Rhys Van Ert

is a sophomore music theatre major. As a performer, he has enjoyed a variety of roles including Patchy in The SpongeBob Musical, Troy Bolton in High School Musical, Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family, Enjolras in Les Miserables, and Bobby Strong in Urinetown. In addition to performing, he is the founder and managing director of Spark Theatre in Rochester, Minnesota, where he strives to foster creativity and bring productions to life. He's excited to bring his passion and energy to this production.