SYDNEY ASTLE, Marketing and Social Media — (she/they) is a senior in Civil Engineering and Music from Severna Park, Maryland, and is returning this year for their fourth Waa-Mu show. Sydney has orchestrated for three previous Waa-Mu shows, served as lead orchestrator for two, and written music for two. Outside of Waa-Mu, they can be found playing percussion or writing music for video games. Sydney is looking forward to another unforgettable Waa-Mu season this year.

JONAH MENSCH, Student Engagement — (he/him) is a sophomore from Beacon, New York studying Theatre and Human Communication Sciences. While a performer first, he has often ventured into the realms of music composition, playwriting, arranging, directing, and pit orchestra work. Jonah was a member of the discontinued Waa-Too and is now committed to preserving the tradition of Waa-Mu at Northwestern.

EVAN TROTTER-WRIGHT, Chair — (he/him) is a senior from Fayetteville, AR with a double major in theater and general music and a minor in music technology. He has been involved with Waa-Mu since his freshman year as a writer and lyricist, Waa-2 member, and orchestrator. He was also a music director for the 93rd Waa-Mu show Taken Away, and was the first student to conduct the show. Outside of Waa, he frequently music directs on campus productions such as February House (Wirtz), American Idiot (Arts Alliance), Falsettos (JTE), and many more. Evan is a member of the Undertones, Griffin's Tale, NUMB, and the Iota chapter of Phi Mu Alpha.

SADIE FRIDLEY, Writing Team Representative — (she/her) is a senior studying Music Theatre and French, and she's so excited to participate in her fourth Waa-Mu show! For the past three Waa-Mu shows, Sadie has been a member of the Writing and Music Teams, as well a performer in the cast and dance captain (Waa-Mu 92, 93). Last year, Sadie served as the Lead Writer and performed as Jude in "A Bird's Song", a particular favorite. Outside of Waa-Mu, Sadie has arranged and taught music literacy for the Fayetteville Summer Music program and the Clemson Little Theatre, and she loves to write and share songs online @bookchickens on Tiktok!

ETHAN DIAZ, Events and Business Manager – (he/him) is a sophomore from Orange County, California studying Theatre and Psychology. He has performed in several shows on campus such as Carrie and Alice by Heart. While primarily an actor, Ethan has a vested interest in lighting and prop design. Ethan performed in the Waa-Too cabaret last year and looks forward to keeping Waa-Mu traditions running strong at Northwestern.