Ella Olesen performing Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's song, "In Short," from EDGES. Ella is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan's musical theatre program. http://www.ellaolesen.com

Ella Olesen singing Julie Miller's, "All My Tears," inspired by Ane Brun (featured in Peaky Blinders), at the Duderstadt Recording Studio at the University of Michigan. The incomparable John Bogdan plays the piano. March 18th, 2022. http://www.ellaolesen.com

Music, Orchestrations, and Audio Mixing by Michael Kropf. Filming by Michel Seguin. Lyrics, Direction, and Video Editing by Ella Olesen. Created for the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance's MT GHOSTLIGHT 2020. Shot on Vancouver Island! Thank you to Cynthia Kortman-Westphal, Brent Wagner, and Ann Evans Watson, as well as Lynne Shankel, Linda Goodrich, and Ron DeJesus. http://www.ellaolesen.com

A scene from Eric Bogosian's 1995 play, subUrbia. Videography by Jacob Johr. For more info about Ella, visit https://www.ellaolesen.com/

Please enjoy the University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre Class of 2022! COVID-19 Safety Notice: This production was rehearsed and filmed in accordance with UM COVID-19 guidelines. The maskless performance was made possible by working closely with UM SMTD to ensure the safety of the performers, crew, and audience. Due to our safety protocols, we successfully completed the project and maintained the health and safety of all cast and crew involved. Writing Team: Andrew Cekala, Dominic Dorset, Ella Olesen, Helen Shen, and Chris Tamayo Directors: Jonas McMullen and Taylor Daniel Music Director: Andrew Gerace Choreographers: Taylor Daniel, RJ Higton, Maggie Kuntz, and Macy Mckown Stage Manager: Allie Kench Assistant Stage Manager: Erik Montag Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements: Andrew Gerace and Anna Rosengart Producers: Ethan Hardy Benson and Margot Grom Piano: Andrew Gerace Drums: Annie Hayes Guitar: Ian Eylanbekov Trumpet: Josie Ala Bass: Reuben Stump Violin: Allison Taylor Video and Editing: Christian Kassab Assistant Cam Op: Jeff Lin Sound Recording/Sound Editing: Victor Imbo Lighting: Abi Farnsworth Featuring: Alex Byrd, Amanda Rose Gross, Andrew Cekala, Carly Baron, Chris Tamayo, Dominic Dorset, Ella Olesen, Ethan Hardy Benson, Helen Krushinski, Helen Shen, Jacob Higdon, Jonas McMullen, Macy McKown, Maggie Kuntz, Margot Grom, Mark Mitrano, Maya Sistruck, Mikako Martin, Nicholas Kraft, RJ Higton, and Taylor Daniel Special Thanks: Michael McElroy Matt Englebert David Gier Jen Knapp Benjamin Thauland Vincent Cardinal Paul Feeny Jason DeBord James Harbaugh Harrison Hoffert Allison Engkvist The Parents of MT22

Ella performing her self-choreographed contemporary solo, "Narcissism", at the CoreDance Nanaimo Finals 2018. Age 18. Ella won Top Soloist Overall at both CoreDance Competition and PEAK Invitational Dance Competition. Videography by tmmdance

"Miss America" features Music and Lyrics by Emma Ashford. This recording is from HEARTBEATS' first ever reading, in December 2019. HEARTBEATS tells the story of a group of pregnant young women in Indiana, wherein the fabled Heartbeat Bill has become law. This reading was made possible by Blank Space Workshop at the University of Michigan. Featuring: Maya Sistruck, Alana Pollard, Helen Shen, Thani Brant, Ella Oleson, Maya Alwan, Nico Dangla, Claire Vogel, Wilson Plonk, Chloe Castro-Santos, Kaylie Wallace, Mika Martin, and Garrett Forrestal. Director: Nina White Music Director: Cole P. Abod Video by Christian Kassab

"The Victors" Louis Elbel (Class of 1898) arranged by A.J. Holmes (Class of 2011) Musical Theatre Class of 2022 SMTD Admissions Welcome Event August 27, 2021 Stamps Auditorium University of Michigan

Directed by: Chris Clavelli**† Genre: Comedy, Season 25 Jan. 31, 2023 - Mar. 11, 2023 ARTSTAGE STUDIO THEATRE BY OSCAR WILDE Sponsored by: David Fritz • Taylor Carpet One Floor & Home Media Sponsor: WZVN ABC7 Oscar Wilde’s witty and wildly funny comedy classic pokes fun at all things serious! The story follows two carefree bachelors in 1895 London who lead carefully hidden double lives. When one gentleman discovers the other’s ruse, he takes advantage of the information and travels to the country to cause a bit of light-hearted mischief. Silliness ensues when an indomitable dowager, a whimsical ingénue, a society lady, a governess, and a cleric are caught up in a whirlwind of mistaken identities, hysterical misunderstandings, and an unexpected love triangle. Wilde’s comedy classic sparkles with dazzling wordplay and hilarious situations. The play is staged in the round in the intimate ArtStage Studio Theatre placing the audience smack in the middle of the action as our cast brings the story to vivid life. “THE MOST PERFECT COMEDY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE!’ – The Telegraph Cast Chase Brackett Merriman David Breitbarth*† Rev. Canon Chasuble Talley Gale* Gwendolen Fairfax Carol Halstead* Lady Bracknell Jake Murphy* Algernon Moncrief Jan Neuberger* Miss Prism Ella Olesen Cecily Seth Robert Patterson Lane Max Roll* Jack Worthing Creative Team Kimberly V. Powers*** Set Designer Stefanie Genda***† Costume Designer Todd O. Wren*** † Lighting Designer Katie Lowe Sound Designer Janine Wochna*† Stage Manager Byron F. Abens* Asst. Stage Manager