ARTISTS
Meet this year's CUMTS Committee! For individual contact details, see the Contact page.
PRESIDENT - Gina Stock (she/her)
Gina is a third-year undergraduate studying history at Downing. Gina has a wealth of experience in directing, choreographing, and performing, and is particularly looking forward to co-ordinating the CUMTS Gala, as well as helping those new to theatre get involved in the society. Make sure you keep a look out for the dance workshops planned, specifically designed to improve accessibility to dance-heavy Music Theatre no matter your previous experience. Happy to answer all questions musical theatre, Gina is always up for a chat!
Secretary - Kate Caspari (she/her)
Kate Caspari is a third-year undergraduate studying Education at Lucy Cavendish. Having much experience in producing and welfare, Kate was on last years committee as Welfare Rep, and is looking forward to keeping the CUMTS community in the loop on all the exciting things CUMTS have planned for this year! Kate is keen to support both the committee and wider community, so any queries or concerns just get in touch!
JUNIOR TREASURER - Joseph Lucas (he/him)
Joseph is a third-year undergraduate studying biological natural sciences at Pembroke. Joseph has performed in several CUMTS shows and is looking forward to taking over the role of treasurer and maintaining the high standards of the previous CUMTS treasurers – and make CUMTS some money! Joseph is also looking forward to attending more bar nights, which always have a great atmosphere.
MUSICIANS' REP - Annabel King (she/her)
Annabel is a second-year undergraduate studying music at Fitzwilliam. Annabel is looking forward to accompanying the Bar Nights this year and cannot wait to see the variety of repertoire this year will have in store. Representing both musicians and musical directors, Annabel aims to uphold the high standards maintained by previous Musicians’ Reps, and make sure both Musicians and Musical Directors feel confident and supported while working on CUMTS shows. For questions on how to get involved in performing in pit bands, or advice when Music directing shows, just ask Annabel!
BAR NIGHT'S REP - Em Sparkes (they/she)
Em is a second-year undergraduate studying English at Christs. A dancer, choreographer and actor-musician, Em is looking forward to working with Gina to help organise dance call workshops throughout the year to improve accessibility to dance-heavy shows for the CUMTS community! Always up for a chat, for any questions on how to get involved in our friendly bar-night, or theatre in general, just ask Em!
TECHNICIAN'S REP - James Andrews (he/him)
James is a second-year undergraduate studying computer networks at Anglia Ruskin. Often found helping with get-ins or tech-ing shows (especially sound design!), James hopes to pass on his knowledge to help improve training in all the different sectors of tech at the ADC and see how the new techies will raise the bar for CUMTS shows. For all questions technical, just get in touch!
SOCIAL SECRETARY - Theo Chen (he/they)
Theo is a second-year undergraduate studying English at Hughes Hall. After being involved in the cast of many CUMTS production during their first year, they are taking over as CUMTS Social Secretary, and are especially looking forward to helping create a flourishing community of musical-theatre lovers, and enacting exciting changes to the way CUMTS works and the way CUMTS plays!
PUBLICIST - Kate South (she/her)
Kate South is a third-year undergraduate studying music at Trinity. Kate is most looking forward to seeing this year’s fresher musical and cannot wait to see what the next talented cohort of freshers will bring! Hoping to improve her Canva skills to make sure all CUMTS shows get the publicity they deserve, if you have any questions regarding publicity, performing or music directing just get in touch!
WELFARE REP - Naalini Bird (she/her)
Naalini is a second-year undergraduate studying Biological Natural Sciences at Newnham. Often found performing in or choreographing CUMTS shows, Naalini is most looking forward to the CUMTS Gala, an opportunity to see what CUMTS does best! Naalini hopes to increase the diversity of CUMTS by providing a safe, welcoming space for those in underrepresented groups. If you want to learn more about how to get involved in theatre and not sure where to start, or need a listening ear, get in touch with Naalini!
