Department of Student Activities

Student Profile

Name: Kelsey Strouse '13
Major: Education Studies
Involvement on campus: UTC Coordinator, President of 24 Hour Musical 2012, Stage Manager 24 Hour Musical, Co-Secretary/Treasurer of Tympanium Euphorium, Stage Manager in UTC and Freeplay, Caller at Brandeis Phonathon

What is your favorite part of being UTC Coordinator?  The UTC has become my family since I arrived at Brandeis.  Until now I have been on the production staff of one UTC show during each semester and been able to be very involved in the progress of one show.  My favorite thing about being UTC coordinator is that I get to support all the UTC shows and help in a variety of ways.

How has this involvement impacted your time at Brandeis?  I cannot imagine my time at Brandeis without the UTC.  I've met some incredible people through working on UTC shows and they've become my closest friends.  I've grown a lot as a person, as well. I've become a much stronger leader and been able to really push myself to accomplish more than I ever thought I could (the 24 hour musical).  I've realized that theater is something that I always want to keep in my life.

Do you have a favorite memory of your time with Student Activities or at Brandeis?  The 24 Hour Musical is my favorite thing about Brandeis, and I feel so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to run the project this year.  It's a wonderful start to the year and the theater season, a great introduction to freshman about what undergraduate theater here is all about, and just so much fun!  It's something I can't imagine occurring at any other school.