company bios

NathanielBarnard(Propsmaster)| Nathaniel likes to make things! Always happy to facilitate theatrical performances.

HollyBaron(SoundDesigner)| Holly (she/her) is a senior with a passion for doggos, food, polar bears, pandas, Criminal Minds, concert sound/lighting design... oh yeah and theater!

HaniyahBurney(Co-Dramaturg) | Haniyah is a senior studying things sometimes. This is Haniyah's first show and they are so excited to get to be a part of such a wonderful company. Haniyah loves sleeping in the sun, meowing, disability justice, and baking. They hope that as you watch N2N, you let yourself imagine liberation for disabled communities and lean into love. Nyamyanyamnyaa. <3

MatthewCanlas(Co-MultimediaDesigner)| Matthew Canlas (he/him) is a junior studying CompLit and Creative Writing. He is still confused as to how he got here but is having lots of fun. He hopes that art can mean something.

HenryCargill(AssistantTechnicalDirector)| Henry Cargill (he/him) is frosh, performer, and musical theatre nerd learning design. He's so excited to work with AATP for the first time. You may recognize him as the Backpack from Gaieties. Yes, the one that tap danced in a morph suit. How could you forget. Henry is grateful to the Stanford theater community for welcoming him and helping him grow!

IanChang(LightingDesigner)| Ian Chang (he/him) is a senior from Maryland majoring in Computer Science, coterming in Electrical Engineering, and minoring in Theater and Performance Studies. Selected lighting design credits include Among the Dead (AATP), Little Shop of Horrors (Ram's Head), Haldi and Honey (TAPS), and A Chorus Line (Ram's Head). He enjoys spicy foods, driving exactly 10 mph over the speed limit, and forgetting things.

CynthiaChen(ProductionManager)| Cynthia is a first-year MA student in East Asian Language and Culture, and she is a slave to a rhythm. She has practiced classical Chinese dance for 15 years, but also enjoys other forms of dance such as ballet and jazz. Sometimes, alone at home, she will sing and dance in front of her cat Romeo. This is her first time joining AATP family as a production manager, and she is really excited about it.

ChloeChow(Director)| Chloe Chow is a theatermaker from Seattle, WA. She's incredibly proud to present next to normal as her final production at Stanford, and is so grateful for the n2n community. Selected previous credits include: Solstice Party (Director), Question 27, Question 28 (Co-Director), and Everybody (Assistant Director). It's been an incredible time with AATP making friends and growing the Asian American theater community, and hopes (for one last time) that you enjoy the show! <3

LiamFay(TechnicalDirector)| Liam Fay (he/him) is an old person (23 years old!?) studying Product Design and Mechanical Engineering. This is his first show with AATP and he’s incredibly grateful for this new family! Other favorite productions include Dragfestwith Stanford Drag Troupe and Ram’s Head’s Pippinand Gaieties.

KylaFigueroa(AssistantStageManager)| Kyla is a junior studying English and creative writing with a minor in CSRE. Outside of this production, she writes for The Daily and is reviving Latines in Theater (LiT); she enjoys reading, collecting vinyl records, and overcommitting. This is her first AATP production.

DFukunaga(Co-MultimediaDesigner)| D Fukunaga is a theatre-loving sophomore from the East Bay who is stoked to be projecting images onto the work of this amazing cast & crew (indoors, this time).

EmmaHong(AssistantProducer)| Emma is a freshman from San Diego in possibly Engineering Physics, possibly Electrical Engineering, and CS if she must. She loves acting on stage, but this is her first time behind the scenes. She just had some bomb-ass soft serve and picked oranges from a tree. She is happy.

EvaHwang(CommunityWellnessCoordinator| Eva (she/her) loves AATP and this community so dearly. She is so honored to share space and create with such talented people.

DianaKhong(Co-GraphicDesigner)| diana (they/them) loves aatp very much.

Jin-HeeLee(VocalDirector)| Jin-Hee (she/they) is a SymSys (HCI) / Music (Voice) double major and a CS coterm. Jin-Hee loves to sing! This year, playing Rosalinde in SLOCo's Die Fledermaus, sings with the Chamber Chorale, and is a member of Everyday People. Jin-Hee enjoys sharing good food with friends and listening to K-pop.

SarahLee(slee)(CommunityWellnessCoordinator&Pianist)| slee (any pronouns) is so happy to be wrapping up their time at stanford & aatp with this production. endless love to the staff, cast, and crew.

LisaLiu(AssistantMusicDirector)| Lisa Liu (she/her) is a freshman from Shenzhen, China and Concord, Massachusetts studying Mathematics. She's new to theater productions but loves watching musicals—some of her favorites are SIX, Wicked, and Next to Normal (!). Lisa enjoys getting lots of sleep and eating good food. :)

MirandaLiu(Co-Dramaturg)| Miranda (she/her) is a junior from Long Grove, IL studying Symbolic Systems. She enjoys reading contemporary literature, playing word games with friends, and trying new foods.

