Student Advisory Board
Do you want to help make Festival 57 the best yet?
We are seeking student voices for our student advisory board. Board members will meet with regional leadership virtually throughout the fall and in person at our conference to ensure student concerns and ideas are being heard in our planning process. Board members will also host a students only discussion workshop at this year’s conference to bring forth new ideas and concerns to the Region II leadership team. This is a great way to make sure your voice is heard, serve as a leader for our region, and to build your resume. Apply by September 30th, 2024 for full consideration! Contact our Region 2 chair, Cassie King, with any questions—chair@kcactf2.org.
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- Qualifications: Students must be enrolled at least part time in an institution of higher learning. They should be in good academic standing and be generally permitted by their institution to participate in extra-curricular activities. Only one student per institution will be asked to serve on this year’s advisory board.
- We are seeking members that represent a diverse array of lived experiences, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender identity, educational background and more.
- Term of Service: Student Advisory Board members generally serve for one Festival “year.” If they wish to continue for another Festival year, they may reapply to do so provided they regularly attend meetings and contribute to the advisory process.
- Qualifications: Students must be enrolled at least part time in an institution of higher learning. They should be in good academic standing and be generally permitted by their institution to participate in extra-curricular activities. Only one student per institution will be asked to serve on this year’s advisory board.
ANDREW EICHORN
ANDREW EICHORN (he/him) is a sophomore English and Theater major with a concentration in Education and Acting at Ramapo College of New Jersey. This is Andrew’s second time at the KCACTF and his first time on the Student Advisory Board. Andrew is looking forward to working with everyone to make this year’s KCACTF one to remember!
MORGAN HUNTER
MORGAN HUNTER (he/she/they) is a senior English and Theater & Dance double major, playwriting focus, at The College of Wooster where they have had the chance to work as a costume technician, assistant costume designer, assistant stage manager, and student lighting designer. Two of Morgan’s original plays—Meine Liebe, I Don’t Verstanden and Together, While Apart—premiered in the College of Wooster’s Theatre & Dance Department during the 2024-2025 school year. Morgan has proudly served as the summer mainstage stage manager for the Youth Shakespeare Society of Pittsburgh these past two summers and is looking forward to being an active participant in their third KCACTF as a new member of the Student Advisory Board. Currently, they are deep in research and writing for their undergraduate thesis on marginalized representations and legacies in comedic stage plays from their historic origins to modern works. In their theoretical free time, Morgan can be found sewing, practicing banjo, and probably writing anything other than very important emails.
EMILY M. SHAFFER
EMILY M. SHAFFER (they/them) is a senior Theatre Arts major with an Integrated emphasis at Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg. Previous projects include Dramaturg and Assistant Stage Manager of The Velveteen Rabbit with Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Verges in Much Ado About Nothing with Gaspipe Theatre Company, Assistant Director of Oliver! with Riverstage Community Theatre, and Dramaturg of A Divine Kerfuffle with the Bloomsburg University Players. To learn more about Emily and their artistry, feel free to visit emilymshaffer.com.
MIKAYLA STASNY
MIKAYLA STASNY (she/her) is a junior Stage Management major at Point Park University. Her most recent credits include: Rent, Men On Boats, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, KDKA Live, and Noche Flamenca at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Additionally, Mikayla has worked with Summer Stock Austin, Gulfshore Playhouse, Attack Theatre, The Long Center, and ZACH Theatre. She has been a proud member of the Stage Managers’ Association since 2022. Mikayla is beyond excited to be a part of the KCACTF Team and looks forward to the year ahead!
LILY BULMAN
Social Media Intern
LILY BULMAN a senior at the College of Wooster, has been deeply involved in the theatre program since her first year. She initially worked in the scene shop and gained experience in stage management before discovering her passion for scenic and lighting design. In addition to her design work, she manages the College of Wooster Theatre and Dance social media accounts, including Instagram and Facebook, and has overseen social media strategies for other college extracurriculars.
LAUREL BENDETTI
Social Media Intern
LAUREL BENDETTI is a junior Theatre major at West Chester University with extensive experience in social media management and digital marketing. As the media manager for her a cappella group, High Street Harmonix, and a former marketer for WCU’s AIDS Benefit fundraiser and Theatre and Dance page, Laurel has a proven ability to create engaging content across platforms like TikTok and Instagram. She has managed social media for multiple organizations, including her high school and extracurricular groups, developing strategies to boost audience engagement. Her creative approach combines cohesive visual themes, graphic design, and trending content to enhance brand presence. Laurel is excited to bring her skills to the social media position with KCACTF Region 2!