Senior Bios

OLIVIA COMMINI (Orchestra) has been working in Notre Dame musicals for four years. Olivia really enjoyed working paint crew for Pajama Game and the pit for Peter Pan and Footloose. She is excited to work in the pit for this year’s musical, Seussical. Olivia plans to major in Illustration at Delaware College of Art and Design. Thank you! to Mr. and Mrs. G, Pit, Tech, Mr. Chebra, Stage Managers (MnM and Taylor), cast, crew, and makeup–you are all like family to me. I had two grandparents on hospice while in the musical, and I don’t know what I would have done without everyone during that time. Thanks Mom and Dad for letting me go to Notre Dame so that I could do these musicals.

BLAISE DANDRIDGE (Citizen of Nool) has been a dedicated member of the ND PA Department for four years. She has danced in Fusion since she was a freshman. Her musical journey began her sophomore year when she first auditioned for ND’s production of Peter Pan in 2010. She reached a great milestone during her sophomore year when she enrolled in Mrs. Wargo’s Acting II class and performed a heart-wrenching monologue from The Color Purple. After that performance, she auditioned her junior year for The Other Side of the Fence and was cast. Blaise thanks Mrs. Van Nutt for the amazing dance experience, Mr. & Mrs. G for helping her to reach for the stars, and Mrs. Wargo for always believing in her talent.

ALEX DOVGALA-CARR (Mrs. Mayor) is happy to be wrapping up her fourth year with Seussical as Mrs. Mayor. The Pajama Game, Peter Pan, Inherit the Wind, and Footloose are experiences she’ll never forget. She has played piano and percussion for eight years and has enjoyed four years of Fusion and Concert Band, as well as three years in Madrigal. Alex is grateful to serve as the SecretaryTreasurer of PA her senior year. She thanks all of the Performing Arts teachers for the opportunities they’ve given her, as well as Richard Loatman for his inspiration, wisdom, and guidance. Alex will take her experiences with her as she pursues a Vocal Performance degree. Enormous thanks to my family and friends for their constant support. :)

LINDSEY FILO (Orchestra/Scenic Artist) has loved Concert Band and the orchestra since her freshman year. From The Pajama Game to Seussical, she has played the flute with her best friend, Cami, in the pit. During musical season, Lindsey also helps to make the set and props alongside her mom and sister. Aside from cross-country and track, the performing arts take up most of her time. As an officer and section leader, Lindsey spends even more time with the band. She has enjoyed all of the friends and hilarious memories she has made in band and hopes to make more before she finishes her senior year. She thinks Seussical will be a great way to end her orchestra career and is super pumped for Disney in May.

HANNAH FISCHER (Bird Girl) is excited to be playing the part of a Bird Girl in this year’s production. This will be her third musical production performance at Notre Dame. Hannah is also a member of Madrigal, has a love of music, and can often be found at her piano, singing and playing, much to the delight of her family. Hannah is an AP student, Peer Leader, and member of the Notre Dame crosscountry team. She wishes to thank all of her dedicated teachers and her loving family for their support, and to the cast and crew of Seussical, she sends an enthusiastic GOOD LUCK!