CamilleLuong(AssistantSetDesigner)| Camille (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Urban Studies and minoring in Serena Slays. Camille really, really likes Gummy Choco... It's so so yummy.

PauloMakalinao(CommunityWellnessCoordinator&Photographer& Videographer)| Paulo (he/him) is very excited to be a part of AATP and a part of this show.

TripMaster(AssociateVocalDirector)| Trip (he/him) is from Staten Island.

MichaelMurakami(Co-MultimediaDesigner)| Michael Murakami (he/him) is a junior from Oahu, Hawai'i studying MST and Music Composition. This is his first AATP production and would like to thank Director Chow for bringing him into this community.

ZoeOng(CommunityWellnessCoordinator&Co-GraphicDesigner)| Zoe (she/her) is grateful to be part of the N2N company and wishes everyone the best! >:) or else!

NhuPham(CostumeDesigner)| nhu (she/any) is a silly girl from hanoi, vietnam who enjoys doing silly things. she is a design major at this university. she likes clothes, trying different restaurants and is a fan of hazel :)

ZakiRob(Hair&MakeupDesigner)| Zaki (they/he) is a sophomore from Queens, NYC majoring in Communications and minoring in Theater and Performance Studies. This is their first time working with AATP! He loves the art of drag, queer joy, film photography, and history.

EmilySaletan(AssistantVocalDirector)| Emily Saletan (they/any) is a junior studying music and memory. Favorite shows at Stanford include “Heathers” (J.D.), “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (Olive), “Circa: Leviathan,” and “La Llorona: A New Horror Musical.” Emily also enjoys Scream (1996), Bananagrams, and accompanying friends to the grocery store. Infinite thanks to their dad, Tony, for his compassionate legacy of arts education, and to the AATP community for the warm welcome.

SamanthaLeventis(Co-Dramaturg)| Samantha (she/her) is a sophomore for the D.C. area. She studies Symbolic Systems and is very interested in neuroscience and philosophy. In her free time she likes to read, spend time with friends, and try new activities (like surfing!).

BrandonSaltzman(AssistantSoundDesigner)| Coming from the city too busy to hate (Atlanta), Brandon (he/him) is a sophomore planning to major in Design. He enjoys attending live music events, mixing, and building random computer-related things. This is Brandon's first AATP production!

NathanSariowan(MusicDirector&Guitarist)| Nathan Sariowan (he/him) is a junior studying Symbolic Systems and music. Recent theatre work includes The Headlands (AATP), Haldi and Honey (TAPs) and Little Shop of Horrors (Ram's Head). Outside of theatre, Nathan engineers, mixes and produces for acapella groups, bands and student artists, and plays bass and guitar for a few campus bands. Nathan is incredible grateful for all the amazing friends he has on this production!

JeongShin(AssociateSetDesigner)| Jeong (she/her) is from Mokpo, South Korea & Fresno, California. She loves hot sauce, handwritten letters, and Ratatouille.

SerenaTran(AssistantProducer)| Serena (she/her) is a sophomore from Chicago majoring in Symbolic Systems and double minoring in Theater and Performance and Creative Writing. Previously in AATP, Serena performed in Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson (Mercy) and The Headlands (Leena). She is most commonly known for overusing the term, "slay" (<3).

BriannaVirabouth(Producer)| Brianna is a sophomore majoring in Asian American Studies with a minor in Education from San Diego! Brianna loves cats, the color pink, singing + dancing (especially with Mua Lac Hong), baking to make people smile, being a silly little foodie, going to concerts, and taking long walks <3333 Bri wants you to know that walking is the best form of transportation around campus...

EdenWang(Co-StageManager)| Originally from New York, Eden is a senior studying Computer Science, Math, and Statistics. He has previously worked with AATP in Question 27, Question 28. Outside of theater, he enjoys dancing with Common Origins, scheduling meals with friends through Calendly, and stargazing at Lake Lagunita.

CamillaWickman(CommunityWellnessCoordinator)| Camilla (they/m) is thrilled to share a circle with N2N's Wellness Council and hopes to achieve company health in a Very threatening but also fun way. They are an evangelical Tori Amos fan and sometimes they eat a slice of bread.

SidraXu(AssistantLightingDesigner)| Sidra (she/her) is a sophomore from the Bay Area studying biology and computer science, and she loves the AATP community <3.

HopeYoon(AssistantDirector)| Hope (she/her) is from Seoul. She writes and translates fiction, screenplays, and occasionally poetry, but has never managed to successfully run away from theater. She is so happy to be here :)

AndrewYung(SetDesigner)| Andrew (he/him) is a junior studying English (Creative Writing) and minoring in Computer Science. He enjoys watching movies, playing sports, going on hikes, and traveling to new places; all with family and friends! He is very excited to be a part of this wonderful team and company.

