics major. Her previous UT credits include Be More Chill (Violin), Strings Attached (Juggling Consultant), Muscle Memory (Stage Manager), and The Heirs (Production Manager). It’s been a pleasure to play in a pit that has an official violin part (two, even!). Some other Kelly is a stay-at-home daughter who spends her copious amounts of free time knitting, watching knitting vlogs, and browsing local yarn stores for more knitting supplies. This one’s for Jack Mallek, who always made doing theater feel like an endless joy.

Michael Lee (Viola)