AnnaZheng(Co-StageManager)| Anna (she/they) is currently studying TAPS and Creative Writing. Recent theatre productions: Everything Must Go (Theater Lab), Midsummer Night's Dream (TAPS Dept.), Stanford Improvisers. Oscillates between stressed and silly.

NoahBartelt(Bassist)| Noah (he/him) calls himself either a junior or a senior depending on what's convenient. Though he's played in many pit orchestras around campus - most notably as Music Director for Gaieites (2021) and Heathers (2021) - this is his first show with AATP and he could not be more excited!

KarenGe(Violinist)| Karen (she/her) is a senior from Lisle, IL studying math and symbolic systems. She's been in Gaieties (2019), Figaro (2022) and Company (2023) most recently. She is very hyped to be in her first AATP production. Shoutout to Stanford Firefly her favorite ultimate frisbee team :)

TaeKyuKim(Cellist)| Tae Kyu (he/him) is a sophomore from Cupertino, CA studying computer science. He has been in several orchestras since middle school, but this is first time in a pit orchestra! He loves getting to know new people and having deep conversations with his friends.

AndrewLee(Cellist)| Andrew (he/him) is a sophomore from Hong Kong studying math and philosophy. He's been in pits for Figaro (2022) and Spelling Bee (2022), but this is his first show with AATP! Outside of that, he also does modern dance with Traction and enjoys making coffee for people :)

RickyRios:(Violinist)| Ricky Rios is an undergraduate student at Stanford.

SidYu(Drummer)| Sid Yu is an undergraduate student at Stanford.

EricBear(Dr.Madden)| Eric (he/him) is a co-term from Golden, CO and is thrilled to return to stage after last performing in In The Heights with LiT, BLACKstage, and AATP in 2019. Beyond Next to Normal, Eric staffs Outdoor House, enjoys teaching, and goofing around outside. Some say he was in Fleet Street.

RobertCastaneros(Dan)| Robert (he/him) is a junior studying Political Science and Asian-American Studies. He performed in The Headlands (Older Leena) and is appreciative of AATP for being a wonderful artistic and political space. Outside of theater, he performs with EP and lives life one cup of Special K at a time.

CateCelio(Natalie)| Cate (she/her) is a sophomore studying CS, TAPS, and Music. On campus she also is in Everyday People and CS 198. She loves AATP and everyone who is a part of it :) Also Serena slays !!

JCChien(Gabe)| JC is delighted to debut for AATP for his first musical at Stanford. Outside of N2N, he sings bass for the Stanford Fleet Street Singers, performs in straight plays, and loves being a manager and practice player for Stanford Women's Basketball.

ShawnKang(DanAlternate)| Shawn (he/him) is a junior/senior studying Electrical Engineering/Computer Science. He's been working on theater tech at Stanford for a while and super excited about his first musical as a cast member on stage!

JulieKeipp(HenryAlternate)| Julie has been in the tech booth for the last three AATP shows, and is excited to try acting on stage this time! She's a junior-senior situation majoring in Human Biology with an Art History minor. She asks that you be prepared to have the N2N songs stuck in your head for the foreseeable future.

EnyaLu(Dr.MaddenAlternate)| Enya (she/her) is a Product Design senior who is so grateful to debut her first onstage experience ever with AATP! She previously participated as a playwright in the AATP New Works Festival and produced Gaieties 2022. She loves Coupa chai, rainy days, and Stanford's fat feral rabbits.

AarushiPatil(DianaAlternate&AssistantVocalDirector)| Aarushi (she/her) is a junior/senior in Symbolic Systems who likes trying new things - like theater! She enjoys writing music, arranging for and performing with cover bands/a cappella, and singing in the shower. After an extremely long time singing Bollywood music and Indian Classical Music, she is now in her experimental era where she is enjoying writing and performing in new genres!

SheruniPilapitiya(Diana)| Sheruni (she/her) is a freshman hoping to study Human Biology Neuroscience and Gender Studies. She is from Sri Lanka and is so excited to continue her musical journey at Stanford. She is also involved in EP and was part of Gaieties 2022, and is so grateful to be part of the AATP family !

MadeleineSalem(NatalieAlternate)| Madeleine is extremely excited to debut in her first theater experience ever (besides being in her 6th grade production of Wizard of Oz ). She is a junior from SoCal studying Symbolic Systems Neuroscience and loves singing with her acapella family in the Stanford Harmonics.

AmanSingh(GabeAlternate)| Aman (he/him) likes to drink coffee. This is his first AATP production and is incredibly grateful for being able to work with such a talented cast and brew.

JoshTikare(Henry)| Joshua is a singer/actor from London, with experience performing in the West End. He is a freshman studying Economics and Chinese. Outside of theatre, he loves working on his own original music and looks forward to releasing songs in the near future. He is excited to be performing in his first production at Stanford.